CE EN12368 Certification for Traffic Light Export Markets
Introduction
Exporting traffic lights to the EU and EN12368-adopting markets requires CE marking backed by an EN12368 test report. Without these documents, the shipment can be held at customs or rejected by the buyer. This guide covers what you need and how to get it.
What is CE Marking?
CE is a mandatory conformity mark for products sold in the European Economic Area (EEA). For traffic lights, CE marking is backed by EN12368 (the product standard) and the EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and EMC Directive.
CE marking requires:
1. Test report from a notified body (TÜV, DEKRA, Bureau Veritas, etc.) 2. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) signed by the manufacturer or EU representative 3. CE mark physically on the product label 4. Technical file maintained by the manufacturer
GAOQIAO ships all EU-bound traffic lights with CE marking, test reports and DoC.
EN12368 Test Report
The EN12368 test report covers:
- Photometric performance (intensity, chromaticity, beam distribution)
- Environmental resistance (IP, temperature, humidity, vibration)
- Mechanical construction (impact resistance, material declaration)
- Marking and labelling
A new product takes 4-8 weeks to test. A product family (multiple diameters or colours) typically takes 6-12 weeks for the first report, with each variant add 1-2 weeks.
Customs Documentation
For customs clearance into EU countries, the standard shipping documents plus:
1. Commercial invoice with HS code (8530 for traffic signal heads, 8537 for controllers) 2. Packing list 3. Bill of lading or airway bill 4. CE Declaration of Conformity 5. EN12368 test report 6. ISO 9001 certificate of the manufacturer (optional but often requested)
GAOQIAO provides all of these with every EU-bound order.
Country-Specific Variations
Some EU countries have additional requirements:
- Germany: TÜV approval required for federal highway projects
- France: ASQUER or similar French approval for national roads
- UK: UKCA marking post-Brexit (separate from CE)
- Italy: Italian ministerial approval for highway projects
GAOQIAO can supply country-specific documentation on request.
Featured Products
GAOQIAO supplies CE-marked traffic signal heads and controllers for export. See the EN12368 certification page and CE/RoHS/IP65 documentation.
Conclusion
CE + EN12368 documentation is required for EU and EN12368-adopting markets. GAOQIAO supplies compliant products with full documentation. Send us your destination market and we will return a certification package.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does CE certification take?
6-12 weeks for a new product, 1-2 weeks for an existing product family. GAOQIAO has pre-tested families for faster turnaround.
Do I need a different CE mark for each EU country?
No, one CE mark covers all EU and EEA countries. Country-specific approvals (TÜV for Germany, etc.) are additional.
What is the difference between CE and UKCA?
UKCA (United Kingdom Conformity Assessed) replaced CE for the UK market after Brexit. GAOQIAO can supply both marks.
Relevant GAOQIAO products
These public GAOQIAO catalogue pages are related to the guide. Open them for the representative description, then confirm the latest drawing and configuration before ordering.
- Traffic signal controllersWired and solar controllers with 6, 22, 44 and 56 output options.
- LED traffic signal heads200mm, 300mm and 400mm signal heads with MUTCD, EN12368, GB14886 compliance.
- Signal polesVertical, signal arm and double-arm poles for any intersection geometry.
- Spare parts and accessoriesSpare LED modules, lenses, visors, surge arrestors and anchor bolts.