PART 4Functions of UK Notified Bodies
Issue and content of EC-type examination certificate, and refusal and appeal against refusal to issue certificate44
1
A UK notified body who has performed an EC-type examination in relation to a toy must comply with the provisions of Module B relating to the issue of (or refusal to issue) an EC-type examination certificate.
2
An EC-type examination certificate must include—
a
a reference to the Directive;
b
a colour image of the toy;
c
a clear description of the toy, including its dimensions;
d
a list of the tests performed during the EC-type examination of the toy; and
e
a reference to the test report for each listed test.
3
A UK notified body must refuse to issue an EC-type examination certificate if—
a
in the body’s opinion the toy will not comply with the essential safety requirements during its foreseeable and normal period of use;
b
the body is aware that an EC-type examination certificate that was previously issued in relation to the toy has been withdrawn by any notified body; or
c
the body is aware that a notified body has previously refused to issue an EC-type examination certificate in relation to the toy.
4
But sub-paragraphs (b) and (c) of paragraph (3) do not preclude a UK notified body from issuing an EC-type examination certificate if, following the withdrawal of, or refusal to issue, an EC-type examination certificate, the manufacturer has taken corrective measures in relation to the toy which have the effect that the toy will comply with the essential safety requirements during its foreseeable and normal period of use.
5
If a UK notified body has refused to issue an EC-type examination certificate under paragraph (3)(a), the body must inform the manufacturer of the corrective measures which in the body’s view the manufacturer needs to take in relation to the toy.
6
A UK notified body must make provision for a manufacturer to appeal against a refusal by the body to issue an EC-type examination certificate in relation to a toy.