#CE Marking for Construction Products
CE Marking for Construction Products
This lexicon article covers CE marking for construction products and discusses the important characteristics and guidelines
General Definition: What is a CE Mark?
A CE mark stands for Conformité Européenne (French for "European Conformity") and symbolizes that the product complies with the applicable requirements set by the European Community for manufacturers. The CE mark is not a quality seal and therefore not a test mark.
Who Decides on CE Marking?
The manufacturer itself can apply CE marking to its products. If this marking is followed by a four-digit number below, it indicates a test facility – however, products are only tested by independent testing and certification bodies in exceptional cases.
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CE Marking for Construction Products
CE marking for construction products differs from standard CE marking. It defines the safety of construction products and is subject to strict testing. These conditions are laid out in a guideline in the Construction Products Regulation that has been in effect since 2013. The CE mark provides all important properties for the construction product, such as its intended use.
Construction contractors must verify that the construction products with CE marking are approved for use in Germany, as regulations are not the same everywhere. When a manufacturer applies CE marking to its product, responsibility is transferred to them.
Declaration of Performance for Construction Products
All products bearing CE marking must be distributed or passed on with a declaration of performance. With this declaration, the manufacturer guarantees the properties specified for the product. The declaration of performance also includes the year of CE marking.
Why is CE Marking Important?
Construction products bearing CE marking are approved for trade within Europe. CE marking for construction products shows distinct differences from marking for products in other economic sectors (see above).
Since 1995, CE marking has been mandatory for many machines – including construction machinery. The sale, rental, and use of non-CE-compliant construction machinery can be not only dangerous but also costly. In case of accidents, neither insurance coverage nor accident insurance applies. In the worst case, fines and liability follow for the person putting the machine into circulation.
This page was automatically translated from German.