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4. Before placing electrical equipment on the market, a manufacturer must ensure that it has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the principal elements of the safety objectives.
5. Before placing electrical equipment on the market, a manufacturer must—
(a)draw up the technical documentation; and
(b)carry out the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2 or have it carried out.
6.—(1) Where the conformity of electrical equipment with the principal elements of the safety objectives has been demonstrated by the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2, a manufacturer must, before placing that electrical equipment on the market—
(a)draw up a declaration of conformity in accordance with regulation 38 (F3... declaration of conformity); and
(b)affix the [F4UK] marking in accordance with regulation 39 ([F4UK] marking).
(2) The manufacturer must keep the F5... declaration of conformity up to date.
[F6(3) Where electrical equipment is subject to more than one enactment requiring a declaration of conformity to be drawn up, the manufacturer must draw up a single declaration of conformity which identifies each enactment by its title.]
Extent Information
E1This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F1Word in reg. 6 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 4(a)(i) (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F2Word in reg. 6 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 4(a)(ii) (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F3Word in reg. 6(1)(a) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 4(b) (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F4Word in reg. 6(1)(b) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 4(c) (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F5Word in reg. 6(2) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 4(b) (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F6Reg. 6(3) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 4(d) (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
6.—(1) Where the conformity of electrical equipment with the principal elements of the safety objectives has been demonstrated by the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2, a manufacturer must, before placing that electrical equipment on the market—
(a)draw up a declaration of conformity in accordance with regulation 38 (EU declaration of conformity); and
(b)affix the CE marking in accordance with regulation 39 (CE marking).
(2) The manufacturer must keep the EU declaration of conformity up to date.
(3) Where electrical equipment is subject to more than one [F36NI Protocol obligation] requiring a declaration of conformity to be drawn up, the manufacturer must draw up a single declaration of conformity which—
(a)identifies the [F37relevant] EU instruments; and
(b)includes references to the publication of those EU instruments in the Official Journal.
[F38(4) In paragraph (3) “NI Protocol obligation” means any obligation created or arising by or under the Protocol on Ireland/ Northern Ireland in the EU withdrawal agreement, whether or not an obligation to which section 7A(2) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 applies.]
Extent Information
E13This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F36Words in reg. 6(3) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1112), reg. 1(b), Sch. 11 para. 3(1)(a)(i)
F37Word in reg. 6(3)(a) inserted (N.I.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1112), reg. 1(b), Sch. 11 para. 3(1)(a)(ii)
7. A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the [F8EU] declaration of conformity drawn up in respect of electrical equipment and make them available for inspection by the market surveillance authority for a period of 10 years beginning on the day on which the electrical equipment is placed on the market.
Textual Amendments
F7Word in reg. 7 heading omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 5 (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F8Word in reg. 7 omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 5 (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
8.—(1) Before placing electrical equipment on the market, a manufacturer must—
(a)ensure that it bears a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing its identification; and
(b)ensure that it is marked with—
(i)the name, registered trade name or registered trade mark of the manufacturer; and
(ii)a single postal address at which the manufacturer can be contacted.
(2) Where it is not possible for information specified in 1(a) or (b) to be indicated on the electrical equipment, the manufacturer must ensure that the information is indicated on its packaging or in a document accompanying the electrical equipment.
(3) The contact details referred to in paragraph (1)(b) must be in a language easily understood by end-users and market surveillance authorities.
(4) The information referred to in paragraph (1) must be indicated in a form that is clear, understandable and intelligible.
9. When placing electrical equipment on the market, a manufacturer must ensure that it is accompanied by instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English.]
Extent Information
E2This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F9Reg. 9 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 6 (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
9.—(1) When placing electrical equipment on the market, a manufacturer must ensure that it is accompanied by instructions and safety information in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users.
(2) Such instructions and safety information must be clear, understandable and intelligible.
(3) Where the electrical equipment is placed on the market in [F39Northern Ireland], the language referred to in paragraph (1) must be English.
