Since the European Union’s main aims include consumer protection and ensuring product safety, you might be forgiven for thinking that the EU’s rules in those areas would be clear and straightforward.

The UK government recently announced an indefinite extension to the use of CE marking for most goods. The extended recognition of CE marking does not, however, apply to medical devices. That said, the ...

Since the European Union’s main aims include consumer protection and ensuring product safety, you might be forgiven for thinking that the EU’s rules in those areas would be clear and straightforward.