It is the responsibility of manufacturers to check which CE directives apply to their products, and it is the manufacturer who draws up the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) and takes responsibility for attaching the CE marking to the product.

Before applying the CE mark to the product, the manufacturer has to carry out a conformity assessment, set up a technical file and sign an EC declaration of conformity.

Importers of products have to be able to show that the foreign manufacturer has taken all necessary steps and that the resulting documentation is available on request.

If an importer or distributor markets products under an “own label,” then they must take over the manufacturer’s responsibilities. However, the foreign exporter will still need to provide them with all the necessary information to obtain CE Marking.

Distributors must be able to demonstrate that they have acted with due care and must have confirmation from the manufacturer or importer that all appropriate procedures have been complied with.

The product may only be placed on the market if it complies with the provisions of all applicable directives and if the conformity assessment procedure has been carried out accordingly.

To find how this impacts your products, call for a free telephone consultation with Tony Baker at 416-500-7287 or toll-free at 1-855-222-6299 (MAWW).

PRODUCT GROUPS THAT REQUIRE CE MARKING

• Active implantable medical devices
• Appliances burning gaseous fuels
• Cableway installations designed to carry persons
• Eco-design of energy related products
• Electromagnetic compatibility
• Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
• Explosives for civil uses
• Hot-water boilers
• In vitro diagnostic medical devices
• Lifts/elevators
• Low voltage equipment
• Machinery
• Measuring Instruments
• Medical devices
• Noise emission in the environment
• Non-automatic weighing instruments
• Personal protective equipment
• Pressure equipment
• Pyrotechnics
• Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment
• Recreational craft
• Simple pressure vessels
• Transportable Pressure Eqpt
• Toys

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WHAT IS CE MARKING FOR?

CE Marking allows manufacturers based anywhere in the world to sell their goods in the European Union and beyond.

The CE marking system is based on the EU’s "New Approach Directives.” These directives are, in effect, European Union laws covering product design, manufacturing and testing/inspection standards for most manufactured goods.

The directives cover a wide range of product categories including toys, electrical devices, medical equipment, pressure vessels and various types of machinery. However, not all product types are covered. Those that are not covered do not need, and must not display, the CE Marking symbol.

Many products will require some form of testing or approved quality assurance to receive CE marking. However, for many other product types, self-certification is permissible. For more information on this, click here, or call Tony Baker at 416-500-7287 or toll-free 1.855.222.6299 (MAWW).

COUNTRIES THAT REQUIRE CE MARKING

CE marking is required in all the countries of the European Economic Area (EEA), comprising the 27 member states of the EU, plus EFTA countries Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Certain other countries have also adopted the CE Marking system to meet their own safety and environmental needs. These countries include Turkey, Republic of Macedonia, Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro.

Agreements on Mutual Recognition of Conformity Assessment exist between the EU and certain external countries including Canada, USA, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Israel..

HOW WE CAN HELP

MAWW can determine the route to compliance that is most appropriate to your needs and help you through the CE Marking Process easily and cost effectively.

We provide a service to Canadian companies to help them minimize the costs, confusion and bureaucracy of dealing with CE Marking and other European regulatory requirements.

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For a FREE TELEPHONE CONSULTATION on this complex topic, please call Tony Baker
at 416.500.7287
or toll-free: 1.855.222.6299 (MAWW)