CE derives from the French term for the European Community, now the European Union. The CE mark is mandatory in the EU market for products within scope, whether manufactured in the EU or elsewhere. It indicates compliance with the essential requirements of EU New Approach directives on technical harmonization and standardization, enabling free movement in the market.
1. Certification Overview
CE derives from the French term for the European Community, now the European Union. The CE mark is mandatory in the EU market for products within scope, whether manufactured in the EU or elsewhere. It indicates compliance with the essential requirements of EU New Approach directives on technical harmonization and standardization, enabling free movement in the market.
2. Certification Mark
3. Product Scope
1. Low-Voltage Electrical Products
2. Household Appliances: Vacuum cleaners, irons, dishwashers, electric cooking appliances, washing machines, electric shavers, hair curlers, microwave ovens, electric sweepers, fans, televisions, video recorders, VCD players, audio equipment and more.
3. Industrial Electrical Products: UPS systems, regulated power supplies, CCTV monitoring and alarm systems, luminaires and electric light sources.
4. Certification Standards
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Product |
Safety Standards |
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Power Supplies |
ITE / AV Power Supplies |
EN 62368-1 |
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Lighting Power Supplies |
EN 61347-1 |
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Appliance Power Supplies |
EN 60335-1 |
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Medical Power Supplies |
EN 60601-1 |
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Industrial Power Supplies (Electronic Transformers) |
EN 61558-1 |
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Terminal Devices |
Information Technology (ITE) / Audio-Video (AV) Products |
EN 62368-1 |
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Lighting Products |
EN 60598-1 |
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Household Appliances |
EN 60335-1 |
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Medical Products |
EN 60601-1 |
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Industrial Products (Transformers) |
EN 51558-1 |
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Power Tools |
EN 60745-1 |
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Batteries |
Consumer Batteries |
EN 62133 |
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Traction Batteries |
EN 62660-1 |
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Electric Vehicles |
Electric Bicycles and Personal Electric Vehicles |
EN 15194 |
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Product |
EMC Standards |
Wireless Standards |
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ITE / AV Power Supplies and Products |
EN 55032 |
ETSI EN 300 220 ETSI EN 300 330 ETSI EN 301 893 ETSI EN 303 417 ETSI EN 301 893-1/-2/-13 |
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Lighting Products |
EN 55015 |
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Household Appliances |
EN 55014-1 |
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Industrial, Scientific and Medical Products |
EN 55011, |
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Battery Products |
EN 61000-6-1 |
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Wireless Products |
Determined by End-Product Category |
5. Test Items
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Certification Category |
Test Items |
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LVD |
Power, temperature rise, dielectric strength, impact, ball pressure, needle flame and power cord pull tests, among others |
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EMC |
Conducted emissions, disturbance power, radiated emissions, magnetic field emissions, voltage flicker, harmonics, ESD, surge/lightning, voltage dips and interruptions, and more |
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RED |
Channel spacing, number of hopping channels, dwell time, band edges and more |
6. Required Documents
1. Product User Manual;
2.LABEL;
3. Circuit Schematics and PCB Drawings;
4. Model List;
5. Transformer and Inductor Specifications;
6. Critical Component List;
7. Other Required Documents.
7. Certification Process
1. Application: Complete the form, provide documents and send samples;
2. Quotation: Engineers determine applicable standards, test duration and fees from the information provided;
3. Payment: Accept the quotation, sign the project application and service agreement, and pay the fees;
4. Testing: The laboratory performs the full test program against relevant EU standards;
5. Testing passes and the report is completed;
6. The project is completed and a CE certificate issued.
8. Certification Timeline & Validity
Timeline: Approximately 2 weeks. Testing problems, incomplete samples or other exceptional circumstances may require additional time.
CE reports can remain valid indefinitely if the product design and applicable regulatory requirements do not change, unless the purchaser specifies otherwise.
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EU CE Certification |
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· Testing Content: Safety + EMC + Wireless + Energy Efficiency + Chemical Testing |
