Understand the requirement
CE marking is not a universal certificate purchased from a central authority. It is the manufacturer’s declaration that a product meets the applicable EU requirements that call for the mark. Not every product should carry CE marking, and some conformity-assessment routes require an appropriately designated notified body while others do not.
We begin with the intended use, design and destination market, then help organise a requirements matrix and technical-file index. This gives your engineering team a structured view of the evidence already available and the work still needed. Product changes, instructions and labelling are reviewed as part of the same file, rather than as last-minute artwork decisions.
Who this service is for
- Manufacturers supplying the European market
- Exporters coordinating product conformity evidence
- Brands introducing a new equipment range
- Engineering teams revising an existing product
How Rombo can support you
Applicability review
Identify relevant product requirements and questions that need specialist or notified-body input.
Technical-file preparation
Organise drawings, specifications, risk information and supporting reports into a clear evidence structure.
Testing coordination
Help align the intended product configuration with the testing and assessment work to be commissioned.
Declaration and marking review
Support preparation of consistent product identification, instructions and declaration inputs for manufacturer review.
From first discussion to next steps
1. Define the product and market
Clarify intended use, users and the configurations to be supplied.
2. Map requirements
Identify the applicable conformity route and evidence gaps.
3. Coordinate the evidence
Organise technical documentation and required assessment inputs.
4. Prepare the release file
Support final documentation and marking checks before the manufacturer’s release decision.
Information to have ready
This is a starting checklist, not a fixed submission list. The documents required depend on your product, business role and applicable route.
- Indicative: product specification and intended-use statement
- Design drawings and component information
- Risk-assessment and technical evidence
- Available test reports and applicable certificates
- Instructions, label drafts and manufacturer details
Frequently asked questions
Does Rombo issue a CE certificate for every product?
No. CE marking is a conformity process, not a universal certificate. The required assessment and any third-party involvement depend on the product legislation.
Does CE marking mean the EU approved the product?
No. The European Commission expressly distinguishes CE marking from an authority’s safety approval.
Can an existing laboratory report be reused?
It must first be checked for the actual product, configuration and applicable requirements. A report alone does not automatically complete the technical file.
Important to know
The service title follows common terminology; our scope is CE conformity-preparation support. Manufacturer responsibility and any required notified-body assessment remain separate.
FURTHER READING
Official resources
For the latest requirements, consult the relevant authority or scheme owner.