Functions of the GB competent authority arising under Part 626A

1

This regulation applies in respect of UK TPE when the GB competent authority is informed by—

a

a manufacturer, pursuant to regulation 19AB(3), that it has reason to believe that equipment it has placed on the GB market, does not comply with regulation 19AB(2);

b

an importer, pursuant to regulation 19BC(5), that it has reason to believe that equipment it has placed on the GB market, does not comply with regulation 19BC(3); or

c

a distributor, pursuant to regulation 19CB(5), that it has reason to believe that equipment it has made available on the GB market, does not comply with regulation 19CB(3).

2

When provided with the information identified in paragraph (1), the GB competent authority must inform—

a

the TPED competent authority for each EU member State; and

b

the European Commission,

including information about the equipment presenting the risk and measures taken in relation to that equipment by the economic operator concerned.