CE Marking

Compatible Electronics provides accredited CE marking testing for EMC, product safety, and radio equipment requirements — covering all key harmonized EN/IEC standards needed for EU market access from three California laboratory locations.

NVLAP Lab Code 200527-0 ILAC MRA Recognized ISO/IEC 17025:2017 EMC + Safety + Radio

Scope effective 2025-06-05 through 2026-06-30 • View Full Accreditation Scope →

What is CE Marking and Why Is It Required?

The CE mark enables the free movement of products into and within the European market. By affixing the CE mark, a manufacturer declares — on their sole responsibility — that the product conforms to all applicable EU Directive requirements. Not all products require the CE mark; only those subject to specific EU Directives must bear it.

Prior to placing a product on the European market, the manufacturer assesses it against all applicable Directives, verifies compliance with the relevant essential requirements, and maintains a technical documentation file for a minimum of 10 years, available to EU market surveillance authorities on request.

→ Download CE Marking Brochure (European Commission) → Blue Guide 2022 — EU Product Rules Reference → European Commission Single Market for Goods Reference Documents

Applicable EU Directives

Depending on your product type, one or more of the following Directives will apply. Compatible Electronics supports testing for all three primary directives affecting electronic and electrical products.

EMC Directive

2014/30/EU

Applies to all electrical and electronic equipment with potential to cause or be susceptible to electromagnetic disturbance. Repeals 2004/108/EC (April 2016).

Radio Equipment Directive (RED)

2014/53/EU

Applies to products with intentional radio transmitters (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, cellular, etc.). Includes EMC requirements under Article 3.1(b). Repeals R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (June 2016).

Low Voltage Directive (LVD)

2014/35/EU

Applies to electrical equipment operating between 50–1000 V AC or 75–1500 V DC. Frequently required alongside the EMC Directive in the same CE marking project. Also see CE LVD Safety Testing.

Medical Devices

Regulation (EU) 2017/745

Applies to medical devices placed on the EU market. Repeals MDD 93/42/EEC. EMC testing under IEC 60601-1-2 (Ed. 4.0/4.1) is required for medical electrical equipment under this regulation.

Steps to Obtaining a CE Mark

Compatible Electronics will guide your company through the CE testing and documentation process. The key steps are:

Identify the Applicable Directive(s)

Determine which EU Directives apply to your product. Most electronic products require the EMC Directive; wireless products also require the RED; powered products in the specified voltage range additionally require the LVD. Medical devices fall under EU MDR 2017/745.

Identify the Essential Requirements

Each Directive specifies legal “essential requirements.” For the EMC Directive these are emissions limits and immunity levels. Harmonized standards — when applied in full — provide a presumption of conformity with these requirements. Manufacturers may also use other standards but must demonstrate conformity to essential requirements directly.

Determine Whether Third-Party Assessment Is Required

The EMC Directive permits manufacturer self-declaration using harmonized standards. Using an NVLAP accredited laboratory such as Compatible Electronics provides the strongest evidence base for your Declaration of Conformity and is required or expected by many retail customers, Notified Bodies, and EU supply chains.

Test and Assess Conformity

Perform emissions and immunity testing to the applicable harmonized EN/IEC standards. Compatible Electronics conducts all testing in-house at three accredited California locations under NVLAP Lab Code 200527-0. Our scope covers EMC emissions, immunity, product safety, radio, and RF exposure — enabling a complete CE marking package from a single lab.

Compile the Technical Documentation File

The technical file must include: product description and drawings, risk assessment, list of harmonized standards applied, accredited test reports, and the EU Declaration of Conformity. It must be retained for at least 10 years and be available to EU authorities on request. It may be in any EU language but must be kept in Europe.

Issue Declaration of Conformity and Affix CE Mark

Sign the EU Declaration of Conformity citing the applicable Directives and harmonized standards applied. Affix the CE mark to the product, packaging, or accompanying documentation. The mark must be visibly, legibly, and indelibly affixed. It may only appear on packaging or documents if it cannot be physically attached to the product itself.

Accredited EMC Emissions Standards

The following standards are drawn from Compatible Electronics’ current NVLAP scope (effective 2025-06-05 through 2026-06-30, Lab Code 200527-0). Standards relevant to CE marking under the EMC Directive and RED are highlighted. The full scope also includes FCC, ISED, Korean, Australian, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, and Japanese market standards.

