Re: [PSES] AW: [PSES] Directives that require the CE Marking

[Charlie Blackham]

Me again 

The opening sentence tells you to tread carefully:

The CE mark is a certification mark that indicates conformity with health, 
safety, and environmental protection standards for products sold within the 
European Economic Area (EEA


  *   It’s not a “certification” mark
  *   Not all CE marking Directives cover safety or health
  *   There are no CE marking Directives that cover environmental protection
  *   The rules don’t apply to products “sold”, they apply to products “placed 
on the market” – there doesn’t need to be a monetary exchange, and the lack of 
one does not put you out of scope

Best regards
Charlie

Charlie Blackham
Sulis Consultants Ltd
Tel: +44 (0)7946 624317
Web: https://sulisconsultants.com/
Registered in England and Wales, number 05466247

From: rmm.priv...@gmail.com 
Sent: Sunday, October 8, 2023 4:56 PM
To: Charlie Blackham 
Cc: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG
Subject: RE: [PSES] AW: [PSES] Directives that require the CE Marking

I agree that tools like ChatGPT have a long way to go before their response can 
be trusted without question, but the response below is from the free version.  
The $20 a month version might provide a clearer answer.  I use ChatGPT as a 
starting point for topics I have some familiarity with, then I drill down on 
the details.

I asked ChatGPT “under what conditions should I not apply the CE Mark ?”, and 
it answered:

=
The CE mark is a certification mark that indicates conformity with health, 
safety, and environmental protection standards for products sold within the 
European Economic Area (EEA).  It demonstrates that a product complies with the 
relevant EU directives and regulations. However, there are certain conditions 
or situations where you should not apply the CE mark:

  1.  Non-conforming products: If your product does not meet the essential 
requirements or standards specified by the relevant EU directives or 
regulations, you should not apply the CE mark. It is essential to ensure that 
your product complies with all applicable requirements before affixing the CE 
mark.
  2.  Non-covered products: Some products or product categories may not be 
covered by specific EU directives or regulations, and therefore, the CE mark 
may not be applicable to them. Always check whether your product falls under 
any relevant EU legislation before considering the CE mark.
  3.  Self-declaration without applicable legislation: In some cases, a 
manufacturer may incorrectly self-declare conformity and affix the CE mark to a 
product without any applicable EU directive or regulation. This is not allowed, 
and the CE mark should only be applied when there is clear and relevant 
legislation to comply with.
  4.  Non-EEA sales: The CE mark is primarily intended for products intended 
for sale within the EEA. If your product is not intended for the EEA market, 
applying the CE mark may not be necessary. However, you should comply with the 
regulatory requirements of the specific market where you intend to sell your 
product.
  5.  Unauthorized use: The CE mark should only be applied by manufacturers or 
authorized representatives who have fulfilled the necessary conformity 
assessment procedures and legal obligations. Unauthorized use of the CE mark is 
not allowed and can result in legal consequences.
  6.  False or misleading information: Providing false or misleading 
information, documentation, or test results to obtain the CE mark is illegal 
and should not be done under any circumstances.

It's crucial to consult with regulatory authorities, experts, or legal counsel 
knowledgeable about the specific product and its applicable regulations to 
ensure compliance with CE marking requirements. Incorrectly applying the CE 
mark can lead to legal consequences, including fines and product recalls.
==

Ralph

From: Charlie Blackham 
mailto:char...@sulisconsultants.com>>
Sent: Saturday, October 7, 2023 1:17 AM
To: rmm.priv...@gmail.com<mailto:rmm.priv...@gmail.com>; 
EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG<mailto:EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG>
Subject: RE: [PSES] AW: [PSES] Directives that require the CE Marking

A nice example of why ChatGPT won’t put us all out of a job just yet 

Point 9 is wrong – you may not use the CE mark to demonstrate compliance with a 
“non CE marking” Directive, that is one that does not contain the provision for 
CE marking within its Articles or Annexes

Point 3 does not make it clear that the Directive also includes products that 
are “likely, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, to be used by consumers 
even if not intended for them” – an example of this would be something like a 
corporate branded battery pack phone charger which is supplied only on a B2B 
basis, but is likely to be taken home by the recipient

Best regards
Charlie

Charlie Blackham
Sulis C

Re: [PSES] [PSES] Directives that require the CE Marking

[Douglas Nix]

Gentlemen,

ChatGPT is not a research tool. It hallucinates wildly because it is optimized 
to give a response to the user.

