The CE Process –
Step by Step to Safe Compliance
The CE marking is your key to market access in Europe. It confirms that your machines meet the strict EU requirements for health, safety, and the environment. The CE process consists of 9 essential steps – from initial research to final inspection.
Each step is crucial to ensure compliant implementation and minimize potential risks. With Wieland at your side, you benefit from an experienced partner who guides you through the entire process – tailored to your specific requirements. Explore the full overview of all steps and start exactly where your project currently stands.
CE PROCESS AT A GLANCE:
9 CLEAR STEPS TO A SAFE AND COMPLIANT MACHINE
RESEARCH
Solid knowledge of standards as a starting point
Identify all applicable standards, directives, and legal requirements for your machine type – the foundation for a legally secure and smooth CE process.
RISK ASSESSMENT
Identify hazards – assess risks
Evaluate all potential hazards throughout the machine’s lifecycle according to EN ISO 12100 and lay the groundwork for a sound safety concept.
SAFETY CONCEPT
Plan safety solutions in a targeted way
Derive specific protective measures based on the risk assessment – compliant with EN ISO 13849-1 and tailored to your operational needs.
SAFETY ENGINEERING
Implement technical safety measures efficiently
Bring your safety concept to life with well-designed technology and develop standards-compliant safety software – for a safe and productive machine.
VERIFICATION
Systematically check safety functions
Verify the implementation of protective measures in line with EN ISO 13849-1 – especially with regard to the required performance level.
VALIDATION
Prove safety in operation
Test directly on the machine whether all technical safety measures function reliably and meet the specified requirements.
DOCUMENTATION
Create transparent documentation
Ensure that all records – from risk assessment to validation – are complete, consistent, and CE-compliant.
EVALUATION & FINAL REPORT
Legal certainty through final evaluation
Compile and confirm all relevant evidence in a final report – forming the basis for the Declaration of Conformity.
INSPECTION
Maintain the effectiveness of safety measures over time
Conduct regular inspections to ensure the functionality of your safety measures throughout the machine’s entire lifecycle.
