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CE Marking
Get your declaration of conformity
We help you to make sure your product complies with all relevant European directives and regulations.
Who needs CE marking?
CE mark certification is requested by:
Every manufacturer, producer, designer, and importer who trades his products on the European market must have drawn up the declaration of conformity. This declaration indicates that the safety of people, animals, and the environment is in accordance with the applicable EU directives.
For example, a manufacturer must ensure that his electrical equipment does not cause disturbing magnetic radiation. This, and many other risks, must be addressed in the product's Technical File (TF) before entering the European market. This file contains specifications, CE test reports, instructions for use, inspection certificates and a declaration (certificate) of conformity.
What is CE marking?
Packaging, operating instructions and products for the following areas regularly have obtained the CE mark:
Think of children's toys, LED lights, machines, etc. The symbols on these products stand for Conformité Européenne, which you could interpret as being in accordance to European legislation. As European representative - with expertise in product safety and technical and legal compliance issues - we ensure that your product can enter the European market, providing your product complies with the applicable European legislation. This process normally takes up to 2-4 weeks, depending on the given situation.
Why do you need CE marking?
The CE mark indicates that your product meets the legal requirements - established within European directives in the field of:
Before your product enters the European market, you must have a CE mark on your product: it proofs that you can guarantee the safety of the consumer and his environment. In addition, the obligatory CE declaration of conformity serves as a defense against claims for damages caused by the non-performance of the product.
Do you find yourself in one or more problems as written below? We will be happy to help you gather and structure all the documentation required for the CE marking of your product. We can guarantee the entrance of your safe product to the European market.
How do you get a CE approval
Before you put this marking on your product or on the packaging of the product, you must have successfully applied for the CE certification. In order to obtain a CE marking approval mark you have to comply with the guidelines and standards, must have performed a risk assessment, compiled a technical file and developed a declaration of conformity for CE marking.
To get the CE Marking, we follow these 5 steps:
1
Identify applicable legislation
2
Determine certification procedure
3
Conformity assessment of the product
4
Compiling the Declaration of Conformity and affix the CE mark
5
Product can be traded within the European market
Certification
is complete.
1
Identify applicable legislation
2
Determine certification procedure
4
Compiling the Declaration of Conformity and affix the CE mark
3
Conformity assessment of the product
5
Product can be traded within the European market
Certification complete.
Obtain the CE within weeks no matter where you’re located
(USA, Canada, UK, Europe, China, etc.)
How we can help you
Our CE marking consultants are experienced and possess theoretical knowledge in the field of product safety engineering, quality assurance, CE testing and drafting technical documentation. We are able to assist you in every phase of production. Being:
For the technical documentation, our experts will check that all CE marking requirements in the technical documents required. For example, the technical drawings, quality systems, the Risk Assessment, the packaging, and the user manual.
We provide the declaration certificate of conformity with test reports based on the applicable harmonized standards. Once we have established that your product complies with the European safety requirements, we can take on the role of official representative.
CE Mark
Trust us as your partner to obtain the CE Mark and we will do the rest
Technical File
Full support and documentation reviews by our experts
Risk Assessment
EN-ISO 12100 assessment of the risks engineered with Safexpert RA software
Training
Gain knowledge and experience during trainings and workshops
Information Supply
Complete information review of user manuals, labelling and packaging
Co-Engineering
Consult our engineers in order to improve design from safety perspective
Safety Check
Complete design review and safety evaluation by dedicated experts
Testing
Prove compliance with test reports based on the applicable standards
Authorized Representative
Let us represent you on your behalf for all legal issues pertaining to your product
CE Mark
Technical File
Risk Assessment
Training
Information Supply
Co-Engineering
Safety Check
Testing
Authorized Representative
Would you like to make use of our service?
Call us directly or fill in a form and let us know how we can be of service to you. We will use our expertise to take care of the entire certification process: from start to finish, while you’ll have more time for other urgent matters.
What are your benefits?
Shorter time to access any market
We know the importance of building trust and hence we have our bases spread across the globe. Our trustworthy and reliable team has the capacity to guide you and asses on-site. This means drastically reduced access time and an increased product approval time.
Global coverage means more authority
We have been of service for 600+ clients around the globe. This means we don't just have knowledge only of one country or continent and therefore can offer more flexible and thorough work method for different markets.
Assurance on compliance
Whether it is a single product or a variety of products, we promise assurance on compliance with different market standards that apply to your products. This means an authoritative entry to a new market.
Avoidance of legal and technical delays
By choosing for our certification and compliance services, you avoid the risk of liability and prevent comprehensive legal issues. This means an increase in your business growth and a decrease in other complexities.
Dedicated knowledge building
Certification Experts distinguishes itself from the competition by sharing knowledge and educating clients worldwide. This means we empower you as well with your business.
