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CE Marking Consulting
- Duration
- 3-9 months depending on product module
The CE mark — a "European Conformity" declaration required to place products on the EU single market. Not a certificate but a legal declaration made by the manufacturer; however, independent Notified Body assessment is mandatory for most products. Under the Türkiye-EU Customs Union, CE marking is required for product sales from Türkiye to the EU.
Asil's role: identifying applicable EU directives, harmonised standards, technical file preparation, Notified Body selection and audit accompaniment. The manufacturer applies the CE mark itself; the independent body's role varies by product group.
§1 Which products require CE?
CE marking is mandatory for products covered by EU New Approach Directives:
| Product group | Directive |
|---|---|
| Machinery | 2006/42/EC Machinery |
| Electrical equipment | 2014/35/EU LVD + 2014/30/EU EMC |
| Medical devices | (EU) 2017/745 MDR |
| Construction products | (EU) 305/2011 CPR |
| Toys | 2009/48/EC Toy Safety |
| Personal protective equipment | (EU) 2016/425 PPE |
| Pressure equipment | 2014/68/EU PED |
| Lifts | 2014/33/EU LIFT |
| Radio equipment | 2014/53/EU RED |
Your product may be subject to multiple directives (e.g., medical electrical device = MDR + LVD + EMC + RED).
§2 Process
| Step | Duration |
|---|---|
| Product analysis + applicable directive identification | 2-3 weeks |
| Harmonised standard scan (EN norms) | 1-2 weeks |
| Risk analysis + essential health/safety requirements (EHSR) | 3-4 weeks |
| Technical documentation preparation | 6-10 weeks |
| Test requirements list + test laboratory | 2-4 weeks |
| Notified Body selection + application | 1-2 weeks |
| Testing + assessment (varies by module) | 4-8 weeks |
| EC Certificate + EU Declaration of Conformity | 2-3 weeks |
| CE mark application + packaging | 1 week |
Total: 3-9 months depending on product complexity.
§3 CE assessment modules
EU directives offer different module paths (Module A-H):
- Module A — Manufacturer self-declaration (low-risk products)
- Module B — Type examination (Notified Body prototype approval)
- Module D — Production quality assurance (similar to ISO 9001)
- Module H — Full quality assurance (high-risk + medical devices)
Asil plans the appropriate module and Notified Body selection together with you.
§4 Notified Bodies
Main Notified Bodies in Türkiye:
- TSE (Notified Body no: 1783)
- TÜV Rheinland Türkiye
- TÜV SÜD Türkiye
- Bureau Veritas Türkiye
- SGS Türkiye
- DEKRA Türkiye
There are 1,500+ Notified Bodies in Europe; for some niche product groups, no Turkish NB exists → selection from EU. Asil identifies the appropriate NB based on your product type and budget.
§5 CE vs TSE — do you need both?
- CE = mandatory for EU market, not sufficient alone for Turkish domestic market
- TSE = for Turkish domestic market, not recognised in the EU
- For exporter + domestic firms, both make sense (shared technical file)
See our TSE Certification page.
§6 Counterfeit CE warning
"China CE" — fake marking seen on customs-evading products. Identical look but stands for "China Export" — not legitimate. Using a CE mark without Notified Body certification results in administrative fines (10,000-300,000 TRY) under TGM product safety inspection in Türkiye.
§7 Ministry of Trade support
Exporter firms can receive support for CE certification expenses from the Ministry of Trade:
- Market Access Certificate Support
- Overseas Brand + Certification Support
Detailed matching available in our Incentive Guide.
Sources
- EU Regulation 765/2008 on Accreditation
- EU New Approach Directives (New Legislative Framework)
- T.C. Ministry of Industry and Technology, Product Safety and Inspection guides
- Türkiye-EU Customs Union Association Council Decision 1/95
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