Location key: LF = Lake Forest/Silverado • B = Brea • NP = Newbury Park

Standard	Description	Locations
Multimedia / ITE Equipment
EN 55032 (2015)+A11(2020)	Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment — Emission Requirements	LF, B, NP
EN 55032 (2012-05)	Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment — Emission requirements (prior version, legacy products)	LF, B
EN 55022 (2010)	Information technology equipment — Radio disturbance characteristics (superseded ITE standard; legacy products)	LF, NP
ISM / Industrial / Scientific / Medical Equipment
EN 55011 (2007)+A2(2007)	ISM radio-frequency equipment — Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics	LF, B
EN 55011 (2009)+A1(2010)	ISM radio-frequency equipment — Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics	LF, NP
AS CISPR 11 (2017)	ISM equipment — Radio-frequency disturbance characteristics (CISPR 11:2015+AMD1:2016 MOD)	LF, B, NP
IEC/CISPR 11 Ed. 7.0 (2024-02)	ISM equipment — Radio-frequency disturbance characteristics (latest edition)	LF
Broadcast Receivers
EN 55013 (2013)	Sound and television broadcast receivers — Radio disturbance characteristics	NP
EN 55013 (2001)+A1(2003)+A2(2006)	Sound and television broadcast receivers — Radio disturbance characteristics (prior version)	LF, B
Household Appliances & Lighting
EN 55014-1 (2006)+A1(2009)	Electromagnetic compatibility — Household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus — Part 1: Emission	B
EN 55015 (2013) / CISPR 15 Ed. 8.0 (2013)	Radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment	LF, NP
Professional Audio/Video
EN 55103-1 (2009)	Professional audio, video, audio-visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus — Part 1: Emission	NP
Gas Detection
EN 50270 (2015) / EN 50270:2015/AC:2016	Electromagnetic compatibility — Electrical apparatus for detection and measurement of combustible gases, toxic gases or oxygen	B
Power Quality — Harmonic Current Emissions
EN 61000-3-2 (2014)	Limits for harmonic current emissions (input current ≤16 A per phase)	LF, B, NP
EN 61000-3-2 (2006)+A1(2009)+A2(2009)	Limits for harmonic current emissions (prior version)	LF, B
IEC 61000-3-2, Ed. 4.0 (2014-05)	Limits for harmonic current emissions (IEC version)	NP
Power Quality — Voltage Fluctuations & Flicker
EN 61000-3-3 (2013) / IEC 61000-3-3 Ed. 2.0 (2008)	Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker (≤16 A per phase)	LF, B, NP
EN 61000-3-3:2013/A2:2021/AC:2022-01 / IEC 61000-3-3 (2013)+AMD2(2021)	Voltage fluctuations and flicker (latest EN/IEC amendment)	LF
Generic Emission Standards
EN 61000-6-3 (2007)+A1(2011) / IEC 61000-6-3 (2006-06)	Generic emissions — Residential, commercial and light-industrial environments	LF, B, NP
EN 61000-6-4 (2007)+A1(2011) / IEC 61000-6-4 (2006-07)+A1(2010)	Generic emissions — Industrial environments	LF, B, NP
Measurement, Control & Laboratory Equipment
IEC 61326-1 (2005-12) / EN 61326-2-3 (2013) / IEC 61326-2-3 (2006)	Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use — EMC requirements	LF, B, NP
Low-Voltage Power Supplies
IEC/EN 61204-3 (2001)	Low-voltage power supplies, d.c. output — Part 3: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)	B, NP