Extent Information
E14This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F39Words in reg. 9(3) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1112), reg. 1(b), Sch. 11 para. 3(2)
10.—(1) A manufacturer of electrical equipment which is manufactured by series production must ensure that procedures are in place to ensure that any electrical equipment so manufactured will be in conformity with Part 2.
(2) In doing so, the manufacturer must take adequate account of—
(a)any changes in electrical equipment design or characteristics; and
(b)any change in a [F10designated] standard or in another technical specification by reference to which the F11... declaration of conformity was drawn up.
Extent Information
E3This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F10Word in reg. 10(2)(b) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 7(a) (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F11Word in reg. 10(2)(b) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 7(b) (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
10.—(1) A manufacturer of electrical equipment which is manufactured by series production must ensure that procedures are in place to ensure that any electrical equipment so manufactured will be in conformity with Part 2.
(2) In doing so, the manufacturer must take adequate account of—
(a)any changes in electrical equipment design or characteristics; and
(b)any change in a harmonised standard or in another technical specification by reference to which the EU declaration of conformity was drawn up.
Extent Information
E15This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
11.—(1) When appropriate, with regard to the risks to the health and safety of consumers presented by electrical equipment, the manufacturer must—
(a)carry out sample testing of electrical equipment made available on the market;
(b)investigate complaints that electrical equipment is not in conformity with Part 2;
(c)keep a register of—
(i)complaints that electrical equipment is not in conformity with Part 2;
(ii)electrical equipment which is found not to be in conformity with Part 2; and
(iii)electrical equipment recalls; and
(d)keep distributors informed of any monitoring carried out under this regulation.
(2) The manufacturer must keep an entry made in the register for a period of at least 10 years beginning on the day on which the obligation to make the entry arose.
12.—(1) A manufacturer who considers, or has reason to believe, that electrical equipment which that manufacturer has placed on the market is not in conformity with Part 2 must immediately take the corrective measures necessary to—
(a)bring the electrical equipment into conformity;
(b)withdraw the electrical equipment; or
(c)recall the electrical equipment.
(2) Where the electrical equipment presents a risk, the manufacturer must immediately inform the market surveillance authority F12... of the risk, giving details of—
(a)the respect in which the electrical equipment is considered not to be in conformity with Part 2; and
(b)any corrective measures taken.
Extent Information
E4This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F12Words in reg. 12(2) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 8 (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
12.—(1) A manufacturer who considers, or has reason to believe, that electrical equipment which that manufacturer has placed on the market is not in conformity with Part 2 must immediately take the corrective measures necessary to—
(a)bring the electrical equipment into conformity;
(b)withdraw the electrical equipment; or
(c)recall the electrical equipment.
(2) Where the electrical equipment presents a risk, the manufacturer must immediately inform the market surveillance authority and the competent national authorities of any other [F40relevant state] in which the manufacturer made the electrical equipment available on the market, of the risk, giving details of—
(a)the respect in which the electrical equipment is considered not to be in conformity with Part 2; and
(b)any corrective measures taken.
Extent Information
E16This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F40Words in reg. 12(2) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1112), reg. 1(b), Sch. 11 para. 3(3)
13.—(1) Following a request from an enforcing authority, and within such period as the authority may specify, a manufacturer must provide the authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate that the electrical equipment is in conformity with Part 2.
(2) A request referred to in paragraph (1)—
(a)may only be made during the period of 10 years beginning on the day the equipment was placed on the market; and
(b)must be accompanied by the reasons for making the request.
(3) The information and documentation referred to in paragraph (1)—
(a)may be provided electronically; and
(b)must be in a language which can be easily understood by the enforcing authority.
(4) A manufacturer must, at the request of the enforcing authority, cooperate with that authority on any action taken to—
(a)evaluate electrical equipment in accordance with regulation 44 (evaluation of electrical equipment presenting a risk); or
(b)eliminate the risks posed by electrical equipment which the manufacturer has placed on the market.
14.—(1) A manufacturer may, by written mandate, appoint a person [F13established in the United Kingdom] as their authorised representative to perform specified tasks on the manufacturer's behalf.
