18.—(1) A manufacturer must ensure that a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing the EEE to be identified is marked—
(a)on the EEE; or
(b)where the size or nature of the EEE does not allow this, on the packaging of the EEE or in a document accompanying the EEE.
(2) A manufacturer must indicate the manufacturer’s name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and a single address at which they can be contacted—
(a)on the EEE; or
(b)where that is not possible, on the packaging of the EEE or in a document accompanying the EEE.
(3) Where other applicable EU legislation or legislation giving effect to EU legislation contains provisions for the affixing of the manufacturer’s name and address to the EEE which are at least as stringent as those set out in this regulation, the provisions of this regulation may be met by satisfying the provisions of that other legislation.