Do not use ChatGPT as a research tool unless you want to be mislead. There are 
many many other, better tools for this purpose.

Doug Nix
d...@mac.com

"The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't 
read these books." Mark Twain 

> On Oct 8, 2023, at 11:55, Ralph McDiarmid  wrote:
> 
> I agree that tools like ChatGPT have a long way to go before their response 
> can be trusted without question, but the response below is from the free 
> version.  The $20 a month version might provide a clearer answer.  I use 
> ChatGPT as a starting point for topics I have some familiarity with, then I 
> drill down on the details.
>  
> I asked ChatGPT “under what conditions should I not apply the CE Mark ?”, and 
> it answered:
>  
> =
> The CE mark is a certification mark that indicates conformity with health, 
> safety, and environmental protection standards for products sold within the 
> European Economic Area (EEA).  It demonstrates that a product complies with 
> the relevant EU directives and regulations. However, there are certain 
> conditions or situations where you should not apply the CE mark:
> Non-conforming products: If your product does not meet the essential 
> requirements or standards specified by the relevant EU directives or 
> regulations, you should not apply the CE mark. It is essential to ensure that 
> your product complies with all applicable requirements before affixing the CE 
> mark.
> Non-covered products: Some products or product categories may not be covered 
> by specific EU directives or regulations, and therefore, the CE mark may not 
> be applicable to them. Always check whether your product falls under any 
> relevant EU legislation before considering the CE mark.
> Self-declaration without applicable legislation: In some cases, a 
> manufacturer may incorrectly self-declare conformity and affix the CE mark to 
> a product without any applicable EU directive or regulation. This is not 
> allowed, and the CE mark should only be applied when there is clear and 
> relevant legislation to comply with.
> Non-EEA sales: The CE mark is primarily intended for products intended for 
> sale within the EEA. If your product is not intended for the EEA market, 
> applying the CE mark may not be necessary. However, you should comply with 
> the regulatory requirements of the specific market where you intend to sell 
> your product.
> Unauthorized use: The CE mark should only be applied by manufacturers or 
> authorized representatives who have fulfilled the necessary conformity 
> assessment procedures and legal obligations. Unauthorized use of the CE mark 
> is not allowed and can result in legal consequences.
> False or misleading information: Providing false or misleading information, 
> documentation, or test results to obtain the CE mark is illegal and should 
> not be done under any circumstances.
>  
> It's crucial to consult with regulatory authorities, experts, or legal 
> counsel knowledgeable about the specific product and its applicable 
> regulations to ensure compliance with CE marking requirements. Incorrectly 
> applying the CE mark can lead to legal consequences, including fines and 
> product recalls.
> ==
>  
> Ralph
>  
> From: Charlie Blackham  
> Sent: Saturday, October 7, 2023 1:17 AM
> To: rmm.priv...@gmail.com; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG
> Subject: RE: [PSES] AW: [PSES] Directives that require the CE Marking
>  
> A nice example of why ChatGPT won’t put us all out of a job just yet 
>  
> Point 9 is wrong – you may not use the CE mark to demonstrate compliance with 
> a “non CE marking” Directive, that is one that does not contain the provision 
> for CE marking within its Articles or Annexes
>  
> Point 3 does not make it clear that the Directive also includes products that 
> are “likely, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, to be used by consumers 
> even if not intended for them” – an example of this would be something like a 
> corporate branded battery pack phone charger which is supplied only on a B2B 
> basis, but is likely to be taken home by the recipient
>  
> Best regards
> Charlie
>  
> Charlie Blackham
> Sulis Consultants Ltd
> Tel: +44 (0)7946 624317
> Web: https://sulisconsultants.com/
> Registered in England and Wales, number 05466247
>  
> From: Ralph McDiarmid mailto:rmm.priv...@gmail.com>> 
> Sent: Friday, October 6, 2023 10:59 PM
> To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG <mail

