Which Country Issues CE Certification?

Applicable Countries for CE Certification

CE certification is applicable in 32 economic areas in Europe, including the 28 EU member states, 3 out of 4 EFTA countries, and Turkey. Products with the CE mark can be freely circulated within the European Economic Area (EEA). The specific list of the 28 EU countries is as follows: Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

Which Countries Require CE Certification?

1. EFTA (European Free Trade Association) includes four member countries (Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein), but the CE mark is not mandatory within Switzerland.

2. Due to the colonial era, CE certification is widely recognized globally. Some countries in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia may also accept CE certification.

3. As of November 2019, the Brexit process is ongoing, and subsequent results are pending.

Product Range Covered by CE Certification

To understand the product range of CE certification, one must be familiar with the NLF regulations. The NLF (New Legislative Framework) specifies which products require CE certification. The EU's NLF currently includes 22 directives, which are:

1. Toy Safety - Directive 2009/48/EC

2. Transportable Pressure Equipment - Directive 2010/35/EU

3. Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment - Directive 2011/65/EU

4. Construction Products - Regulation (EU) No 305/2011

5. Pyrotechnic Articles - Directive 2013/29/EU

6. Recreational Craft and Personal Watercraft - Directive 2013/53/EU

7. Civil Explosives - Directive 2014/28/EU

8. Simple Pressure Vessels - Directive 2014/29/EU

9. Electromagnetic Compatibility - Directive 2014/30/EU

10. Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments - Directive 2014/31/EU

11. Measuring Instruments - Directive 2014/32/EU

12. Lifts - Directive 2014/33/EU

13. Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX) - Directive 2014/34/EU

14. Radio Equipment - Directive 2014/53/EU

15. Low Voltage - Directive 2014/35/EU

16. Pressure Equipment - Directive 2014/68/EU

17. Marine Equipment - Directive 2014/90/EU

18. Cableway Installations - Regulation (EU) 2016/424

19. Personal Protective Equipment - Regulation (EU) 2016/425

20. Gas Appliances - Regulation (EU) 2016/426

21. Medical Devices - Regulation (EU) 2017/745

22. In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices - Regulation (EU) 2017/746

Notes

NLF refers to the New Legislative Framework of the EU, which was adopted in 2008 to strengthen the market surveillance framework and recognition system for products. It provides unified definitions for concepts in the original New Approach Directives, sets out specific provisions for national accreditation bodies and systems, EC market surveillance frameworks, product market access control, the use of marks, and EC funding.

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