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Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor (Text with EEA relevance)

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CHAPTER IU.K.SUBJECT MATTER, SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS

Article 1U.K.Subject matter

This Regulation establishes requirements:

1.

for the type-approval of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor with regard to their safety,

2.

for the type-approval of motor vehicles, in respect of tyre pressure monitoring systems, with regard to their safety, fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions and, in respect of gear shift indicators, with regard to their fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions; and

3.

for the type-approval of newly-manufactured tyres with regard to their safety, rolling resistance performance and rolling noise emissions.

Article 2U.K.Scope

This Regulation shall apply to vehicles of categories M, N and O and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor as defined in [F1Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858], subject to Articles 5 to 12 of this Regulation.

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Article 3U.K.Definitions

For the purposes of this Regulation, the definitions laid down in Article 3 of [F2Regulation (EU) 2018/858] shall apply.

In addition, the following definitions shall apply:

1.

‘electronic stability control’ means an electronic control function for a vehicle which improves the dynamic stability of the vehicle;

2.

‘class I M2 or M3 vehicle’ means an M2 or M3 vehicle with a capacity exceeding 22 passengers in addition to the driver constructed with areas for standing passengers to allow frequent passenger movement;

3.

‘class A M2 or M3 vehicle’ means an M2 or M3 vehicle with a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers, in addition to the driver, designed to carry standing passengers and having seats and provision for standing passengers;

4.

‘lane departure warning system’ means a system to warn the driver of unintentional drift of the vehicle out of its travel lane;

5.

‘advanced emergency braking system’ means a system which can automatically detect an emergency situation and activate the vehicle braking system to decelerate the vehicle with the purpose of avoiding or mitigating a collision;

6.

‘load-capacity index’ means one or two numbers which indicate the load the tyre can carry in single or in single and dual formation at the speed corresponding to the associated speed category and when used in conformity with requirements specified by the manufacturer;

7.

‘tyre pressure monitoring system’ means a system fitted on a vehicle which can evaluate the pressure of the tyres or the variation of pressure over time and transmit corresponding information to the user while the vehicle is running;

8.

‘special use tyre’ means a tyre intended for mixed use both on- and off-road or for other special duty;

9.

‘off-road professional tyre’ means a special use tyre primarily used in severe off-road conditions;

10.

‘reinforced tyre’ or ‘extra load tyre’ means a C1 pneumatic tyre structure in which the carcass is designed to carry a greater load than the corresponding standard tyre;

11.

‘snow tyre’ means a tyre whose tread pattern, tread compound or structure is primarily designed to achieve in snow conditions a performance better than that of a normal tyre with regard to its ability to initiate or maintain vehicle motion;

12.

‘T-type temporary-use spare tyre’ means a temporary-use spare tyre designed for use at inflation pressures higher than those established for standard and reinforced tyres;

13.

‘traction tyre’ means a tyre of classes C2 or C3 bearing the inscription ‘M + S’, ‘M.S.’ or ‘M&S’ and intended to be fitted to a vehicle drive axle or axles;

14.

‘unprotected road user’ means pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists;

15.

‘gear shift indicator’ or ‘GSI’ means a visible indicator recommending that the driver shift gear;

16.

‘manual gearbox’ means a gearbox that can be operated in a mode where the shift between all or some of the gears is always an immediate consequence of an action of the driver, regardless of its physical implementation; this does not cover systems where the driver can only preselect a certain gear shift strategy or limit the number of gears available for driving, and where the actual gear shifts are initiated independently of the decision of the driver according to certain driving patterns.

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CHAPTER IIU.K.OBLIGATIONS OF MANUFACTURERS

Article 4U.K.General obligations

1.Manufacturers shall demonstrate that all new vehicles sold, registered or put into service within [F3Great Britain] are type-approved in accordance with this Regulation and its implementing measures.

