Basics Of CE, UKCA And UKNI Marking / Conformity Assessment

What is CE marking?

CE marking refers to the obligation on manufacturers to affix the letters "CE" to certain products traded in the European Economic Area (EEA). It serves as a declaration that the product is in conformity with applicable rules and meets certain health, safety and environmental requirements.

For some products, CE marking is mandatory (typically when products are subject to sector-specific regulation such as electrical equipment, radio equipment and toys). The CE marking process applies to a wide variety of products and must be completed by manufacturers located in the EU or importers of goods into the EU.

The CE mark must be affixed to the product or in some cases, its packaging, although guidance from the European Commission indicates that the CE mark must appear on the product itself unless there are good reasons why this is not possible (for example, due to the product being too small). The rules may depend on the specific product in