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Conformité Européene Documentsation laboratories

CE Marking is a symbol that must be affixed to many products before they can be sold on the European market. CE stands for Conformité Européenne, which is French for European conformity. The 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. Here are some steps to obtain CE marking: Identify the EU requirements for your product Check whether your product meets the specific requirements Check whether your product must be tested by a notified body Test your product Compile the technical dossier or technical file Affix the CE marking Draft a declaration of Conformity CE marking is generally a self-certification process, but some directives specifically demand the involvement of a Notified Body. Notified Bodies are government appointed test houses that have a particular status when assessing certain products to specific CE marking directives.