The CE marking is a conformity marking required in the European Union (EU) to confirm that a product meets the relevant EU regulations. The marking must be affixed by the manufacturer on the product or its packaging. The CE mark indicates that the product complies with applicable health, safety, and environmental protection requirements and can be freely sold and used in the EU. The marking is required for a variety of products, including electronic devices, toys, machinery, and medical devices.

The process of obtaining a CE marking typically includes the following steps:

1. Analysis of applicable directives: The first phase is to identify the applicable European directives and regulations that apply to the product. This may include normative documents such as harmonized standards or technical specifications.
2. Perform conformity assessment procedures: In this phase, the manufacturer must select the conformity assessment procedure that is best suited for the product. This procedure depends on various factors, such as the type of product and the directives applied.
3. Create technical documentation: The manufacturer must create technical documentation containing all relevant information about the product, including the results of tests and evaluations conducted during the conformity assessment procedure.
4. Issue a declaration of conformity: Based on the technical documentation and the results of the conformity assessment procedure, the manufacturer must issue a declaration of conformity. In this declaration, the manufacturer confirms that the product complies with applicable European directives.
5. Affix CE marking: Once the declaration of conformity is issued, the manufacturer can affix the CE marking on the product. The CE marking is an important symbol indicating that the product complies with applicable European directives.
6. Product monitoring: The manufacturer must ensure that the product continues to comply with applicable European directives after it is placed on the market. This may require conducting regular monitoring measures and taking corrective actions if necessary.

Compliance with the CE marking is an important requirement for selling products in the European Union and is intended to ensure that products are safe and in compliance with applicable European directives.

The CE conformity assessment is a procedure that ensures that a product meets EU requirements and can be marked with the CE marking. The conformity assessment includes various steps and depends on the product risk. It is important to emphasize that the CE conformity assessment can vary depending on the product and requirements. Therefore, manufacturers should always obtain information about the specific requirements and steps that apply to their product.

The CE certificate is issued based on a series of EU directives aimed at ensuring that products placed on the market within the European Economic Area (EEA) are safe and do not pose any health risks. Some of the most important directives are:

• Machinery directive: This directive ensures that machinery placed on the market within the EEA complies with safety requirements.
• Low Voltage Directive: This directive ensures that electrical equipment and installations placed on the market within the EEA are safe and not hazardous to consumers and workers.
• Medical Devices Directive: This directive ensures that medical devices placed on the market within the EEA are safe and effective and comply with European health and safety standards.
• Personal Protective Equipment Directive: This directive ensures that personal protective equipment placed on the market within the EEA complies with health and safety requirements.
• Toy Safety Directive: This directive ensures that toys placed on the market within the EEA are safe and do not pose any health risks.

There are also additional directives for a variety of products, including construction products, gas appliances, and radio equipment. The CE certification is an indication that a product complies with the relevant EU directives and may be marketed.