CE Marking

The CE marking (Conformité Européenne) is the mandatory conformity marking indicating that an EEE product complies with applicable EU legislation, including the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. Under RoHS Article 7, EEE manufacturers must affix the CE marking before placing products on the EU market. The CE marking under RoHS must appear on the product itself or on its packaging, and must be accompanied by a Declaration of Conformity. For EEE, CE marking also encompasses compliance with other applicable directives (e.g., Low Voltage Directive, EMC Directive).

Directive 2011/65/EU, Articles 7(l) and 15; Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 (CE marking framework).

CE marking is the visible confirmation of RoHS compliance on the EU market. Before affixing CE marking, manufacturers must complete a conformity assessment, compile technical documentation, and draw up a DoC. Distributors and importers must verify CE marking is present before placing EEE on the EU market. Absence of CE marking, or affixing it without completing the required compliance steps, is a serious market surveillance violation that can result in product withdrawal and financial penalties.