(2) The mandate must allow the authorised representative to do at least the following in relation to electrical equipment covered by the mandate—
(a)perform the manufacturer's obligations under regulation 7 (retention of technical documentation and [F14EU] declaration of conformity); and
(b)perform the manufacturer's obligations under regulation 13 (provision of information and cooperation).
(3) The obligations laid down in regulation 4 (design and manufacture in accordance with safety objectives) and regulation 5(a) (technical documentation) must not form part of an authorised representative's mandate.
(4) An authorised representative must comply with all the duties imposed on the manufacturer in relation to each obligation under these Regulations that the representative is appointed by the manufacturer to perform and, accordingly as far as those duties, as well as the penalties for failure to comply with those duties, are concerned, references in these Regulations (except in this regulation) to the manufacturer are to be taken as including a reference to the authorised representative.
(5) A manufacturer who has appointed an authorised representative to perform on the manufacturer's behalf a task under these Regulations remains responsible for the proper performance of that obligation.
Textual Amendments
F13Words in reg. 14(1) inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 9(a) (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F14Word in reg. 14(2)(a) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 9(b) (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
15. An importer must not place electrical equipment on the market unless it is in conformity with Part 2.
16. Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that—
(a)the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2 has been carried out;
(b)the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation;
(c)the electrical equipment bears the [F15UK] marking; and
(d)the manufacturer has complied with the requirements of regulation 8 (labelling of electrical equipment).
Extent Information
E5This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F15Word in reg. 16(c) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 10 (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
16. Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that—
(a)the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2 has been carried out;
(b)the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation;
(c)the electrical equipment bears the CE marking; and
(d)the manufacturer has complied with the requirements of regulation 8 (labelling of electrical equipment).
Extent Information
E17This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
17.—(1) Where an importer considers, or has reason to believe, that electrical equipment is not in conformity with the principal elements of the safety objectives, the importer must not place the electrical equipment on the market.
(2) Where the electrical equipment presents a risk, the importer must inform the manufacturer and the market surveillance authority of that risk.
18.—(1) Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must indicate on the electrical equipment—
(a)the name, registered trade name or registered trade mark of the importer; and
(b)a postal address at which the importer can be contacted.
(2) The information specified in paragraph (1) must be in a language easily understood by end-users and the market surveillance authority F16....
[F17(3) Paragraph (1) does not apply where—
(a)either—
(i)it is not possible to set out the information referred to in paragraph (1) on the electrical equipment; or
(ii)the importer has imported the electrical equipment from an EEA state or Switzerland and places it on the market within the period of [F18seven years] beginning with IP completion day; and
(b)before placing the electrical equipment on the market, the importer sets out the information referred to in paragraph (1)—
(i)on the packaging; or
(ii)in a document accompanying the electrical equipment.]
Extent Information
E6This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F16Words in reg. 18(2) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 11(a) (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F17Reg. 18(3) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 11(b) (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by: S.I. 2019/1246, regs. 1(3), 5, 7(1); S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2; S.I. 2020/852, regs. 2(2), 4(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(l)(iii); and S.I. 2020/1460, reg. 1(4), Sch. 3 para. 2(1)(h)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F18Words in reg. 18(3)(a)(ii) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2022) by The Product Safety and Metrology (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1393), regs. 1(1), 4, Sch. 3 para. (j)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Reg. 18 modified (temp.) by S.I. 2019/392, reg. 6 (as inserted (10.9.2019) by The Product Safety, Metrology and Mutual Recognition Agreement (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1246), regs. 1(2)(4), 2(3) (with reg. 18))
18.—(1) Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must indicate on the electrical equipment—
(a)the name, registered trade name or registered trade mark of the importer; and
(b)a postal address at which the importer can be contacted.
(2) The information specified in paragraph (1) must be in a language easily understood by end-users and the market surveillance authority in the [F41relevant state] in which it is to be made available to such end-users.
(3) Where it is not possible to indicate the information specified in paragraph (1) on the electrical equipment, the importer must indicate that information—
(a)on the packaging; or
(b)in a document accompanying the electrical equipment.
