E-Mark and e-Mark are the European conformity marks issued by the transport sector, indicating that the products comply with relevant laws and regulations or directives. Vehicles and related products need E-Mark or e-Mark certification to be legally sold in Europe.
In Europe, vehicle certification system consists of the following two common parts:
1. EU certification (referred to as EC), the e-Mark: e-Mark is based on EU Directive and is a safety certification mark which the European Commission require that member states apply it on motor vehicle, parts and systems. Testing organizations must be a technical service organization of EU member, and the issuing institution is the government transport sector of the EU member. Products certified by e-Mark will be recognized by all EU member states.
e-Mark logo is a rectangular frame, for vehicles whether moving or stationery, which is for auto products in vehicles, such as: car charger, car lamp / flashlight, car air pump, car massage / heating cushions, car fans, car kettles, car refrigerator, car coffee maker, in-car TV / stereo, electric car jack, car cleaners, car power tools and so on. Each EU member state has its own number of e-Mark certificate:
- e1 – Germany
- e2 – France
- e3 – Italy
- e4 – Netherlands
- e5 – Sweden
- e6 – Belgium
- e7 – Hungary
- e8 – Czech republic
- e9 – Spain
- e11 – United Kingdom
- e12 – Austria
- e13 – Luxembourg
- e17 – Finland
- e18 – Denmark
- e19 – Romania
- e20 – Poland
- e21 – Portugal
- e23 – Greece
- e24 – Ireland
- e26 – Slovenia
- e27 – Slovakia
- e29 – Estonia
- e32 – Latvia
- e34 – Bulgaria
- e36 – Lithuania
- e49 – South Cyprus
- e50 – Malta
2. Certification of Economic Commission for Europe (referred to as ECE, United Nations agency), the E-Mark: E-Mark is the regulations issued by the Economic Commission for Europe (referred to as ECE). There are currently 28 EU countries in ECE, in addition to EU member countries, including Eastern European, Southern European and other non-European countries. ECE regulations apply to all members is recommended, not mandatory standards. Member States may apply the ECE regulations, or continue to use their own regulations.
E-Mark logo is a circular frame, means when the vehicle stops travel, the products must be used, for example: windshield, seat belts, headlights, and so on. Each EU member state has its own number of E-Mark certificate:
- E1 – Germany
- E2 – France
- E3 – Italy
- E4 – Netherlands
- E5 – Sweden
- E6 – Belgium
- E7 – Hungary
- E8 – Czech Republic
- E9 – Spain
- E10 – Yugoslavia
- E11 – United Kingdom
- E12 – Austria
- E13 – Luxembourg
- E14 – Switzerland
- E16 – Norway
- E17 – Finland
- E18 – Denmark
- E19 – Romania
- E20 – Poland
- E21 – Portugal
- E22 – Russian Federation
- E23 – Greece
- E24 – Ireland
- E25 – Croatia
- E26 – Slovenia
- E27 – Slovakia
- E28 – Belarus
- E29 – Estonia
- E31 – Bosnia and Herzegovina
- E32 – Latvia
- E34 – Bulgaria
- E37 – Turkey
- E40 – Macedonia
- E42 – European Community
- E43 – Japan
- E45 – Australia
- E46 – Ukraine
- E47 – South Africa