Accredited EMC Immunity Standards

Standard	Description	Locations
Multimedia / ITE Immunity
EN 55035 (2017)+A11(2020)	Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment — Immunity requirements (CISPR 35, modified)	LF, B, NP
EN 55035 (2017)	Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment — Immunity requirements	LF, B
EN 55024 (2010) / CISPR 24 (2010)+A1(2015)	Information technology equipment — Immunity characteristics	LF, B, NP
CISPR 35 (2016)	Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment — Immunity requirements	LF, B, NP
ESD Immunity — IEC 61000-4-2
IEC 61000-4-2, Ed. 2.0 (2008-12)	Electrostatic discharge immunity test	LF, B, NP
IEC 61000-4-2, Ed. 1.2 (2001)	Electrostatic discharge immunity test (prior edition)	LF, B
Radiated RF Immunity — IEC 61000-4-3
IEC 61000-4-3 Ed. 3.2 (2010-04)	Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test	LF, B
IEC 61000-4-3, Ed. 3.0 (2006-02)	Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test	LF, B
IEC 61000-4-3, Ed. 3.0 (2006-02)+A1(2007)	Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test	NP
EFT/Burst Immunity — IEC 61000-4-4
IEC 61000-4-4, Ed. 3.0 (2012-04)	Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test	LF, B, NP
IEC 61000-4-4, Ed. 2.0 (2004-07)	Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test (prior edition)	LF, B
Surge Immunity — IEC 61000-4-5
IEC 61000-4-5 Ed. 3.0 (May 2014)	Surge immunity test	LF, B, NP
IEC 61000-4-5 Ed. 3.1 (2017)	Surge immunity test (updated edition)	LF
IEC 61000-4-5, Ed. 1.1 (2001-04) / BS EN 61000-4-5 (2006)	Surge immunity test (prior editions)	LF, B, NP
Conducted RF Immunity — IEC 61000-4-6
IEC 61000-4-6 Ed. 4.0 (2013)	Immunity to conducted disturbances induced by radio-frequency fields	LF, B, NP
IEC 61000-4-6, Ed. 2.2 (2006-05)	Immunity to conducted disturbances induced by radio-frequency fields (prior edition)	LF, B
Power Frequency Magnetic Field — IEC 61000-4-8
IEC 61000-4-8 (2009)	Power frequency magnetic field immunity test	LF, B, NP
Voltage Dips & Interruptions — IEC 61000-4-11
IEC 61000-4-11, Ed. 2 (2004-03) & EN 61000-4-11	Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests	LF, B, NP
IEC 61000-4-11, Edition 3.0 (2020)	Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests (latest edition; ≤16 A per phase)	LF
Additional Immunity Tests
IEC 61000-4-9 (2016)	Impulse magnetic field immunity test	LF
IEC 61000-4-12 (2017)	Ring wave immunity test	LF
IEC 61000-4-13 Ed. 1.2 (2015)	Harmonics and interharmonics including mains signalling at a.c. power port, low frequency immunity tests	LF
Generic Immunity Standards
EN 61000-6-1 (2007)	Generic immunity — Residential, commercial and light-industrial environments	LF, B, NP
EN 61000-6-2 (2005)	Generic immunity — Industrial environments	LF, B, NP
Product-Specific Immunity
EN 61326-1 (2013) / EN 61326-1 (2006)	Measurement, control and laboratory equipment — EMC requirements — Part 1: General requirements	LF, B, NP
IEC 61326-2-6, Ed. 1.0 (2005-12)	In vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical equipment — EMC requirements	LF, B, NP
EN 50130-4 (2011)	Alarm systems — Immunity requirements for fire, intruder, hold up, CCTV, access control and social alarm systems	LF, B, NP
EN 55103-2 (2009)	Professional audio, video, audio-visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus — Part 2: Immunity	NP
EN 61547 (2009) / IEC 61547, Ed. 2.0 (2009)	Equipment for general lighting purposes — EMC immunity requirements	NP

Radio Equipment Directive (RED) — Accredited ETSI Standards

Compatible Electronics holds accreditation for ETSI EN 301 489 series EMC standards used as harmonized standards under the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. These support CE marking for wireless devices alongside the RED essential requirement testing under Article 3.2.

