The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020

Amendment to Part 4

4.—(1) In regulation 43(1)—

(a) for “member States” substitute “relevant states” (twice);

(b) in sub-paragraph (b)—

(i) after “objections” insert “, other than an immaterial objection,”;

(ii) at the end for “certificate.” substitute “certificate;”;

(c) after sub-paragraph (b) insert—

“(c) in sub-paragraph (b), an “immaterial objection” is an objection on the grounds that—

(i) the conformity assessment body is established in the United Kingdom; or

(ii) the accreditation certificate was issued by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service.”.

(2) In regulation 44 for “member States” substitute “relevant states” (twice).

(3) In regulation 49(5) for “member States” substitute “relevant states”.