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Purpose of Certification
Products across many sectors—including electrical and electronic equipment, construction, chemicals, PPE, toys, cosmetics, medical devices, and machinery—must undergo conformity assessment under applicable sector regulations, directives, and essential safety requirements. Verification that products meet these standards helps ensure safe use of goods produced and placed on the European market.
Certification names and regulation numbers by industry
| Industry | Certification | Regulation / Directive | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemicals | REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) | Regulation (EC) No.1907/2006 | |
| Construction | CPD/CPR construction products | Regulation (EU) No.305/2011, Directive 89/106/EEC | |
| Cosmetics | Cosmetics | Regulation (EC) No.1223/2009 | |
| General consumer goods | General product safety | Directive 2001/95/EC | |
| Personal protective equipment | PPE | Regulation (EU) No.2016/425, Directive 89/686/EEC | |
| Toys | Toy safety | Directive 2009/48/EC | |
| Energy-related products | Ecodesign and energy labeling | Regulation (EU) 2017/1369, Directive 2009/125/EC | |
| Electrical and electronic | EMC RED (radio equipment) LVD (low voltage) | Directive 2014/30/EU Directive 2014/53/EU Directive 2014/35/EU | |
| Hazardous substances | RoHS | Directive 2011/65/EU | |
| Explosion protection | ATEX | Directive 2014/34/EU | |
| Medical devices | MDR Active implantable medical devices In vitro diagnostic medical devices | Regulation (EU) No.2017/745 Directive 90/385/EEC Directive 98/79/EC | Fully applicable from May 2021 |
| Machinery | MD (Machinery Directive) PED (pressure equipment) | Directive 2006/42/EC Directive 2014/68/EU | |
| Gas appliances | Gas appliances | Regulation (EU) No.2016/426 |
* For other industrial products, please confirm applicable certification items and related regulations separately.