As known, the certificazione CE is an indispensable element in the marketing of certain types of products on the European market. It's’ defined by the application of standards and guidelines that prove that the product complies with all the provisions of the European Community in terms of health protection, safety and environmental protection.
The obtaining - and keeping - the CE certification has a series of specific obligations for different traders involved. The fulfillment of these obligations - and therefore the conformity of marking - is valued by Member States under the notified bodies, capable to carry out the process of verification of the constancy of product conformity with the provisions.
In case of a detected non-compliance (and not economic operator remedial action to put an end to the same non-compliance), They open up different scenarios in the product and the operators involved in its marketing. One of these is the withdrawal of products from the market.
In the event of non-compliance of CE certification, indeed, the competent authorities "take all appropriate measures to restrict or prohibit the placing on the market or to ensure its withdrawal from the market, at the expense of the market responsible for placing the equipment ".
Sanctions: construction products
In support of the adoption of restrictive measures such as ban and withdrawal, There are fines and prison, well defined - in the case of construction products – From D.Lgs. n.106/2017. The penalties represent are categorized as:
- Pecuniary penalties (with prediction of minimum and maximum fine);
- custodial penalties (with stop prediction);
- joint criminal sanctions (with stop prediction and fine);
- Fines.
In particular, the manufacturer that violates the general principles and rules on the use of CE marking – and rules and conditions laid down by Article 9 Regulation (EU) n. 305/2011 – It shall be punished with fine from 4.000 euro to 24.000 euro; the same fact is punished with arrest up to 6 months and a fine of 10.000 euro to 50.000 EUR where the products in question are intended for structural use or use in firefighting.
Sanctions: electromagnetic compatibility
A disciplinary matters other than the Decree. n.106/2017, we find the Art. 15. of D.Lgs. 6 November 2007, n. 194 for the Implementation of Directive 2004/108 / EC. This article defines the penalties in terms of electromagnetic compatibility of equipment, equipment and systems, outlining that:
• Anyone who places the equipment market which do not comply with the protection requirements is subject to administrative sanction for payment of a sum from EUR 4.000 to EUR 24.000. The sanction is subject anyone make changes to equipment with the required CE marking, that results in the failure to satisfy the protection requirements.
• Anyone who places on the market, commercialize, distribute in any form or install equipment that, albeit in conformity with the protection requirements, are without the required CE marking and technical documentation, It is subject to administrative sanction for payment of a sum from EUR 2.000 to EUR 12.000.
the sanctions, Furthermore, also affect anyone from affixing marks liable to be confused with the CE marking (or limit their visibility and legibility): In this case, the administrative sanction stands at a sum from EUR 1.000 to EUR 6.000.
Similarly, for anyone who promotes advertising for equipment that does not satisfy the requirements of the legislative decree provides an administrative penalty of a sum from EUR 2.500 to EUR 15.000.
Conclusions
The test socket of these two sets of rules - and the focus sanctioning the appearance of the same - is aimed at favoring the reflection on the need for standards and guidelines apply in full congruence with the laws. Going to incorrectly interpret the rules - for the purpose of not subjecting the equipment to all the necessary verifications of compliance - incurs measures that, at the economic level as well as production, impact in nullifying way the marketing of products on the market.
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With my purchase I received the CE certificate of conformity. However, the code referenced (ON 12101-2:2003-09) has been withdrawn and appears to be replaced by EN 12101-2:2017. This renders the Certificate of Conformity null and void? And the product “not fit for purpose”?
Good morning,
Although the EN standard has been published 12101-2:2017, in the list of harmonized standards, published in the Official Journal of the European Union, on the Regulation 305/2011 for construction products, the EN standard is still indicated 12101-2:2003 which therefore still ensures presumption of conformity under the Regulation, Compliance with the requirements of the regulation can be ensured by using the 2003 of the standard. The presumption of conformity shall be valid until the publication of a new standard or corresponding amendment in the Official Journal of the European Union.
