What is the CE and what does it mean?
Whilst almost every motorcyclist in the world will have come in contact with the CE mark, many may be unfamiliar with its significance. CE stands for Conformité Européenne, which is French for “European Conformity”. In the broader sense, the CE logo is a universally recognised symbol of product quality and durability. You will find the CE mark on high end motorcycle helmets, gloves and armour, and also on quality products like Apple I-Phones, designer sunglasses, Canon cameras, LG computer monitors and HP printers. It denotes products that have undergone stringent testing and certification for sale in Europe and the rest of the world. The test for CE approval were developed over a period of 15 years through consultation with authorities, industry leaders, scientists and motorcyclists and were specifically designed to replicate the forces experienced by motorcyclists during an off. They are standardised, repeatable, independently applied, and are internationally recognised as the most a
