Search Legislation

The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) Regulations 2024

 Help about what version

What Version

  • Latest available (Revised)
  • Original (As made)
 Help about opening options

Opening Options

Status:

This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format.

Amendment to the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

20.—(1) The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017(1) are amended as follows.

(2) In regulation 2(1), for the definition of “the Directive” substitute—

the Directive” means Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment(2);.

(3) In regulation 36A(6) for “16” substitute “17”.

(4) For regulation 36B substitute—

Further use of UK marking

36B.(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)harmonised standard” has the meaning given to it in Article 2(18).

(2) Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), paragraph (3) applies where, before placing radio equipment on the market, the manufacturer—

(a)ensures that the radio equipment has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the essential requirements set out in Article 3;

(b)ensures that the conformity assessment procedure that applies to that radio equipment in accordance with Article 17 has been carried out;

(c)draws up the technical documentation in accordance with Article 21; and

(d)ensures that the technical documentation and other records and correspondence relating to the conformity assessment procedure are prepared in or translated into English.

(3) Where this paragraph applies—

(a)regulations 7, 9 and 45 are to be treated as being satisfied;

(b)except for regulations 42, 43 and 44(1) to (3), Part 3 does not apply;

(c)regulations 2(2)(a), 11, 17, 20, 21(a) and (c), 22, 25, 28, 32, 33, 39, 42, 44 and 63 apply subject to the modifications in paragraph (6);

(d)regulation 10 and Schedule 6 apply subject to the modifications in paragraphs (6) and (7);

(e)Schedule 7 applies subject to the modification in paragraph (7).

(4) This paragraph applies where there is no designated standard or part of a designated standard which corresponds exactly to a harmonised standard or part of a harmonised standard referred to in Article 17.

(5) Where paragraph (4) applies, paragraph (2)(b) is to be treated as requiring the manufacturer, when assessing the compliance with the essential requirements set out in Article 3(2) and (3), to ensure either of the conformity assessment procedures set out in Article 17(4) is carried out.

(6) The modifications referred to in paragraph (3)(c) and (d) are that—

(a)any reference to the “essential requirements” is to be read as a reference to the essential requirements set out in Article 3;

(b)any reference to “designated standard” is to be read as a reference to a harmonised standard;

(c)any reference to “relevant conformity assessment procedure” is to be read as a reference to the conformity assessment procedure that applies to that radio equipment in accordance with Article 17;

(d)any reference to “technical documentation” is to be read as a reference to the technical documentation referred to in Annex V.

(7) The modifications referred to in paragraph (3)(d) and (e) are that—

(a)in regulation 10 the references to “enactment” are to be read as including the Directive;

(b)in Schedule 6 any reference to “approved body” is to be read as a reference to the conformity assessment body that undertook the relevant conformity assessment procedure in accordance with Article 17;

(c)in Schedules 6 and 7 the references to “relevant statutory requirements” are to be read as including the Directive..

(5) In regulation 76A, omit paragraphs (4) to (6).

(6) In paragraph 7 of Schedule 6 for “notified” substitute “approved”.

(1)

S.I. 2017/1206; they were made in part under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 and are accordingly saved by virtue of section 2(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018; they were amended in respect of England and Wales and Scotland by S.I. 2019/696, S.I. 2021/1273 and S.I. 2022/1393; there are other amending instruments but none is relevant.

(2)

OJ L 153, 22.5.2014, p.62, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, Directive (EU) 2022/2380 and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1717.

Back to top

Options/Help

Print Options

Close

Legislation is available in different versions:

Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.

Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.

Close

Opening Options

Different options to open legislation in order to view more content on screen at once

Close

Explanatory Memorandum

Explanatory Memorandum sets out a brief statement of the purpose of a Statutory Instrument and provides information about its policy objective and policy implications. They aim to make the Statutory Instrument accessible to readers who are not legally qualified and accompany any Statutory Instrument or Draft Statutory Instrument laid before Parliament from June 2004 onwards.

Close

More Resources

Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:

  • the original print PDF of the as enacted version that was used for the print copy
  • lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item
  • confers power and blanket amendment details
  • all formats of all associated documents
  • correction slips
  • links to related legislation and further information resources
Close

Impact Assessments

Impact Assessments generally accompany all UK Government interventions of a regulatory nature that affect the private sector, civil society organisations and public services. They apply regardless of whether the regulation originates from a domestic or international source and can accompany primary (Acts etc) and secondary legislation (SIs). An Impact Assessment allows those with an interest in the policy area to understand:

  • Why the government is proposing to intervene;
  • The main options the government is considering, and which one is preferred;
  • How and to what extent new policies may impact on them; and,
  • The estimated costs and benefits of proposed measures.
Close

More Resources

Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:

  • the original print PDF of the as made version that was used for the print copy
  • correction slips

Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including:

  • lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item
  • confers power and blanket amendment details
  • all formats of all associated documents
  • links to related legislation and further information resources