The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016

PART 1 U.K. Module B: [F1 EU-type] [F1 Type] Examination

Textual Amendments

F1 Word in Sch. 3 Pt. 1 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. 20 para. 36(a) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

1.   [F2 Type] examination is the part of a conformity assessment procedure in which [F3 an approved] body examines the technical design of an apparatus and verifies and attests that the technical design of the apparatus meets the essential requirements set out in paragraph 1 of Schedule 1. E+W+S

Extent Information

E1 This version of this provision extends to England, Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only

Textual Amendments

F2 Word in Sch. 3 para. 1 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. 20 para. 36(b) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F3 Words in Sch. 3 para. 1 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. 20 para. 36(c) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

1.  EU-type examination is the part of a conformity assessment procedure in which a notified body examines the technical design of an apparatus and verifies and attests that the technical design of the apparatus meets the essential requirements set out in paragraph 1 of Schedule 1. N.I.

Extent Information

E17 This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England, Wales and Scotland only

2.   [F4 Type] examination must be carried out by an assessment of the adequacy of the technical design of the apparatus through examination of the technical documentation referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4 without examination of a specimen (design type). It may be restricted to some aspects of the essential requirements as specified by the manufacturer or the manufacturer's authorised representative. E+W+S

Extent Information

E2 This version of this provision extends to England, Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only

Textual Amendments

F4 Word in Sch. 3 para. 2 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. 20 para. 36(b) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

2.  EU-type examination must be carried out by an assessment of the adequacy of the technical design of the apparatus through examination of the technical documentation referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4 without examination of a specimen (design type). It may be restricted to some aspects of the essential requirements as specified by the manufacturer or the manufacturer's authorised representative. N.I.

Extent Information

E18 This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England, Wales and Scotland only

3.  The manufacturer must lodge an application for [F5 Type] examination with a single [F6 approved] body of the manufacturer's choice. The application must specify the aspects of the essential requirements for which examination is requested and must include— E+W+S

(a) the name and address of the manufacturer or, if the application is lodged by an authorised representative, the name and address of the authorised representative and of the manufacturer;

(b) a written declaration that the same application has not been lodged with another [F6 approved] body;

(c) the technical documentation.

Extent Information

E3 This version of this provision extends to England, Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only

Textual Amendments

F5 Word in Sch. 3 para. 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. 20 para. 36(b) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F6 Word in Sch. 3 para. 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. 20 para. 36(d) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

3.  The manufacturer must lodge an application for EU-type examination with a single notified body of the manufacturer's choice. The application must specify the aspects of the essential requirements for which examination is requested and must include— N.I.

(a) the name and address of the manufacturer or, if the application is lodged by an authorised representative, the name and address of the authorised representative and of the manufacturer;

(b) a written declaration that the same application has not been lodged with another notified body;

(c) the technical documentation.

Extent Information

E19 This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England, Wales and Scotland only

4.  The technical documentation referred to in paragraph 3(c) of this Schedule must make it possible to assess the conformity of the apparatus with the applicable requirements of these Regulations and must include an adequate analysis and assessment of the risks posed by the apparatus. The technical documentation must specify the applicable requirements and cover, as far as is relevant for the assessment, the design, manufacture and operation of the apparatus. The technical documentation must contain, where applicable, at least the following elements— E+W+S

(a) a general description of the apparatus;

(b) conceptual design and manufacturing drawings and schemes of components, sub-assemblies, circuits, etc.

(c) descriptions and explanations necessary for the understanding of those drawings and schemes and the operation of the apparatus;

(d) a list of the [F7 designated] standards applied in full or in part F8 ... and, where the harmonised standards have not been applied, descriptions of the solutions adopted to meet the essential requirements of these Regulations, including a list of other relevant technical specifications applied. In the event of a partly applied harmonised standard, the technical documentation must specify the parts of the standard that have been applied;

(e) results of design calculations made, examinations carried out, etc.;

(f) test reports.

Extent Information

E4 This version of this provision extends to England, Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only

Textual Amendments

F7 Word in Sch. 3 para. 4 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. 20 para. 36(e)(i) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F8 Words in Sch. 3 para. 4 omitted (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. 20 para. 36(e)(ii) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

4.  The technical documentation referred to in paragraph 3(c) of this Schedule must make it possible to assess the conformity of the apparatus with the applicable requirements of these Regulations and must include an adequate analysis and assessment of the risks posed by the apparatus. The technical documentation must specify the applicable requirements and cover, as far as is relevant for the assessment, the design, manufacture and operation of the apparatus. The technical documentation must contain, where applicable, at least the following elements— N.I.

(a) a general description of the apparatus;

(b) conceptual design and manufacturing drawings and schemes of components, sub-assemblies, circuits, etc.

(c) descriptions and explanations necessary for the understanding of those drawings and schemes and the operation of the apparatus;

(d) a list of the harmonised standards applied in full or in part the references of which have been published in the Official Journal and, where the harmonised standards have not been applied, descriptions of the solutions adopted to meet the essential requirements of these Regulations, including a list of other relevant technical specifications applied. In the event of a partly applied harmonised standard, the technical documentation must specify the parts of the standard that have been applied;

(e) results of design calculations made, examinations carried out, etc.;

(f) test reports.

