CE marking

The letters ‘CE’ appear on many products that are traded on the single market in the European Economic Area (EEA) .

The CE marking is required for many products. It:

  • shows that the manufacturer has checked that these products meet EU safety, health or environmental requirements
  • is an indicator of a product’s compliance with EU legislation
  • allows the free movement of products within the European market

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Updated: 2023-09-12