I dont think the chinese have even heard of LOLER or PUWER. lolThey don't fall under LOLER but I Think they do come under PUWER
Unless you're going to make something radically different or of a much higher quality surely its a bit of a saturated market?
Anyway you will need a CE mark simple as if you want to sell axle stands of any shape or form, if they are modified from the original you would need to reapply.
Where did you see about the PUWER Andy.
MMMmmm well the idea for these axle stands of mine actually lift and support so all will be needed then, i need to see the costs involved now in setting it all up. Mite not be worth it but i will see.