Abstract
The European Union's (EU) goal of single-market access has reduced, or in many cases, eliminated the legal and technical differences between the member state countries that existed under the Old Approach. The CE marking is a symbol of the manufacturer's self-declaration indicating that the product or machine conforms to all relevant European regulations. The requirements are contained in the various European directives (laws) and standards. Directives, along with the appropriate European standards, cover all safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), health, and environmental concerns. The value of the CE marking for selling products is overstated and the associated risks of nonconformity, in general, are not well understood. The actual purpose of the CE marking is to allow products to be placed on the market and ensure the “free movement of goods.” With the exception of some high-risk products, most products can be self-assessed by the manufacturer to meet the essential requirements (ERs) of the directives. The CE marking and a document called a declaration of conformity imply conformity with all relevant directives. Final acceptance of the product, however, is driven by the market (consumers). The CE symbol indicates that the product conforms to the relevant directives, and that the manufacturer has performed all the necessary assessment procedures. Neither the quantity of products or machines, nor the nature of the transfer relieves the manufacturer of performing the conformity assessment and affixing the CE marking. The marking applies to all equipment put into service in a public or private capacity for professional or nonprofessional use,paid for, or free of charge.
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