Product categories
Which products require CE marking
Not all products are subject to CE marking. The requirement depends on the product category and the applicable European Directive or Regulation. The table below lists the main categories of interest for manufacturing companies, with the relevant legislation and an indication of whether a notified body is required.
Product category | Applicable European legislation | Notified body | Notes |
Machinery and industrial equipment | Reg. (EU) 2023/1230 (ex Dir. 2006/42/EC) | Only for high-risk machines (Annex I) | Applies to virtually all machinery produced or imported |
Electrical equipment (20V–1000V AC) | Dir. 2014/35/EU — Low Voltage | Not required | Internal conformity assessment |
Equipment with electromagnetic emissions | Dir. 2014/30/EU — EMC | Not required | Often combined with Low Voltage Directive |
Medical devices | Reg. (EU) 2017/745 — MDR | Mandatory (classes IIa, IIb, III) | Complex process; long lead times |
Personal protective equipment (PPE) | Dir. 2016/425/EU | Mandatory (cat. II and III) | Helmets, harnesses, respirators, etc. |
Toys | Dir. 2009/48/EC | Not required (with exceptions) | Strict chemical and mechanical requirements |
Radio and wireless equipment | Dir. 2014/53/EU — RED | Case by case | Includes Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, IoT devices |
Pressure vessels | Dir. 2014/68/EU — PED | Mandatory above certain thresholds | Relevant for chemical and oil & gas sectors |
If your product does not appear in this table, it does not necessarily mean it is exempt from CE marking requirements. Some categories fall under more than one Directive simultaneously. Contact us for a free preliminary assessment.
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