When working within the European Union, regulatory compliance is always an important consideration—especially when introducing any tool, accessory, or piece of equipment into a laboratory environment. One common question we receive from our EU customers is:

“Is the MicroSolv Window Maker™ CE marked?”

The MicroSolv Window Maker™ is not CE marked, and the product has not recently been tested for current or upcoming CE-related regulations. 

To help our European customers better understand what this means in a practical sense, we’ve expanded on the context below.

What Does It Mean That the Window Maker™ Is Not CE Marked?

The CE mark is a declaration that a product complies with the applicable requirements of EU legislation. Since the MICROSOLV Window Maker™ does not carry a CE mark, it:

• Has not been tested for conformity with applicable EU directives.
• Does not fall under any CE certification category, based on its current classification and intended use.
• May still be fully usable within EU laboratories, depending on internal compliance policies, but does not offer CE‑related assurances.

The absence of CE marking does not imply any reduction in performance or quality; rather, it indicates that no regulatory assessment has been conducted for CE applicability or compliance at this time.

Why Some Lab Accessories Do Not Require CE Marking - This is not a legal opinion and you should check with your own regulatory department.

Many highly specialized scientific tools, especially those not categorized as electrical devices, personal protective equipment, or regulated measurement systems, may fall outside CE directives entirely.

Products not covered by specific EU directives:

• Do not require CE marking,
• May be legally distributed and used in the EU, and
• Are often governed instead by internal laboratory SOPs, risk assessments, or institutional safety guidelines.

This is often the case for targeted analytical accessories, such as capillary electrophoresis window‑making tools, which are not designed as stand‑alone instruments but rather as support devices used by trained laboratory personnel.

Guidance for EU Laboratories Using the Window Maker™   This is not a legal opinion and you should check with your own regulatory department.

To ensure smooth implementation within your EU‑based lab:

✔ Review Local Regulations and SOPs

Some institutions may require internal documentation or safety assessments for any non‑CE laboratory accessory.

✔ Maintain Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Documentation

Record the tool’s intended use, handling procedures, and any safety considerations.

✔ Evaluate Risk Level

The MICROSOLV Window Maker™ is a manual accessory, not an instrument, which typically places it in a lower regulatory-risk category.

✔ Keep Manufacturer Information on File

 MICROSOLV  Technology Corporation provides product details and customer support should your Quality or Compliance teams require additional documentation.

Where EU Customers Can Obtain More Information

MICROSOLV's Chrom Resource Center (knowledge‑base) article offers direct access to:

• Ordering information
• Product images
• PDF documentation
• Customer support contacts

These can be accessed via MICROSOLV's website. 

If further verification or documentation is needed for your compliance department, we recommend contacting them directly for your own guideance.

👉 Click HERE for MICROSOLV Window Maker™ ordering information and product images.