The CE mark is used throughout the European Union.
The CE mark is a certification used in Europe to indicate that a product meets a host of European Union requirements for consumer safety and environmental protection. CE, which stands for "Conformite Europeenne," is part of Europe's effort to establish a single harmonized market in all EU countries and to apply consistent consumer protections in the marketplace. The CE logo is applied to the product or to its packaging.
Instructions
1. Become familiar with the CE program. CE marks are subject to a complex set of requirements in terms of which products are able to carry the CE mark and what sorts of certifications are needed before applying the CE mark to a product. Each product is regulated differently, so it's necessary to identify the requirements for your particular product. There is a link in the References section of this article to an overview of the CE program.
2. Don't fake it. Use of the CE mark without the proper certifications exposes a company to financial penalties and legal liability.
3. Use the correct format for reproduction. The CE mark must be, at a minimum, 5 mm high. In addition, the mark must follow the typesetting and graphic formats prescribed by the EU. You can download a copy of a properly-formatted CE mark at no charge. The logo is usually applied directly to the product, but in some cases, it is applied to the packaging instead. A link to the formatting requirements and the graphic downloads is included in the References section.
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