Richard, Mark, I have to disagree, the intention of the CE mark is to show compliance with European Directives (those applicable), it allows free movement of goods across the EU borders. It's intention is not to "provide the consumer with information so that they can make an informed purchasing decision." I would suggest that a product can be designed, manufactured and sold within one European Country without having the CE mark applied. It may well be within the scope of some European Directive, but as long as it does not cross any National Border then the CE mark is not required, so long as it meets the local regulations. Why would Joe Public care if his pc printer had a CE mark as long as it gives good quality prints and doesn't interfere with his TV set. You're mixing customer needs with regulatory requirements. I'd say put the mark on any of the packaging you see fit, as long as you can back this up with some rational. If a customs inspector isn't satisfied with the markings on the shipping container, they'll keep peeling the layers until they find what they are after. Cheers, Colin.
______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: RE: Packaging vs. Shipping Container Author: Non-HP-MSchmidt (mschm...@xrite.com) at HP-UnitedKingdom,mimegw6 List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org Date: 06/23/99 2:29 PM Richard, I agree. Your definitions are very rational. Regards, Mark Schmidt mschm...@xrite.com <mailto:mschm...@xrite.com> Phone: (616) 257-2469 X-Rite Incorporated 3100 44th Street, S. W. Grandville, Michigan 49418 USA Website - www.x-rite.com <http://www.x-rite.com> -----Original Message----- From: WOODS, RICHARD [SMTP:wo...@sensormatic.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 1999 8:49 AM To: 'emc-pstc'; 'treg' Subject: Packaging vs. Shipping Container Various EU Directives require certain information to be placed on the "packaging" of a product. However, packaging is not defined. The intent of the requirements appears to be to provide the consumer with information so that they can make an informed purchasing decision. Please put on your lawyer's hat and tell me if the following definitions are reasonable to distinguish "packaging" from a "shipping container" for compliance marking purposes. Shipping Container: A protective container in which a product is placed for shipping purposes. The container is not intended for public display of the product such as in a retail store, nor is it intended to convey product information to the consumer; therefore, displayed product information may be limited. The product in the shipping container may or may not be enclosed in "packaging". Products intended to be shipped direct to the end user may not include packaging. Packaging: A container in which the product is placed for public display purposes in retail shops and similar stores. Consumer information and certain required compliance information is displayed on the packaging.