CE Marking
We provide professional support on the conformity processes required for your products to be placed on the EU market.
Related HS chapters
Chapter information is indicative; the actual obligation depends on the product's function.
CE marking is not a quality stamp but the manufacturer's declaration that the product complies with every EU regulation applying to it. Which regulations apply is rarely limited to a single heading; for groups such as construction products, personal protective equipment and toys, general product safety obligations come into play alongside the product's own regulation. A declaration of conformity drawn up under the wrong regulation is invalid even where the test report behind it is technically sound.
What this service covers
- Identifying the applicable regulations — which directives apply to the product
- Selection of the conformity assessment route and whether a notified body is required
- Technical file review and closing of gaps
- Correct labelling — size, placement and content rules for the CE mark
- Preparation and review of the declaration of conformity
- Specific obligations for construction products, personal protective equipment and toys
How the process works
How the process works
Identifying applicable regulations
We determine which EU regulations apply to the product — the most critical and most frequently skipped step.
Conformity assessment
We establish whether self-declaration or a notified body is required and set up the process accordingly.
Technical file review
We review the file and test reports against the requirements of the regulations.
Labelling and declaration
We verify that the CE mark is correctly applied and the declaration of conformity is complete.
Most common mistakes
Most common mistakes
The items below are the rejection grounds we encounter most often in practice. We check every one of them before filing.
- Declaration of conformity drawn up under the wrong regulation
- CE mark applied only to the packaging rather than the product
- Using a notified body number where none is required
- Technical file not held by the importer
Free preliminary assessment
Do you have a shipment in this product group?
Send us your HS code and product details. We will confirm in writing whether it is subject to inspection, which documents you will need and how long it will take.
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Let's talk before your shipment leaves
The permit process becomes most expensive when it starts after the goods reach the port. Send us the proforma invoice and we'll tell you today what timeline to work to.