The world is full of acronyms. They are everywhere. From
the BBC to the CIA, and from the AA (via LCF) to the
NHS.
But what is the “CE” acronym, that
is often seen on the underside of the goods we buy?
This question is very timely, because we are now likely to also
see “UKCA” and sometimes also
“UKNI” markings on products we buy as
well. But what do they mean?
CE Marking
The “CE” acronym stands for “Conformité
Européene" (or "European Conformity" in English).
Essentially the CE marking on a product:
- shows that the manufacturer has checked that the product meets
relevant EU laws, and
- allows the free movement of the product within the European
market.
The regime only applies to those products subject to specific EU
directives requiring CE marking. It applies to products
including:
