PART 2Obligations of economic operators

Chapter 5All economic operators

F1Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods36D

1

In this regulation—

  • “the 2017 Regulations” means the Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017;

  • “CE marking” has the meaning given to it in regulation 2(1) of the 2017 Regulations;

  • “qualifying Northern Ireland goods” has the meaning given to it in regulations made under section 8C(6) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018;

  • “relevant conformity assessment procedure” has the meaning given to it in regulation 2(1) of the 2017 Regulations;

  • “technical documentation” has the meaning given to it in regulation 2(1) of the 2017 Regulations.

2

Where paragraph (3) applies, a product is to be treated as being in conformity with Part 2.

3

This paragraph applies where—

a

a product—

i

is in conformity with Part 2, within the meaning of regulation 2(2) of the 2017 Regulations; and

ii

is qualifying Northern Ireland goods; and

b

an importer has complied with the obligations set out in paragraph (4).

4

The obligations referred to in paragraph (3)(b) are that, before placing the product on the market, the importer—

a

complies with regulation 21;

b

ensures that—

i

the relevant conformity assessment procedure has been carried out in relation to the product;

ii

the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation; and

iii

the product bears the CE marking.