What is a safety compliance certificate?

Many countries require a safety compliance certificate or a product evaluation certificate to ensure that goods meet certain health, safety and environmental standards. For example, you may need a CE certificate to export goods to the European Union. A CE mark does not mean that the product was made in the EU but that it conforms with EU standards.

Other countries have different terminology and standards, so it’s a good idea to check before shipping to a country. For example, the U.K. has the U.K. Conformity Assessed (UKCA) certificate, while China has the China Compulsory Certification (CCC).