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Medium voltage starters and switchboards require CE marking and certification
Good morning,
Medium voltage electrical devices (greater than 1000 Vac o 1500 Vdc) do not fall under any European directive or regulation and do not require CE marking; Exceptions are processors falling under Regulation 548/2014/EU (ecodesign), in this case the CE marking is necassaria.
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Good morning.
I purchased a professional cavitation and radio frequency device from Amazon, and it came with a seal on the back of the device which made me assume it was CE certified. What happens is that the seller has not sent any data sheet of the device or documentation that can prove the veracity of the CE certification.
It will then be valid? Will I be able to have such a device at a beauty center?
Thank you!!
Good morning,
The device in question is to be considered a medical device (even when used for aesthetics), according to the REGULATION (EU) 2017/745 a CE marked medical device must be registered in the medical device database “EUDAMED” and have a UDI code (indicated in the device documentation) through which you can verify that the device is registered.
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I bought a brush cutter from a French manufacturer for my mini excavator from 1,6 tb, who confirmed to me that he respected the safety rules. The device disintegrated after a few hours of use. I discovered that it is not CE certified and the instructions for use are incomplete. Fortunately and only fortunately, the driver was not hit by the blade holder that had become a flying saucer. The manufacturer has confirmed to me that CE certification is not mandatory for its product. This product seems very dangerous to me. I want this manufacturer to take back his car and notify his customers.
Good morning,
A brush cutter must comply with the machinery directive and therefore must have the CE mark (affixable after verifying compliance with regulations), if it does not comply with the regulations it cannot be placed on the market.
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Good morning
I wanted to ask you a question. To market a product in the EU, it must have a CE marking visible on the product.
In the case of cell phones, till now, we are buying it with CE mark and digital certificate in phone software.
This CE marking is mandatory in all countries to be sold?
When we buy mobile phones from other countries, we are responsible that they have the CE mark and it is also necessary that they have a declaration of conformity?
In the case of mobile devices, if they only have certificates in the phone software, it's enough?
It is mandatory in Spain that the phone has that CE mark on the back of the phone? How a mobile phone should be certified?
And finally, what is the legislation / regulation that applies to mobile telephone equipment to be certified?
Thanks for your attention
Good morning,
-The CE marking must be affixed visibly, legible and indelible on the radio equipment or on its plate, unless this is not possible or necessary due to the nature of the radio equipment. The CE marking must be affixed visibly and legibly on the packaging.
-CE marking is mandatory in all countries of the European economic area.
-All radio devices placed on the market in the European Economic Area must have both the CE mark and the declaration of conformity.
-Spain is part of the European Economic Area so all radio devices placed on the market in Spain must have the CE mark
-The requirements for certifying a radio device are set out in the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53 / EU.
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Ciao,
I am thinking of making a wall mounted bike rack. I understand that the CE marking or self-certification would not be necessary. I hope to comply with the general product safety directive, something else would be mandatory? A few tips to take into consideration?
Thanks a lot and greetings
Good morning.
We understand that for this product it is sufficient to apply the General Product Safety Directive.
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Howdy,
I would like to import a small portable sterilizer with UV-C LED lights from China.
The Chinese supplier has provided me with the CE + Rohs certifications, but being a product a “very low voltage” I can't understand if CE certification is needed or not. Furthermore, if the certifications received are sufficient to affix the CE mark on the product.
Can you help me?
Thanks so much
Luke Beccalossi
Good morning.
The product must be certified for the European market and the general product safety directive GPSD 2001/95 / EC will probably have to be applied for safety aspects.. If it contains electronic parts, the product also falls under the electromagnetic compatibility directive 2014/30 / EU, and in this case the CE mark must be affixed. The RohS directive also applies to this type of equipment.
Sicom testing can provide a complete service for this type of products, which starts from evaluating the documentation made available by the supplier and identifying the most economical way to place the product on the market in accordance with the rules, also having at home all the capacity to perform any required tests.
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