Extent Information

E20 This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England, Wales and Scotland only

5.  The [F9 approved] body must examine the technical documentation to assess the adequacy of the technical design of the apparatus in relation to the aspects of the essential requirements for which examination is requested. E+W+S

Extent Information

E5 This version of this provision extends to England, Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only

Textual Amendments

F9 Word in Sch. 3 para. 5 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. 20 para. 36(d) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

5.  The notified body must examine the technical documentation to assess the adequacy of the technical design of the apparatus in relation to the aspects of the essential requirements for which examination is requested. N.I.

Extent Information

E21 This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England, Wales and Scotland only

6.  The [F10 approved] body must draw up an evaluation report which records the activities undertaken in accordance with paragraph 5 and their outcomes. Without prejudice to its obligations to the notifying authorities, the [F10 approved] body must release the content of that report, in full or in part, only with the agreement of the manufacturer. E+W+S

Extent Information

E6 This version of this provision extends to England, Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only

Textual Amendments

F10 Word in Sch. 3 para. 6 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. 20 para. 36(d) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

6.  The notified body must draw up an evaluation report which records the activities undertaken in accordance with paragraph 5 and their outcomes. Without prejudice to its obligations to the notifying authorities, the notified body must release the content of that report, in full or in part, only with the agreement of the manufacturer. N.I.

Extent Information

E22 This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England, Wales and Scotland only

7.  Where the type meets the requirements of these Regulations that apply to the apparatus concerned, the [F11 approved] body must issue [F12 a Type] examination certificate to the manufacturer. E+W+S

Extent Information

E7 This version of this provision extends to England, Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only

Textual Amendments

F11 Word in Sch. 3 para. 7 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. 20 para. 36(d) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F12 Words in Sch. 3 para. 7 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. 20 para. 36(f) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

7.  Where the type meets the requirements of these Regulations that apply to the apparatus concerned, the notified body must issue an EU-type examination certificate to the manufacturer. N.I.

Extent Information

E23 This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England, Wales and Scotland only

8.  The [F13 Type] examination certificate, which may be accompanied by one or more annexes, must contain— E+W+S

(a) the name and address of the manufacturer;

(b) the conclusions of the examination of the apparatus;

(c) the aspects of the essential requirements covered by the examination;

(d) the conditions (if any) for the validity of the certificate; and

(e) the necessary data for the identification of the approved type.

Extent Information

E8 This version of this provision extends to England, Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only

Textual Amendments

F13 Word in Sch. 3 para. 8 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. 20 para. 36(b) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

8.  The EU-type examination certificate, which may be accompanied by one or more annexes, must contain— N.I.

(a) the name and address of the manufacturer;

(b) the conclusions of the examination of the apparatus;

(c) the aspects of the essential requirements covered by the examination;

(d) the conditions (if any) for the validity of the certificate; and

(e) the necessary data for the identification of the approved type.

Extent Information

E24 This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England, Wales and Scotland only

9.  The [F14 Type] examination certificate and any annexes to that certificate must contain all relevant information to allow the conformity of manufactured apparatus with the examined type to be evaluated and to allow for in-service control. E+W+S

Extent Information

E9 This version of this provision extends to England, Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only

Textual Amendments

F14 Word in Sch. 3 para. 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. 20 para. 36(b) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

9.  The EU-type examination certificate and any annexes to that certificate must contain all relevant information to allow the conformity of manufactured apparatus with the examined type to be evaluated and to allow for in-service control. N.I.

Extent Information

E25 This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England, Wales and Scotland only

10.  Where the type does not satisfy the applicable requirements of these Regulations, the [F15 approved] body must refuse to issue the [F16 Type] examination certificate and must inform the applicant accordingly, giving detailed reasons for its refusal. E+W+S

Extent Information

E10 This version of this provision extends to England, Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only

Textual Amendments

F15 Word in Sch. 3 para. 10 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. 20 para. 36(d) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F16 Word in Sch. 3 para. 10 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. 20 para. 36(b) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

10.  Where the type does not satisfy the applicable requirements of these Regulations, the notified body must refuse to issue the EU-type examination certificate and must inform the applicant accordingly, giving detailed reasons for its refusal. N.I.

Extent Information

E26 This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England, Wales and Scotland only

11.  The [F17 approved] body must keep itself apprised of any changes in the generally acknowledged state of the art which indicate that the approved type may no longer comply with the applicable requirements of these Regulations and must determine whether such changes require further investigation. If so, the [F17 approved] body must inform the manufacturer accordingly. E+W+S

Extent Information

E11 This version of this provision extends to England, Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only

Textual Amendments

F17 Word in Sch. 3 para. 11 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. 20 para. 36(d) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

11.  The notified body must keep itself apprised of any changes in the generally acknowledged state of the art which indicate that the approved type may no longer comply with the applicable requirements of these Regulations and must determine whether such changes require further investigation. If so, the notified body must inform the manufacturer accordingly. N.I.

