When products start moving around, from one state to another, more directives are put into place to ensure the safety of both the people and the environment. There are multiple different bodies nominated to see to it that products are up to standard and safe to be distributed.

The European Union is one of the bodies that provide directives and regulate the movement of products to ensure they are safe. And as a manufacturer, for your products to be considered safe and up to standard you must go through the notified bodies and acquire a CE certification for evidence. 

The CE mark is not the only requirement your products need. While it may be enough, you may need other marks depending on the directives you go through and the procedures you take. You can affix the mark on your products, the packaging, or anywhere else suitable.  

So what are the benefits of CE marking? Do they even have any benefits? Find out below.

Advantages of CE Certification

Trading has been there for the longest time, only the way it is carried out has been changing and evolving. The process of distributing or at least getting your products in another state was probably different some years back from now. And the directives might also have been different, so why the CE certification now?

• One of the many reasons why CE was introduced is to make trading faster, easier, cheaper, and convenient between the EU countries and the manufacturers. This is especially important to ensure the smooth running of business around the states with no interference.

• The CE certifications are also not just a marking. It is proof that the products have actually been tested and proven to be up to standard. When a manufacturer claims that their products are assessed and conform to the legal requirements as provided by the EU directives, the CE acts as evidence.

• Oftentimes, many customers would prefer to mark their products with the CE marking. They will always look for the mark before buying the products as an indication of conformance with the laid down standards. They take this as a checkmark not only for complying with the directives but also for quality.

• A CE mark is also the manufacturer’s declaration that their products are well tested and assessed and comply with the directives of the Notified Body and that they meet all the appropriate provisions implementing all the regulations.

• CE marking is like the major pass for you to sell your products all over the EU or countries in the European Economic Areas (EEA). This shows that you have implemented all the needed requirements and that your products are safe and reliable for use. 

• If your products fall under the 24 European directives, the CE mark is mandatory; there is no other way around it. This means that without the certification it will be next to impossible to distribute and sell your products in these countries. On the other hand, if you are CE certified, it is cheaper, easier, and more convenient for you. 

• One of the greatest benefits for manufacturers when it comes to CE certification is that there is only one set of directives you need to comply with. All the other conflicting regulations are eliminated. This means that you no longer need to adapt to a set of rules before being able to sell in the EEA states. 

• It is also a benefit that when a product has the CE mark, it is considered safer than those that don’t. This means that damage and liability claims may also be reduced, which is an advantage for the manufacturer. 

• CE certification is also not just for traders getting into the EEA market. The certification is well recognized globally for product’s safety and quality. Manufacturers with CE marks under their products are able to sell globally without any legal barriers. 

Note that;

• As a manufacturer, you are only allowed to affix the CE marking
• CE marking can only be affixed on a product that falls under the EU’s regulations.
• The CE marking is the only marking that attests to products’ conformity with the applicable requirements
• The marking of the CE should only be done as per the requirements of the EU legislation