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CE marking onmachineryThe essential marking for industrial machinery in the European Union

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Why is CE marking important for your business?The EU market presents significant commercial opportunities for manufacturers of industrial machinery, and CE marking is a must to access these opportunities. The CE marking demonstrates that your products meet the stringent safety requirements of all applicable EU directives.

How can we help you?TÜV SÜD is one of Europe’s most established conformity assessment bodies. We can help you prepare for CE marking by identifying the applicable EU directives for your product. We also support in ensuring that your product satisfies the essential health and safety requirements in those directives. As a Notified Body to most EU directives, TÜV SÜD offers a comprehensive suite of testing, certification, and training services to provide support to your business throughout the CE marking process.

Your challengesIn order to sell or operate industrial machinery in the European Union (EU), manufacturers must guarantee the technical safety of their products. However, the requirements and supporting standards for the EU directives are complex and difficult to implement. Poorly designed safety systems can lead to costly retrofits and production delays, while inadequate technical documentation can restrict your access to EU markets.

What is CE marking?Introduced in 1995, Communauté Européenne or CE marking is a mandatory requirement for the sale and operation of all industrial machinery in the EU. The marking indicates that a manufacturer’s product conforms with the requirements of the Machinery Directive, as well as all other applicable EU directives, such as the Low Voltage, EMC, and ATEX directives. Proper technical documentation is needed for CE marking to be valid.

Your business benefits Save time and money – by avoiding costly redesigns and

production downtime. Identify potential design flaws early on with the help of TÜV SÜD’s experts.

Enhance your competitive edge – by highlighting the key quality features of your products as unique selling points.

Access the EU quicker – with TÜV SÜD, whose test certificates are recognized anywhere in the EU.

Enjoy global support – with TÜV SÜD’s extensive network of testing laboratories worldwide, which can serve clients in key markets more rapidly.

Why choose TÜV SÜD?TÜV SÜD is a Notified Body to a wide range of Directives, providing product manufacturers and importers a one-stop comprehensive solution that includes product testing, CE certification services, the GS mark for machinery, and the TÜV SÜD certification mark. Partnering with TÜV SÜD can significantly ease your product’s entry into the EU market, where our certificates and test reports are instantly recognized.

TÜV SÜD’s engineers are well-respected for their technical expertise and machinery know-how. Staying in touch with our experts during the design stage can help you avoid costly retrofits during the build stage of your product, increasing your company’s efficiency and improving your time to market.

Choose certainty. Add value.TÜV SÜD is a premium quality, safety, and sustainability solutions provider that specializes in testing, inspection, auditing, certification, training and knowledge services. Represented in over 800 locations worldwide, we hold accreditations in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia. By delivering objective solutions to our customers, we add tangible value to businesses, consumers, and the environment.

Our CE marking services for machinery Evaluation of hazard analysis and risk assessment,

according to EN ISO 12100 For compliance to the Machinery Directive, all machinery is to be tested for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electrical Safety, and undergo a hazard analysis. TÜV SÜD’s experience and expertise in product testing and risk assessment evaluation will ensure that your machinery meets all these essential requirements.

Product testing and certificationWe carry out EC prototype testing according to Annex I of the Machinery Directive. For certain categories of machinery, EC prototype testing according to Annex IV and/or V may be required. Certification of quality assurance systems is also provided according to Annex X of the Machinery Directive.

Knowledge services and trainingTo prevent costly redesigns during the build stage, TÜV SÜD offers knowledge services and training starting from the early design stage. Training topics can range from general understanding of EU directives to risk assessment and functional safety standards, all the way to machine-specific safety standards.

Technical documentationOur experts help you to document the safety concept of your machinery according to EN ISO 13849-1 and conduct a thorough evaluation of the risk assessment of your machinery.

CE marking: your passport to the EU marketBy having TÜV SÜD assess your machinery and displaying the CE marking on your product, you will demonstrate compliance with uniform safety standards and establish a competitive profile for your company and your machinery

TÜV SÜD America 10 Centennial Drive, Peabody, Massachusetts 01960 United States(800) 888-0123 info@tuvam.com www.tuv-sud-america.com

Related services

TÜV SÜD provides the following related services: ATEX and IECEx explosion protection Chemical and industrial hygiene sampling Electrical safety testing EMC laboratory and on-site testing SEMI® S2 Field Evaluation

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