Re: [PSES] AW: [PSES] Directives that require the CE Marking

[Ralph McDiarmid]

I agree that tools like ChatGPT have a long way to go before their response can 
be trusted without question, but the response below is from the free version.  
The $20 a month version might provide a clearer answer.  I use ChatGPT as a 
starting point for topics I have some familiarity with, then I drill down on 
the details.

 

I asked ChatGPT “under what conditions should I not apply the CE Mark ?”, and 
it answered:

 

=

The CE mark is a certification mark that indicates conformity with health, 
safety, and environmental protection standards for products sold within the 
European Economic Area (EEA).  It demonstrates that a product complies with the 
relevant EU directives and regulations. However, there are certain conditions 
or situations where you should not apply the CE mark:

1.  Non-conforming products: If your product does not meet the essential 
requirements or standards specified by the relevant EU directives or 
regulations, you should not apply the CE mark. It is essential to ensure that 
your product complies with all applicable requirements before affixing the CE 
mark.
2.  Non-covered products: Some products or product categories may not be 
covered by specific EU directives or regulations, and therefore, the CE mark 
may not be applicable to them. Always check whether your product falls under 
any relevant EU legislation before considering the CE mark.
3.  Self-declaration without applicable legislation: In some cases, a 
manufacturer may incorrectly self-declare conformity and affix the CE mark to a 
product without any applicable EU directive or regulation. This is not allowed, 
and the CE mark should only be applied when there is clear and relevant 
legislation to comply with.
4.  Non-EEA sales: The CE mark is primarily intended for products intended 
for sale within the EEA. If your product is not intended for the EEA market, 
applying the CE mark may not be necessary. However, you should comply with the 
regulatory requirements of the specific market where you intend to sell your 
product.
5.  Unauthorized use: The CE mark should only be applied by manufacturers 
or authorized representatives who have fulfilled the necessary conformity 
assessment procedures and legal obligations. Unauthorized use of the CE mark is 
not allowed and can result in legal consequences.
6.  False or misleading information: Providing false or misleading 
information, documentation, or test results to obtain the CE mark is illegal 
and should not be done under any circumstances.

 

It's crucial to consult with regulatory authorities, experts, or legal counsel 
knowledgeable about the specific product and its applicable regulations to 
ensure compliance with CE marking requirements. Incorrectly applying the CE 
mark can lead to legal consequences, including fines and product recalls.

==

 

Ralph

 

From: Charlie Blackham  
Sent: Saturday, October 7, 2023 1:17 AM
To: rmm.priv...@gmail.com; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG
Subject: RE: [PSES] AW: [PSES] Directives that require the CE Marking

 

A nice example of why ChatGPT won’t put us all out of a job just yet 

 

Point 9 is wrong – you may not use the CE mark to demonstrate compliance with a 
“non CE marking” Directive, that is one that does not contain the provision for 
CE marking within its Articles or Annexes

 

Point 3 does not make it clear that the Directive also includes products that 
are “likely, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, to be used by consumers 
even if not intended for them” – an example of this would be something like a 
corporate branded battery pack phone charger which is supplied only on a B2B 
basis, but is likely to be taken home by the recipient

 

Best regards

Charlie

 

Charlie Blackham

Sulis Consultants Ltd

Tel: +44 (0)7946 624317

Web: https://sulisconsultants.com/ 

Registered in England and Wales, number 05466247

 

From: Ralph McDiarmid mailto:rmm.priv...@gmail.com> > 
Sent: Friday, October 6, 2023 10:59 PM
To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG <mailto:EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG> 
Subject: Re: [PSES] AW: [PSES] Directives that require the CE Marking

 

Here’s what ChatGPT told me about this directive:

 

