CE Mark Info
What is a CE Marking? A CE Marking is a European marking of
conformity that indicates that a product complies with the essential
requirements of the applicable European laws or Directives with respect to
safety, health, environment and consumer protection. Generally, this
conformity to the applicable directives is done through self-declaration.
The CE Marking is required on products in the 18 countries of the European
Economic Area (EEA) to facilitate trade between the member countries. The
manufacturer or his authorized representative established in the EEA is
responsible for affixing the CE Marking to his product. The CE Marking
provides a means for a manufacturer to demonstrate that his product
complies with a common set of laws required by all of the countries in the
EEA to allow free movement of trade within the EEA countries.
Unlike the UL Mark, the CE Marking:
- Is not a safety certification mark,
- Is generally based on self-declaration rather than third party
certification, and
- Does not demonstrate compliance to North American safety standards
or installation Codes.
Please keep in mind that a product that bears a CE Marking may also
bear a certification mark such as UL's Listing Mark, however, the CE
Marking and the UL Mark have no association. The UL Mark indicates
compliance with the applicable safety requirements in effect in North
America and is evidence of UL certification, which is accepted by Model
North American Installation Codes such as the National Electrical Code and
the Canadian Electrical Code.
The CE Marking on products is not a certification mark. AHJ's should
continue to look for the UL Mark on products in order to determine if a
product complies with applicable safety requirements for North
America.
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