CE Marking: Sample and Rules for Affixing
The single conformity mark indicating that a product meets EU requirements—from toys and medical devices to construction products.
Who it’s for
Manufacturers, importers, authorised representatives, and distributors of any products subject to EU CE-marking legislation (machinery, electrical/electronic equipment, medical devices, PPE, construction products, etc.).
Regulatory References
Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 — general rules on the CE markingг
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What is the CE mark?
The CE (Conformité Européenne) mark is the manufacturer’s declaration that a product complies with all applicable EU directives and regulations, enabling its free movement across the Single Market. The marking is supported by a technical file, a declaration (EU Declaration of Conformity – DoC or Declaration of Performance – DoP) and, where required, a Notified Body (NB) certificate.
Sector-specific legal bases (examples):
Construction products: CPR 305/2011 + AVCP systems 1–4
Machinery: Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (formerly Directive 2006/42/EC)
Electrical/electronic equipment: LVD 2014/35/EU and EMC 2014/30/EU
Medical devices: MDR 2017/745 (Classes I–III; NB assessment as applicable)
PPE: Regulation (EU) 2016/425 (Categories I–III)
Mandatory elements of the CE marking (Art. 30 of Reg. (EC) No 765/2008 + sector rules)
The CE symbol with proportions as set out in Annex II to Reg. 765/2008.
The last two digits of the year the CE mark was first affixed (mandatory for construction products).
The Notified Body ID number (where a conformity-assessment module involving an NB applies).
In accompanying documents: the declaration number (DoC/DoP), the classification/performance class, and the manufacturer’s details.
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Frequently asked questions
No. CE marking applies only to product categories covered by harmonised EU directives/regulations. For example, cosmetics and food products are governed by different regimes and use other conformity requirements/marks, not CE.
Yes—provided they do not obscure the CE marking and do not mislead consumers as to its meaning (Art. 30(5) of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008).