The General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC) in the European Union (EU) is 
a legal framework designed to ensure the safety of consumer products placed on 
the EU market. It sets out general requirements for the safety of products, 
regardless of whether specific product safety regulations exist for them. Here 
are key aspects of the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD):

1.  Scope: The GPSD applies to all consumer products, excluding food, 
pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, and chemicals, which are covered 
by other specific regulations.
2.  Safety Requirement: The primary objective

Re: [PSES] AW: [PSES] Directives that require the CE Marking

[Charlie Blackham]

A nice example of why ChatGPT won’t put us all out of a job just yet 

Point 9 is wrong – you may not use the CE mark to demonstrate compliance with a 
“non CE marking” Directive, that is one that does not contain the provision for 
CE marking within its Articles or Annexes

Point 3 does not make it clear that the Directive also includes products that 
are “likely, under reasonably foreseeable conditions, to be used by consumers 
even if not intended for them” – an example of this would be something like a 
corporate branded battery pack phone charger which is supplied only on a B2B 
basis, but is likely to be taken home by the recipient

Best regards
Charlie

Charlie Blackham
Sulis Consultants Ltd
Tel: +44 (0)7946 624317
Web: https://sulisconsultants.com/
Registered in England and Wales, number 05466247

From: Ralph McDiarmid 
Sent: Friday, October 6, 2023 10:59 PM
To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG
Subject: Re: [PSES] AW: [PSES] Directives that require the CE Marking

Here’s what ChatGPT told me about this directive:

The General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC) in the European Union (EU) is 
a legal framework designed to ensure the safety of consumer products placed on 
the EU market. It sets out general requirements for the safety of products, 
regardless of whether specific product safety regulations exist for them. Here 
are key aspects of the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD):

  1.  Scope: The GPSD applies to all consumer products, excluding food, 
pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, and chemicals, which are covered 
by other specific regulations.
  2.  Safety Requirement: The primary objective of the GPSD is to ensure that 
products placed on the market are safe for consumers when used under normal or 
reasonably foreseeable conditions. Manufacturers and distributors have an 
obligation to provide safe products.
  3.  Definition of Consumer Products: The directive defines "consumer 
products" broadly to encompass any product intended for consumers, including 
both new and second-hand products.
  4.  Obligations of Economic Operators: Economic operators, including 
manufacturers, importers, and distributors, must ensure that products they 
place on the market are safe. They are responsible for assessing and managing 
risks, monitoring product safety, and taking corrective actions if safety 
issues arise.
  5.  Traceability: Economic operators must be able to trace the origin of the 
products they handle and, if necessary, inform the relevant authorities and 
consumers about safety issues or recalls.
  6.  Rapid Alert System: The GPSD establishes a Rapid Alert System for 
Non-Food (RAPEX) to facilitate the rapid exchange of information about 
dangerous products among EU member states and the European Commission. This 
system helps to ensure that dangerous products are quickly removed from the 
market.
  7.  Market Surveillance: EU member states are responsible for carrying out 
market surveillance activities to ensure compliance with the GPSD. They can 
take measures such as conducting inspections, ordering recalls, or imposing 
fines for non-compliance.
  8.  Cooperation with Other EU Legislation: The GPSD complements other EU 
product safety regulations, such as the Toy Safety Directive or the Machinery 
Directive. In cases where specific product safety legislation exists, that 
legislation takes precedence.
  9.  CE Marking: While the GPSD does not require products to bear the CE 
marking (a conformity marking indicating compliance with EU safety standards), 
manufacturers may choose to use it to demonstrate compliance with the directive.
  10. Harmonized Standards: Manufacturers can use harmonized European standards 
to demonstrate compliance with the GPSD's safety requirements.
The General Product Safety Directive plays a crucial role in protecting 
consumers within the EU by establishing a baseline level of safety for a wide 
range of consumer products. It encourages manufacturers and other economic 
operators to ensure that their products are safe for use and allows for swift 
action in the event of safety concerns. It is important to note that the GPSD 
is subject to updates and amendments to align with changing safety requirements 
and technological advancements.

