CE on product labels

[mccrindle]

What does the CE, (written in an arc font) found on most labels, boxes, and electronic products stand for?

[MistyLady]

The ce mark is the official marking required by the European Community for all Electric- and Electronic equipment that will be sold, or put into service for the first time, anywhere in the European community. It proves to the buyer -or user- that this product fulfils all essential safety and environmental requirements as they are defined in the so-called European Directives. The ce markings directive (93/68/EEC) was adopted on 07-22-1993.