In this video, I show you another example of a product that bears the CE marking while it is not covered by any CE marking directive. Be sure to let me know what you think about this in the comment box below.
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Video: Busted! This is a False CE Marking
When you are working in the field of CE marking / CE certification, like I do, you notice the mark on all kinds of products. I can’t help it. It just see it everywhere. I found another good example of a false CE marking. So I bought it and went for a coffee and made this little video below to show to you.
Video: What is CE marking?
I made this short video presentation to answer some of the basic questions about CE marking. Do you like it? Please comment below. Which specific CE marking questions would you like me to answer in a video like this one?
What are the costs of CE certification?
For the last 15 years, there has not been a single week in which I have not been asked the following: “What are the costs of CE certification?” It is a very understandable question. I am sure that it is on your mind as well. Before you start a new activity, it is good to [...]
Do products qualify for CE when they have UL or CSA certification?
Often we get a question similar to this: “Our product already has a UL and/or CSA approval. Does that mean that we automatically qualify for the CE marking?” Unfortunately, that is not the case.
What is a directive?
A European directive can be regarded as an European law, and – unlike it’s name may assume – is legally binding for every Member State of the European Union. Through transposition into the national legislation of the Member States, persons and companies are subject to the requirements of the European directives.
In which countries is the CE marking required?
The CE marking is currently required in the following countries:
How do you benefit from CE marking?
The CE marking is a kind of trade passport for the European marketplace: it allows the manufacturer to freely circulate their product throughout the 30 countries of the European Economic Area (EEA).
Who is responsible for CE marking?
The CE marking requirements covers different aspects of a product’s design, production and distribution. Typically, various companies are involved in the design, manufacturing, distribution and placing on the market of products. The contributions of each single of these links in the production chain and distribution chain may affect the CE compliance of a product. For [...]
Do your products need CE marking?
Unfortunately, the process of determining whether the CE marking applies to a product is rather complex. The European legislator does not provide product lists or nomenclatures which indicate the appropriate CE marking directives.
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