I doubt that very much. it is true however that the manufactorer needs to perform the testing and paperwork or arrange to have it done, but final certification is still left to the associated authorities. You can can't just carry the CE mark without their audit of your results and approval.

The CE standards are in my opinion good enough for these bouyancy aids; they are up to the job. Note that lifevests are defined differently in the EU and our bouyancy aids do not satisfy the requirements for a lifevest. For example a lifevest needs to turn you on your back even when you are unconcious when you hit the water; the PFD's will not do that.

Wouter