The Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001 No. 1701

Exceptions to placing on the market and putting into service of certain equipment E+W+S

9.  For the purposes of regulation 7, equipment shall not be regarded as being placed on the market or put into service—

(a) where that equipment—

(i) will be put into service in a country outside [F1 Great Britain]; or

[F2 (ii) is imported into Great Britain for re-export to Northern Ireland or a country outside of the United Kingdom;]

save that this paragraph shall not apply if the [F3 UK] marking, or any inscription liable to be confused therewith, is affixed thereto; or

(b) by the showing at trade fairs, exhibitions, demonstrations and similar events, of that equipment in respect of which the provisions of these Regulations are not satisfied if—

(i) a visible sign clearly indicates that—

(aa) such equipment does not conform; and

(bb) it is not placed on the market or put into service until it has been brought into conformity by the responsible person; and

(ii) adequate safety measures are taken during demonstrations to ensure the protection of persons.

Extent Information

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

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in reg. 9(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. 8 para. 4(a) (with Sch. 8 para. 14) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2 and S.I. 2020/1460, reg. 1(4), Sch. 3 para. 5(4)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F2 Reg. 9(a)(ii) 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. 8 para. 4(aa) (with Sch. 8 para. 14) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2 and S.I. 2020/1460, reg. 1(4), Sch. 3 para. 5(4)(a)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1))

F3 Word in reg. 9(a) 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. 8 para. 4(b) (with Sch. 8 para. 14) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Exceptions to placing on the market and putting into service of certain equipment N.I.

9.  For the purposes of regulation 7, equipment shall not be regarded as being placed on the market or put into service—

(a) where that equipment—

(i) will be put into service in a [F4 market outside of the relevant market]; or

[F5 (ii) is imported into the relevant market for re-export to a market outside of the relevant market,]

save that this paragraph shall not apply if the CE marking, or any inscription liable to be confused therewith, is affixed thereto; or

(b) by the showing at trade fairs, exhibitions, demonstrations and similar events, of that equipment in respect of which the provisions of these Regulations are not satisfied if—

(i) a visible sign clearly indicates that—

(aa) such equipment does not conform; and

(bb) it is not placed on the market or put into service until it has been brought into conformity by the responsible person; and

(ii) adequate safety measures are taken during demonstrations to ensure the protection of persons.

Extent Information

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

Textual Amendments

F4 Words in reg. 9(a)(i) 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. 2 para. 1(3)(a)

F5 Reg. 9(a)(ii) 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. 2 para. 1(3)(b)