CHAPTER 4

CONFORMITY OF THE EXPLOSIVE

Rules and conditions for affixing the CE marking
Article 23
1
The CE marking shall be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to the explosive. Where that is not possible or not warranted on account of the nature of the explosive, it shall be affixed to the packaging and to the accompanying documents.
2
The CE marking shall be affixed before the explosive is placed on the market.
3
The CE marking shall be followed by the identification number of the notified body, where that body is involved in the production control phase.
The identification number of the notified body shall be affixed by the body itself or, under its instructions, by the manufacturer or his authorised representative.
4
The CE marking and, where applicable, the identification number of the notified body may be followed by any other mark indicating a special risk or use.
5
In cases of explosives manufactured for own use, explosives transported and delivered unpackaged or in Mobile Explosives Manufacturing Units (MEMUs) for their direct unloading into the blast-hole, and explosives manufactured at the blasting sites which are loaded immediately after being produced (in situ production), the CE marking shall be affixed to the accompanying documents.
6
Member States shall build upon existing mechanisms to ensure correct application of the regime governing the CE marking and shall take appropriate action in the event of improper use of that marking.