The self-adhesive CE labels that we sell here at Label Source are made of high-quality vinyl with a laminated surface for added durability. They are waterproof, weatherproof, and rub test compliant; these are top-quality labels in all respects, and they are ideal for marking all kinds of different machines, instruments, and pieces of equipment.

What does the CE mark mean?

CE stands for 'Conformité Européenne' - that's French for 'European Conformity'. The symbol shown above, which can be found on a huge variety of different products, essentially means that the item in question conforms to European standards and can be sold within the European Economic Area (EEA).

Is the UK still part of the EEA?

At time of writing, the United Kingdom is still a full member of both the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area, meaning that many products are still required to bear the CE symbol if they are to be sold here. As you are probably aware, the British people voted to leave the EU in June 2016; however, this does not necessarily mean that the country will also leave the EEA.

Much of the Brexit debate has revolved around the question of whether we are in for a 'soft' Brexit or a 'hard' Brexit. Those in favour of a hard Brexit effectively want the UK to sever all ties with Europe, including the EEA, while advocates for a softer Brexit have suggested that Britain could remain within the European 'free trade zone' even after exiting the European Union proper. (It's likely that this will only be an option if the UK makes some concessions to the EU, e.g. on immigration / freedom of movement).

It is currently unclear whether or not CE labels will continue to be a mandatory presence in British stores for the long term. However, for the time being, the UK is still bound by the same legislation as before the EU referendum, and so British retailers will still be seeing CE symbol on a regular basis for at least a little while yet.

Our CE labels are ideal for machinery and equipment of all sizes. Click here to order your CE symbol labels from the Label Source website.