In which countries is the CE marking required?

In which countries is the CE marking required?

Countries That Require CE Marking
Austria Hungary Poland
Finland Malta Turkey
France Netherlands United Kingdom
Germany Norway

Do I need a country of origin label when selling in the EU?

No, country of origin labeling is generally not required in the European Union. That said, many products sold in the European Union still carry a country of origin label (e.g. Made in China) as this is a requirement in many other countries, including the United States.

What must be applied to the label to sell medical devices in the EU?

Want to Sell Your Medical Device in Europe? You’ll Need a CE Mark. A CE Mark is your declaration that the product complies with the Essential Requirements of the relevant European Legislation.

Is CE mark required in Canada?

The CE marking does not constitute certification for use in Canada. It is self-declared by manufacturers, not verified by third-parties, and declares conformity to European directives which are different from Canadian requirements.

Is CE certification required in Europe?

CE marking is only obligatory for products for which EU specifications exist and require the affixing of CE marking. Some products are subject to several EU requirements at the same time. You must make sure that your product complies with all the relevant requirements before affixing the CE marking to it.

What is CE marking requirements?

CE marking indicates that a product has been assessed by the manufacturer and deemed to meet EU safety, health and environmental protection requirements. It is required for products manufactured anywhere in the world that are then marketed in the EU.

How do I sell my medical devices in Europe?

To sell medical devices in the European Union (EU), you must obtain CE Marking for your product. CE Marking indicates that your medical device complies with applicable EU regulations, and enables the commercialization of your products across all EU member states.

What is EU Labelling?

In the European Union, the labelling rules enable the citizens to get comprehensive information about the content and composition of food products. Labelling helps consumers to make an informed choice while purchasing their foodstuffs.

Can CE certification be sold in USA?

A manufacturer in the EU can utilize applicable European harmonized standards and/or Directives to in order to affix CE marking. In the United States, however, there is no standardized law that has been put in place when it comes to placing a product on the market.

What is CE marking for medical devices?

Gain market access in Europe with CE mark approval. CE marking is the medical device manufacturer’s claim that a product meets the essential requirements of all relevant European Medical Device Directives. The Directives outline the saftey and performance requirements for medical devices in the European Union (EU).

Where can I find a list of countries that require CE marking?

You can locate the current list of countries that require CE Marking of medical devices by visiting the list of Competent Authorities (CAs) on the following Europa webpage ( http://bit.ly/ContactPoints ). That page has 33 national CAs identified. CAs are the US FDA equivalent in the European Union (EU).

What is CeCe marking and why is it important?

CE marking is the medical device manufacturer’s claim that a product meets the essential requirements of all relevant European Medical Device Directives.

Is a CE certificate enough to rubber stamp FDA approval?

These countries do not merely “rubber stamp” the approval, but the approval process is less rigorous. If your product is manufactured in the US, but you do not have a PMA or 510 (k) issued by the US FDA, a CE certificate is not enough.

author

Back to Top