Extent Information
E18This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F41Words in reg. 18(2) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1112), reg. 1(b), Sch. 11 para. 3(3)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2Reg. 18 modified (temp.) by S.I. 2019/392, reg. 6 (as inserted (10.9.2019) by The Product Safety, Metrology and Mutual Recognition Agreement (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1246), regs. 1(2)(4), 2(3) (with reg. 18))
19. When placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that it is accompanied by instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English.]
Extent Information
E7This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F19Reg. 19 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 12 (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
19.—(1) When placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that it is accompanied by instructions and safety information in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users.
(2) Where the electrical equipment is placed on the market in [F42Northern Ireland], the language referred to in paragraph (1) must be English.
Extent Information
E19This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F42Words in reg. 19(2) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1112), reg. 1(b), Sch. 11 para. 3(2)
20. Where an importer has responsibility for electrical equipment, the importer must ensure that the conditions under which it is stored or transported do not jeopardise its conformity with the principal elements of the safety objectives.
21. An importer must, for a period of 10 years beginning on the day on which electrical equipment is placed on the market, keep and, upon request, make available to an enforcing authority the following in relation to the electrical equipment—
(a)a copy of the [F21EU] declaration of conformity; and
(b)the technical documentation.
Textual Amendments
F20Word in reg. 21 heading omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 13 (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F21Word in reg. 21(a) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 13 (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
22.—(1) Where appropriate, having regard to the risks to the health and safety of consumers presented by electrical equipment, the importer must—
(a)carry out sample testing of electrical equipment made available on the market by the importer;
(b)investigate complaints that electrical equipment made available on the market by the importer is not in conformity with Part 2;
(c)keep a register of—
(i)complaints that electrical equipment is not in conformity with Part 2;
(ii)electrical equipment which is found not to be in conformity with Part 2; and
(iii)electrical equipment recalls; and
(d)keep distributors informed of any monitoring carried out under this regulation.
(2) The importer must keep an entry made in the register for a period of at least 10 years beginning on the day on which the obligation to make the entry arose.
23.—(1) An importer who considers, or has reason to believe, that electrical equipment which that importer has placed on the market is not in conformity with Part 2 must immediately take the corrective measures necessary to—
(a)bring that electrical equipment into conformity;
(b)withdraw the electrical equipment; or
(c)recall the electrical equipment.
(2) Where the electrical equipment presents a risk, the importer must immediately inform the market surveillance authority F22... of the risk, giving details of—
(a)the respect in which the electrical equipment is considered not to be in conformity with Part 2; and
(b)any corrective measures taken.
Extent Information
E8This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F22Words in reg. 23(2) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 14 (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
23.—(1) An importer who considers, or has reason to believe, that electrical equipment which that importer has placed on the market is not in conformity with Part 2 must immediately take the corrective measures necessary to—
(a)bring that electrical equipment into conformity;
(b)withdraw the electrical equipment; or
(c)recall the electrical equipment.
(2) Where the electrical equipment presents a risk, the importer must immediately inform the market surveillance authority and the competent national authorities of any other [F43relevant state] in which the manufacturer made the electrical equipment available on the market of the risk, giving details of—
(a)the respect in which the electrical equipment is considered not to be in conformity with Part 2; and
(b)any corrective measures taken.
Extent Information
E20This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F43Words in reg. 23(2) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1112), reg. 1(b), Sch. 11 para. 3(3)
24.—(1) Following a request from an enforcing authority, and within such period as the authority may specify, an importer must provide the authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate that electrical equipment is in conformity with Part 2.
(2) A request referred to in paragraph (1)—
(a)may only be made during the period of 10 years beginning on the day the importer places the equipment on the market; and
(b)must be accompanied by the reasons for making the request.
(3) The information referred to in paragraph (1)—
(a)may be provided electronically; and
(b)must be in a language which can be easily understood by the enforcing authority.
(4) An importer must, at the request of the enforcing authority, cooperate with that authority on any action taken to—
(a)evaluate electrical equipment in accordance with regulation 44 (evaluation of electrical equipment presenting a risk); or
(b)eliminate the risks posed by electrical equipment which the importer has placed on the market.
25. When making electrical equipment available on the market, a distributor must act with due care to ensure that it is in conformity with Part 2.
