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I wonder about exactly this though. What if some counterfeit device/toy is so toxic/dangerous as to kill someone? Who’s liable? I’m sure the store’s lawyers ha
by headmelted 5y ago
I wonder about exactly this though. What if some counterfeit device/toy is so toxic/dangerous as to kill someone?
Who’s liable? I’m sure the store’s lawyers have pretty strong opinions but how would a jury view that if the brand of the store is plastered all over the checkout page?
(Has this ever happened/been tested in court?)
- pvaldes 5y agoIf China Export logo cloning the European Community logo go with it unscathed, the perspectives of doing somebody about that aren't bright. People buy at their own risk in such big companies.
- klondike_ 5y agoThere is no such thing as a "China Export" logo. The familiar CE logo is a voluntary mark and manufacturers determine whether the item qualifies to use it or not. There has never been an organization enforcing the use of this mark.
- pvaldes 5y agohttps://siloscordoba.com/blog/corporate/china-export-is-not-ce-a-symbol-to-cause-confusion/ https://siloscordoba.com/blog/corporate/china-export-is-not-...
- nrp 5y agoThat is incorrect for most product categories: https://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/ce-marking/manufacturers_en https://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/ce-marking/manufac... As of this year, there are even stricter requirements to have an in-region Authorized Representative to back up any claims of compliance: https://blog.clevercompliance.io/ce-marking/responsibilities-and-mandate-of-an-eu-authorised-representative/ https://blog.clevercompliance.io/ce-marking/responsibilities...