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CE Marking and the CE Mark - find out what you need to comply with the Machinery Directive
Written By: Gary Robson
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2008-05-22 00:00:00

CE Marking

All machines sold in the European Economic Area (EEA) from January 1st 1995, must comply with the Machinery Directive and be safe.

There are few exclusions to the Directive making this one of the most significant of all the New Approach Directives.

The scope of the Machinery Directive defines a machine as the following:

  • An assembly of linked parts of components, at least one of which moves, with the appropriate actuators, control and power circuits, joined together for a specific application, in particular for the processing, treatment, moving or packaging of a material.
  • An assembly of machines which, in order to achieve the same end, are arranged and controlled so that they function as an integral whole.
  • Attachments that are sold separately from the main machine and designed to be changed regularly by the operator.
Safety components for machinery, described as:
  • Components which are supplied separately to fulfill a safety function when in use and the failure or malfunctioning of which endangers the safety or health of exposed persons.
There are 5 main steps to CE Marking a machine.

 

Ce Marking 5 Steps

 

For most machinery (other than those listed in Annex IV of the Directive), the compliance route is Self-Declaration. Machinery that is listed in Annex IV has to be approved by a Notified Body.

Laidler Certification is a Notified Body for the Machinery Directive and can complete the conformity assessment procedure.



EMC Directive - ElectroMagnetic Compatibility - CE Marking - CE Mark
Written By: Gary Robson
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2008-03-11 11:06:10

Electromagnetic Compatibility

The EMC Directive states that most electrical and electronic products made or sold in Europe must:

  • Be so constructed that they do not cause excessive electromagnetic interference and are not duly affected by electromagnetic interference.
  • Carry CE Marking.

If your product is sold, used by yourself, given away or used in anyway, it must comply with the Essential Protection Requirements as laid down in the Directive. Ignorance of the legislation is no excuse and a punitive penalty structure is documented.

The requirements under the EMC Directive are:

  • That the product must not interfere with any other product in any way.
  • The product must meet certain standards in that it must not suffer interference from any other product.

Laidler Associates can offer a high level of service to ensure that products comply. On-site testing at your premises saves cost on setting up product and providing any special facilities that the product may require.

If a problem is detected, we can work with your on-site engineers to solve the problem. We are at your service to accomplish fast, cost-effective, certified products that you can affix CE Marking to with confidence.

For cost-effective certification, the EMC testing service covers all commercial, various military and a number of special purpose standards. We will guide you to the required standards.

If required, Laidler Associates can arrange Notified Body sign off, if this compliance route is chosen.






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