26.—(1) Before making electrical equipment available on the market, the distributor must verify that—
(a)the electrical equipment—
(i)bears the [F23UK] marking;
(ii)is accompanied by the required documents;
(iii)[F24is accompanied by instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and easily understandable English;]
(b)the manufacturer has complied with the requirements of regulation 8 (labelling of electrical equipment);
(c)the importer has complied with the requirements of regulation 18 (information identifying importer).
(2) In paragraph (1)(a)(ii), “required documents” means the documents that the manufacturer or importer is required to provide with the electrical equipment pursuant to—
(a)regulation 8 (labelling of electrical equipment);
(b)regulation 9 or 19 (instructions and safety information); and
(c)regulation 18 (information identifying importer).
F25(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extent Information
E9This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F23Word in reg. 26(1)(a)(i) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 15(a) (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F24Reg. 26(1)(a)(iii) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 15(b) (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F25Reg. 26(3) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 15(c) (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
26.—(1) Before making electrical equipment available on the market, the distributor must verify that—
(a)the electrical equipment—
(i)bears the CE marking;
(ii)is accompanied by the required documents;
(iii)is accompanied by instructions and safety information in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users in the [F44relevant state] in which the electrical equipment is to be made available on the market;
(b)the manufacturer has complied with the requirements of regulation 8 (labelling of electrical equipment);
(c)the importer has complied with the requirements of regulation 18 (information identifying importer).
(2) In paragraph (1)(a)(ii), “required documents” means the documents that the manufacturer or importer is required to provide with the electrical equipment pursuant to—
(a)regulation 8 (labelling of electrical equipment);
(b)regulation 9 or 19 (instructions and safety information); and
(c)regulation 18 (information identifying importer).
(3) Where the electrical equipment is to be made available on the market in [F45Northern Ireland], the language referred to in paragraph (1)(a)(iii) must be English.
Extent Information
E21This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F44Words in reg. 26(1)(a)(iii) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1112), reg. 1(b), Sch. 11 para. 3(3)
F45Words in reg. 26(3) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1112), reg. 1(b), Sch. 11 para. 3(2)
27.—(1) Where a distributor considers or has reason to believe that electrical equipment is not in conformity with the principal elements of the safety objectives, the distributor must not make the electrical equipment available on the market until it has been brought into conformity.
(2) Where the electrical equipment presents a risk, the distributor must inform the following persons of the risk—
(a)the manufacturer or the importer; and
(b)the market surveillance authority.
28. A distributor must ensure that, while electrical equipment is the distributor's responsibility, its storage or transport conditions do not jeopardise its conformity with the principal elements of the safety objectives.
29.—(1) A distributor who considers, or has reason to believe, that electrical equipment which that distributor has [F27made available] on the market is not in conformity with Part 2 must ensure that the necessary corrective measures are taken to—
(a)bring that electrical equipment into conformity;
(b)withdraw the electrical equipment; or
(c)recall the electrical equipment.
(2) Where the electrical equipment presents a risk, the distributor must immediately inform the market surveillance authority F28... of that risk, giving details of—
(a)the respect in which the electrical equipment is considered not to be in conformity with Part 2; and
(b)any corrective measures taken.
Extent Information
E10This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F26Words in reg. 29 heading substituted (26.12.2017) by The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206), regs. 1, 84(4)(a) (with regs. 3-5, 77)
F27Words in reg. 29(1) substituted (26.12.2017) by The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206), regs. 1, 84(4)(b) (with regs. 3-5, 77)
F28Words in reg. 29(2) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 16 (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
29.—(1) A distributor who considers, or has reason to believe, that electrical equipment which that distributor has [F47made available] on the market is not in conformity with Part 2 must ensure that the necessary corrective measures are taken to—
(a)bring that electrical equipment into conformity;
(b)withdraw the electrical equipment; or
(c)recall the electrical equipment.
(2) Where the electrical equipment presents a risk, the distributor must immediately inform the market surveillance authority and the competent national authorities of the other [F48relevant states] in which the distributor has made the electrical equipment available on the market, of that risk, giving details of—
(a)the respect in which the electrical equipment is considered not to be in conformity with Part 2; and
(b)any corrective measures taken.
