Safety, Protection & Standards
CE marking
A conformity marking indicating that a product placed on applicable European markets meets relevant EU legal requirements.
IN ONE SENTENCE
It is a manufacturer's declaration within the applicable conformity-assessment framework, not a universal independent quality certificate.
In normal English
Which directives/regulations and standards apply depends on the product.
Why would I use it?
Use it as part of legal market-placement compliance where applicable.
THINK OF IT LIKE…
A declaration that the product has been assessed against the rules that apply to it.
Related terms
UKCA, conformity, EMC
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