What is CE Marking ?

To compete in today's global marketplace, manufacturers are beginning to export more goods to Europe. Before doing so, however, many companies must obtain CE marking, which allows them to move their products freely throughout the European Economic Area. CE marking is required on products that fall within the scope of any of the European Union's New Approach Directives.

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What it means to have CE Mark?

When the CE Mark is affixed, it means that the products conform to EMC(Electromagnetic Compatibility) Directive and other relevant Directives that are relevant to the products. Many electrical appliances also have to conform to Low Voltage Directive. Electrical toys will have to conform to Toy Safety Directive.
The EC declaration of conformity must include components like :

a) Description of the products.
b) A reference to the specifications under which conformity is declared.

The reference to the specifications does not necessarily mean that you have to test these specifications. Three scenarios are apparent.

i) The product intrinsically meets the requirements of the Directive and does not need testing

. Most electronic products are not able to follow this option.
ii) Declaration is make on existing test results. If the products already conform to existing standards such as FCC for emissions and IEC 801 for immunity, then you may be confident that the product will meet the appropriate harmonized standards without further testing.
iii) Test fully to the harmonized standards or choose the technical file route. For complex and new products, this will be costly but is essential.
c) Signatory to bind the manufacturer or his representative.
d) where necessary, reference to the EC type examination certificate for radio transmitters.

Five Levels of Certification

· Level I Graduate degree in Library or Information Science from an Institute of Higher Education Accredited by the American Library Association
· Level II A Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited College or University, AND 15 Semester Hours or 20 Quarter Hours in Library Education from an Accredited College or University, AND 40 CE Contact Hour Credits - OR - A minimum of a Minor in Library Science from an Accredited College or University
· Level III A Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited College or University AND 40 CE Contract Hour Credits - OR - An Associate degree from an Accredited College or University, AND 5 years of library work within the last 10 years, AND 40 CE Contact Hour Credits
· Level IV High School Diploma or G.E.D., AND 60 Semster Hours or 90 Quarter Hours of College Credit, AND 40 CE Contact Hour Credits - OR - High School Diploma or G.E.D., AND 5 Years of Library Work within the last 10 years, AND 40 CE Contact Hour Credits
· Level V High School Diploma or G.E.D., AND 2 Years of Library Work within the last 5 years, AND 40 CE Contact Hour Credits