The most easily identifiable
difference between EU and non-EU products are the availability of
markings and documentation, which EU directives require products to
carry before being placed on the market.All PWCs in the EU have
been obliged to be CE marked since 2006.
Below is a short summary of the markings and documentation
commonly provided with the PWC sold through the authorised
representatives.
| Topic |
Item |
Remark |
| Marking |
CE mark |
Demonstrate compliance with Recreational Craft Directive (RCD)
and Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive. |
| |
Builders Plate |
Demonstrate compliance with RCD. |
| Documentation |
DoC |
Confirmation of compliance, copy of the EU's Declaration of
Conformity (DoC) is provided in owner's manual. |
| |
Owner's manual |
An owner's manual is provided (with each PWC supplied in the
EU, in local language). |
