Does my product need CE marking?

Author Hugues Orgitello Last updated 25 May 2026

Interactive tool

Five questions to determine whether your product must carry CE marking, under which principal directive, and what obligations follow. The diagnosis takes less than two minutes.

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Will your product be placed on the EU or EEA market?

Yes, sale, lease or making available in EU/EEANo, only sales outside EUR&D or private use only, no commercialisation

How to use this result

This tool gives a first orientation. The exact requirements depend on the detailed analysis of your product, intended use, environment, target audience, power mode, embedded radio technologies. To validate your certification scope, see:

• CE marking scope: detailed analysis
• CE certification procedure: assessment modules
• CE harmonised standards: tables by directive
• Most common pitfalls: recurring errors

For radio products (Wi-Fi, BLE, cellular, etc.), also consult the RED pillar.