Seven Steps to a CE Mark: Step 7, Affix the CE Marking

The CE mark may be affixed once the EC declaration of conformity has been issued.

It’s important that CE marking for the complete machine is clearly  distinguishable from any other CE markings, e.g. on components. To  avoid confusion with any other  markings, it is advisable to affix the CE marking for the complete machine to the machine type plate, which should also contain the name and address of the manufacturer.

Seven Steps to a CE Mark: Part Six, Issue the Declaration of Conformity

By issuing the EC declaration of conformity, the manufacturer declares that they have considered all the  directives that apply to the product. The person signing an EC declaration of conformity must be authorized to represent his company. This means that the signatory is legally entitled to execute a legal transaction, such as signing the EC declaration of conformity, on account of their job function.

When an authorized employee of the company adds their valid signature to an EC declaration of conformity, they trigger the liability of the natural responsible person and, if applicable, the company as a legal entity.

The declaration may also be signed by an authorized representative, who is established in the EU.

The new Machinery Directive requires the declaration to name the person authorized to compile the technical documentation. This person must be established in the EU.

The Seven Steps of CE Marking Explained: Step 6- Issue the Declaration of Conformity

Step 6: Issue the declaration of conformity

By issuing the EC declaration of conformity the manufacturer declares that they have considered all the directives that apply to the product. The person signing an EC declaration of conformity must be authorized to represent their company. This means that the signatory is legally entitled to execute a legal transaction, such as signing the EC declaration of conformity, on account of their job function.

When an authorized employee of the company adds their valid signature to an EC declaration of conformity, they trigger the liability of the natural responsible person and, if applicable, the company as a legal entity.

The declaration may also be signed by an authorized representative, who is established in the EU.

The new Machinery Directive requires the declaration to name the person authorised to compile the technical documentation. This person must be established in the EU.