Extent Information
E22This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F46Words in reg. 29 heading substituted (26.12.2017) by The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206), regs. 1, 84(4)(a) (with regs. 3-5, 77)
F47Words in reg. 29(1) substituted (26.12.2017) by The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206), regs. 1, 84(4)(b) (with regs. 3-5, 77)
F48Words in reg. 29(2) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1112), reg. 1(b), Sch. 11 para. 3(4)
30.—(1) Following a request from an enforcing authority, and within such period as the authority may specify, a distributor must provide the authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate that electrical equipment is in conformity with Part 2.
(2) The information referred to in paragraph (1)—
(a)may be provided electronically; and
(b)must be in a language which can be easily understood by the enforcing authority.
(3) A distributor must, at the request of the enforcing authority, cooperate with that authority on any action taken to—
(a)evaluate electrical equipment in accordance with regulation 44 (evaluation of electrical equipment presenting a risk); or
(b)eliminate the risks posed by electrical equipment which the distributor has made available on the market.
31.—(1) An importer or distributor (“A”) is to be considered a manufacturer for the purposes of these Regulations, and is subject to the relevant obligations of the manufacturer under this Part, where A—
(a)places electrical equipment on the market under A's own name or trademark; or
(b)modifies electrical equipment already placed on the market in such a way that it may affect whether the electrical equipment is in conformity with Part 2.
(2) In paragraph (1), “relevant obligations” means the obligations under regulations 4 (design and manufacture in accordance with safety objectives) to 13 (provision of information and cooperation).
[F2932.—(1) Before making electrical equipment available on the market, an economic operator must ensure that the EU declaration of conformity is prepared in, or translated into, the language required by the [F30relevant state] in which it is to be made available on the market.
(2) Where the electrical equipment is to be made available on the market in [F31Northern Ireland], the language required is English.]
Textual Amendments
F29Reg. 32 omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 17 (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F30Words in reg. 32(1) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1112), reg. 1(b), Sch. 11 para. 3(3)
F31Words in reg. 32(2) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1112), reg. 1(b), Sch. 11 para. 3(5)
33.—(1) An economic operator (“E”) who receives a request in relation to electrical equipment from the market surveillance authority before the end of the relevant period must, within such period as that authority may specify, identify to the authority—
(a)any other economic operator who has supplied E with the electrical equipment; and
(b)any other economic operator to whom E has supplied the electrical equipment.
(2) The relevant period is—
(a)for information under paragraph (1)(a), 10 years beginning on the day on which E was supplied with the electrical equipment;
(b)for information under paragraph (1)(b), 10 years beginning on the day on which E supplied the electrical equipment.
34.—(1) An economic operator must not affix the [F33UK] marking to electrical equipment unless—
(a)that economic operator is the manufacturer; and
(b)the conformity of the electrical equipment with the principal elements of the safety objectives has been demonstrated by the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2.
(2) An economic operator must not affix to electrical equipment a marking which—
(a)is not the [F33UK] marking; but
(b)purports to attest that the electrical equipment is in conformity with the principal elements of the safety objectives.
(3) An economic operator must not affix to electrical equipment a marking, sign or inscription which is likely to mislead any other person as to the meaning or form of the [F33UK ] marking.
(4) An economic operator must not affix to electrical equipment any other marking if the visibility, legibility and meaning of the [F33UK] marking would be impaired as a result.
Extent Information
E11This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F32Word in reg. 34 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 18 (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F33Word in reg. 34 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 18 (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
34.—(1) An economic operator must not affix the CE marking to electrical equipment unless—
(a)that economic operator is the manufacturer; and
(b)the conformity of the electrical equipment with the principal elements of the safety objectives has been demonstrated by the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2.
(2) An economic operator must not affix to electrical equipment a marking which—
(a)is not the CE marking; but
(b)purports to attest that the electrical equipment is in conformity with the principal elements of the safety objectives.
(3) An economic operator must not affix to electrical equipment a marking, sign or inscription which is likely to mislead any other person as to the meaning or form of the CE marking.
