PART 4TRANSPORTABLE PRESSURE EQUIPMENT
F1Obligations of Importers after placing UK TPE on the GB market19BC
1
This regulation applies to equipment bearing the UK TPE marking that an importer has placed on the GB market.
2
The importer must ensure that—
a
the conditions in which equipment under the responsibility of the importer is stored and transported do not jeopardise the equipment’s compliance with the Annexes; and
b
the technical documentation specified in the Annexes is kept for the period set out in that Directive.
3
Where an importer knows or has reason to believe that equipment it has placed on the GB market does not comply with—
a
this regulation;
b
regulation 19BB(1)(a)(i), (b)(i) or (c); or
c
the Annexes,
that importer must act as required by paragraph (4).
4
The actions required by paragraph (3) are to—
a
take immediate corrective measures to ensure that the equipment complies with—
i
this regulation;
ii
regulation 19BB(1)(a)(i), (b)(i) or (c); and
iii
the Annexes;
b
withdraw the equipment from the market; or
c
issue a recall of the equipment.
5
Where an importer considers that equipment it has placed on the GB market presents a risk, that importer must immediately inform the manufacturer, the GB competent authority and Northern Ireland competent authority of the risk, including details of any non-compliance with—
a
this regulation;
b
regulation 19BB(1)(a)(i), (b)(i) or (c); or
c
the Annexes,
and any action taken in accordance with paragraph (4).
6
An importer must record each instance of non-compliance with—
a
this regulation;
b
regulation 19BB(1)(a)(i), (b)(i) or (c); or
c
the Annexes,
and any corrective measure taken and must retain that record for at least 20 years from the date that the non-compliance is discovered.
7
On receipt of a reasoned request from the GB competent authority, an importer must—
a
provide that authority with all information and documents necessary to show that the equipment meets the requirements of—
i
this regulation;
ii
regulation 19BB(1)(a)(i), (b)(i) or (c); and
iii
the Annexes;
b
cooperate with that authority in any action taken to eliminate risks posed by that equipment.