The CE mark (for conformite
Europeene) is a symbol applied to finished products and
machinery which meets applicable European directives.
The CE mark on a product indicates that the product as a
whole conforms to the requirements of the applicable
directive. Occupational Health and Safety Management
System provide a framework for managing OHS
responsibilities. The framework is designed to allow
companies to become more efficient and operate in a more
integrated manner.
Specifically, OHS management systems specify a process
of achieving continuously improved OHS performance and
complying with legislation.
Principles
of CE marking
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The
CE marking symbolises the conformity of the product
with the applicable Community requirements imposed
on the manufacturer.
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The
CE marking affixed to products is a declaration by
the person responsible that:
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the
product conforms to all applicable Community
provisions, and
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the
appropriate conformity assessment procedures have
been completed.
Products
to be CE marked
The
CE marking is mandatory and must be affixed before any
product subject to it is placed on the market and put
into service, save where specific directives require
otherwise.
Where
products are subject to several directives, which all
provide for the affixing of the CE marking, the marking
indicates that the products are presumed to conform to
the provisions of all these directives.
A
product may not be CE marked, unless it is covered by a
directive providing for its affixing.
CE
marking and other marks
CE
marking is the only marking which symbolises conformity
to all the obligations incumbent on manufacturers for
the product as required by the applicable directives
providing for its affixing. Member States shall refrain
from introducing any reference to another conformity
marking into their national regulations, which would
signify conformity with objectives that relate to the CE
marking.
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A
product may bear additional markings and marks,
provided that they:
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fulfil
a different function from that of the CE marking,
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are
not liable to cause confusion with it, and
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do
not reduce its legibility and visibility.
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