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EU conformity
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EU conformity
The CE marking indicates that a product complies with EU-wide health, safety and environmental protection requirements. Manufacturers affix this mark after they have declared that their product complies with the applicable EU directives.
CE marking is mandatory for many product categories before they can be sold on the European market. It ensures that products comply with EU standards for safety, health and environmental protection and may be sold throughout Europe.
// List of relevant guidelines
Some important EU directives and EU regulations for products:
CE marking
The CE marking is not an independent directive, but a marking symbol that indicates that a product complies with the applicable EU directives. It is mandatory on many products.
RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU)
The directive restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electronic and electrical equipment.
REACH-Verordnung (1907/2006/EG)
The regulation governs the registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemicals in the EU.
Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
This directive defines the requirements for the safety and health of machinery.
Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU)
The directive applies to electrical equipment within certain voltage limits and specifies safety requirements.
Medical Devices Regulation (2017/745/EU)
This regulation defines the requirements for the marketing of medical devices in the EU.
Construction Products Regulation (305/2011/EU)
The regulation lays down harmonized conditions for the marketing of construction products and leads to CE marking for such products.
Toys Directive (2009/48/EC)
The directive ensures that toys meet certain safety standards.
Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU)
This directive regulates the provision of pressure equipment on the market and specifies safety requirements.
EMC Directive (2014/30/EU)
The directive concerns the electromagnetic compatibility of electrical and electronic equipment.
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CONCLUSION
It is important to note that this is only a selection of the relevant EU directives. Depending on the type of product, other specific directives and regulations may apply. It is advisable to seek advice from us if necessary to ensure that all relevant requirements are met.
