What is CE Certification and Why Does It Matter?

The CE marking (Conformité Européenne) is a mandatory conformity mark required for products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA). It indicates that a product complies with relevant EU safety, health, and environmental protection directives — making it legally fit for sale and use across 30+ European countries.

For many product categories — especially in electrical, mechanical, and construction sectors — CE certification is not just a mark of quality, but a legal requirement. Without CE marking, manufacturers and exporters are not allowed to distribute their products within the European market.

The CE mark is also recognized by many non-EU countries as a trusted benchmark of product safety and regulatory compliance.

Hangzhou Times Achieves CE Certification for Rigid and Flexible Conduit Systems

We are proud to announce that Hangzhou Times Import and Export Co., Ltd. has officially obtained CE Certification under the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, covering our Rigid and Flexible Conduit Systems for Cable Management.

This certification (Certificate No. M.2023.206.C87486) was granted by UDEM International Certification, a globally recognized body, after a comprehensive technical audit and documentation review.

The certified products include:

• Rigid and flexible conduits ranging in size from 16mm to 110mm and 1/2” to 4”

• Manufactured by our affiliated facility, Hangzhou Francis Conduit Industries Co., Ltd.

Certified to:

• EN 61386-1:2008/A1:2019

• EN IEC 61386-21:2021/A11:2021

With this CE approval, our products now fully comply with EU standards, granting us access to distribute and install our conduit systems throughout the European Economic Area and other regions that recognize CE compliance.

What This Means for Our Partners

The CE certification not only validates the quality, safety, and reliability of our products, but also opens new doors for our clients and distributors in Europe and beyond. It affirms that our conduit systems are tested to the highest international standards — offering peace of mind in every installation.

We’re excited to bring CE-certified solutions to our global customers and look forward to building stronger partnerships in compliant markets.

For a copy of the certificate or technical documentation, feel free to contact our team or visit www.alexcity.biz.