2.Manufacturers may choose to apply for type-approval with regard to all the systems, and the installation of all the components and separate technical units covered by this Regulation, or for type-approval with regard to one or more systems and the installation of one or more components and one or more separate technical units covered by this Regulation. Type-approval in accordance with the UNECE Regulations listed in Annex IV shall be considered as [F4GB] type-approval in accordance with this Regulation and its implementing measures.

3.Manufacturers shall demonstrate that all new systems, components and separate technical units sold or put into service within [F5Great Britain] are type-approved in accordance with this Regulation and its implementing measures.

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Article 5U.K.General requirements and tests

1.Manufacturers shall ensure that vehicles are designed, constructed and assembled so as to minimise the risk of injury to vehicle occupants and other road users.

2.Manufacturers shall ensure that vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units comply with the relevant requirements set out in this Regulation and its implementing measures, including the requirements relating to:

(a)vehicle structure integrity, including impact tests;

(b)systems to aid the driver’s control of the vehicle, including steering, braking and electronic stability control systems;

(c)systems to provide the driver with visibility and information on the state of the vehicle and the surrounding area, including glazing, mirrors and driver information systems;

(d)vehicle lighting systems;

(e)vehicle occupant protection, including interior fittings, head restraints, seat belts, ‘ISOfix’ anchorages or built-in child restraints and vehicle doors;

(f)the vehicle exterior and accessories;

(g)electromagnetic compatibility;

(h)audible warning devices;

(i)heating systems;

(j)devices to prevent unauthorised use;

(k)vehicle identification systems;

(l)masses and dimensions;

(m)electrical safety;

(n)gear shift indicators.

3.The requirements referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall apply to vehicles and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor, as specified in Annex I.

Article 6U.K.Specific requirements relating to certain vehicles of categories N and O

1.In addition to the requirements contained in Articles 5, 8, 9, 10 and 12 and the implementing measures thereof, vehicles of categories N and O shall, where relevant, meet the requirements set out in paragraphs 2 to 5 of this Article and the implementing measures thereof.

2.Vehicles of categories N2 and N3 shall be constructed to ensure that, in the event of a front collision with another vehicle, the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant due to underrun is minimised.

3.Vehicles of categories N2, N3, O3 and O4 shall be constructed to ensure that, in the event of the vehicle being hit from the side by an unprotected road user, the risk of injury to that unprotected road user due to underrun is minimised.

4.The vehicle cab or the space provided for the driver and passengers shall be of sufficient strength to offer protection to the occupants in the event of an impact, taking account of UNECE Regulation 29.

5.Vehicles of categories N2, N3, O3 and O4 shall be constructed so as to minimise the effect of spray emissions from the vehicle on the ability of drivers of other vehicles to see.

Article 7U.K.Specific requirements relating to vehicles of categories M2 and M3

1.In addition to the requirements contained in Articles 5, 8, 9, 10 and 12 and the implementing measures thereof, vehicles of categories M2 and M3 shall meet the requirements set out in paragraphs 2 to 5 of this Article and the implementing measures thereof.

2.The carrying capacity of a vehicle, including seated and standing passengers and wheelchair users, shall be appropriate to the mass, size and layout of the vehicle.

3.Vehicle bodies shall be designed and constructed so as to enable the vehicle to be operated in a safe and stable manner, even at full capacity. Suitable provisions shall be made to ensure safe access to and exit from the vehicle, particularly in the case of an emergency.

4.Vehicles of Class I shall be accessible for people with reduced mobility, including wheelchair users.

5.Materials used in the construction of the inside of bus and coach bodywork shall, as far as possible, prevent or at least retard fire in order to allow occupants to evacuate the vehicle in the event of fire.

Article 8U.K.Classification of tyres

1.Tyres shall be classified as follows:

(a) class C1 tyres

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tyres designed primarily for vehicles of categories M1, N1, O1 and O2;

(b) class C2 tyres

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tyres designed primarily for vehicles of categories M2, M3, N, O3 and O4 with a load capacity index in single formation ≤ 121 and the speed category symbol ≥ ‘N’;

(c) class C3 tyres

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tyres designed primarily for vehicles of categories M2, M3, N, O3 and O4 with one of the following load capacity indices:

(i)

a load capacity index in single formation ≤ 121 and the speed category symbol ≤ ‘M’;

(ii)

a load capacity index in single formation ≥ 122.