Extent Information

E27 This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England, Wales and Scotland only

12.  The manufacturer must inform the [F18 approved] body that holds the technical documentation relating to the [F19 Type] examination certificate of all modifications to the approved type that may affect the conformity of the apparatus with the essential requirements of these Regulations or the conditions for validity of that certificate. Such modifications must require additional approval in the form of an addition to the [F19 Type] examination certificate. E+W+S

Extent Information

E12 This version of this provision extends to England, Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only

Textual Amendments

F18 Word in Sch. 3 para. 12 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. 20 para. 36(d) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F19 Word in Sch. 3 para. 12 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. 20 para. 36(b) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.  The manufacturer must inform the notified body that holds the technical documentation relating to the EU-type examination certificate of all modifications to the approved type that may affect the conformity of the apparatus with the essential requirements of these Regulations or the conditions for validity of that certificate. Such modifications must require additional approval in the form of an addition to the EU-type examination certificate. N.I.

Extent Information

E28 This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England, Wales and Scotland only

13.  Each [F20 approved] body must inform its notifying authority of any [F21 Type] examination certificates or any additions thereto, which it has issued or withdrawn and, must periodically or upon request, make available to its notifying authority a list of such certificates and additions thereto that it has refused, suspended or otherwise restricted. E+W+S

Extent Information

E13 This version of this provision extends to England, Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only

Textual Amendments

F20 Word in Sch. 3 para. 13 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. 20 para. 36(d) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F21 Word in Sch. 3 para. 13 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. 20 para. 36(b) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

13.  Each notified body must inform its notifying authority of any EU-type examination certificates or any additions thereto, which it has issued or withdrawn and, must periodically or upon request, make available to its notifying authority a list of such certificates and additions thereto that it has refused, suspended or otherwise restricted. N.I.

Extent Information

E29 This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England, Wales and Scotland only

14.  Each [F22 approved] body must inform the other [F22 approved] bodies of any [F23 Type] examination certificates or any additions thereto which it has refused, withdrawn, suspended or otherwise restricted. Upon request from another [F22 approved] body, [F24 an approved] body must inform the requesting body of the [F23 Type] examination certificates that it has issued. E+W+S

Extent Information

E14 This version of this provision extends to England, Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only

Textual Amendments

F22 Word in Sch. 3 para. 14 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. 20 para. 36(d) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F23 Word in Sch. 3 para. 14 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. 20 para. 36(b) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F24 Words in Sch. 3 para. 14 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. 20 para. 36(c) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

14.  Each notified body must inform the other notified bodies of any EU-type examination certificates or any additions thereto which it has refused, withdrawn, suspended or otherwise restricted. Upon request from another notified body, a notified body must inform the requesting body of the EU-type examination certificates that it has issued. N.I.

Extent Information

E30 This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England, Wales and Scotland only

15.   [F25 The Secretary of State] and the other [F26 approved] bodies may, on request, obtain a copy of the [F27 Type] examination certificate and any additions thereto. On request, the Commission and the Member States may obtain a copy of the technical documentation and the results of the examination carried out by the [F26 approved] body. The [F26 approved] body must keep a copy of the [F27 Type] examination certificate, its annexes and additions, as well as the technical file including the documentation submitted by the manufacturer, until the expiry of the validity of that certificate. E+W+S

Extent Information

E15 This version of this provision extends to England, Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only

Textual Amendments

F25 Words in Sch. 3 para. 15 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. 20 para. 36(g) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F26 Word in Sch. 3 para. 15 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. 20 para. 36(d) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F27 Word in Sch. 3 para. 15 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. 20 para. 36(b) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

15.  The Commission, the [F29 relevant states] and the other notified bodies may, on request, obtain a copy of the EU-type examination certificate and any additions thereto. On request, the Commission and the [F29 relevant states] may obtain a copy of the technical documentation and the results of the examination carried out by the notified body. The notified body must keep a copy of the EU-type examination certificate, its annexes and additions, as well as the technical file including the documentation submitted by the manufacturer, until the expiry of the validity of that certificate. N.I.

Extent Information

E31 This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England, Wales and Scotland only

Textual Amendments

F29 Words in Sch. 3 para. 15 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. 8 para. 7(1)

16.  The manufacturer must keep a copy of the [F28 Type] examination certificate, its annexes and additions, together with the technical documentation at the disposal of the national authorities for 10 years after the apparatus has been placed on the market. E+W+S

Extent Information

E16 This version of this provision extends to England, Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only

Textual Amendments

F28 Word in Sch. 3 para. 16 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. 20 para. 36(b) (with Sch. 20 para. 33) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

16.  The manufacturer must keep a copy of the EU-type examination certificate, its annexes and additions, together with the technical documentation at the disposal of the national authorities for 10 years after the apparatus has been placed on the market. N.I.

Extent Information

E32 This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England, Wales and Scotland only

17.  The manufacturer's authorised representative may lodge the application referred to in paragraph 3 and fulfil the obligations set out in paragraphs 12 and 16 of this Schedule, provided that these obligations are specified in the authorised representative's written mandate. U.K.