For machinery manufacturers, CE marking is not simply a symbol added to a machine before shipment. It is the visible result of a conformity process that starts with understanding the product, identifying applicable legislation, assessing hazards, applying appropriate safety measures and compiling evidence that demonstrates compliance. For businesses placing machinery on the European market, understanding the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the conformity process behind it

For many manufacturers, CE marking is often viewed as a final administrative step before selling a product in Europe. In reality, it is much more than a label. CE marking represents a manufacturer's declaration that a product complies with applicable European safety, health, and environmental requirements. Products covered by CE legislation cannot legally be placed on the European market without demonstrating compliance through the appropriate conformity assessment process. W