Guidance by experts for a bespoke solution
The provision of our experts assures realistic and tailored solutions for every obstacle in the certification process. This means we have a solution for everything. 25 years proven track record. Over the years, the company has evolved into a hub of expertise and established a valuable track record. This means you're guided by the professionals.
Which European directives may be relevant for you?
The CE marking applies to products covered by the following European directives
- Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (MDR)
- Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU (LVD)
- EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
- Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (MDR)
- In vitro diagnostic medical devices Regulation 2017/746
- Protective Equipment Regulation 2016/425 (PPE)
- Construction Products Regulation 305/2011 (CPR)
- Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU (PED)
- REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
- RoHS Directive – Restriction of Hazardous Substances 2011/65/EU
- WEEE Directive – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2012/19/EU
- ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU
- Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EU
- Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (RED)
- Recreational Craft Directive 2013/53/EU
- Active Implantable Medical Devices Directive 90/385/EEC
- Explosive for Civil Use Directive 93/15/EEC
- Noise Emission in the Environment Directive 2000/14/EC
- Gas Appliances Directive 2009/142/EC
- Lifts Directive 2014/33/EU
- Pyrotechnic Directive – 2007/23/EC
- Measuring Instruments Directive 2014/32
What our customers say
“It was a pleasure to work with Certification Experts. After reviewing our documentation they gave us structured feedback and showed us a way forward to compliance with EU directives.”
Edward Beldeboes
Technical Director
Dot Robot
Dot Robot
“We found the collaboration with the CE Team very helpful, professional, fast and flexible. It is always good to have a partner at hand who can help with profound expertise whenever required. In the future, CE will stay our choice if expert-know-how is needed.”
Joachim Hofmann
GM Service & Support
“The test results during the certification project were comprehensive and detailed. We experienced this as a pleasant and valuable result. In addition, Certification Experts swiftly came up with solutions for obstacles we encountered during the certification process.”
Ruben Kieftenbelt
Founder & CTO
“CE is our partner for over 10 years and the relationship is outstanding. The face-to-face meetings are really important and safe us a lot of time.”
Kurt Spiegel
Engineer Manager
“The team of Certification Experts consists of nice people, it was a good cooperation! For me it was important how they made everything clear and how they thought along the same lines.”
Lars van ‘t Kruijs
Managing Director
“Personally I am very satisfied with the service and quality of the work of Certification Experts. With future projects, I certainly intend to work with them again.”
Peter Drent
CEO
“The collaboration with Certification Experts runs smoothly and they are a valuable partner for us. If Dutch companies require specific technical information about the Comprehensive Economic & Trade Agreement on free trade, Certification Experts is the first to call.”
Melanie ter Meulen
Trade Commissioner
What our customers say
Edward Beldeboes
Technical Director
Dot Robot
Dot Robot
“It was a pleasure to work with Certification Experts. After reviewing our documentation they gave us structured feedback and showed us a way forward to compliance with EU directives.”
Joachim Hofmann
GM Service & Support
“We found the collaboration with the CE Team very helpful, professional, fast and flexible. It is always good to have a partner at hand who can help with profound expertise whenever required. In the future, CE will stay our choice if expert-know-how is needed.”
Ruben Kieftenbelt
Founder & CTO
“The test results during the certification project were comprehensive and detailed. We experienced this as a pleasant and valuable result. In addition, Certification Experts swiftly came up with solutions for obstacles we encountered during the certification process.”
Kurt Spiegel
Engineer Manager
“CE is our partner for over 10 years and the relationship is outstanding. The face-to-face meetings are really important and safe us a lot of time.”
Lars van ‘t Kruijs
Managing Director
“The team of Certification Experts consists of nice people, it was a good cooperation! For me it was important how they made everything clear and how they thought along the same lines.”
Peter Drent
CEO
“Personally I am very satisfied with the service and quality of the work of Certification Experts. With future projects, I certainly intend to work with them again.”
Melanie ter Meulen
Trade Commissioner
“The collaboration with Certification Experts runs smoothly and they are a valuable partner for us. If Dutch companies require specific technical information about the Comprehensive Economic & Trade Agreement on free trade, Certification Experts is the first to call.”
Start today
by arranging the certification of your product. Our experts are ready to help and assist you.
Obtaining the CE mark and Declaration of Conformity can be a comprehensive process that requires skilled engineers and lawyers.
Our experts are ready to guide you through by phone +31 850073210, mail or an appointment. You are also invited to visit our Dutch headquarters in Breukelen.
We are Certification Experts
As an international organization, we have more than 25 years of experience, specialized in getting our clients products CE certified, European legislation on product safety and technical and legal compliance issues.
Our expertise is based on a combination of practical and theoretical knowledge in the field of product safety, engineering, quality assurance, technical documentation and the use of testing facilities.
With offices in the Netherlands, Germany and China we offer tailored solutions for all complexities our clients encounter. We dedicate our services to improve the safety level for products of our clients and subsequently for a safer world for everyone.
