The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016

Prohibition on improper use of CE marking

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35.—(1) An economic operator must not affix the CE marking to apparatus unless—

(a)that economic operator is the manufacturer of the apparatus; and

(b)the conformity of apparatus with the essential requirements has been demonstrated by a relevant conformity procedure.

(2) An economic operator must not affix a marking (other than CE marking) to equipment which purports to attest to the conformity of the equipment with the essential requirements.

(3) An economic operator must not affix to equipment a marking, sign or inscription which is likely to mislead any other person as to the meaning or form of the CE marking.

(4) An economic operator must not affix to equipment any other marking if the visibility, legibility and meaning of the CE marking would be impaired as a result.