CE marking

The CE mark demonstrates that a product is safe and compliant. This safety cannot just be claimed, it must be demonstrated based on evidence. The CE mark is the most visible aspect of the entire conformity process, but its meaning may not always be clearly understood.

This module will help you to understand the importance of the CE mark and its use to demonstrate product safety to consumers.

At the end of this module, you will be able to understand the:

• Importance of the CE mark and how it relates to product safety
• Products that require the CE mark
• Products that do not require the CE mark
• Steps that must be taken before the CE mark can be put on a product
• Manufacturers’ responsibilities related to CE marking
• Tasks and obligations of merchants that export CE marked products to the EU