CE Marking - Noise Emissions Directive

To access the European market, machines for outdoor use must guarantee they do not exceed the maximum noise levels specified in Directive 2000/14/EC, in order to ensure the health and welfare of the population.

Our solution

Applus+ offers testing services and technical assistance in accordance with Directive 2000/14 on noise emissions in the environment by equipment for use outdoors.

• Measurements of the sound power level emitted by the machine
• Identification and completion of the most appropriate conformity assessment procedures for the manufacturer:
  • Production control with an evaluation of the technical documentation (Annex VI)
  • Unit verification (Annex VII)
  • Total quality assurance (Annex VIII)
• Issuing the validity report for the technical documentation provided by the manufacturer.

This directive applies to the following types of machines, among others:

• Circular saws for construction sites
• Concrete mixers and mixer trucks
• Glass recycling containers
• Grass cutting and finishing machines
• Mobile or tower cranes
• Generators
• Vehicle refrigeration equipment

Applus+ is a notified body for the EU for more than 14 European directives and is your strategic partner to achieve the CE marking for your product.

* Applus+ is the trademark of LGAI Technological Center Notified Body No. 370.

 Benefits         

• Know the causes of the noise pollution produced by your products and minimize your equipment's environmental impact
• Market your product throughout the European Union
• Applus+, one stop shop to deal with the tests, audits and all the phases required for the conformity evaluation and CE marking of your product.