CE marking
The letters ‘CE’ appear on many products traded on the extended Single Market in the European Economic Area (EEA). They signify that products sold in the EEA have been assessed to meet high safety, health, and environmental protection requirements.
Which ESG topics does the data source address?
Below you find the impact areas within the Responsibly Impact Parameter Framework which are covered by this data source.
Product safety
Social impact parameter
How to obtain CE marking?
Manufacturers must:
> Ensure conformity with all relevant EU-wide requirements
> Determine whether you can assess your product by yourself or if you have to involve a notified body
> Put together a technical dossier documenting conformity: find out about technical documentation
> Draft and sign an EU declaration of conformity
Scope: CE Marking
CE marking indicates that a product has been assessed by the manufacturer and deemed to meet EU safety, health and environmental protection requirements. It is required for products manufactured anywhere in the world that are then marketed in the EU.
EU declaration of conformity
A mandatory document that a manufacturer needs to sign to declare that the product complies with EU requirements.
Risk assessment
Manufacturers are responsible for identifying all the possible risks a product could pose and determine the applicable essential requirements. This analysis must be included in the technical documentation. In addition, you will need to explain the ways in which you have addressed the risks identified to ensure that your product complies with the applicable requirements.
Technical Documentation
The technical documentation provides information on the design, manufacture, and operation of a product and must contain all the details necessary to demonstrate the product conforms to the applicable requirements.