Can I sell goods without CE certification?

wired89 · 28-10-2009, 05:38 PM

I know there was a thread here somewhere about this but I've looked again and cannot find it. I'm thinking of selling a bunch of different ipod/iphone accessories, most of which are non electric, however the range does include a power adaptor, headphone and a car charger. The manufacturer said my order is not large enough for him to get a CE cert for the items. Is it legal to sell the mentioned items without CE certification?

**Andy777** · 29-10-2009, 08:32 AM

Yes, it's illegal.

wholesaleguru87 · 31-10-2009, 03:43 AM

As Andy has stated, that would be illegal.

**hardwareheroes** · 31-10-2009, 09:42 AM

If customs stop them and inspect them, they will be connfiscated and destroyed, if trading standards find them , they will confiscate them and destroy them.

If just one of your chargers gives someone a shock or burns down a house, it will destroy you

consultant · 31-10-2009, 10:37 AM

If the manufacturer produced them to CE standards, they would have a generic CE, using their own reference numbers.

Their reaction means they do not produce to standards, so avoid - your goods could be confiscated and you could be fined.

If they do not have CE, how do you know the other products (especially the adaptor) meets other standards, such as LVD, RoHs etc?

conrad · 31-10-2009, 10:38 AM

does this just apply for adapters or all electricals?

studio1one · 31-10-2009, 10:54 AM

here a baic list of what needs CE certificates

Title Notified body to
either Test and
examine or review
technical Documentation Quality System

Low Voltage Often Not a requirement
Simple Pressure vessels usually Not a requirement

Electro Magnetic Compatibility often Not a requirement

Machinery Sometimes Not a requirement

Medical Devices usually usually EN46000

Gas Appliances Always usually ISO9000

Active Implantable medical devices Always Always EN46000

Telecommunications Always usually

Personal Protective equipment usually usually ISO9000

Construction Products Often often

Toys Sometimes Not a requirement

Non-Automatic weighing machines Always Often ISO9000

consultant · 31-10-2009, 11:00 AM

Studio1one, it is easier to say, in this instance, if it connects to electricity, it needs CE and other approvals.

wired89 · 31-10-2009, 02:35 PM

thanks folks, guess i'll have to find a new supplier!!

sally123 · 02-11-2009, 11:05 AM

[QUOTE=wired89;492372]I know there was a thread here somewhere about this but I've looked again and cannot find it. I'm thinking of selling a bunch of different ipod/iphone accessories, most of which are non electric, however the range does include a power adaptor, headphone and a car charger. The manufacturer said my order is not large enough for him to get a CE cert for the items. Is it legal to sell the mentioned items without CE certification?[/QUOTE

Strictly speaking, this is an illegal. You need to confirm with suplier before you ordering if you really need CE certificate. They will not offer if you order small quantity. Actually, they don't have any certificates. So they told you that you gave them samll order.