Representing the Association of German Plant and Equipment Manufacturers (VDMA), Mr. Harald Riekeles has been involved in the elaboration and amendments to the European Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC). In this interview, we discuss what the greatest accomplishments of the Directive are, and which amendments he would still like to see realized. It’s wonderful to learn from [...]
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Busted: Another Product With False CE Mark
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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Europe’s common phone charger unveiled (Video)
Europe’s first common mobile phone charger was unveiled in Brussels on Tuesday. The charger promises to help consumer and the environment.

Two Examples of CE Marking: One Good, One Bad, Same Company
In this video I show you an example of two different products that both require CE marking. But only one of them is compliant. The funny thing is that these products are actually both from the same company…
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EURO-zone has expanded
On 1 January 2011, the euro will become legal tender in Estonia, replacing the Estonian kroon at the irrevocably fixed exchange rate of €1 = EEK 15.6466.