A tyre may be classified in more than one class provided that it meets all the relevant requirements of each class in which it is classified.

2.The list of load-capacity indices and their corresponding masses contained in UNECE Regulations 30 and 54 shall apply.

Article 9U.K.Specific provisions relating to vehicle tyres, installation of tyres and tyre pressure monitoring systems

1.All tyres provided as part of the equipment of a vehicle, including, where appropriate, any spare tyres, shall be suitable for use on the vehicles for which they are intended, particularly with regard to their dimensions, speed and load performance characteristics.

2.Vehicles of category M1 shall be equipped with an accurate tyre pressure monitoring system capable of giving, when necessary, an in-car warning to the driver when a loss of pressure occurs in any tyre, in the interests of optimum fuel consumption and road safety. Appropriate limits in the technical specifications shall be set to achieve this, which shall furthermore allow for a technology-neutral and cost-effective approach in the development of accurate tyre pressure monitoring systems.

3.All C1 tyres shall meet the wet grip requirements contained in Part A of Annex II.

4.All tyres shall meet the rolling resistance requirements contained in Part B of Annex II.

5.All tyres shall meet the rolling noise requirements contained in Part C of Annex II.

6.Paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 shall not apply to:

(a)tyres whose speed rating is less than 80 km/h;

(b)tyres whose nominal rim diameter does not exceed 254 mm or is 635 mm or more;

(c)T-type temporary-use spare tyres;

(d)tyres designed only to be fitted to vehicles registered for the first time before 1 October 1990;

(e)tyres fitted with additional devices to improve traction properties.

7.The requirements regarding rolling resistance and rolling noise set out in Parts B and C of Annex II shall not apply to off-road professional tyres.

Article 10U.K.Advanced vehicle systems

1.Subject to exemptions established in accordance with Article 14(3)(a), vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2 and N3 shall be equipped with an advanced emergency braking system which shall meet the requirements of this Regulation and its implementing measures.

2.Subject to exemptions established in accordance with Article 14(3)(a), vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2 and N3 shall be equipped with a lane departure warning system which shall meet the requirements of this Regulation and its implementing measures.

Article 11U.K.Gear shift indicators

Vehicles of category M1 with a reference mass not exceeding 2 610 kg and vehicles to which type-approval is extended in accordance with Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 which are fitted with a manual gearbox shall be equipped with gear shift indicators in accordance with the requirements of this Regulation and its implementing measures.

Article 12U.K.Electronic stability control systems

1.Vehicles of categories M1 and N1 shall be equipped with an electronic stability control system meeting the requirements of this Regulation and its implementing measures.

2.With the exception of off-road vehicles as defined in points 4.2 and 4.3 of [F6Part A of Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/858], the following vehicles shall be equipped with an electronic stability control system meeting the requirements of this Regulation and its implementing measures:

(a)vehicles of categories M2 and M3, except for those with more than three axles, articulated buses and coaches, and buses of Class I or Class A;

(b)vehicles of categories N2 and N3 except for those with more than three axles, tractors for semi-trailers with a gross vehicle mass between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes, and special purpose vehicles as defined in points 5.7 and 5.8 of [F7Part A of Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/858];

(c)vehicles of categories O3 and O4 equipped with air suspension, except for those with more than three axles, trailers for exceptional load transport and trailers with areas for standing passengers.

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CHAPTER IIIU.K.OBLIGATIONS OF THE [F8approval authority]

Article 13U.K.Type-approval of vehicles, components and separate technical units

1.With effect from 1 November 2011, [F9the approval authority] shall refuse, on grounds relating to electronic stability control systems, to grant [F10GB type-approval] in respect of new types of vehicle of categories M1 and N1 which do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures.

