24.—(1) Where a manufacturer of a pyrotechnic article is not established within the EU, the importer of the article shall—
(a)ensure the manufacturer has complied with the obligations under Part 3 which would apply if the manufacturer were established within the EU, or
(b)comply with the obligations under Part 3 which would apply if the importer were a manufacturer established within the EU.
(2) An importer shall be liable for any contravention of paragraph (1)(a) or (b), including a contravention caused by an action, omission or default of the manufacturer.