CE Certification Consultants

Introduction to CE certification

CE is an abbreviation of the French phrase “Communauté Européenne,” meaning the European Community or the European Union (EU). In the EU market, the "CE" marking is a mandatory certification mark. Whether products are manufactured within the EU or imported from other countries, the "CE" mark must be affixed to ensure the product complies with the essential requirements of the EU's New Approach Directives for technical harmonization and standardization.

CE Product Scope

Low Voltage Electrical Products 

- Products operating under low voltage.

Household Appliances 

- Common household devices such as vacuum cleaners, electric irons, dishwashers, electric cookers, washing machines, electric shavers, electric hair curlers, microwave ovens, electric sweepers, electric fans, televisions, video recorders, VCD players, and audio systems.

Industrial Electrical Products 

- Equipment such as uninterruptible power supplies, voltage stabilizers, CCTV monitoring alarm systems, lighting fixtures, and electric light sources.

CE Certification Standards

Power Supplies 

- Information Technology (ITE) and Audio-Video (AV): EN 62368-1 

- Lighting Power Supplies: EN 61347-1, EN 61347-2-13 

- Household Appliances: EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29 

- Medical Devices: EN 60601-1 

- Industrial Power Supplies (Electronic Transformers): EN 61558-1, EN 61558-2-16 

End Products 

- ITE and AV Products: EN 62368-1 

- Lighting Products: EN 60598-1, EN 60598-2-XX 

- Household Appliances: EN 60335-1, EN 60335-XX 

- Medical Devices: EN 60601-1 

- Industrial Transformers: EN 61558-1, EN 61558-2-XX 

- Electric Tools: EN 60745-1, EN 60745-2-XX 

Batteries 

- Consumer Batteries: EN 62133, EN 60086, EN 61960 

- Power Batteries: EN 62660-1, EN 62660-2, EN 62660-3, EN 62619, EN 62620 

Electric Vehicles 

- Electric Bicycles and Personal Vehicles: EN 15194, EN 17128 

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Wireless Standards 

- ITE and AV Products: EN 55032, EN 55035, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3 

  Wireless standards include ETSI EN 300 220, EN 300 330, EN 300 440, EN 300 328, and others. 

- Lighting Products: EN 55015, EN 61547, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3 

- Household Appliances: EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3 

- Industrial, Scientific, and Medical Products: EN 55011, EN 61000-4 series, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3 

- Battery Products: EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3, EN 61000-6-4 

CE Testing Items

Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 

Tests include power testing, temperature rise testing, dielectric strength, impact tests, ball pressure tests, needle flame tests, and cord tension tests. 

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 

Tests include conducted emissions, power radiation, spatial radiation, magnetic field radiation, voltage flicker, harmonics, ESD, surge/lightning, and voltage dips/interruptions. 

Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 

Tests include channel spacing, modulation channel number, dwell time, and sidebands. 

Required Documentation

1. Product user manual. 

2. Product labels. 

3. Schematic diagrams and PCB layout. 

4. Model list. 

5. Transformer and inductor specifications. 

6. List of key components. 

7. Any other necessary documents. 

Certification Process

1. Application 

- Complete the application form. 

- Submit the required documents and product samples. 

2. Quotation 

- Engineers determine applicable standards, testing timeline, and cost. 

3. Payment 

- Confirm the quotation, sign the application form and service agreement, and make the payment. 

4. Testing 

- Laboratories conduct testing according to EU standards. 

5. Report Completion 

- Upon passing all tests, the report is finalized. 

6. Certification Issuance 

- The CE certificate is issued. 

Certification Timeline and Validity

- Timeline: Approximately two weeks. Special circumstances (e.g., incomplete samples or testing anomalies) may extend the duration. 

- Validity: CE certification remains valid unless there are changes to the product design or applicable directives. Specific buyer requirements may vary.