The CE marking on the products indicates that these products comply with the essential requirements of the applicable directives and are subject to the conformity assessment processes specified in the directives.
The CE marking is mandatory on all products covered by the directives and must be affixed to the product before it is presented to consumers, except as required by a particular directive. If the products fall within the scope of more than one directive, the CE mark indicates that the products are manufactured in accordance with all applicable directives.
The CE mark is a mark of conformity that permits the free flow of products between countries within the European Economic Area. In order to be able to offer a product to consumers in these countries, a manufacturer must prove that these products meet the criteria applied. In this respect, the CE marking is important for the manufacturer to show that he has taken the necessary care and that the product is compatible.
The most basic step of CE marking is to determine which directive or directives the product falls under. There are several CE marking directives that apply widely to electronic products. Among these different directives, the manufacturer must find and apply those that apply to his product. These directives actually set the limits of the test requirements required to prove compliance. Test requirements are within harmonized standards. If an electronic product passes all tests specified in the relevant harmonized standards, it is assumed that this product meets the requirements of the directive.
The most common directives applied to electronic devices are:
2014 / 35 / EU Electromagnetic compatibility directive (EMC). This directive covers almost all electronic devices. It describes the criteria for emission performance emitted and transmitted from electronic products and the performance of emitted and transmitted immunity.
Low voltage directive (LVD) No. 2014 / 35 / EU. This directive applies to all electrical equipment designed for use at 50 to 1000 volt alternating current and 75 to 1500 volt direct current voltage. Lower voltage limits for wireless devices have been removed. In this way, wireless devices must also be tested for safety.
2014 / 53 / EU Radio equipment directive. This directive covers all radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment intended for connection to telecommunications networks.
2006 / 42 / EC Directive on the restriction of the use of certain dangerous substances (RoHS). This directive regulates the highest concentrations of hazardous substances found in electronic products. The update of this directive in 2013 ensures that most electronic equipment complies with the regulations. For example, the concentration level limits are 0.1 percent in lead and mercury and 0.01 percent in cadmium. In order for electronic devices to comply with the regulations, it is necessary to ensure that the components and manufacturing processes comply with RoHS requirements.
2012 / 19 / EU waste directive for electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This directive applies to all electronic and electrical equipment. This directive aims to direct electronic and electrical equipment from the landfill to recycling facilities. Producers must mark these products with the WEEE logo and provide information on product sales. Producers outside the European Union are also required to participate in recycling activities.
Depending on the type and application of the electronic device, there are other legal regulations that may apply. For example, the machinery directive, the active implantable medical devices directive, the medical device directive, the registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemicals (REACH), the environmental design and toy safety directive.
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