How long is the validity period of CE certification?

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) CE certification

The EMC Directive is a regulation established by the European Union, officially known as the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, numbered 2014/30/EU. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) defines electromagnetic compatibility as the ability of a system or equipment to operate normally in its electromagnetic environment without causing interference to other systems and equipment. This applies to all equipment that may generate electromagnetic interference or whose function may be affected by electromagnetic interference.

Scope of the EMC Directive

1. Application form;

2. Product user manual;

3. Product schematic diagram;

4. PCB layout;

5. List of key components and related certificates (Note: All submitted materials must be in English);

6. Information about the European representative;

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) CE Certification

Applies to:

- All electrical or electronic appliances, equipment, and installations that may cause electromagnetic interference or may be affected by electromagnetic interference, such as:

  - Household appliances, power tools, lighting fixtures, and other similar devices;

  - Industrial equipment;

  - Information technology equipment, multimedia equipment;

  - Laboratory, measurement, and control equipment;

  - Other electronic devices, etc.

Does not apply to:

- Equipment under the 2014/53/EU RED Directive;

- Aviation products, parts, and equipment;

- Amateur radio equipment;

- Products covered by other specific directives;

- Inherently benign equipment.

How long is the validity period of CE certification?

1. CE certification certificates generally have a validity period of 5 years. However, if the applicable standards or directives are revised, upgraded, or updated, the product may need to be reassessed, and additional differential tests may be required, necessitating a reapplication for CE certification.

2. If the certificate reaches its 5-year validity period, and the manufacturer, supplier, production process, etc., of the enterprise’s product have not changed, and the customers of the enterprise also recognize it, the CE certificate can continue to be used.