Isn't there some kind of law to disallow imports without a CE / RoHS / etc label? Why allow it to enter the EU, and then fine the seller afterwards?

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s_dev 15 minutes ago | parent | next [-]

The fine is the application of the law. Would be like getting arrested and demanding to know why the authorities aren't getting involved.

	▲	MichaelZuo 2 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		I think the parent is questioning how the fine relates to removing the goods from circulation? Or is the intention of the law to allow for an unlimited number of supposedly illegal goods to circulate freely within the EU, just fined appropriately?

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MobiusHorizons 29 minutes ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Are you suggesting opening every package to check for a CE? I think fining after the fact is how those laws are enforced.

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GJim 9 minutes ago | parent [-]

> Are you suggesting opening every package to check for a CE?

In the old days, when an importer purchased Chinese goods in bulk and resold them, import checks were commonplace.... AND the importer was legally responsible for paying import duties and selling goods to the public that were legal and met safety standards.

Now that any individual can order direct from China (with cheap subsidised postage!), the floodgates of untaxed and dangerous shite are open.

One solution is to address the subsidised postage that makes this state of affairs possible.

	▲	lokar 6 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		Require the recipient affirm the package meets all legal requirements, and personally assume liability for any violation.

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dwroberts 26 minutes ago | parent | prev | next [-]

They add fake labels, this has been happening for a long time

	▲	amelius 6 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		Yeah they have the CE mark, but it means "Chinese Export". You can recognize it by the C and E being closer together.

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lefra 17 minutes ago | parent | prev [-]

For electronics without wireless functionality, it is allowed to self-certify. Anyone could also print whatever label they want on their products illegally (i.e. without doing the required paperwork to self-certify).

The policemen controlling imports don't have the competency to check for faults, so we get this situation where specialists regularly sample the products, and heavy fines are issued to the importer.