Following the implementation dates set out in Table 1 of Annex V, [F9the approval authority] shall refuse, on grounds relating to electronic stability control systems, to grant [F10GB type-approval] in respect of new types of vehicle of categories M2, M3, N2, N3, O3 and O4, which do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures.

2.With effect from 1 November 2012, [F11the approval authority] shall refuse to grant on grounds relating to the areas of vehicle safety and tyres covered by Articles 5 to 8, Article 9(2) and Article 11:

(a)[F12GB type-approval] in respect of new types of vehicle of the categories specified in those Articles and their implementing measures, where such vehicles do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures; and

(b)[F13GB] component/separate technical unit type-approval in respect of new types of components or separate technical units intended for such vehicles, where such components or separate technical units do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures.

3.With effect from 1 November 2012, [F14the approval authority] shall refuse, on grounds relating to the areas of tyres covered by Article 9(1) and (3) to (7) and Annex II, with the exception of the rolling resistance limit values set out in Table 2 of Part B of Annex II, to grant [F15GB] component/separate technical unit type-approval in respect of new types of tyre which do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures.

With effect from 1 November 2013, [F14the approval authority] shall refuse, on grounds relating to the areas of tyres covered by Article 9(1) and (3) to (7) and Annex II, with the exception of the rolling resistance limit values set out in Table 2 of Part B of Annex II, to grant [F16GB type-approval] in respect of new types of vehicle of the categories M, N and O which do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures.

4.Following the implementation dates set out in Table 2 of Annex V, [F17the Secretary of State] shall, on grounds relating to electronic stability control systems, consider certificates of conformity for new vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2, N3, O3 and O4 to be no longer valid for the purposes of [F18Article 48 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858], and shall prohibit the registration, sale and entry into service of such vehicles, where such vehicles do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures.

5.With effect from 1 November 2014, [F19the Secretary of State] shall, on grounds relating to the areas of vehicle safety and tyres covered by Articles 5, 6, 7 and 8, Article 9(1) to (4), Article 11, Article 12(1) and Parts A and B of Annex II, with the exception of the rolling resistance limit values for C3 tyres and the rolling resistance limit values set out in Table 2 of Part B of Annex II:

(a)consider certificates of conformity for new vehicles of the categories specified in those Articles to be no longer valid for the purposes of [F20Article 48 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858], and prohibit the registration, sale and entry into service of such vehicles, where such vehicles do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures; and

(b)prohibit the sale and entry into service of new components or separate technical units intended for such vehicles, where such components or separate technical units do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures.

6.With effect from 1 November 2016, [F21the Secretary of State] shall, on grounds relating to tyre rolling noise and, in the case of C3 tyres, also on grounds relating to tyre rolling resistance, with the exception of the rolling resistance limit values set out in Table 2 of Part B of Annex II:

(a)consider certificates of conformity for new vehicles of categories M, N and O to be no longer valid for the purposes of [F22Article 48 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858], and prohibit the registration, sale and entry into service of such vehicles, where such vehicles do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures; and

(b)prohibit the sale and entry into service of new tyres intended for such vehicles, where such tyres do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures.

7.With effect from 1 November 2016 [F23the approval authority] shall refuse, on grounds relating to tyre rolling resistance, to grant [F24GB] component/separate technical unit type-approval in respect of new types of tyres which do not comply with the rolling resistance limit values set out in Table 2 of Part B of Annex II.

8.With effect from 1 November 2017 [F25the Secretary of State] shall refuse, on grounds relating to tyre rolling resistance, to grant [F26GB type-approval] in respect of new types of vehicle of categories M, N and O which do not comply with the rolling resistance limit values set out in Table 2 of Part B of Annex II.

