Do you need a physical sample for the review?

No. The review is documentation-based. A sample helps if we move to the next stage (testing), but it isn't required here.

What if you find we need a Notified Body?

We tell you up front, explain why, and recommend two or three reputable Notified Bodies that handle products in your category.

Documentation & Compliance Consulting

CE Readiness Review

A pre-flight check on your product's compliance status before you spend money on testing.

Overview

What this service is

The CE Readiness Review is a structured, document-based assessment of where your product stands against the EU directives that actually apply to it. We look at the product itself, its intended use, its sales channels, and the paperwork you already have — then we tell you, in plain language, what is missing and what to do next.

It is deliberately fast and inexpensive. The point is to surface the surprises early — a missing risk assessment, the wrong harmonised standard cited in your draft DoC, a label that won't pass customs — before they turn into failed lab reports and pushed-back launch dates.

Scope

What's included

Structured review of product description, schematics, BOM, and existing documentation
Identification of all applicable EU directives and harmonised standards for your product family
Gap analysis against the required testing scope, documentation, and marking
Prioritised action list separating blockers from nice-to-haves
Optional 30-minute walkthrough call to discuss findings with your engineering team

Deliverables

What you receive

Written readiness report (PDF, ~10–15 pages)

Directive & standards applicability matrix

Prioritised remediation roadmap with estimated effort

Why it matters

The cost of skipping it

Failed tests cost weeks of schedule and four-figure retesting fees. A readiness review catches the obvious gaps in days, before a lab fails you and the project freezes.

Who it's for

Typical clients

Manufacturers preparing a first CE marking, importers placing a new product line on the EU market, and teams inheriting an undocumented legacy product.

Process

How we work

01
Intake
Brief call to scope the product, the market, and the documentation that already exists.
02
Analysis
Gap assessment against the applicable EU directives and harmonised standards.
03
Delivery
Finished file, report, or test results — with a walkthrough call for your team.
04
Follow-up
Corrections and support during external audits or market surveillance.

FAQ

Common questions

Not sure where to start?

Book a 15-minute intro call to discuss your compliance needs.

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