CE Marking
Electronics
Italy 🇮🇹

Conduct Directive AnalysisRequired

Check which directives apply to your product: Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU, Direttiva Bassa Tensione) for equipment with 50-1000V AC/75-1500V DC, EMC Directive (2014/30/EU, Direttiva Compatibilita Elettromagnetica) for all electronic devices, and Radio Equipment Directive RED (2014/53/EU, Direttiva Apparecchiature Radio) for devices with radio technology. Note that multiple directives may apply simultaneously.

Determine Harmonised StandardsRequired

Identify the relevant harmonised European standards (EN standards) for your product. Typical standards include EN 62368-1 (Audio/Video/IT equipment, replaces EN 60950-1 and EN 60065), EN 55032 and EN 55035 (EMC for multimedia equipment), EN 301 489 (EMC for radio equipment), EN 300 328 (2.4 GHz wideband), EN 62311 (electromagnetic field exposure). Check the current status in the Official Journal of the EU (Gazzetta Ufficiale dell'UE).

Determine Conformity Assessment ProcedureRequired

Determine the applicable conformity assessment procedure (Procedura di Valutazione della Conformita). For most electronic products, internal production control (Module A) is sufficient. For radio equipment under RED, a Notified Body (Organismo Notificato) may be required depending on equipment class, especially when harmonised standards are not fully covered. The EU NANDO database lists all notified bodies.

Arrange Laboratory TestingRequired

Commission an accredited testing laboratory (Laboratorio di Prova Accreditato) for the required tests. For LVD: safety tests according to EN 62368-1 or product-specific standard (dielectric strength, insulation resistance, heating, creepage distances, mechanical strength). For EMC: emission measurements (conducted and radiated) and immunity tests according to EN 55032/55035. For RED: additionally RF measurements according to EN 300 328 or other frequency-specific standards and SAR tests if applicable (EN 62311). The laboratory should be ISO 17025 accredited, preferably by Accredia (Italian accreditation body).

Prepare Technical Documentation (Fascicolo Tecnico)Required

Prepare the complete technical documentation (Fascicolo Tecnico) according to the requirements of the applicable directives. It must contain: general product description, design drawings and circuit diagrams, bills of materials and component data, risk analysis (Analisi dei Rischi), test reports for all applicable standards, description of the applied conformity assessment procedures, copies of the EU Declaration of Conformity, and user instructions. The documentation must be kept for at least 10 years after the last product is placed on the market.

Engage Notified Body (if required)

If your product requires a conformity assessment procedure involving a Notified Body (Organismo Notificato) — particularly for RED devices without fully covering harmonised standards or for certain safety aspects — commission an Organismo Notificato listed in the EU NANDO database. They will carry out EU type-examination (Module B) or other required assessments and issue a certificate. Italian Organismi Notificati include IMQ and CESI.

Prepare EU Declaration of Conformity (Dichiarazione di Conformita UE)Required

Prepare the EU Declaration of Conformity (Dichiarazione di Conformita UE) according to the requirements of the applicable directives. Mandatory content: name and address of the manufacturer and, if applicable, the authorised representative in the EU (Mandatario), product identification (model, type, serial number), all applicable EU directives with full title and number, applied harmonised standards with version numbers, Notified Body details if applicable, place and date of issue, name and signature of the responsible person. The declaration must be available in the language of the member state — for Italy in Italian. For RED, the frequency bands and maximum transmit power must also be stated.

Correctly Affix CE MarkingRequired

Affix the CE marking visibly, legibly, and indelibly on the product. If this is not possible due to product size or nature, on the packaging and accompanying documents. The CE marking must be at least 5 mm high and maintain the prescribed proportions (ratio according to directive annexes). In addition to the CE mark, the following must be indicated on the product or packaging: manufacturer name and address, importer name and address in the EU if applicable, model/type designation, for RED devices the Notified Body number (if involved). The WEEE marking (crossed-out wheelie bin) is also required for electronic products in Italy.

Prepare Italian-Language User InstructionsRequired

Prepare complete user instructions (Istruzioni per l'Uso) in Italian language according to D.Lgs. 206/2005 (Codice del Consumo, Art. 6 and 102). The instructions must include: correct use of the product, safety instructions and warnings, technical specifications, disposal information (WEEE), manufacturer details and contact information, warranty conditions (minimum 2-year legal warranty, Garanzia Legale di Conformita). For radio equipment (RED): additionally frequency band, transmit power, and any usage restrictions in Italy. The language must be clear and comprehensible — avoid legal Italian jargon.

Provide Warranty and Return InformationRequired

Provide the legally required warranty information. In Italy, a legal warranty (Garanzia Legale di Conformita) of 24 months from purchase applies according to Art. 128-135 of the Codice del Consumo. The consumer has 26 months to report defects (24 months + 2-month notification period). This legal warranty cannot be excluded or limited. Any manufacturer warranties (Garanzia Commerciale / Garanzia Convenzionale) apply in addition. All warranty conditions must be available in Italian.

Appoint EU Authorised Representative (if manufacturer outside EU)Required

If the manufacturer is based outside the EU, an authorised representative (Mandatario / Rappresentante Autorizzato) established in the EU must be appointed according to Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 Art. 4. They must be indicated on the product or packaging with name and address. The authorised representative assumes certain obligations including keeping the Declaration of Conformity and technical documentation available, cooperating with market surveillance authorities (MIMIT, Guardia di Finanza), and registering contact details on the product. Without an EU authorised representative, Amazon.it may not list the product.

Fulfill Importer ObligationsRequired

If you act as an importer (Importatore), you must ensure that the manufacturer has carried out the conformity assessment, technical documentation has been prepared, the product bears the CE marking, and the required documents are included. The importer must indicate their name and address on the product or packaging. They must keep a copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity for 10 years and make the technical documentation available to market surveillance authorities on request. Ensure correct storage and transport conditions to maintain conformity.

Upload CE Documentation to Amazon Seller CentralRequired

Upload the required CE documentation through Amazon Seller Central. Amazon.it requires for the electronics category: EU Declaration of Conformity (Dichiarazione di Conformita UE), test reports from an accredited laboratory, photos of the CE marking on the product, Notified Body certificates if applicable. Navigate to Seller Central > Catalog > Compliance > Upload Compliance Documents. Ensure all documents are current and contain the correct product designation/ASIN. Amazon may additionally request a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or Test Report Summary.

Optimize Amazon.it Listing with Mandatory InformationRequired

Ensure your Amazon.it listing contains all mandatory information for the Italian market: CE marking visible on at least one product image, manufacturer details in product specifications, reference to Italian-language user manual included in delivery, technical specifications (voltage, frequency, power), correct product category assignment, WEEE registration number (Numero di Iscrizione al Registro AEE) — registration with the Chamber of Commerce (Camera di Commercio) is mandatory for electronic products in Italy. Complete all compliance-relevant attributes in backend keywords and product data.