(4) An economic operator must not affix to electrical equipment any other marking if the visibility, legibility and meaning of the CE marking would be impaired as a result.
Extent Information
E23This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
34A.—(1) In this regulation—
(a)any reference to an Article or an Annex is a reference to an Article or an Annex of the Directive;
(b)“CE marking” has the meaning given to it in Article 2(14); and
(c)“harmonised standard” has the meaning given to it in Article 2(9).
(2) Paragraph (3) applies where, before placing electrical equipment on the market, the manufacturer—
(a)ensures that the electrical equipment has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the principal elements of the safety objectives set out in Annex I;
(b)ensures that the conformity assessment procedure that applies to that equipment in accordance with Annex III has been carried out;
(c)draws up the technical documentation referred to in Annex III;
(d)ensures that the technical documentation and other records and correspondence relating to the conformity assessment procedures are prepared or translated into English;
(e)affixes a CE marking, in accordance with Articles 16 and 17(1) and (2);
(f)draws up an EU declaration of conformity, in accordance with Article 15; and
(g)ensures that the EU declaration of conformity is prepared in or translated into English.
(3) Where this paragraph applies—
(a)the requirements of regulations 4, 5, 6(1) and (3) are to be treated as being satisfied;
(b)regulations 2(2)(a), 6(2), 7, 10(2), 14(2), and 34 apply subject to the modifications in paragraph (8);
(c)Part 3 does not apply; and
(d)regulation 48(1) does not apply.
(4) Paragraph (5) applies where, before placing electrical equipment on the market, the importer ensures that—
(a)the conformity assessment procedure that applies to that equipment in accordance with Annex III has been carried out;
(b)the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation referred to in Annex III; and
(c)the equipment bears the CE marking.
(5) Where this paragraph applies—
(a)the requirements of regulation 16(a) to (c) are to be treated as being satisfied; and
(b)regulations 2(2)(a), 17(1), 20 and 21 apply subject to the modifications in paragraph (8).
(6) Paragraph (7) applies where, before making electrical equipment available on the market, a distributor ensures that the equipment bears the CE marking.
(7) Where this paragraph applies—
(a)regulation 26(1)(a)(i) is to be treated as being satisfied; and
(b)regulations 27(1) and 28 apply subject to the modifications in paragraph (10).
(8) The modifications referred to in sub-paragraphs (3)(b), (5)(b) and (7)(b) are that—
(a)any reference to “declaration of conformity” is to be read as a reference to the EU declaration of conformity;
(b)any reference to “UK marking” is to be read as a reference to the CE marking;
(c)any reference to “principal elements of the safety objectives” is to be read as a reference to the principal elements of the safety objectives referred to in Annex I;
(d)any reference to “designated standard” is to be read as a reference to a harmonised standard within the meaning of Article 2(9);
(e)any reference to “conformity assessment procedure” is to be read as a reference to the conformity assessment procedure that applies to the equipment in accordance with Annex III; and
(f)any reference to “technical documentation” is a reference to the technical documentation referred to in Annex III.
Textual Amendments
F34Regs. 34A-34C inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 19 (as amended by S.I. 2020/1460, reg 1(4), Sch. 3 para. 15(3)); 2020 c.1, Sch.5 para 1(10), see reg.1
34B.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), regulation 34A ceases to have effect at the end of the period of [F35four years] beginning with IP completion day.
(2) Notwithstanding the expiry of regulation 34A—
(a)any electrical equipment which was placed on the market pursuant to regulation 34A may continue to be made available on the market on or after the expiry of regulation 34A;
(b)any obligation to which a person was subject under regulation 34A in respect of electrical equipment placed on the market pursuant to regulation 34A continues to have effect after the expiry of regulation 34A, in respect of that electrical equipment.
Textual Amendments
F34Regs. 34A-34C inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 19 (as amended by S.I. 2020/1460, reg 1(4), Sch. 3 para. 15(3)); 2020 c.1, Sch.5 para 1(10), see reg.1
F35Words in reg. 34B(1) substituted (31.12.2022) by The Product Safety and Metrology (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1393), regs. 1(1), 2, Sch. 1 para. (m)
34C.—(1) Where paragraph (2) applies electrical equipment is to be treated as being in conformity with Part 2.
