Some common problems of EU CE certification

1. What is EU CE certification

In the EU market, "CE" mark is a compulsory certification mark. In order to coordinate the "production methods" of EU enterprises and other products, the "CE" mark must be affixed on the EU market.

2. Which countries are EU CE certification applicable to

CE certification is provided in 32 European countries / regions, including EU 28, EFTA and Turkey. Products with CE mark can circulate freely in the European economic area.

Note: EFTA members are Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The CE mark is not mandatory in Switzerland.

There are 28 EU countries on the list: Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia Finland, Sweden, UK.

Outside the EU, CE certification is widely used and highly recognized all over the world. CE certification is highly recognized in Southeast Asia, Central Asia and Africa.

3. CE certified product range

The scope of CE certification is very wide. Most products exported to Europe need CE certification.

The general classification is as follows:

Power supply: communication power supply, charger, display power supply, LCD power supply, UPS, etc;

Lamps: chandelier, track lamp, courtyard lamp, hand lamp, down lamp, series lamp, table lamp, grid lamp, aquarium lamp, street lamp, energy-saving lamp, etc;

Household appliances: fan, electric kettle, stereo, TV, mouse, vacuum cleaner, etc;

Electronic products: earplugs, routers, mobile phone batteries, laser pointers, etc;

Communication: telephone, fax machine, answering machine, modem, data interface card and other communication products;

Wireless products: Bluetooth BT products, wireless mouse, remote controller, wireless network equipment, wireless video transmission system and other low-power wireless products;

Wireless communication: 2G mobile phone, 3G mobile phone, DECT mobile phone, etc;

Machinery: gasoline engine, electric welding machine, tool grinder, lawn mower, bulldozer, elevator, drilling machine, dishwasher, irrigation cutting machine, etc;

Medical equipment and toys, etc.

4. CE certification bodies and units

CE does not have a unified certification body, which is divided into announcement number certification and non announcement number certification bodies.

Notification authority certificate: a certificate issued by the EU notification authority (notification authority). The notified body is responsible for product consistency and is protected by law. Therefore, there is no problem of determining the validity of CE certificates issued by EU notification authorities. For export customs clearance, the report issued by such agency is the most effective. This kind of proof is generally suitable for long-term export enterprises.

In short, the CE certification of the EU third generation notification agency refers to the certification of EU countries such as Italy, Germany and France.

Non announcement agency certificate: CE certificate issued by Chinese certification authority in accordance with EU standards, with low cost and short time. However, this CE certificate is less recognized among distributors in the EU, which may not be accepted by importers or recognized by regulators. This certificate is applicable to small companies that do not often export or only do brand promotion without export requirements.

In short, non announcement proxy authentication refers to domestic proxy authentication.

5. CE certification fees and procedures

Mainly for several common product certification categories, which are most suitable for long-term export enterprises:

(1) Electronic and electrical products: the domestic agency certification fee is about 4000 yuan; Foreign agent certification fee is about 1.5W

(2) Hardware and building materials products: domestic agency certification fee of more than 5000 yuan; The cost of foreign agent certification is about 1.8W

Toys: the domestic agency certification fee is about 8000 yuan; The certification fee for overseas institutions is about 2.5W

General product CE certification only needs to provide the basic information of the company and products, and the certification time is about 5-15 working days;

(3) CE certification of special products or tested products requires delivery inspection, sample delivery, on-site guidance of inspection institutions with announcement number, and review by expert review committee. This kind of cost is generally high, and the general certification period is about 2 months.

For certificate query, you can directly enter the certification number and query it on the official website of the certification authority.

6. Value of CE certification

CE certification is a necessary pass for export to the European market. CE certification of export products can reduce the risk of customs detention. Once facing punishment and litigation, CE certification can also be used as favorable evidence.

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