Ralph

From: Dürrer Bernd mailto:bernd.duer...@wilo.com>>
Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 6:44 AM
To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG<mailto:EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG>
Subject: [PSES] AW: [PSES] Directives that require the CE Marking

Hello Brian,

in lack of any more specific EU Directive, a product will be in the scope of 
the General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC (Consolidated TEXT: 32001L0095 
— EN — 01.01.2010 
(europa.eu)<https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02001L0095-20100101#tocId3>)
 that covers any product intended for consumers. As far as I know, the GPSD 
does neither require a CE Declaration of Conformity, nor CE marking on the 
product. 

Re: [PSES] AW: [PSES] Directives that require the CE Marking

[Ralph McDiarmid]

Here’s what ChatGPT told me about this directive:

 

The General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC) in the European Union (EU)
is a legal framework designed to ensure the safety of consumer products
placed on the EU market. It sets out general requirements for the safety of
products, regardless of whether specific product safety regulations exist
for them. Here are key aspects of the General Product Safety Directive
(GPSD):

1.  Scope: The GPSD applies to all consumer products, excluding food,
pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, and chemicals, which are
covered by other specific regulations.
2.  Safety Requirement: The primary objective of the GPSD is to ensure
that products placed on the market are safe for consumers when used under
normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions. Manufacturers and distributors
have an obligation to provide safe products.
3.  Definition of Consumer Products: The directive defines "consumer
products" broadly to encompass any product intended for consumers, including
both new and second-hand products.
4.  Obligations of Economic Operators: Economic operators, including
manufacturers, importers, and distributors, must ensure that products they
place on the market are safe. They are responsible for assessing and
managing risks, monitoring product safety, and taking corrective actions if
safety issues arise.
5.  Traceability: Economic operators must be able to trace the origin of
the products they handle and, if necessary, inform the relevant authorities
and consumers about safety issues or recalls.
6.  Rapid Alert System: The GPSD establishes a Rapid Alert System for
Non-Food (RAPEX) to facilitate the rapid exchange of information about
dangerous products among EU member states and the European Commission. This
system helps to ensure that dangerous products are quickly removed from the
market.
7.  Market Surveillance: EU member states are responsible for carrying
out market surveillance activities to ensure compliance with the GPSD. They
can take measures such as conducting inspections, ordering recalls, or
imposing fines for non-compliance.
8.  Cooperation with Other EU Legislation: The GPSD complements other EU
product safety regulations, such as the Toy Safety Directive or the
Machinery Directive. In cases where specific product safety legislation
exists, that legislation takes precedence.
9.  CE Marking: While the GPSD does not require products to bear the CE
marking (a conformity marking indicating compliance with EU safety
standards), manufacturers may choose to use it to demonstrate compliance
with the directive.
10. Harmonized Standards: Manufacturers can use harmonized European
standards to demonstrate compliance with the GPSD's safety requirements.

The General Product Safety Directive plays a crucial role in protecting
consumers within the EU by establishing a baseline level of safety for a
wide range of consumer products. It encourages manufacturers and other
economic operators to ensure that their products are safe for use and allows
for swift action in the event of safety concerns. It is important to note
that the GPSD is subject to updates and amendments to align with changing
safety requirements and technological advancements.

 

Ralph

 

From: Dürrer Bernd  
Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 6:44 AM
To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG
Subject: [PSES] AW: [PSES] Directives that require the CE Marking

 

Hello Brian,

 

in lack of any more specific EU Directive, a product will be in the scope of
the General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC (
<https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02001L0095-2
0100101#tocId3> Consolidated TEXT: 32001L0095 — EN — 01.01.2010 (europa.eu))
that covers any product intended for consumers. As far as I know, the GPSD
does neither require a CE Declaration of Conformity, nor CE marking on the
product. An overview of EU Directives and applicable harmonized standards
may be found at
<https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/single-market/european-standards
/harmonised-standards_en> Harmonised Standards (europa.eu).

 

Is the product intended to be permanently connected to a potable water
supply? If yes, national regulations of EU member countries may apply.

