PRODUCT CONFORMITY
CE marking
Prepare your product for the EU market.
We help you understand product requirements, prepare technical documentation and plan the steps to CE marking. The support depends on your product, its intended use and the evidence you already have.
A clear path to CE marking
By affixing the CE marking, the manufacturer declares that the product meets applicable EU requirements. CE marking applies only to products covered by the relevant legislation. We help you identify which requirements apply and what evidence to prepare.
Know which rules apply
Identify the legislation and obligations relevant to your product.
Organise technical documentation
Bring together technical data, risk assessments and test results.
Identify gaps early
Review the evidence you have and plan the remaining work in the right order.
Plan the route to marking
Understand the next steps, the evidence required and any further assessments.
Support tailored to your product
The starting point is a review of your product, its intended use, its risks and the documentation you already have.
Legislation and procedure
We review the product type and intended use to help identify the applicable EU rules and conformity assessment procedure.
Technical documentation
We help organise technical information, risk assessments, instructions and available test evidence for the product.
Preparation support
We identify missing evidence and practical next steps. We agree the scope based on the product and its documentation.
How to prepare for CE marking
Identify the requirements
Review the product and its intended use to determine which legislation and conformity assessment procedure apply.
Prepare the documentation
Organise technical information and identify what still needs to be prepared, including the risk assessment, instructions and evidence of testing.
Review the evidence
We help you check what is complete and what still requires testing. If the legislation requires a notified body, the appropriate body is involved.
Declaration and marking
Once the requirements are met, we help prepare the applicable declaration and advise on marking the product. The manufacturer is responsible for product conformity.
The documentation, testing and involvement of a notified body depend on the product and applicable legislation.
Trusted by our clients
A selection of organisations CERT Standard has worked with.
Frequently asked questions about CE marking
Answers to common questions about documentation, conformity assessment and manufacturer responsibilities.
Does every product need CE marking?
CE marking is required for products covered by legislation that calls for it. Start by checking the product, its intended use and the scope of the relevant rules.
When is a notified body required?
The procedure depends on the product and applicable legislation. In some cases the manufacturer can assess conformity directly. Other procedures require a notified body.
How does ISO 9001 relate to CE marking?
ISO 9001 covers the organisation’s quality management system. CE marking relates to conformity of an individual product or product type with applicable legislation. Product conformity is assessed through its own procedure.
What documentation should we prepare?
A useful starting point is the product description, intended use, technical drawings, materials, instructions and any test reports. The required scope depends on the product and applicable rules.
What determines the cost and timeline?
The main factors are the number and complexity of products, the existing documentation, testing needs and whether a notified body must be involved. We review those details before quoting.
Who is responsible for CE marking?
The manufacturer is responsible for conformity, the applicable declaration and marking the product. CERT Standard provides advisory support. Importer, distributor and authorised representative duties depend on the legislation.
European Commission guidance on CE marking and technical documentation.
Get ready for CE marking
Share a description of the product and how it will be used. We’ll review the next steps and prepare a quote.