After the UK withdraws from the EU, the EU CE certification will not meet its UK certification standards. On the contrary, the UK certification standards do not meet the EU certification standards! Export companies need to distinguish between EU and UK certificates in handling product certification!

Of course, this new announcement still has a buffer period, and the execution time starts from March 30, 2019. So what do you pay attention to in the year when it comes to sellers who need CE certification?

What is CE certification?

For sellers who run certain categories, CE certification is no stranger, but in the past there were sellers who could not ship because they did not provide the certificate.



Last year, because of the lack of safety certification, CE certification, etc., the listing was the most serious year. Whether it was checked by the customs and detained, the platform review was arrested, indicating that the export retail products have attracted the attention of the customs, and the major cross-border electricity Business platforms, such as Amazon, are increasingly strict with product quality checks and security checks. In the past, if it was not handled, it still needs to be completed as soon as possible.

It is especially strict to sell lamps, toys, and live products. For example, fingertip gyros also require CE certification.

As we all know, CE certification is a passport for products to open the EU market, and mandatory CE certification is required for products exported to Europe. Customs clearance and sales are used. If there is no CE, once it is found in the EU, it will face fines and even prosecution. CE has a wide range of products. In principle, more than 90% of products require CE. All kinds of commodities must meet the corresponding regulatory requirements of the European Community, and they must pass the CE mark on the product before entering the European market.

The categories involved are: 3C products, toys, kitchens, etc.

For example: household appliances (air fryers, etc.), power tools, electric toys (talking toys) / wireless mouse, Bluetooth, walkie-talkies / glasses, frames, rubber gloves / machinery, low-voltage electrical products, electromagnetic compatibility products.

Products that require a CE certificate like the above also need to be classified for review on Amazon. Amazon sellers who want to know about product safety standards and compliance information, visit gs.amazon.cn, click on product compliance policy information, find "local laws and regulations" can see detailed regulations.

Of course, AliExpress and other big platforms are the same.

What about the past certification?

After the Brexit, the CE certificate certified in the EU will not meet the British standards, and the certification in the UK does not meet the EU standards.

What about the past certification? Is there a new certification law in the UK?

1. Is it valid after the past certification?

A: Yes, but pay attention to the validity period on the CE certificate, ranging from 1 to 5 years. Expiration will expire.

2. How to apply for CE certification by this transition period before March 30, 2019?

The EU requires non-EU manufacturers to designate an EU authorized agent within the EU. Many large certification bodies in the UK have established corresponding institutions in many European countries. You can learn more about it.

3. Will the UK introduce new CE certification requirements?

Certainly, and soon, the industry believes that if the UK re-establishes relevant regulations, the standards are roughly the same as those of the European Union.

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