Conformité Européene (CE) Marks
The CE mark (Conformite Europeene) certifies that a
product has met EU health, safety, and environmental requirements, which
ensure consumer and workplace safety. All manufacturers in the European
Union (EU) and abroad must meet CE mark requirements where applicable in
order to market their products in Europe. Once a manufacturer has earned
a CE mark for its product, it may affix the CE mark to its product, and
then the product may be marketed throughout the EU without having to
undergo further modifications in each member state. The CE mark now
provides product access to 25 countries.
There is no comprehensive list of the products that
require a CE mark. It is the manufacturer's responsibility to determine
if a product requires a CE mark.
U.S. International Trade Administration, CE Marking
Website, is the U.S. government’s CE mark information page. The site
outlines products requirements, documentation, how to obtain CE marks
and more.
http://www.export.gov/cemark
Welkang Consulting CE Mark Site contains an
introduction to CE marking, an outline of the documentation required,
and information about specific product requirements. The site also
includes information about how to obtain CE marks.
http://www.ce-marking.org/
China Compulsory
Certificate (CCC Mark)
The China Compulsory Certification (CCC) mark is
evidence that a product complies with China’s safety license system. The
system requires manufacturers in 132 product categories to obtain
certification before exporting to or selling in the China market. The
license covers a wide range of manufacturing sectors, and products not
meeting CCC requirements may be held at the border by Chinese Customs
and will be subject to other penalties.
Export.gov CCC Mark Site has a CCC Mark compliance
guide, description of which products require marking, and frequently
asked questions section.
http://www.mac.doc.gov/china/cccguide.htm
Other
International Certifications or Standards
An internationally recognized certification such as
ISO9000 can greatly enhance your international business opportunities.
Ensuring your products meet or exceed specific product quality standards
is a must in international business. For an extensive listing of
international standards, use the link below:
International Standards
http://ts.nist.gov/standards/global/ |
