CE Compliance

CE marking is a mandatory conformity mark for many products sold on the European Union market. It shows that a product meets applicable EU directives and fulfils essential safety health and environmental requirements. A CE mark is not just a symbol on a product. It is the manufacturer’s confirmation that conformity has been assessed, documented and can be demonstrated. For users it means greater safety. For manufacturers it means the right to place a product on the EU market and move it freely across member states. At Revismo we treat CE marking as a meaningful process. Our goal is to help manufacturers build solutions that are genuinely safe, compliant and well documented.

What is CE marking and why is it required?

CE marking is the manufacturer’s declaration that a product complies with all relevant European Union legislation that applies to it. It is required to ensure a consistent level of product safety and to support free movement of goods within the European market. Without CE marking many products cannot be sold, installed or put into service in the EU. The CE mark builds trust between manufacturer and user. It gives the user confidence that the product has been assessed and is safe and it shows that the manufacturer has approached responsibility in a structured and informed way.

What does the CE mark confirm for the manufacturer and the user?

The CE mark confirms that the manufacturer has carried out the required conformity assessment and has prepared technical documentation that demonstrates product safety and compliance. For the manufacturer this means the ability to market the product across the EU without additional country-specific approvals. The CE mark is also an important legal safeguard in case of disputes, inspections or damage incidents. For the user the CE mark provides confidence that the product design, manufacturing and documentation meet applicable requirements and that risks have been identified, assessed and mitigated.

Which products require CE marking?

CE marking is mandatory for many product categories. These include for example machinery electrical equipment medical devices toys construction products pressure equipment and many other technical products. CE marking applies both to new products and to existing equipment that has been significantly modified or whose intended use has changed. CE conformity must also be reassessed when regulations or standards applicable to the product change and previous documentation no longer meets current requirements.

What does the CE conformity assessment process involve?

The CE conformity assessment process starts with identifying applicable directives and standards. A risk analysis is then performed, technical solutions are evaluated and when needed tests or simulations are carried out. Documentation is a major part of the process including product description technical drawings calculations user and maintenance manuals and the EU Declaration of Conformity. All of this information is compiled into a technical file that must be available if authorities request it. Only after that can the CE mark be affixed to the product and the product can be placed on the market.

Why involve an experienced engineering consultancy in CE marking?

CE marking is not just a set of documents. It is a complete process where technical decisions, risk assessment and regulatory knowledge must fit together. Involving an experienced engineering consultancy helps prevent mistakes that could later lead to product withdrawal fines or reputational damage. Revismo acts as a practical technical partner throughout the conformity assessment. We help identify requirements, prepare the technical documentation, carry out risk analysis and develop user manuals in line with applicable standards. When needed we also support communication with notified bodies. Involving Revismo gives the manufacturer confidence that CE marking has been done correctly, systematically and responsibly. Well-prepared documentation is not only a route to market. It is also strong legal support throughout the product life cycle. Get in touch with us and let’s bring your product through the CE marking journey with clarity, structure and confidence.