CE Marking
The CE Marking is a distinctive physical mark (made up, as the term suggests, of the letters C and E) that is affixed to a product by the manufacturer as a “declaration” by the manufacturer that he has applied all applicable EC legislation in the production of the good carrying the mark. It thus also constitutes a sort of “guarantee” of safety and performance for users of the product and for consumers.
With specific regard to glass manufacturing, the CE Marking means that the product satisfies all the provisions of Directive 89/106/EC on construction products and other applicable marking directives. In addition, the CE Marking declares that the product carrying the mark complies with the harmonised European Norms (hENs), which are European technical standards, and has undergone appropriate conformity assessment procedures.
Harmonised European technical standards have been produced under a “Glass for Building” mandate given by the European Commission to the European standards making body, CEN. This mandate covers flat glass, profiled glass and glass block products.
Harmonised European standards relating to “Glass in building” commenced on 1 September 2005 for basic products, strengthened products and coated glass. Those related to heat soaked products, laminated glass, and insulating glass units commenced on 1 March 2006, whereas standards on thermally toughened alkaline earth silicate safety glass commenced on 1 June 2006.
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