what does the symbol "CE' in many electronic gadjets stands for?why it is necessary?

Question

CE certificate given to the materials even in calculators,computers,etc.........

Answer 1

Conformité Européenne.

(The CE (Conformité Europeenne) Mark is affixed on products that meet the safety standards that apply to all countries of the European Union (EU). To be able to add this Mark to their products, manufacturers have to follow a set of procedures of which a description follows.

To facilitate the free movement of goods and services within the EU and assist manufacturers exporting their product to Europe, the Single European Act was created. In the terms of the Act a series of directives were issued.

Each of these directives covers a range of products and sets out the essential safety requirements that products-including imports-must satisfy before they may be sold anywhere in the EU. Products covered by one or more directives of which the most common ones are listed below, must meet the requirements set out in the directive (s) together with the standards issued under the authority of the directive.)
Please visit:
http://www.british-europeanstandards.org/CE.htm

Answer 2

The CE mark (officially CE marking) is a mandatory safety mark on many products placed on the single market in the European Economic Area (EEA).
Officially, CE has no meaning as an abbreviation, but may have originally stood for Communauté Européenne or Conformité Européenne, French for European Conformity.

It is necessary because by affixing the CE marking, the manufacturer, or its representative, or the importer assures that the item meets all the essential requirements of all applicable EU directives. Examples of European Directives requiring CE marking include toy safety, machinery, low-voltage equipment, R&TTE, and EM compatibility. There are about 25 Directives requiring CE marking.

If you notice, that making is only placed in electronics.

Answer 3

A CE Marking is a European marking of conformity that indicates that a product complies with the essential requirements of the applicable European laws or Directives with respect to safety, health, environment and consumer protection. Generally, this conformity to the applicable directives is done through self-declaration. The CE Marking is required on products in the countries of the European Economic Area (EEA) to facilitate trade between the member countries. The manufacturer or his authorized representative established in the EEA is responsible for affixing the CE Marking to his product. The CE Marking provides a means for a manufacturer to demonstrate that his product complies with a common set of laws required by all of the countries in the EEA to allow free movement of trade within the EEA countries.

Unlike the UL Mark, the CE Marking:

Is not a safety certification mark,
Is generally based on self-declaration rather than third party certification, and
Does not demonstrate compliance to North American safety standards or installation Codes.

A product that bears a CE Marking may also bear a certification mark such as UL's Listing Mark, however, the CE Marking and the UL Mark have no association. The UL Mark indicates compliance with the applicable safety requirements in effect in North America and is evidence of UL certification, which is accepted by Model North American Installation Codes such as the National Electrical Code and the Canadian Electrical Code.

Answer 4

As said before, CE stands for Conformité Européenne, frenche for european conformity.
For all goods traded within the european community the CE-marking is obligatory by european laws.
The CE-marking consists of a set of safety, environmental, and health rules for products and deals with consumer rights. The manifacturors themselves have to do tests on their products to proof they meet the required standards, in some cases a niotified body is to do the tests.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

That "CE" in many electrical/electronic devices stands for "Conformitte Europine".....I am an electrical engineer working with a japanese firm constructing power plants. I had read about that but the only thing is that I am not sure if that is the correct spelling. This signifies that this device conformes with European standards so therefore an implication of good quality.

Answer 7

The CE symbol shows that the product complies with certain safety critera/legislation. I work in a factory and we must ensure that certain equipment has the CE marking and certificate to show it conforms and should be safe. It is similar to the kitemark symbol which is used to show that products are of good quality.

See webpage before for full details

http://www.cetest.nl/cemark0.htm

Answer 8

It is a full quality assurance system, they are seperate auditing bodies that certifies under Annex II section 3 of the directive of EEC which declares the quality assurance for design and manufacturing of the products and the final marketing of the same. This quality assurance system confirms to the provisions of the directive and is subjected to periodical surveillance by the audit authorities most manufactures concider this certificate as mandatory, as it establishes good manufacturing practise.

Answer 9

CE means certification and testing. It is required by the EU for electronic products for sale in the EU countries. Testing follows the EU specifications CENELEC for such products.

Answer 10

It stand for Conformite European.

Certain types of product require this marking to be legally sold anywhere in the EU. It ensures the product meets all requirements of all relevant European directives.

Once it qualifies for and carries the mark, it can legally be sold throughout the EU and local jursidictions cannot create obstacles to its sale.