 

Kind regards,

 

Bernd

 

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while slowly running water over the sandpaper. The only connection to this
product is a water supply at normal water supply pressure.  The User holds
the item they want to sand in the

Re: [PSES] Directives that require the CE Marking

[Chris Wordley]

Hi Brian

Unless it is for use in an explosive atmosphere, then I can’t see that any CE 
marking legislation will apply. 

If it is intended for consumers or likely, under reasonably foreseeable 
conditions, to be used by consumers even if not intended for them, then the 
General Product Safety Directive (and its replacement the General Product 
Safety Regulation) would apply. Plus there’s REACH that applies to almost 
everything. 

And yes, 'Sales and Marketing types’ are the same the world over.  

Regards
Chris 


> On 19 Sep 2023, at 14:31, Brian Kunde  wrote:
> 
> I have a non-electrical benchtop product that holds a piece of sandpaper 
> while slowly running water over the sandpaper. The only connection to this 
> product is a water supply at normal water supply pressure.  The User holds 
> the item they want to sand in their hand and rubs it back and forth on the 
> sandpaper.  It is as simple as that.
> 
> Is there an EU Directive that covers this type of product and if so, is the 
> Directive part of the CE Scheme?  I don't think there is but I am not 
> familiar with all of the EU Directives.  
> 
> 
> So why am I asking?  Believe it or not, some Sales and Marketing types like 
> to see the CE Marking on products. They feel it makes things sell better and 
> it avoids uneducated customers from asking why there is no CE marking on the 
> product.  
> 
> Thanks for any advice, ideas, information, or suggestions.
> The Other Brian
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[PSES] AW: [PSES] Directives that require the CE Marking

[Dürrer Bernd]

Hello Brian,

in lack of any more specific EU Directive, a product will be in the scope of 
the General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC (Consolidated TEXT: 32001L0095 
- EN - 01.01.2010 
(europa.eu)<https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02001L0095-20100101#tocId3>)
 that covers any product intended for consumers. As far as I know, the GPSD 
does neither require a CE Declaration of Conformity, nor CE marking on the 
product. An overview of EU Directives and applicable harmonized standards may 
be found at Harmonised Standards 
(europa.eu)<https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards_en>.

Is the product intended to be permanently connected to a potable water supply? 
If yes, national regulations of EU member countries may apply.

Kind regards,

Bernd

Von: Brian Kunde 
Gesendet: Dienstag, 19. September 2023 15:31
An: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG
Betreff: [PSES] Directives that require the CE Marking

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I have a non-electrical benchtop product that holds a piece of sandpaper while 
slowly running water over the sandpaper. The only connection to this product is 
a water supply at normal water supply pressure.  The User holds the item they 
want to sand in their hand and rubs it back and forth on the sandpaper.  It is 
as simple as that.

Is there an EU Directive that covers this type of product and if so, is the 
Directive part of the CE Scheme?  I don't think there is but I am not familiar 
with all of the EU Directives.


So why am I asking?  Believe it or not, some Sales and Marketing types like to 
see the CE Marking on products. They feel it makes things sell better and it 
avoids uneducated customers from asking why there is no CE marking on the 
product.

Thanks for any advice, ideas, information, or suggestions.
The Other Brian




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[PSES] Directives that require the CE Marking

[Brian Kunde]

I have a non-electrical benchtop product that holds a piece of sandpaper
while slowly running water over the sandpaper. The only connection to this
product is a water supply at normal water supply pressure.  The User holds
the item they want to sand in their hand and rubs it back and forth on the
sandpaper.  It is as simple as that.

Is there an EU Directive that covers this type of product and if so, is the
Directive part of the CE Scheme?  I don't think there is but I am not
familiar with all of the EU Directives.


So why am I asking?  Believe it or not, some Sales and Marketing types like
to see the CE Marking on products. They feel it makes things sell better
and it avoids uneducated customers from asking why there is no CE marking
on the product.

Thanks for any advice, ideas, information, or suggestions.
The Other Brian

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