The CE has been a pain in many manufacturers' asses with their "no lead" solder and their plastic covered binding posts. In part their concern is safety and in part the environment. Remember, your parents and grandparents survived without the advice of UL or CE. You may be paying a sonic price for the "safety" that both give you.
UL is not governmental and get paid to apply its standards. CE is governmental and has governmental authority if companies want to do business in the EU.
UL is not governmental and get paid to apply its standards. CE is governmental and has governmental authority if companies want to do business in the EU.