I read in !emc-pstc that Lou Aiken <ai...@gulftel.com> wrote (in
<003301c3297b$a60ea640$868166d1@default>) about 'The Universal Plug
Adapter!???' on Mon, 2 Jun 2003:
>If my understanding is correct, that is the CE mark means the manufacturer
>believes the product complies with the applicable harmonized European
>standards, 

or exhibits an equivalent degree of safety and/or EMC if the 'Technical
File Routes' are followed instead of applying standards.

>I conclude the sole purpose of the CE marking on these adapters
>is to lead the layperson to believe there ARE applicable standards, and that
>the thing complies with those standards.

Quite.
>
>There are no harmonized standards for plugs or socket outlets - they are all
>CEE or national standards. So it is impossible for the  manufacturer to
>claim compliance with a harmonized standard.

The status of the old CEE standards is a bit uncertain. Industry is
certainly still working to them on a large scale, of course.
>
>I have even heard the term "CE Approved" from time to time.

Yes, well, people try to justify it as a 'shorthand' expression, but
it's seriously misleading.
>
>But, on the otherhand, maybe I don't understand the correct use of the CE
>marking.

I think you understand it very well.
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