European Union
Selling a product in European Union
CE marking is only required for products covered by harmonised EU rules that specifically mandate it. The manufacturer affixes it on their own responsibility after completing the required conformity assessment (self-assessment where the legislation allows it, otherwise involving a notified body). The mark must be visible, legible and indelible, at least 5mm high, with the notified body's ID number next to it where one was involved.
Who is responsible
A product may only be placed on the EU market if there is a responsible economic operator established in the EU — an EU manufacturer, importer, authorised representative or fulfilment service provider (Article 16).source
GPSR guideCategories
Base rules always apply; each category below adds its own regulations, standards and documents.
- Audio / video equipment7 rules
- Baby and nursery product3 rules
- Batteries and power banks7 rules
- Cameras and optics6 rules
- Candles and home fragrance3 rules
- Chargers and power supplies7 rules
- Children's product (non-toy)3 rules
- Computer peripheral6 rules
- Consumer electronics (mains-powered)7 rules
- Cosmetics3 rules
- Drone / UAS7 rules
- E-mobility (e-bikes, e-scooters)8 rules
- Food-contact products3 rules
- Furniture3 rules
- Garden and outdoor equipment7 rules
- General consumer product3 rules
- Household appliance7 rules
- Jewellery and accessories3 rules
- Lighting7 rules
- Machinery and industrial equipment6 rules
- Pet products3 rules
- Power tool7 rules
- PPE and safety gear4 rules
- Smart home product7 rules
- Sports and fitness equipment3 rules
- Textiles and apparel3 rules
- Toy4 rules
- Wearable device8 rules
- Wireless / IoT device7 rules
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