CE 0051 certification: a passport to the European market

To be able to circulate in Europe, industrial products must conform with the minimum requirements, in particular safety requirements, defined by specific EU directives and regulations.

In certain fields, conformity assessment can be carried out directly by the manufacturer (or its authorised representative if the manufacturer is not resident in an EU member state), but it is often mandatory for it to be carried out by a state-authorised body notified to the authorities of the other EU member states, such as IMQ.

The latter applies to the more complex products covered by the following directives:

In this context, IMQ issues CE 0051 certification (the number identifies IMQ as a notified body appointed to undertake conformity assessment), which certifies that products comply with safety requirements and that the conformity assessment has been carried out by a third-party notified body, as required by EU legislation.

 

 Management system certification is the endorsement enjoyed by organisations that have chosen to equip themselves with efficient management systems and suitable skills and structures, aimed at continuous improvement. And the higher the prestige of the awarding body, the higher the value of the guarantee. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, our laboratories have full capability to put products through all the checks required by the major European directives and international standards. The certifications issued by IMQ are synonymous with trust. They guarantee safety, performance, efficiency and quality standards. More than 10,000 companies have turned to IMQ to certify their products and stand out on the market. Notified body for the main EU directives, IMQ offers tests and CE certifications to assess the conformity of the products to the requirements required to be marketed on the European market. Inspections and audits validate the conformity of electrical installations, equipment, supplies and services with the applicable technical and legislative specifications. IMQ certification marks add value and enhance brand image by distinguishing products made by manufacturers that have invested properly in safety and quality. IMQ certification marks are a visible guarantee, which carry weight in tender procedures, that before its release, the product in question underwent comprehensive testing by an authorised body to verify its compliance with regulatory requirements. The safety marks issued by IMQ are an important instrument that helps manufacturers protect themselves against liability for damage caused by defective products. Products certified by IMQ benefit from facilitated procedures with other European and international certification bodies and therefore enjoy an advantage in relation to export markets.