CE marking

Goals

The objectives of the training CE marking :

At the end of this training course, trainees will be able to understand the requirements applicable to the marketing of electrical and electronic equipment in Europe.
• 28.09.2026 - Web class

The aim of this training course is to:

• Understand the structure of the directives


• Understand the responsibilities of the various parties involved


• Understand and adapt conformity assessment procedures


• Know how to identify and monitor developments in technical standardisation

Program

1. The New Approach
The European market: historical context
History of European directives
Principle of "New Approach" directives
Main applicable directives
Elements of a directive
Compliance with essential requirements
Harmonised standard
Harmonised standards: Interpretation of the OJEU
Elements of the EU declaration of conformity
Example of EU declaration of conformity
Technical documentation
Technical manual
CE marking


2. The actors
New approach directive: Manufacturer
Manufacturers' responsibilities
New approach directive: Authorised representative
New approach directive: Importer
Importers' responsibilities
New approach directive: Distributor
Distributors' responsibilities - 1
Placing on the market
Making available


3. EMC Directive
EMC Directive: History
European EMC Directive – Essential requirements
European EMC Directive – Scope of application
European EMC Directive – Classification
European EMC Directive – Conformity assessment procedure
European EMC Directive – Installation
European EMC Directive – Harmonised standards
Example of EMC standard – Definition of tests


4. Low Voltage Directive
Low Voltage Directive: History
Directive 2006/95/EC: Scope of application
Directive 2006/95/EC: Essential requirements
Directive 2014/35/EU: Annex 1 – Part 1
Directive 2014/35/EU: Annex 1 – Part 2
Directive 2014/35/EU: Annex 1 – Part 3
Directive 2014/35/EU: Conformity assessment procedure
Main safety standards
EN 61010: Test conditions
EN 61010: Electrical risks (1)
EN 61010: Electrical risks (2)
EN 61010: Mechanical risks
EN 61010: Other risks


5. Radio Directive
Radio Directive: History
Directive 2014/53/EU: Scope of application
Directive 2014/53/EU: Essential requirements
Directive 2014/53/EU: Conformity assessment
Directive 2014/53/EU: Technical documentation
Directive 2014/53/EU: Declaration of conformity
Recommendation 70-03
REC 70-03: example 1
Integration of a radio function: definitions
Integration of a radio function: Scenarios
Regulatory requirements according to scenarios


6. RoHS Directive
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
Scope of application
Product categories
Dates of application
Conformity assessment


7. Other directives
ATEX equipment
Medical devices
Measuring instruments