CE marking

Explained

By affixing the CE marking the manufacturer declares that the product meets the requirements of the applicable Union legislation. It is neither a quality seal issued by an authority nor a mark of origin. For construction products covered by a harmonised specification the manufacturer affixes it on the basis of the declaration of performance. For machinery, electrical equipment or toys it goes together with the EU declaration of conformity. Not every product needs CE marking: consumer products without specific harmonisation legislation fall under the GPSR. CLP labelling does not replace it, so a sealant under a harmonised standard such as EN 15651 can carry both. Incorrect CE marking can lead to market surveillance measures up to a sales ban.