The Seven Steps of CE Marking Explained: Step 2- Check the Application of Additional Directives

Step 2: Check the application of additional directives

Where machinery is also subject to other EU directives, which cover different aspects but also provide for the affixing of the CE mark, the provisions of these directives must be met before the CE mark is applied. If the machine contains electrical equipment, for example, it will often be subject to the Low Voltage Directive and, possibly, the EMC Directive too.