Which products need it?
The CE marking is a product certification. CE mark on product signifies that a product has met EU health, safety, and environmental requirements, which also ensures consumer safety. CE marking is Mandatory for the Products, which are to be placed in EU countries.

If product is not CE marked it may be rejected at the port of entry. At present, 31 countries in EU ask for CE Mark and other countries are likely to ask for the same in the future. Product must comply with the Directive(s) and the Standards set by the European Union. One or more Directives may be applicable for the same product. Contact ICS to find out, which directives and standards are applicable to your products.

The products requiring CE marking include toy safety, medical devices, machinery, Electrical equipments, Radio and Telecom terminal equipment, Electronic Equipments, Pressure Equipments, Construction Products, Gas appliances, In vitro diagnostic devices, Lifts, Personal protective equipments etc. There are about 25 Directives requiring CE marking.
Before a manufacturer or importer is allowed to affix CE-marking on his product, there are a few steps to be undertaken by the Manufacturer or his authorized representative.