9.With effect from 1 November 2018 [F27the Secretary of State] shall:

(a)on grounds relating to the rolling resistance limit values of C1 and C2 tyres set out in Table 2 of Part B of Annex II, consider certificates of conformity for new vehicles of categories M, N and O to be no longer valid for the purposes of [F28Article 48 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858], and prohibit the registration, sale and entry into service of such vehicles, where such vehicles do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures; and

(b)prohibit the sale and entry into service of new tyres intended for such vehicles, where such tyres do not comply with the rolling resistance limit values set out in Table 2 of Part B of Annex II.

10.With effect from 1 November 2020 [F29the Secretary of State] shall:

(a)on grounds relating to the rolling resistance limit values of C3 tyres set out in Table 2 of Part B of Annex II, consider certificates of conformity for new vehicles of categories M, N and O to be no longer valid for the purposes of [F30Article 48 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858], and prohibit the registration, sale and entry into service of such vehicles, where such vehicles do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures; and

(b)prohibit the sale and entry into service of new tyres intended for such vehicles, where such tyres do not comply with the rolling resistance limit values set out in Table 2 of Part B of Annex II.

11.C1, C2 and C3 tyres that were manufactured prior to the dates set out in paragraphs 5, 6, 9 and 10 and which do not comply with the requirements of Annex II may be sold for a period not exceeding 30 months from those dates.

12.With effect from 1 November 2013 national authorities shall refuse, on grounds relating to the areas of vehicle safety covered in Article 10, to grant [F31GB type-approval] in respect of new types of vehicle of categories M2, M3, N2 and N3, where such vehicles do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures.

13.With effect from 1 November 2015 [F32the Secretary of State] shall, on grounds relating to vehicle safety covered in Article 10, consider certificates of conformity for new vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2 and N3 to be no longer valid for the purposes of [F33Article 48 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858], and prohibit the registration, sale and entry into service of such vehicles, where such vehicles do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures.

14.[F34The Secretary of State must] permit the sale and entry into service of vehicles, components and separate technical units type-approved before the dates referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 and [F35the approval authority must] continue to grant extension of approvals to those vehicles, components and separate technical units under the terms of the regulatory act under which they were originally permitted or granted, unless the requirements applying to such vehicles, components or separate technical units have been modified or new requirements have been added by this Regulation and its implementing measures.

[F36The Secretary of State must] permit the sale and entry into service of and [F37the approval authority must] continue to grant extensions to [F38GB type-approval] to replacement components and separate technical units, with the exception of replacement tyres, intended for vehicles type-approved before the dates referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, under the terms of the regulatory act under which they were originally permitted or granted.

15.Without prejudice to paragraphs 1 to 14, and subject to entry into force of the implementing measures referred to in Article 14, if a manufacturer so requests, [F39the Secretary of State] may not, on grounds relating to the areas of vehicle safety and tyres covered in Articles 5 to 12:

(a)refuse to grant [F40GB type-approval] for a new type of vehicle or to grant [F41GB component]/separate technical unit type-approval for a new type of component or separate technical unit, where such vehicle, component or separate technical unit complies with this Regulation and its implementing measures; or

(b)prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of a new vehicle or prohibit the sale or entry into service of a new component or separate technical unit, where the vehicle, component or separate technical unit concerned complies with this Regulation and its implementing measures.

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CHAPTER IVU.K.IMPLEMENTATION

Article 14U.K.Implementing measures

1.The [F42Secretary of State may by regulations] adopt the following implementing measures:

(a)detailed rules concerning the specific procedures, tests and technical requirements for the type-approval of motor vehicles, their trailers and components and separate technical units with regard to the provisions of Articles 5 to 12;

(b)detailed rules concerning specific safety requirements for vehicles intended for the transport of dangerous goods by road F43..., taking account of UNECE Regulation 105;

(c)a more precise definition of the physical characteristics and performance requirements a tyre must fulfil to be defined as ‘special use tyre’, ‘off-road professional tyre’, ‘reinforced tyre’, ‘extra load tyre’, ‘snow tyre’, ‘T-type temporary-use spare tyre’ or ‘traction tyre’ in accordance with points 8 to 13 of the second paragraph of Article 3;

(d)measures amending the limit values on rolling resistance and rolling noise laid down in Parts B and C of Annex II insofar as is necessary as a result of changes in test procedures and without lowering the level of protection of the environment;

(e)detailed rules on the procedure for the determination of the noise levels referred to in point 1 of Part C of Annex II;

(f)measures amending Annex IV to include the UNECE Regulations [F44which the United Kingdom has voted in favour of].

