Yes, you need to CE mark the final product even if you use components, materials, and parts that are compliant with CE marking requirements. That being said, using components that are tested according to CE marking requirements is still crucial.
In this guide, we explain to what extent you can rely on pre-existing test reports for individual components when it comes to CE marking.
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Electric scooters sold or used in the European Union must meet strict regulations and safety standards. There are also requirements concerning substances, labelling, and documentation.
In this guide, we provide a closer examination of requirements under various EU regulations and directives applicable to electric scooters, batteries, and chargers.
Note: We do not list requirements that apply to products in general or packaging. Additionally, we do not cover specific EU national requirements that may apply to electric scooters.
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Construction products are subject to performance, safety and other requirements. Currently, these requirements are set by the Construction Products Regulation 2011. However, on 8 January 2026, the Construction Products Regulation 2024 will take effect and replace it.
In this guide, we cover the requirements of the new Construction Products Regulation, including labelling, documentation, digital product passport, and other requirements. Additionally, we also compare some of the key requirements between the old and new regulations.
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Distributors, including retailers and resellers, have certain responsibilities under the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). In practice, companies defined as distributors must check label files and instructions, and communicate with manufacturers, importers, and national market surveillance authorities if safety and compliance issues are found.
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Are distributors, retailers, and resellers responsible for ensuring that products are correctly CE marked? Yes, to some extent. In this guide, we explain which companies are defined as distributors, and what they must do in practice to ensure compliance with EU regulations and directives mandating CE marking.
Note: This guide contains examples from the PPE Regulation. Other CE marking regulations and directives may set additional requirements for distributors that are not covered in this guide.
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Pumps manufactured or imported for sale or use in the European Union are subject to various regulations and directives. In this guide, we cover requirements for various types of pumps and take a closer look at the Machinery Regulation, Construction Products Regulation, and other requirements relevant for pumps in the EU.
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Food packaging materials are subject to various regulations and directives in the EU. These regulations set requirements concerning substance restrictions, labelling, documentation, recyclability, and other areas.
In this guide, we take a closer look at food contact materials regulations, PPWR, EPR, REACH, and other requirements relevant to food packaging supplied in the European Union.
Note: This guide only covers requirements applicable to food packaging materials. It does not cover food labelling requirements.
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Air purifiers manufactured or imported to the EU are subject to various regulations and directives. In this guide, we take a closer look at the EMC Directive, Low Voltage Directive, and other compliance requirements relevant to air purifiers in the European Union.
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Harmonised standards in the European Union refer to standards referenced under certain directives and regulations, such as the Toy Safety Directive or the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.
Whereas the directives and regulations provide more general compliance requirements on safety, labelling, and documentation, harmonised standards serve as practical ‘blueprints’ that can be followed to implement said compliance requirements for specific products or aspects.
In this guide, we explain how to identify relevant harmonised standards and how the implementation can work. We also list some examples of such standards for toys, electronics, PPE, and many other product categories.
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The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) mandates that all consumer products sold in the EU meet certain safety requirements. In this guide, we explain what GPSR compliance means in practice, while also answering common questions about the new EU regulation.
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