In order to market a product and ensure that it operates safely without harming anyone’s health or well-being, the CE marking is required. This is a requirement imposed by European Directives to protect both the public and the environment, and therefore all businesses and companies must comply with it.
Responsibility for the CE marking lies with the manufacturer of the product or machinery, who must ensure that the assessment process is followed. However, both importers and exporters should be aware of this to avoid any issues. To clear up any doubts, we will explain here what must be included on the CE marking label.
What is the CE marking?
First and foremost, it is essential that you have a clear understanding of what the CE marking means and why it is important. In short, it indicates that a product intended for sale complies with health and safety standards. As such, the manufacturer has a legal responsibility to guarantee the quality of its products.
This European legislation applies to all products, except those not covered by a directive. It is also recommended that the CE marking be affixed before the product is placed on the market or put into service within the European Union. As a result, the CE marking can facilitate the sale and marketing of the product and help to avoid legal issues.
Where should the CE marking be placed?
It is generally recommended that the CE marking label be placed in a location where it can be read without any difficulty. Furthermore, it must be positioned alongside the relevant company details in a legible and indelible manner. Below, we outline the most common locations where it can be placed.
- On a label affixed to a visible part of the product or machine.
- In the commercial documents accompanying the product or machinery.
- Inside the packaging or attached to the parcel.
- In the technical specifications provided.
Similarly, any other area with good visibility may be suitable for the CE marking label, which may be either full-size or reduced.
Full CE marking
- Identificación del organismo certificador de la etiqueta
- Información de contacto del fabricante (nombre, dirección y marca comercial).
- Año de fijación del símbolo CE, mostrando solo los 2 últimos números.
- Identificador del Certificado de Conformidad CE.
- Mención a la Normativa Europea.
- Detalles clave del producto.
- Especificaciones de las características armonizadas.
Marcado CE reducido
- The last two digits of the year in which the CE mark was affixed
- Product features
- Reference to the European Standard
- Key information from the manufacturer
Professional consultancy with Grupo TICE
If you are looking to sell, export or import industrial machinery, here at Grupo TICE we can help you with obtaining CE marking for machinery. We offer a high-quality service tailored to your needs, provided by professionals in the field.
Please do not hesitate to contact us at to get started and go through all the necessary procedures to obtain CE marking for industrial machinery.
