The CE marking shall be affixed only by the manufacturer or his endorsed representative.
The CE marking shall be affixed only to products to which its affixing is provide for by specific Community harmonization legislation, and shall not be affixed to any other product.
By affixing or having affixed the CE marking, the manufacturer indicate that he takes responsibility for the traditionalism of the product with all applicable requirements set out in the relevant society harmonization legislation providing for its affixing.
The CE marking shall be the only marking which attests the conventionality of the product with the applicable requirements of the relevant society harmonization legislation providing for its affixing.
The affixing to a product of markings, signs or inscriptions which are likely to misinform third parties regarding the meaning or form of the CE marking shall be prohibited. Any other marking may be affixed to the product provide that the visibility, legibility and meaning of the CE marking are not thereby impaired.
Member States shall ensure the accurate implementation of the regime governing the CE marking and take proper action in the event of improper use of the marking. Member States shall also provide for penalties for infringements, which may include criminal sanction for serious infringements. Persons penalties shall be balanced to the seriousness of the offence and constitute an effective deterrent alongside improper use.