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The directives of the common European market - EU

The directives of the common European market
require the producers in the market to prove theresistance 
their products in the standards dealing 
in safety, 
Health, environmental quality and consumer protection.


We are here to help you in everything concerning directives in the common European market.

One of the important principles of the European Union

is the creation of a common market without internal borders
  (which allows free transfer (within the areas of the Union

.of products, people, services and capital

 

 The directives cover a wide range of products

  , such as toys, construction and irrigation products

Accessories for gas systems and more

 

Manufacturers in the Union or manufacturers wishing to export to it

are obliged to prove the suitability of their products

to the relevant directives and are required to be marked
their products 
in a sign indicating that they are

, compatible for safety requirements, health

Environmental quality and consumer protection

.as specified in the directives of the European Union

CE MARK This sign is called

the product suitability tests

to the requirements of the directives and standards 

operationstesting laboratories .

The process of marking the product with the CE mark 

Manufacturers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of products placed on the European common market
(EU)
and of the European Economic Area

(EEA)
 
It is the responsibility of the manufacturers to check that their products meet the safety requirements
.Health and environmental protection of the European Union


  It is the manufacturer's responsibility to perform the conformity assessment, define the technical file
Issue the EU Declaration of Conformity
for the CE product and affix the marking


Only then can the product be traded

 .EEA-EU in the market

 If you are a manufacturer, you must complete the following 6 steps
CE to affix marking

: for your product
 
   a) Identifying the regulations, directives and standards relevant to your product
b) Verification of specific requirements for the product

c) Identifying the need for an independent third party evaluation
(Notified Body) is required mainly for products for safety equipment-
and medical equipment
d) Locating a certified laboratory and testing the product for compliance with regulatory requirements and standards
(Technical File)  e) Preparation of a technical file

and keeping the required technical documentation available in case of need according to
The requirements of the regulator in the destination countries
CE and) mark attachment

  for the product and preparation of a manufacturer's declaration for the product's compliance with all the requirements of the European Union
(Declaration of Conformity)
 
These steps may vary slightly from product to product as the suitability assessment procedure changes

As you know, CE is prohibited from affixing markings

  for products that are not covered by one of the mandatory directives
This marking (such as cosmetics, loose preparations, medicines....)

, for products that pose higher safety risks such as gas tanks, pressure tanks
The safety must be checked by an external body
In these cases, an independent organization, in preference to a qualified body appointed by the national authorities
You need to do the safety check
CE The manufacturer may affix the marking
to the product only after performing the test

CEDIRECTORY.NET CE MARK Directives

Tip 
Manufacturers Chinese Many use to print A mark on their products
Which is almost identical in appearance to the CE marking of the European Union.
(used to call it "China Export")


It should not be confused with the European CE marking.
 

In the European notation there is a clear space between the C and the E
While in the Chinese sign the letters appear in juxtaposition.

Tip Below are examples to several directivescommon:


• RoHS – Restriction of Hazardous Substances – Directive – 2011/65/EU
• Construction Products Regulation – Regulation (EU) No 305/2011
• Personal Protective Equipment – Regulation (EU) 2016/425
• Measuring Instruments Directive – 2004/22/EC
• Explosives for Civil Use Directive – 93/15/EEC

• Pressure Equipment Directive – 2014/68/EU
• Radio Equipment Directive – 2014/53/EU
• Medical Devices Directive – 93/42/EEC
• REACH – Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
• Low Voltage Directive – 2014/35/EU
• Machinery Directive – 2006/42/EC

• ATEX Directive – 2014/34/EU

• Weee Directive – 2012/19/EU

• EMC Directive – 2014/30/EU
• Toy Directive – 2013/53/EU

CE MARK CEDIRECTORY.NET

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