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Before products are sold within the European - EU - market, they have to be "CE-marked"

CE is an acronym for the French phrase "Conformite Europeene" and is similar to the UL or CSA marks of North America. Unlike UL or CSA which require independent laboratory testing, the CE mark can be applied by the manufacturer through a "self certifying" procedure that verify that products are designed to the appropriate standards.

The European Union has issued 24 directives related to the CE mark.

Before manufacturers and exporters can CE-mark their products and legally sell them to, or within, the European common market, they must be in compliance with the applicable CE Marking Directive.

• The CE mark states that the manufacturer complies the product to be within applicable EU directives.

Note! The CE Marking is not a safety mark and must not be confused with a certificate. CE marking will never be granted by a third party test house or a certification body.

The manufacturer is responsible for non-compliance and liable for any damage caused by the product. If the manufacturer (or his authorized representative) is not based within the EU, the importer is responsible for the product in Europe.

If a product is not in compliance with the directives, it may be restricted, prohibited from sale or even withdrawn from the market.