CE marking gives you the warranty that the goods are delivered within a traceability and quality system that is witnessed by a notified body and confirms to the latest European standards (EN 13479). The unique CPD / CPR number enables the notified bodies to trace the final source of the product to make sure that the whole supply chain is controlled and full fills the latest EN rules.
Does the wire come straight out of the torch ?
Welding wires do need a so called minimum "Cast" when decoiling from the spool. A part of the quality control is to check if the Cast is within the limits, according most standards the Cast should be at least 80 cm (32 inch.). To control this cast you can simply cut of around 3,5 mtr (11 Ft) from the spool and by putting it on the ground it is easy to measure the circle. With a wire straitener (Picture 1) the straightness can be optimized to allow the wire to come as straight as possible out of the torch. All Ceweld® welding wires are followed with a strict "Cast" control and for some critical types we even use a much higher standard upto 2 mtr. (6Ft)
(Pic. 1)