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Re: UL (Underwriters Laboratories) vs. CE Marking (Conformité Européene)
Does anyone have a matrix of the labels and markings. I need a comparision summary for training that will expliain what, why, who and when the markings are approiate.
Can anyone help?
Thanks,
Ron
The CE-Mark is enforced through the European Directives for REGULATED products, and carry the power of Law in Europe. People have been sent to jail for falsifying data, as it relates to product compliance to the Directives.
To the best of my knowledge, the UL Mark (for product safety), even though very prevalent in North America, is a voluntary certification. Most manufacturers like to have their product UL (and CSA) approved in order to minimize liability exposure.
It is not correct to say broadly that manufacturers can self-certify their products and apply the CE-Mark.
Depending on the Directive (MDD, ATEX, PED, In-Vitro MDD, etc...) your product has to comply with, and depending on the route (modules) one choses to demonstrate compliance, you MUST engage with a Notified Body prior to applying the CE-Mark to your product
To the best of my knowledge, the UL Mark (for product safety), even though very prevalent in North America, is a voluntary certification. Most manufacturers like to have their product UL (and CSA) approved in order to minimize liability exposure.
It is not correct to say broadly that manufacturers can self-certify their products and apply the CE-Mark.
Depending on the Directive (MDD, ATEX, PED, In-Vitro MDD, etc...) your product has to comply with, and depending on the route (modules) one choses to demonstrate compliance, you MUST engage with a Notified Body prior to applying the CE-Mark to your product
Can anyone help?
Thanks,
Ron