CE marking

[/siː iː ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/]
nounpl: CE markings
marcação CE
1. A mandatory conformity mark for products sold within the European Economic Area, indicating that the product meets EU safety, health, and environmental protection requirements
The manufacturer applied a CE marking to the electrical device to certify it complies with European standards.
O fabricante aplicou uma marcação CE ao dispositivo elétrico para certificar que está em conformidade com os padrões europeus.
2. A symbol consisting of the letters 'CE' affixed to products to demonstrate compliance with applicable EU directives and regulations
All medical devices exported to Europe must display the CE marking on their packaging.
Todos os dispositivos médicos exportados para a Europa devem exibir a marcação CE em sua embalagem.
CE marking is a critical regulatory requirement for products entering the European market. In Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries, companies exporting to Europe must understand and implement CE marking requirements. The term reflects the European Union's standardization and consumer protection framework, which differs from regulatory approaches in the Americas.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
CE markConformité EuropéenneEuropean conformity marking

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
marcação CE
Standard term used in regulatory and commercial contexts
Portugal
marca CE
Common variant in European Portuguese
Technical/Legal Portuguese
marcação de conformidade europeia
More formal, descriptive term

Related Words

complianceEU directiveproduct certificationconformity assessmentregulatory requirement

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass CE marking requirements
obtain CE certification
comply with CE standards
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