What is the difference between CE mark and GS mark?

[TPS Comment] CE marking is your own declaration that the product complies with all applicable CE marking Directives. Generally there is no necessity to involve a 3rd party in the process (albeit recommended). The GS Mark is a 3rd party certification issued by a Certification Body (such as TÜV SÜD) which is based on independent testing and ongoing surveillance of the production facilities in which the product is manufactured.

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Watch our latest Webinar: CE Marking, What is it?

Watch our latest Webinar: CE Marking, What is it?

This presentation presented by TÜV SÜD Product Service is intended to provide a practical approach guide to what you need to know about the CE marking requirements for electrical and electronic equipment placed on the European Market. The material is intended to inform those that do not already understand CE marking requirements and to clarify and reinforce the understanding of those already familiar with the concepts.

For more information about CE Marking visit: http://www.tuvps.co.uk/home_psuk/services/international_compliance_management/ce_marking

Do you have an outline of what the DOC should contain?

Please refer to the example below EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Date of Issue:	Date of DoC
Reference Number:	Serial Number for this DoC
Directive:	Relevant Directive's
Date CE Marking was affixed:	(must be at least the last 2 digits of the year)
Conforming Apparatus:	Equipment Title, Part Number (and Serial Numbers as applicable)
Manufacturer:
Authorised Representative:
Harmonised Standards Referenced or Applied:	Relevant standards, amendments and dates of issues
Specifications with which Conformity is Declared:	If Harmonised Standards are not used then insert standards used and reference number of Notified Body Certificate.
xxxxLtd hereby declare that the equipment named has been designed (alternative:) tested and found to comply with the relevant sections of the above referenced specifications. The unit complies with all essential requirements of the Directives.
Signed:
Name:
Position:

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I have been told that my product falls within the scope of the R&TTE Directive but what do I need to do with respect to EMC?

Your product will therefore be tested against the requirements of the R&TTE Directive. The R&TTE Directive applies to all radio equipment and to telecommunications terminal equipment intended to be connected to public telecommunications networks.

The R&TTE Directives essential requirements do however call up the requirements of the EMC and Low Voltage Directives so there is no requirement to address these Directives separately. Therefore the EMC requirements for the R&TTE Directive will by completed by following the route to compliance from the presentation.

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Do fixed installations such as large test rigs require re-assessment if factory equipment is subsequently relocated?

A risk assessment will need to be made as to whether the new environment is the 'same' as the old. Different precautions may be needed in the new location for example, the equipment's new installed position may be at a location where the boundary of the fixed installation is closer to houses etc. Further in-situ testing may be required if technical rationale cannot be produced.

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What is the interaction between RTTE products and Marine Products?

The RTTED covers products that are used in Non-SOLAS vessels. Equipment intended for use in SOLAS vessels fall under the Marine Equipment Directive. This can be the same equipment and so the manufacture must make clear in their “Intended Purpose Declaration” that the product is intended for use in either Non-SOLAS or SOLAS vessels.

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If you meet the R&TTE Directive, do you still need to meet the EMC Directive?

No the RTTE covers the EMC aspects of the products. The only exception to this is when the product is a “wireline” product then the LVD and EMC Directives can be applied separately if desired.

Do products intend for use in a car fall under the R&TTED or Automotive Directive?

Products built into a car must have the Automotive Directive applied as well. Products that are occasionally used in a vehicle on a car charger can follow the RTTED alone. However if an RTTE product is intended for use in a vehicle then information should be included in the user manual to ensure it’s safe installation and usage. Alan Binks Page 3 of 5 1st March 2010.

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