Prohibition on improper use of CE markingU.K.
38.—(1) An economic operator must not affix the CE marking to a Category A vessel unless—
(a)that economic operator is the manufacturer of the vessel; and
(b)the conformity of the vessel with the essential safety requirements has been demonstrated by a relevant conformity assessment procedure.
(2) An economic operator must not affix a marking to a vessel which is not the CE marking but which purports to attest that the vessel satisfies the essential safety requirements.
(3) An economic operator must not affix to a vessel a marking, sign or inscription which is likely to mislead any other person as to the meaning or form of the CE marking.
(4) An economic operator must not affix to a vessel any other marking if the visibility, legibility and meaning of the CE marking would be impaired as a result.