Standard	Description	Locations
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 (2019-11)	EMC standard for radio equipment — Part 1: Common technical requirements; Harmonised Standard for EMC	B
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09)	EMC standard for radio equipment — Part 1: Common technical requirements (prior version)	LF, B
ETSI EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1 (2019-03)	Part 3: Short-Range Devices (SRD) operating 9 kHz–246 GHz; Harmonised Standard under Article 3.1(b) of RED	LF, B
ETSI EN 301 489-3 V1.6.1 (2013-08)	Part 3: Short-Range Devices (prior version)	LF, B
ETSI EN 301 489-4 V3.3.1 (2021-02)	Part 4: Fixed radio links and ancillary equipment	LF
ETSI EN 301 489-9 v1.4.1 (2007-11)	Part 9: Wireless microphones, RF audio link, cordless audio and in-ear monitoring devices	LF
ETSI EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4 (2020-09)	Part 17: Broadband Data Transmission Systems (Wi-Fi, RLAN); Harmonised Standard for EMC	B
ETSI EN 300 220-1/-2 V2.4.1 (2012-05)	Short Range Devices (SRD); 25 MHz–1000 MHz, up to 500 mW; Technical characteristics and Harmonised EN under R&TTE/RED	LF
ETSI EN 300 328 V2.2.2 (2019-07)	Wideband transmission systems; 2.4 GHz band; Harmonised Standard for access to radio spectrum	B
ETSI EN 300 330 V2.1.1 (2017-02)	SRD; 9 kHz–25 MHz and inductive loop systems 9 kHz–30 MHz; Harmonised Standard under Article 3.2 of RED	LF, B
ETSI EN 300 440 V2.1.1 (2017-03)	SRD; 1 GHz–40 GHz; Harmonised Standard under Article 3.2 of RED	LF, B
ETSI EN 300 386 V1.6.1 (2012-09)	Telecommunication network equipment — EMC requirements	LF, NP

Accredited Product Safety Standards — CE / LVD

Compatible Electronics’ NVLAP scope includes a broad range of product safety standards applicable to CE marking under the Low Voltage Directive and the EU MDR. This enables combined EMC + safety testing in a single visit for most product categories.

Medical Electrical Equipment

IEC 60601-1 Series

IEC 60601-1-2, Ed. 4.0 (2014-02) & Ed. 4.1 (2020-09) — EMC; LF, B, NP
IEC 60601-1-2, Ed. 4.0 (2014)+A1(2020) — LF, B, NP
EN 60601-1-2 (2015) — LF, B
IEC 60601-1, 3rd Ed. (2005) +A1(2012) / EN 60601-1 (2006)+A12(2014) — LF
ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1:2005/A2:2021 — LF
IEC 60601-1-6 (Usability) Ed. 3.0, 3.1, 3.2 — LF
IEC 60601-1-8 (Alarm Systems) Ed. 2.1, 2.2 — LF
IEC 60601-1-11 (Home Healthcare) Ed. 2.0, 2.1 — LF
Selected IEC 60601-2 series (Part 2-2, 2-4, 2-12, 2-24, 2-35) — LF

Medical Device EMC Testing →

A/V, IT & Communication Technology

IEC 62368-1

IEC 62368-1, Ed. 3.0 (2018) — LF
EN IEC 62368-1:2020/A11:2020 — LF
IEC 62368-1 ed2.0 (2014) / EN 62368-1 (2014) — LF
AS/NZS 62368.1 (2018 & 2022) — LF

IEC 62368-1 Safety Testing →

Household Appliances

IEC 60335-1 Series

IEC 60335-1 Ed. 6.0 (2020-09) — LF
EN 60335-1 (2012) + multiple amendments through A14(2019) — LF
EN 60335-2-29 (2004) — Battery chargers; LF
EN 60335-2-82 + IEC 60335-2-82 series — Amusement machines; LF

IEC 60335-1 Safety Testing →

Measurement, Control & Lab Equipment

IEC 61010-1 Series

IEC 61010-1 ED. 3.1b:2017 / Ed. 3.0+A1(2016) — LF
EN 61010-1:2010+A1:2019 — LF
IEC 61010-2-010 Ed. 4 (2019) — Laboratory heating equipment; LF
IEC 61010-2-030 Ed. 1 (2010) — Testing and measuring circuits; LF

IEC 61010-1 Safety Testing →

Machinery & Industrial

IEC 60204-1 & EN 60730-1

EN 60204-1:2006 / IEC 60204-1, Ed. 5.0 (2005) — Safety of electrical equipment of machines; LF
EN 60730-1:2011 — Automatic electrical controls; LF, B
IEC 61851-1 Ed. 2.0 (2010) / EN 61851-21/22 — EV charging systems; LF

IEC 60204-1 Safety Testing →

Fitness Equipment

EN 957 Series

EN 957-1:2005 — General safety requirements; LF
EN 957-5:2009 — Exercise bicycles; LF
EN 957-6:2010 — Treadmills; LF
EN 957-8:1998 / 957-9:2003 / 957-10:2005 — Steppers, ellipticals, fixed-wheel bicycles; LF

EN 957 Fitness Equipment Testing →

FDA ASCA — Medical Device Accreditation

In addition to NVLAP accreditation for CE marking, Compatible Electronics participates in the FDA’s Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment (ASCA). This enables streamlined FDA premarket submissions by providing accredited safety and EMC test reports directly recognized by the FDA.

