If you are manufacturing an electronic device and plan to market it in the European Union, you will need to complete the CE testing and certification process.
Completing CE certification grants you the right to affix the CE marking to your device and sell your product in the European Economic Area (EEA, or the EU countries, in addition to Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein).
We Can Help You Get CE Certification in Italy
As an accredited electronics testing and compliance lab, we can help you complete lab testing and get CE certification for your device. We specialize in testing for electronic devices and can provide CE testing, as well as certification for FCC (USA) and ISED (Canada).
We work with manufacturers worldwide, including in Italy. Our team can assist you throughout the entire CE certification process, from testing your device in our accredited lab to completing the CE marking process on your behalf.
To request a free quote for CE testing and certification for your device, or to ask our engineers your questions about the certification process, contact us online or call us at 866-540-5287.
CE Certification is Required for Access to the EU Market
By law, electronic devices sold in the European Union must comply with all relevant directives regarding their safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
These regulatory directives are part of Conformité Européenne (CE, or European Conformity), the system through which the European Union determines conformity with health, safety and environmental standards.
If your device demonstrates compliance with EU regulatory directives through laboratory tests, it’s eligible to display the CE marking and enter the European market. Electronic devices with the CE marking are eligible to enter the market throughout the European Economic Area.
Several EU regulatory directives apply to electronic devices, including the following:
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive. The EMC Directive establishes limits and standards for electromagnetic interference (EMI). Your device will need to show that it operates within limits for radiated emissions and conducted emissions.
- Radio Equipment Directive (RED). The Radio Equipment Directive applies to devices that use the radio frequency (RF) spectrum for communications, such as cellular, Wi-Fi, and/or Bluetooth devices.
- Low Voltage Directive (LVD). The Low Voltage Directive is an EU safety regulation that applies to electronic devices within the 15 to 1,000 volts AC/75 to 1,500 volts DC voltage ranges.
- Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive. The RoHS Directive applies to electronic devices and limits the use of harmful materials such as lead, mercury and others.
List of Electronic Devices That Require CE Certification
All devices subject to European Union directives are required to complete testing and achieve CE certification before entering the market.
Common electronic devices that require a CE mark include:
- Smartphones and other mobile devices
- Cordless phones, remotes and control devices
- TVs, Hi-Fi systems and other home entertainment equipment
- Dishwashers, microwaves and other home appliances
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Internet of Things (IoT) devices
- Electronic musical instruments and recording devices
- Computers, printers, keyboards and other peripherals
- Security cameras and other home security systems
- Commercial and industrial electronic devices and equipment
- Other consumer electronics
Contact Us About CE Testing & Certification for Your Device
Completing the CE testing and certification process is a critical step in bringing your device to market in Europe.
As an ANAB-accredited laboratory, we specialize in CE certification for electronic devices and can assist you with the entire process, including testing your device and receiving the CE mark you need to enter the market in the European Union.
In addition to CE certification, we provide a complete range of testing and compliance services for other EMC regulations, such as FCC Part 15 (United States) and ISED (Canada).
We regularly work with clients in Italy and throughout the EU, and can assist you with the entire compliance process, including shipping your device to our accredited testing facility.
To request a free quote for testing and certification, or to talk to our engineers about your device and the relevant testing processes, contact us online or call us at 866-540-5287.
