"CE" mark self certification

[Jumper]

If the manufacturer is based outside the EU and does not appoint an official Authorised Representative, then the person importing the products becomes responsible for ensuring that they comply with the directive(s) which apply to them. At very least, it is recommended that the importer obtain a copy of the original Declaration of Conformity.

If the goods is made in China, the person that puts the goods on the EU market is legaly responsible if the goods does not meet the requirements such as intruction books and such. Of course the importer can try to get compensation from the factory... but the EU agencies will go after the importer.

I would say it depends alot of the quantity and kind of goods. But if I were to import bigger amounts of some product I would definatly ask to get a copy of the lab reports (LVD, EMC and RoHS). If they can not show this it could be a fake CE declaration.

"No one will try to test your product to see whether it passes the test procedures or not." This statement I really do not agree with. Your products might be tested by government agencies as part of product safety. Lamps, toys and solar chargers have recently been targeted for testing so it happens. In these tests safety, EMC and RoHS have been the major areas of interest.

In some cases it have resulted in that the product has been recalled from the market and some importers getting a fine for breaking the rules.