What happens if my product is brought onto the market without CE marking?

If a product unlawfully affixed with the CE marking, the government of the specific member state can enforce measures. Products can be withdrawn from the market and penalties can be imposed. Manufacturers, importers and/or authorised representatives will be held liable if the CE mark has been fixed illegally or if the product does not meet the standards. 

For each directive or product group, one or more supervisory authorities or inspection services have been designated at a national level in the EU countries. These institutions inspect products not only for CE marking but also for other legal aspects.