The CE mark: a minefield of misunderstanding

摘要

The CE mark is a visible sign that a machine complies with all relevant standards and directives, but it is widely misunderstood. Paul Taylor, manager for machinery safety at the product testing and certification organisation, TOV SUD Product Service, outlines some of the common pitfalls to avoid, and offers advice on how to ensure compliance. It is a common assumption that if machinery carries the CE mark, no further action is required on the purchaser's part - but the CE mark is not proof that the machinery is safe for use. Likewise, machine-builders often assume that if a machine's component parts carry the CE mark, then the entire machine complies with CE marking requirements -this is not the case.