9 Importer retention of statement of compliance
Where a statement of compliance is required under section 15(2) (statements of compliance) to make a product available in the United Kingdom, the importer of the product must retain a copy of the statement of compliance relating to the product for whichever is the longer of—
(a) a period of 10 years beginning with the date on which the statement of compliance was issued, and
(b) the defined support period for the product set out in the statement of compliance.