Quick Answer
CE marking indicates a product conforms to applicable EU health, safety, and environmental requirements. For many products CE is self-declared by the manufacturer; for higher-risk products a notified body must be involved. To verify CE, check whether a notified body was required, confirm the four-digit notified-body number, and request the Declaration of Conformity and test reports.
How to Check a CE Mark Is Genuine
First determine whether your product category requires a notified body or allows self-declaration. If a notified body is required, the CE mark carries a four-digit number you can verify in the EU's NANDO database. Always request the EU Declaration of Conformity and the underlying test reports, and confirm the test lab is accredited.
- Identify if a notified body is required for your product
- Verify the four-digit notified-body number in NANDO
- Request the EU Declaration of Conformity
- Confirm test reports come from an accredited lab
Key Takeaways
- CE can be self-declared or require a notified body.
- Verify the notified-body number in the EU NANDO database.
- Always request the Declaration of Conformity.
- Confirm test reports are from accredited labs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does CE marking mean?
CE marking indicates a product conforms to applicable EU health, safety, and environmental requirements, allowing it to be sold in the European Economic Area. It is a manufacturer's declaration of conformity, not a quality grade.
Is CE self-declared or independently tested?
It depends on the product. Many lower-risk products are self-declared by the manufacturer; higher-risk products (such as certain machinery and medical devices) require a notified body, whose four-digit number appears with the CE mark.
How do I know if a CE certificate is fake?
Check whether a notified body was required, verify its four-digit number in the EU NANDO database, and request the Declaration of Conformity and accredited test reports. Inconsistencies are warning signs.
Is the China Export 'CE' the same as European CE?
No. A similar-looking 'China Export' mark exists and is not the EU CE mark. Genuine CE conformity is backed by a Declaration of Conformity and, where required, a notified body.
Can Plutonia verify CE certification?
Yes. Plutonia checks whether CE was correctly applied, verifies notified-body involvement, and reviews the Declaration of Conformity and test reports. Submit the product details to start.