4.—(1) A supplier shall not place a ballast on the Community market unless—
(a)the electricity consumption of the ballast is less than or equal to the maximum input power consumption for the category of ballast according to Schedule 1;
(b)the ballast and any packaging bears the EC mark affixed in a visible, legible and indelible manner; and
(c)where a ballast is incorporated in a luminaire, the luminaire and any packaging bears the EC mark affixed in a visible, legible and indelible manner.
(2) The manufacturer of an appliance, or his authorised representative established within the Community, shall be responsible for establishing the ballast’s conformity with the requirements of paragraph (1)(a).
(3) Unless there is evidence to the contrary, a ballast or luminaire bearing the EC mark required under paragraph (1)(b) or (c) shall be deemed to comply with these Regulations.