Conformité Européenne (CE) certification is a regulatory standard that verifies certain products are safe for sale and use in the European Economic Area (EEA). Manufacturers place a CE marking on certified products to indicate that the product complies with European safety rules and can be traded freely within the EEA. Unlike other certification marks, CE marking is not granted by a particular regulatory body, although certain products require an independent conformity assessment by a notified body to ensure they meet CE certification requirements. Ultimately, manufacturers are responsible for the proper use of CE marking on their products.