Placing CE marked products on the market in the EU
Where to find information on what you need to do to comply with regulations which govern manufactured products placed on the market in the European Union.
Processes are different for:
The CE regime covers a range of product legislation under the EU new legislative framework.
Products sold in the EU must be designed and manufactured in line with the relevant conformity requirements.
Product marking such as a CE marking may be required for the product to be placed on the market in the EU. However EU equivalents such as the reversed epsilon “3” (for example, for aerosols) or Pi (π) mark (for example, for transportable pressure equipment) could also be applicable.
Conformity markings are only necessary if required under sector-specific regulations. Not all goods must bear conformity markings.
The EU’s blue guide provides comprehensive guidance on the EU’s new legislative framework for goods.
It is common for more than one regulation to apply to the same product. To place a conformity marking on a product, it must comply with all relevant regulations.
Solicitors or trade associations can provide additional advice on which regulations apply to different products.
Further export support is also available from:
Contact the goods regulation mailbox at goods.regulation@businessandtrade.gov.uk if you have any questions related to this guidance, or any suggestions for improvement.