Dear sellers,
To respond to the growing global demand for export products, improve the overall product quality of AliExpress, ensure a good consumer experience, and meet the EU’s compliance requirements, from December 18, 2021, the platform will open the CE qualification submission portal on the product release page for categories in the table below (most categories were already open).
Sellers with CE qualifications are requested to perform the following steps on the product release page as soon as possible:
1. In the product attribute section, select “CE” for Certification.
2. In the product qualification section, upload physical labels of products (labels must at least include product information, manufacturer name and address, importer name and address, and CE logo) and CE certification materials (Declaration of Conformity,**Declaration of Performance, or Certificate of Compliance)**.
For more information about qualification submission and status queries, please refer to the FAQ about qualification submission.
I. Categories involved
| Level 1 Category | Level 2 Category | Level 3 Category(EN) | Level 3 Category(CN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toys & Hobbies | Stuffed Animals & Plush | Electronic Plush Toys | 电动毛绒玩具 |
| Toys & Hobbies | Stuffed Animals & Plush | Movies & TV | 电影动漫周边填充/毛绒玩具 |
| Toys & Hobbies | Stuffed Animals & Plush | Plush Keychains | 毛绒玩具钥匙扣 |
| Toys & Hobbies | Stuffed Animals & Plush | Plush Light - Up Toys | 毛绒发光玩具 |
| Toys & Hobbies | Stuffed Animals & Plush | Plush Pillows | 毛绒抱枕 |
| Toys & Hobbies | Stuffed Animals & Plush | Plush Wall Stuff | 可挂墙毛绒玩具 |
| Toys & Hobbies | Stuffed Animals & Plush | Puppets | 手偶 |
| Toys & Hobbies | Stuffed Animals & Plush | Real Life Plush | 仿真毛绒玩具 |
| Toys & Hobbies | Stuffed Animals & Plush | Stuffed & Plush Animals | 填充/毛绒动物 |
| Toys & Hobbies | Stuffed Animals & Plush | Stuffed & Plush Plants | 填充/毛绒植物 |
| Security & Protection | Fire Protection | Smoke Detector | 烟雾探测器 |
| Security & Protection | Security Alarm | Carbon Monoxide Detectors | 一氧化碳探测器 |
| Security & Protection | Smart Card System | Power Adapter | 巡更充电器 |
| Beauty & Health | Sex Products | Fertility Tests | 排卵检测 |
| Automobiles, Parts & Accessories | Car Electronics | Power Adapter | 点烟器分线器 |
| Computer & Office | Laptop Parts & Accessories | Laptop Adapter | 笔记本电源适配器 |
| Computer & Office | Office Electronics | Printer Power Adapters | 电源适配器 |
| Computer & Office | Tablet Accessories & Parts | Tablet Chargers | 平板电脑充电器 |
| Consumer Electronics | Accessories & Parts | AC/DC Adapters | 电源适配器 |
| Consumer Electronics | Accessories & Parts | Chargers | 充电器 |
| Consumer Electronics | Camera & Photo | Drone Battery Chargers | 航拍器充电器 |
| Consumer Electronics | Electronic Cigarettes | Chargers | 电子烟充电器 |
| Consumer Electronics | Games & Accessories | Chargers | 游戏机充电器 |
| Consumer Electronics | Accessories & Parts | Electrical Socket & Plugs Adaptors* | 插线板/电插头/插头转换/插座* |
| Motorcycle Equipments & Parts | Motorcycle Parts | Battery Charger Units | 充电器 |
| Phones & Telecommunications | Mobile Phone Accessories | Mobile Phone Chargers | 手机充电器 |
| Phones & Telecommunications | Mobile Phone Accessories | Wireless Chargers | 无线充电器 |
| Home Improvement | Electrical Equipment & Supplies | AC/DC Adapters | 电源适配器 |
| Tools | Power Tool Parts & Accessories | Charger | 充电器 |
| Lights & Lighting | Holiday Lighting | Holiday Lighting | 节日照明 |
| Lights & Lighting | LED Lighting | LED Strip | LED灯带 |
| Lights & Lighting | Outdoor Lighting | Lighting Strings | 灯串 |
Only plug adapters are involved.
II. Timeline
Due to local product compliance and trade risks, if you fail to submit physical labels and the CE qualification for your products or fail the review of such submissions within the one-month transition period (i.e. from January 18, 2022, to mid-February), the platform will block relevant products in CE-applicable countries (Products with the CE marking can circulate freely within the European Economic Area, including 27 EU member states, four countries of the European Trade Free Zone, the United Kingdom, and Turkey) gradually thereafter. The blocking, as well as the control over category misplacement, will start from the France market firstly after the transition period. Then, those measures will be implemented accordingly in other CE-applicable countries gradually according to product compliance and trade risks of the destination countries.
Please make sure that your products meet the CE compliance requirements and are placed under appropriate categories as soon as possible to ensure smooth trade with European customers.
*
The following penalties will be imposed for violations after the control is carried out:
1. If you fail to submit the CE qualification for your products or fail the platform review of such submissions, the platform will block relevant products in the France market.
2. If the uploaded qualification materials are highly inconsistent with the products, the platform will delete the products for counterfeiting and deduct 6 points/time.
3. Products listed under incorrect categories will be subject to the following penalties:
For the first violation, the product will be removed (but editable); for the second violation, it will be deleted. Accounts engaged in severe violations will be penalized by the platform as follows in accordance with the AliExpress Rules on Handling Severe Disruption of Platform Order:
Severe: 12 points/time (freezing the AliExpress account for seven days);
Critically severe: 48 points/time (closing the AliExpress account).
Further references:
1. EU CE marking requirements for manufacturers:
https://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/ce-marking/manufacturers_en
2.FAQ about qualification submission:
https://sell.aliexpress.com/zh/__pc/hQEeddqXpp.htm?spm=5261.ams_103714.0.0.61584e6fmMCl4Z
AliExpress
December 18, 2021
