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ANNEX III – CE marking

MD Machinery Directive (until 19 Jan 2027) 2006/42/EC · Consolidated version of 30 May 2026 · Official text on EUR-Lex

The CE conformity marking shall consist of the initials ‘CE’ taking the following form:

If the CE marking is reduced or enlarged the proportions shown in the above drawing must be respected.

The various components of the CE marking must have substantially the same vertical dimension, which may not be less than 5 mm. The minimum dimension may be waived for small-scale machinery.

The CE marking must be affixed in the immediate vicinity of the name of the manufacturer or his authorised representative, using the same technique.

Where the full quality assurance procedure referred to in Article 12(3)(c) and 12(4)(b) has been applied, the CE marking must be followed by the identification number of the notified body.

Harmonised standards under this act (186)

Contents of the act: Machinery Directive (until 19 Jan 2027)