Assessment of conformity of used or modified (repaired) equipment, refurbished equipment, and machinery.

Any equipment supplied to the internal market of the European Union after 1 January 1995 must bear the CE marking. The CE marking must be affixed to the product without fail. If it is impossible to affix the CE marking to the product itself, the CE marking shall be affixed to the packaging and accompanying documents, including the product description and technical passport. Products first supplied to the EU before 1 January 1995 do not need to have CE marking. Products manufactured before 1 January 1995 but not supplied to European Union countries must have CE marking - CE MARK when exported to the EU after the above date.

If any part of the equipment or assembled equipment (end product) that has been repaired and the actual components or equipment have not acquired new properties and these products have already been supplied to the EU with CE marking, there are no additional requirements. If the products have acquired (improved) new properties or characteristics, they may be considered as new machines (products) and all CE marking rules will apply to these products.

Modified and repaired electrical equipment is also included in the scope of the CE marking rules. If the equipment is repaired to its original specifications, it will be considered as used equipment. However, if the repair uses different types of components, it will be considered a modification of electrical equipment and this electrical equipment will be subject to the full conformity procedure, as it is considered new, with the right to affix the CE mark. All potential risks must be identified and it must be safe for humans and the environment.

In all cases, technical documentation must be prepared, an EC Declaration of Conformity (DoC) must be issued, and the CE mark must be affixed.

In cases where any equipment has been refurbished or repaired by the original manufacturer or a technical centre designated by the original manufacturer, the original manufacturer remains the manufacturer. In cases where equipment has been repaired or refurbished without the knowledge of the original manufacturer, the manufacturer becomes the entity that performed the repair (restoration) or refurbishment, and the equipment (when supplied to the European Union market) must undergo a full assessment of compliance with the requirements of European harmonised technical legislation.