Standard (FDA#)	Description	Location
ANSI AAMI ES60601-1 (2005)/A2:2021 (FDA#19-46)	Medical electrical equipment — Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance (IEC 60601-1:2005, MOD incl. AMD2:2021)	LF
IEC 60601-1-2, Ed. 4.1 (2020-09) (FDA#19-36)	Medical electrical equipment — Part 1-2: Electromagnetic disturbances (see scope for specific exclusions)	LF, B, NP
IEC 60601-1-6, Ed. 3.1 (2013-10) (FDA#5-89)	Medical electrical equipment — Part 1-6: Usability	LF
IEC 60601-1-6, Ed. 3.2 (2020-07) (FDA#5-132)	Medical electrical equipment — Part 1-6: Usability (latest edition)	LF
IEC 60601-1-8, Ed. 2.1 (2012-11) (FDA#5-76)	Medical electrical equipment — Part 1-8: Alarm systems	LF
IEC 60601-1-8, Ed. 2.2 (2020-07) (FDA#5-131)	Medical electrical equipment — Part 1-8: Alarm systems (latest edition)	LF
IEC 60601-1-11, Ed. 2.0 (2015) (FDA#19-14)	Medical electrical equipment — Part 1-11: Home healthcare environment requirements	LF
IEC 60601-1-11, Ed. 2.1 (2020-07) (FDA#19-38)	Medical electrical equipment — Part 1-11: Home healthcare environment (latest edition; see scope for exclusion)	LF
IEC 61010-1, Ed. 3.1 (2017-01) (FDA#19-34)	Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use	LF

→ Learn more about the FDA ASCA Program at Compatible Electronics

CE Marking Support from Compatible Electronics

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Single Lab for EMC + Safety + Radio

Complete CE marking evidence package from one lab — emissions, immunity, product safety, and ETSI radio standards. Eliminates scheduling across multiple facilities.

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NVLAP Accredited (Lab Code 200527-0)

ILAC MRA recognized test reports accepted by EU market surveillance authorities and Notified Bodies. Scope effective 2025-06-05 through 2026-06-30.

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Multi-Market Testing in One Session

CE marking + FCC + ISED (Canada) + RCM (Australia) + BSMI (Taiwan) + KC (Korea) from one test session. Scope covers all major global markets simultaneously.

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Declaration of Conformity Guidance

Guidance on Declaration of Conformity preparation, applicable Directive citations, and technical file structure. Lab does not act as Notified Body but provides complete test evidence for self-declaration.

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Pre-Compliance Testing

Identify emissions and immunity failures before formal certification — saving time and rescheduling costs. Learn more →

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3 California Locations

Lake Forest/Silverado • Brea • Newbury Park. Fast turnaround scheduling available at all three. Select the location with the specific standard version and test capability you need.

Historic EU Directive References

The following legacy directives are superseded but may be relevant for legacy product documentation or for understanding the evolution of CE requirements. Original documents provided here for convenience; not maintained by Compatible Electronics.

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC (PDF) — superseded by 2014/30/EU (April 2016)
Guide for the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC (PDF, 340 KB)
EMC Quick Guide, April 2009 (PDF, 54 KB)
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC (PDF) — repealed July 20, 2007
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (PDF) — superseded by RED 2014/53/EU (June 2016)
Guide to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (PDF, 606 KB)
RED Guide (European Commission)
Harmonization of the radio spectrum for short-range devices — 2013/752/EU
LVD 2006/95/EC (PDF) — superseded by 2014/35/EU
Directive 73/23/EC (PDF) — original LVD (codified)
MDD 93/42/EEC (PDF) — superseded by EU MDR 2017/745
WEEE and RoHS Directive FAQ (PDF, 1.8 MB)
ECO Frequency Information System (EFIS) — ERO web page for EU radio spectrum information

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