The Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016

Amendments to EU conformity approval

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13.—(1) The manufacturer of equipment granted an EU type approval certificate by a notified body must notify that body of any changes that may affect the conformity of the equipment with applicable international standards or the conditions for validity of the certificate.

(2) The manufacturer must notify the notified body that approved a quality system under regulation 12(2)(b) of any intended changes to that system.

(3) Following receipt of a notification under paragraph (1) or (2), the notified body must determine whether an amendment to the conformity approval certificate or to the approval of the quality system is required and notify the manufacturer accordingly.

(4) Where an amendment to the conformity approval certificate or to the approval of the quality system is required, the manufacturer must apply in writing for the approval to be amended and provide such documents as requested by the notified body.