Getting CE tested can be a long and laborious process. It seems a long way to go to get two simple letters stamped on a product. Look at it this way--those letters would mean very little if the CE testing process was overly simplistic. So while you are going through the lengthy CE testing process, be aware that it is a necessary step to ensure that only quality products are imported into the EU.

The CE mark does not give a manufacturer free reign with a product--just because a product has passed a number of tests it does not mean that the manufacturer will not be held accountable if something goes wrong. Depending on the type of product, there will be a list of directives that a product must follow. If a manufacturer does not hold to these directives, it will be held responsible for the consequences.

So the CE mark can be seen as a form of insurance, as well as a stamp of quality. It ensures that the product will be compliant with any rules and regulations in the future, as well as the fact that it has already passed a number of tests. There should be no misconception that once a product passes CE inspection, a manufacturer will not be held accountable should someone be injured by a product.

Getting Tested and Listed
We, at CE Directory, are a CE directory company--we are not in charge of CE testing--but we do recommend that you go through CE testing with an experienced and reputable company. Through CE testing, it is possible that you will discover a defect in your product that needs to be remedied. After the product or line of products is tested and approved, it is then time to add the products to our authoritative CE directory.