CE requirements assessment done! With easyCE expert support.
Identify the rules that apply to your product before you invest in testing or documentation. Explore the legislation below, then let easyCE turn the relevant requirements into a product-specific conformity plan.
Willy Lebherz
Founder and Managing Director of easyCE GmbH
DoC ready to sign!
We prepare your declaration of conformity, ready for the responsible signatory.
Risk assessment completed!
We assess the relevant product risks and document the findings.
Applicable standards identified!
We identify the relevant harmonised standards and check their scope, current references and any restrictions for your product.
Technical documentation created!
We prepare clear technical records and practical instructions for your product.
Ready for CE marking!
Once conformity has been demonstrated, the manufacturer signs the declaration and affixes the required marking.
Explore product legislation
ATEX
2014/34/EU
Lifts
2014/33/EU
Construction products
CPR transition
Simple pressure vessels
2014/29/EU
Pressure equipment
2014/68/EU
EMC
2014/30/EU
Civil explosives
2014/28/EU
Radio equipment
2014/53/EU
Gas appliances
(EU) 2016/426
Boiler efficiency
92/42/EEC
In vitro diagnostic devices
(EU) 2017/746
Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC
Machinery Regulation
(EU) 2023/1230
Former medical device rules
2007/47/EC amendment
Medical devices
(EU) 2017/745
Measuring instruments
2014/32/EU
Non-automatic weighing instruments
2014/31/EU
Low Voltage Directive
2014/35/EU
Ecodesign
Framework and transition
Outdoor noise
2000/14/EC
Personal protective equipment
(EU) 2016/425
Pyrotechnic articles
2013/29/EU
RoHS
2011/65/EU
Cableway installations
(EU) 2016/424
Toy safety
Directive and transition
Recreational craft
2013/53/EU
Frequently asked questions
When does the ATEX Directive apply?
Directive 2014/34/EU covers equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, together with specified related devices and components. Both electrical and non-electrical equipment can fall within scope.
Product requirements must be distinguished from workplace zone classification under the separate workplace ATEX rules. Not every object installed in a hazardous area has the same product assessment requirements. Read our guide to the ATEX Directive for the scope and assessment routes.
What does the EMC Directive require?
Directive 2014/30/EU addresses unwanted electromagnetic emissions and immunity to electromagnetic disturbance. It covers apparatus and fixed installations within its scope, subject to exclusions and more specific legislation.
Apparatus and fixed installations have different conformity arrangements. A fixed installation is not itself CE-marked under the EMC Directive. Read our guide to the EMC Directive for the applicable requirements.
Which products fall under the Low Voltage Directive?
Directive 2014/35/EU generally covers electrical equipment designed for use at rated voltages from 50 to 1,000 V AC and 75 to 1,500 V DC, subject to its exclusions. It does not cover every electrical product simply because it is sold in the EU.
Products outside those limits may still be subject to other safety legislation. Read our guide to the Low Voltage Directive for scope, safety objectives and assessment requirements.
What does RoHS restrict?
Directive 2011/65/EU restricts specified hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment within its scope. Limits apply to homogeneous materials, with defined exclusions and exemptions.
The manufacturer needs technical evidence supporting the applicable limits; a general claim that a product is environmentally friendly is not enough. Read our guide to RoHS for the substance limits and documentation requirements.
Does WEEE require CE marking?
No. Directive 2012/19/EU addresses waste electrical and electronic equipment and does not itself require CE marking. It establishes duties concerning collection, treatment, recovery, registration and information.
Its open scope uses six equipment categories, subject to exclusions. National producer obligations must be checked in the markets where the equipment is supplied. Read our guide to WEEE responsibilities for more detail.
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CE marking for a tunnel boring machine used in Australian copper mining
easyCE carries out the conformity assessment for a tunnel boring machine, including risk assessment across its lifecycle and preparation of a declaration of conformity ready to sign. The assessment focused on the new multi-arm cutting-head concept. The work also considered the applicable Australian safety and technical requirements, in close cooperation with the manufacturer and its Australian customer.
CE marking for control cabinets
easyCE supports the conformity assessment for control cabinets, including risk assessment and preparation of a declaration of conformity ready to sign. The assessment considered the Machinery, EMC and Low Voltage Directives, alongside DIN EN 60204-1:2019-06 and DIN EN IEC 61439-1:2021-10. The work also included a checklist to help select suppliers and components that meet the project's specific requirements.
CE marking for a mobile satellite communications system
easyCE supports the conformity assessment of a mobile satellite communications system, including risk assessment, EMC review and preparation of a declaration of conformity ready to sign. The system routes TCP/IP data redundantly through two or more satellite antennas. It is designed for rapid deployment where a mobile communications link is needed over long distances.
CE marking and declaration of conformity for a 2D laser cutting system
easyCE supports the full conformity assessment for a 2D laser cutting system with an automatic pallet changer. The work included coordinating the safety concept and two-beam light barrier, determining the performance level, analysing the product and carrying out a risk assessment in accordance with EN ISO 12100. Particular attention was needed for the cutting head's support structure and the movements of the pallet changer and cutting head. Laser protection screens, safety devices and a complete enclosure shield operators from the Class 4 laser cutting process inside the cabin, with Class 1 laser conditions outside the machine.
Your project in three steps
Step 1
Discuss your product
Tell us about your product and request free initial advice. We identify the likely conformity requirements and the next steps for your project.
Step 2
Receive your proposal
We explain the required assessments and documentation, then prepare a proposal for the scope you need. You can commission a complete project or individual tasks.
Step 3
Your expert gets started
Your dedicated CE expert carries out the agreed engineering and documentation tasks and keeps you informed throughout the project. Follow-up questions can be discussed with the same expert.
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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
- Meister qualification in 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 an engineering consultancy specialising in product safety and conformity assessment. We help manufacturers, operators and suppliers assess products, reduce risks and prepare the documentation needed for market access. Our engineers identify applicable requirements, develop safety measures, prepare technical documentation and coordinate testing. You can commission the complete agreed process or selected tasks. Founded in southern Germany, easyCE works with clients internationally.
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