Mandatory CE marking for products

Do you want to bring a product to market within the European Economic Area (EEA)? Your product may need a CE marking. The CE marking indicates that the product meets the European requirements for safety, health, and the environment.

When do you need CE marking?

A CE marking is required for specific product groups. You need a CE marking if your product is classified under 1 or more of these product groups. If your product requires a CE marking, it must meet the regulations before you can place the marking on the product.

If your product does not require a CE marking, you do not put a CE marking on it. Your product may need to comply with other Dutch or European regulations, such as product safety.

Responsibility for adding CE marking

The manufacturer of the product is responsible for adding the CE marking to the product. It makes no difference if they are located inside or outside the EEA. The CE marking on the product must be clearly visible and legible (at least 5mm high) and indelible. If this is not possible, it should be applied to the packaging or accompanying documentation (such as a user manual).

Do you import products from outside the EEA? Then you must check whether the product meets the European regulations and is allowed to bear the CE marking.

Do you import products from outside the EEA, but do you bring them to market under your own brand? Then you are legally regarded as the manufacturer of the product. If the product requires a CE marking, you must possess all relevant information on your product to prove it may carry a CE marking (such as a technical file).

Do you import a product with an existing CE marking, but do you change the product in a way that affects the safety or conformity of the product? Then the product must receive a new CE marking.