EU CE directive certificate

CE certification, or European Community certification, is a common product safety certification mark in the European market. It proves that the product has met the safety, health, environmental protection and other requirements stipulated by the European Union (EU) directives and can be freely sold in EU member states.

Announcement number CE certification refers to the CE certificate issued by the European Union Notified Body (NB). This type of certificate has high authority and recognition because it is directly issued by an official authority of the European Union. The announcement number CE certification can be found on the official website of the European Union, so it is smoother in terms of customs clearance and market access.

CE certification is divided into the following categories:

1. CE-LVD Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU (Low voltage directive)

It is suitable for electronic and electrical products of AC 50V-1000V and DC 75V-1500V, representative products: home appliances need to comply with CE-LVD certification directives, IT products need to comply with CE-LVD certification directives, audio and video products need to comply with CE-LVD certification directives, and live machinery needs to comply with CE-LVD certification directives.

2. CE-EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic compatibility)

It is suitable for electronic and electrical products with circuit boards that can generate electromagnetic interference, and represents products: home appliances need to comply with CE-EMC certification directives, IT products need to comply with CE-EMC certification directives, audio and video products need to comply with CE-EMC certification directives, and 3C digital products need to comply with CE-EMC certification directives.

3. CE Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU

Suitable for all devices with radio frequency capabilities (electronic products that intend to transmit or receive radio waves). Representative products: mobile phones, tablets, walkie-talkies, satellite phones, GPS navigation equipment require communication and consumer electronic equipment standards, Bluetooth headsets/speakers, Wi-Fi routers, wireless keyboards and mice, remote control toys, RFID tags, NFC devices require short-range wireless equipment standards. Smart home devices (such as smart light bulbs, thermostats), wearable devices (smart watches, health monitoring bracelets), connected toys, wireless cameras, etc. require Internet of Things (IoT) device standards.

4.  EU ROHS Directive 2011/65/EU (Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment)

It is suitable for the restricted use of specific hazardous substances in various electronic and electrical equipment to reduce the harm to the environment and health. Representative products: small household appliances, vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, IT and communication equipment, computers, routers, mobile phones, consumer equipment, televisions, audio, lighting equipment, LED lights, fluorescent tubes, power tools, toys and leisure equipment, electronic toys, game consoles, other unclassified EEE, etc.

Issuance of EC Type Certificate: EC Attestation of conformity “EU Standard Conformity Certificate”, a certificate issued by the EU Notified Body (Notified Body abbreviated as NB).