Is ECP free for applicants?

Yes. Submitting a compliance application on ECP is completely free for applicants. There is no commission and no hidden fees. Providers respond directly to your request.

What EU compliance services can I find on ECP?

ECP connects you with five types of EU compliance service providers: Testing Laboratories for product safety and EMC testing; Certification Bodies for conformity assessment; Notified Bodies for CE marking under EU directives; EU Authorised Representatives for non-EU manufacturers; and Regulatory Consultants for technical documentation and regulatory strategy.

Submit one structured compliance request describing your product and the services you need. ECP matches your request to relevant EU compliance providers based on their scope, accreditations, and expertise. You receive structured offers directly from providers — no intermediaries, no commission.

What is CE marking and do I need it?

CE marking is a mandatory conformity mark for products sold in the European Economic Area (EEA). It indicates that a product complies with applicable EU health, safety, and environmental directives. If you sell or plan to sell products in the EU market, CE marking is typically required.

EU compliance · CE certification · market entry

Need CE marking, testing, or EU representation?

Submit once and receive structured offers from relevant EU compliance providers.

Free for applicants
No commission
Providers respond directly

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AI guide

Do you want to sell your product in the EU but don't know where to start?

No idea which directives, tests, or documents apply to your product category.

Start with AI assistant → CB · NB

Are you ready for CE certification but unsure which body to approach?

Find the right Certification Body or Notified Body for your product scope.

Find a CB or NB → LAB

Do you need to test your product against an EU standard or directive?

Find an accredited laboratory for your specific product, standard, or regulation.

Find a laboratory → EAR

Are you a non-EU manufacturer who needs an EU Authorised Representative?

For non-EU manufacturers that need a legal representative inside the EU.

Find a representative → CON

Are you unsure whether your technical documentation is ready for review?

Have documents but not sure if your package will pass a compliance review.

Get a doc review →

Your request in 4 steps from question to structured offer

Describe your product Category, intended use, target country, readiness stage and available documents.

AI clarifies the unknowns Regulation, testing, technical file, EU representative, certification or consulting.

ECP identifies the provider type Consultant, LAB, CB, NB or EU Authorised Representative.

Submit a structured request The provider receives a clear request, not a vague email.

Choose the route that matches your situation

ECP is not a directory — it is a structured path from uncertainty to action.

Each route connects your product question with the right ECP workflow.

Route 1

Do you want to sell a product in the EU, but do not know where to start?

Register as an applicant and talk to the ECP AI assistant. It helps describe your product, identify unknowns and choose the right type of specialist.

QuestionWhat product do you want to sell, and in which EU country?

ClarifyWhich documents, tests and requirements are already known?

SolutionAI route and consultant matching if needed.

ActionRegistration and first request creation.

See the process

EU Provider Network

—Notified Bodies

—Certification Bodies

—Testing Labs

—EU Authorised Reps

—Regulatory Advisors

Simple process

From your first question to a submitted request

ECP is not a directory. It is a structured path from uncertainty to action.

Submit one structured request

Fill in your product category, market, directive, and current documentation status. Your request reaches relevant providers automatically.

Get relevant, comparable offers

Matched providers review your context and send tailored proposals. Compare scope, timelines, and credentials side by side.

Choose your partner and proceed

Pick the provider that fits. Continue the project through the platform with communication history, document exchange, and status tracking.

Why ECP

Transparency and trust, built into the process

ECP does not just connect parties. It structures the exchange so both sides know exactly what to expect.

Provider data is sourced and verified

External Provider data is collected from public official sources. Subscribed providers on ECP are reviewed before receiving applications on the platform.

Full visibility on every application

Track who received your request, who responded, and current status. No black boxes, you always see where things stand.

Structured communication, not email chaos

All clarifications and responses happen in a threaded platform context connected to your application, not scattered across inboxes.

Ready to turn a question into a request?

CE certification typically takes 6–18 months. The earlier you start, the better your position.

Start with registration. Even if you do not know the exact route yet, ECP helps shape the request, choose the provider type and move to the next step.

Free resource

Get the CE Marking checklist

A step-by-step guide for manufacturers entering the EU market. Free after registration.