Where should a CE marking project begin?
Identify intended use, models, variants, users and target market. Voltage, pressure, moving parts or radio functions can change the applicable requirements; the product name alone cannot determine the route.
PRODUCT AND TECHNICAL
Start with the actual product
Identify intended use, models, variants, users and target market. Voltage, pressure, moving parts or radio functions can change the applicable requirements; the product name alone cannot determine the route.
Build the evidence together
Link risk assessment to selected technical standards, tests, drawings, components and instructions. Record why each requirement applies and which evidence demonstrates conformity, including the least favourable model variants.
Clarify responsibilities and assessment
The manufacturer’s obligations differ from those of an importer or distributor. Third-party assessment depends on the applicable route. CE is not one universal certificate; check the declaration, model coverage, technical evidence and any body’s relevant role.
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A sound start verifies the real activity and applicable requirements before the service name.
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