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3.The [F46Secretary of State may by regulations] adopt the following implementing measures:

(a)measures exempting certain vehicles or classes of vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2 and N3 from the obligation to install advanced vehicle systems referred to in Article 10 where, following a cost/benefit analysis and taking into account all relevant safety aspects, the application of those systems proves not to be appropriate to the vehicle or class of vehicles concerned;

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[F49Article 15U.K.Regulations

1.Any power to make regulations conferred on the Secretary of State by this Regulation is exercisable by statutory instrument.

2.Such regulations may—

(a)make incidental, supplemental, consequential or transitional provision, and

(b)make different provision for different cases or descriptions of case, different circumstances, different purposes or different areas.

3.Before making any regulations in accordance with this Article, the Secretary of State must consult with such representative organisations as the Secretary of State thinks fit.

3.A statutory instrument containing regulations made under this Regulation is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.]

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CHAPTER VU.K.FINAL PROVISIONS

F50Article 16U.K.Penalties for non-compliance

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F51Article 17U.K.Reporting

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Article 18U.K.Amendments to Directive 2007/46/EC

Annexes IV, VI, XI and XV to Directive 2007/46/EC shall be amended in accordance with Annex III to this Regulation.

Article 19U.K.Repeal

1.Directives 70/221/EEC, 70/222/EEC, 70/311/EEC, 70/387/EEC, 70/388/EEC, 71/320/EEC, 72/245/EEC, 74/60/EEC, 74/61/EEC, 74/297/EEC, 74/408/EEC, 74/483/EEC, 75/443/EEC, 76/114/EEC, 76/115/EEC, 76/756/EEC, 76/757/EEC, 76/758/EEC, 76/759/EEC, 76/760/EEC, 76/761/EEC, 76/762/EEC, 77/389/EEC, 77/538/EEC, 77/539/EEC, 77/540/EEC, 77/541/EEC, 77/649/EEC, 78/316/EEC, 78/317/EEC, 78/318/EEC, 78/549/EEC, 78/932/EEC, 89/297/EEC, 91/226/EEC, 92/21/EEC, 92/22/EEC, 92/24/EEC, 92/114/EEC, 94/20/EC, 95/28/EC, 96/27/EC, 96/79/EC, 97/27/EC, 98/91/EC, 2000/40/EC, 2001/56/EC, 2001/85/EC, 2003/97/EC shall be repealed with effect from 1 November 2014.

2.Directive 92/23/EEC shall be repealed with effect from 1 November 2017.

3.References to the repealed Directives shall be construed as references to this Regulation.

Article 20U.K.Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

It shall apply from 1 November 2011.

[X1Article 13(15), Article 14 and points 1(a)(iii), 1(b)(iii) and (iv), 2(c), 3(a)(iii), 3(b)(iii), 3(c)(iii), 3(d)(iii), 3(e)(iii) and 3(f)(ii) of Annex III shall apply from 20 August 2009.

Points 1(a)(i), 1(b)(i), 2(a), 3(a)(i), 3(b)(i), 3(c)(i), 3(d)(i), 3(e)(i) and 3(f)(i) of Annex III shall apply from 1 November 2014.]

Points 1(a)(ii), 1(b)(ii), 2(b), 3(a)(ii), 3(b)(ii), 3(c)(ii), 3(d)(ii), 3(e)(ii) and point 4 of Annex III shall apply from 1 November 2017.

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