“UK(NI) indication” means the marking in the form set out in Schedule 1 to the Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (UK(NI) Indication) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020;

UK(NI) indication42A

1

Where the CE marking is affixed on the basis of an assessment or a certificate issued by a notified body established in the United Kingdom, a UK(NI) indication must be affixed in relation to the apparatus, in accordance with this regulation.

2

The UK(NI) indication must be affixed—

a

visibly, legibly and indelibly; and

b

before apparatus is placed on the market in Northern Ireland.

3

The UK(NI) indication must accompany the CE marking, wherever that is affixed in accordance with regulation 42.

4

The UK(NI) indication must be affixed by—

a

the manufacturer; or

b

the manufacturer's authorised representative.

5

When placing apparatus on the market in Northern Ireland, an importer must ensure that the manufacturer has complied with their obligations under this regulation.

Register of UK notified bodies42B

1

The Secretary of State must ensure that—

a

each notified body established in the United Kingdom is assigned an identification number; and

b

there is a register of—

i

notified bodies established in the United Kingdom;

ii

their notified body identification number;

iii

the activities for which they have been notified;

iv

any restrictions on those activities.

2

The Secretary of State must ensure that the register referred to in paragraph (1) is maintained and made publicly available.

3

The Secretary of State may authorise the United Kingdom Accreditation Service to compile and maintain the register in accordance with paragraph (1)(b).

aa

the UK(NI) indication—

i

has not been affixed, in contravention of regulation 42A; or

ii

has been affixed other than in accordance with regulation 42A;