easyCE history
The year is 1995 and the first Machinery Directive, which has just been issued, is putting manufacturers under pressure.
When the first Machinery Directive 89/392/EEC came into force on 01.01.1995 and was to be applied from then on for the placing on the market of machinery, the requirements contained in it put some manufacturers in trouble in Germany. Small and medium-sized companies in particular initially had a challenge with the conformity assessment procedure and the documents to be prepared. The collection and evaluation of the essential health and safety requirements of Annex I of the Machinery Directive and other directives remain high requirements
Willy Lebherz begins to use his knowledge, gained through many years of experience, to support the manufacturers
This was the time when Willy Lebherz was able to use his expertise, knowledge and experience from several years of project management in a federal procurement office, now comprehensively as a supporter of the industry, the manufacturer. Under the name Ifco-Experts, Willy Lebherz particularly supports the understanding and interpretation of EC directive texts, laws and harmonized standards. For manufacturers, this is an important support for the diverse and often difficult to understand requirements for placing their products on the market. As a measurement and control technician and trained safety specialist (former safety engineer), Willy Lebherz can support all industries with a sound technical background with Ifco-Experts, later easyCE.de.
An established, comprehensive and specialized network of experts for all requirements of EC directives, laws, standards and regulations.
In the meantime, easyCE.de, with an extensive and specialized network of experts, can support all requirements from the EG guidelines, national laws, harmonized standards and sets of rules. Company, or. Manufacturers whose products cannot be clearly and simply assigned to EC directives or about which the manufacturer or marketer disagrees, so a "grey area" prevails, are welcome. We find the right solution for the manufacturer. Our success stories outline a part of our projects from different industries, machines, devices and products
FAQ to easyCE
How many products do the easyCE offers apply to?
First of all for the products that have been agreed. If other products are very similar and do not involve extended hazards (which is determined in the risk assessment), then other products can be called "series".
The offer would therefore also apply to these products.
What programs do you use to prepare the CE declaration of conformity? Could we later import the work you have done into the program if we also buy a program license?
You do not need to purchase a license, all our documents are in . docx Format created (MS Office)
and also provided to you in this source format. With the assignment to us, you acquire the sole "right of disposal" of the data.
Is easyCE liable for CE conformity? Who accepts CE conformity? Will it be sent to a testing centre?
1. We support the manufacturer or. the placing on the market in the measures for the provision of safe products on the European market, as "vicarious agents" according to 278 BGB.
2. The conformity of the product with the requirements of EC directives, standards and national laws (such as ProdSichG), etc. only the manufacturer or the authorised representative may declare the manufacturer’s representative in the course of a commercial activity.
3. An independent testing body does not have to be involved because it is responsible for the conformity of the manufacturer. Only if a directive requires an EC test certificate, a "notified body" must be commissioned with the conformity test. This verifier then issues an EC test certificate, which is not a declaration of conformity. The declaration of conformity can only be issued by the manufacturer, see point 2.
4. The result of the entire conformity assessment, that is, the documents produced must be stored for 10 years and submitted to the supervisory authority on request. The product must be accompanied by the declaration of conformity and instructions for use, and the remaining documents will remain with you.
Does easyCE update my documents if policies change?
When the EC/EU directives change, the directives usually state how to deal with the changes. Experience has shown that there is plenty of transitional period to be able to react to this.
However, policy changes are rare, but shipments to the UK could become more problematic in the future. New standards are more likely, and they must be observed from publication in the Official Journal. Since you as the distributor have a product monitoring obligation, it is up to you to process changes to the legal bases, if they apply. We can help you.
Get CE-marking done in 3 simple steps
Step 1
Request expert opinion
Ask for our expert opinion free of charge and find out what is necessary for the CE marking of your product. Be prepared to describe your product in broad terms.
Step 2
Receive our offer
If your product is subject to CE marking, we offer you our support with the CE marking and all accompanying measures. We will be happy to explain necessary steps on the phone.
Step 3
We get it done
When you place an order, you will be assigned your own personal CE expert who will carry out your CE marking and accompany you throughout the entire process. Your expert will also be at your side after the CE marking has been successfully completed.
Get CE-marking done, worry-free
Trust the experts of product safety and conformity
Willy Lebherz - Founder and Managing Director of easyCE
- Expert in product safety and conformity since 1995
- Recipient of the "Medal of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany", awarded in 1983 by the then Federal President Carl Carstens
- Master of measurement and control technology
- Captain (ret.), Project Officer for Technical Logistics in the Army Material Office and Chief of the Telecommunications Repair Company
easyCE is a digital, dynamic engineering office with a focus on product safety and product conformity - especially CE-marking. We support manufacturers, operators and dealers in designing products safely and offering them on the market in compliance. We are a "full-service provider" and can take over the entire conformity assessment process for you if you wish. To do this, we support you in carrying out risk assessments, researching standards, product analyses, developing suitable safety precautions, preparing user-friendly technical documentation, coordinating tests and all other accompanying measures. easyCE was founded in southern Germany, but is now active globally.
We know what you need to do to get CE-marking done, worry-free.