(2) This paragraph applies where—
(a)electrical equipment—
(i)is in conformity with Part 2, as that Part applies in Northern Ireland; and
(ii)is qualifying Northern Ireland goods; and
(b)an importer has complied with the obligations set out in paragraph (3).
(3) The obligations referred to in paragraph (2)(b) are that, before placing the electrical equipment on the market, the importer—
(a)complies with regulation 18;
(b)ensures that—
(i)the relevant conformity assessment procedure has been carried out in relation to the electrical equipment, in accordance with Part 3, as that Part applies in Northern Ireland;
(ii)the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation; and
(iii)the electrical equipment bears the CE marking.
(4) In this regulation—
“CE marking” has the meaning given to it in regulation 2(1), as it applies in Northern Ireland;
“qualifying Northern Ireland goods” has the meaning given to it in regulations made under section 8C(6) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018;
“technical documentation” has the meaning given to it in regulation 2(1), as it applies in Northern Ireland.]
Textual Amendments
F34Regs. 34A-34C inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 19 (as amended by S.I. 2020/1460, reg 1(4), Sch. 3 para. 15(3)); 2020 c.1, Sch.5 para 1(10), see reg.1
35.—(1) This regulation applies to electrical equipment intended for domestic use in the United Kingdom and made available by an economic operator for that purpose.
(2) Where the electrical equipment is a plug in device intended to be connected, without the use of a mains lead or plug, directly to the United Kingdom public electricity supply via a socket outlet conforming to BS 1363, the economic operator must ensure that the plug in device is compatible with socket outlets conforming to BS 1363.
(3) Where the electrical equipment has a flexible lead and plug assembly and is intended to be connected to the United Kingdom public electricity supply by means of a socket outlet conforming to BS 1363, the economic operator must ensure that that plug assembly—
(a)is a correctly fitted standard plug; or
(b)is—
(i)a correctly fitted non-UK plug, conforming to the safety provisions of IEC 884-1 and correctly fitted with a compatible conversion plug; and
(ii)fitted with a fuse link which conforms to BS 1362 and which is rated in accordance with the electrical equipment manufacturer's instructions.
(4) In this regulation, “socket”, “BS 1363”, “standard plug”, “non-UK plug”, “IEC 884-1”, “conversion plug”, “fuse link” and “BS 1362” have the meanings given in the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 M1.
Extent Information
E12This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Marginal Citations
M1S.I. 1994/1768 amended by S.I. 2011/1043.
35.—(1) This regulation applies to electrical equipment intended for domestic use in [F50Northern Ireland] and made available by an economic operator for that purpose.
(2) Where the electrical equipment is a plug in device intended to be connected, without the use of a mains lead or plug, directly to the United Kingdom public electricity supply via a socket outlet conforming to BS 1363, the economic operator must ensure that the plug in device is compatible with socket outlets conforming to BS 1363.
(3) Where the electrical equipment has a flexible lead and plug assembly and is intended to be connected to the United Kingdom public electricity supply by means of a socket outlet conforming to BS 1363, the economic operator must ensure that that plug assembly—
(a)is a correctly fitted standard plug; or
(b)is—
(i)a correctly fitted non-UK plug, conforming to the safety provisions of IEC 884-1 and correctly fitted with a compatible conversion plug; and
(ii)fitted with a fuse link which conforms to BS 1362 and which is rated in accordance with the electrical equipment manufacturer's instructions.
(4) In this regulation, “socket”, “BS 1363”, “standard plug”, “non-UK plug”, “IEC 884-1”, “conversion plug”, “fuse link” and “BS 1362” have the meanings given in the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 F51.
Extent Information
E24This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F49Words in reg. 35 heading substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1112), reg. 1(b), Sch. 11 para. 3(5)
F50Words in reg. 35(1) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1112), reg. 1(b), Sch. 11 para. 3(5)
F51S.I. 1994/1768 amended by S.I. 2011/1043.
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