Richard, Mark,
I have to disagree, the intention of the CE mark is to show
compliance with European Directives (those applicable), it allows
free movement of goods across the EU borders. It's intention is
not to "provide the consumer with information so that they can
make an informed purchasing decision."
I would suggest that a product can be designed, manufactured and
sold within one European Country without having the CE mark
applied. It may well be within the scope of some European
Directive, but as long as it does not cross any National Border
then the CE mark is not required, so long as it meets the local
regulations.
Why would Joe Public care if his pc printer had a CE mark as long
as it gives good quality prints and doesn't interfere with his TV
set. You're mixing customer needs with regulatory requirements.
I'd say put the mark on any of the packaging you see fit, as long
as you can back this up with some rational. If a customs
inspector isn't satisfied with the markings on the shipping
container, they'll keep peeling the layers until they find what
they are after.
Cheers,
Colin.
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Subject: RE: Packaging vs. Shipping Container
Author: Non-HP-MSchmidt ([email protected]) at HP-UnitedKingdom,mimegw6
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Date: 06/23/99 2:29 PM
Richard,
I agree.
Your definitions are very rational.
Regards,
Mark Schmidt
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
Phone: (616) 257-2469
X-Rite Incorporated
3100 44th Street, S. W.
Grandville, Michigan 49418
USA
Website - www.x-rite.com <http://www.x-rite.com>
-----Original Message-----
From: WOODS, RICHARD [SMTP:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 1999 8:49 AM
To: 'emc-pstc'; 'treg'
Subject: Packaging vs. Shipping Container
Various EU Directives require certain information to be placed on the
"packaging" of a product. However, packaging is not defined. The intent of
the requirements appears to be to provide the consumer with information so
that they can make an informed purchasing decision. Please put on your
lawyer's hat and tell me if the following definitions are reasonable to
distinguish "packaging" from a "shipping container" for compliance marking
purposes.
Shipping Container: A protective container in which a product is placed for
shipping purposes. The container is not intended for public display of the
product such as in a retail store, nor is it intended to convey product
information to the consumer; therefore, displayed product information may be
limited. The product in the shipping container may or may not be enclosed in
"packaging".
Products intended to be shipped direct to the end user may not include
packaging.
Packaging: A container in which the product is placed for public display
purposes in retail shops and similar stores. Consumer information and
certain required compliance information is displayed on the packaging.
