PART 3Conformity assessment
Presumption of conformityE239
1
2
The presumption in paragraph (1) is rebuttable.
Presumption of conformityE139
1
A pyrotechnic article which is in conformity with a harmonised standard (or part of such a standard) the reference to which has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union is to be presumed to be in conformity with the essential safety requirements covered by that standard (or that part of that standard).
2
The presumption in paragraph (1) is rebuttable.
Conformity assessment proceduresE340
For the assessment of conformity of a pyrotechnic article, the manufacturer must follow one of the following procedures referred to in F4Schedule 2A—
a
F6Type examination carried out by F5an approved body (Module B), and, at the choice of the manufacturer, one of the following procedures—
i
conformity to type based on internal production control plus supervised product checks at random intervals (Module C2);
ii
conformity to type based on quality assurance of the production process (Module D);
iii
conformity to type based on product quality assurance (Module E);
b
conformity based on unit verification by F5an approved body (Module G);
c
conformity based on full quality assurance by F5an approved body (Module H), insofar as it concerns category F4 fireworks.
Conformity assessment proceduresE440
For the assessment of conformity of a pyrotechnic article, the manufacturer must follow one of the following procedures referred to in Annex II to the Directive (as amended from time to time)—
a
EU-type examination carried out by a notified body (Module B), and, at the choice of the manufacturer, one of the following procedures—
i
conformity to type based on internal production control plus supervised product checks at random intervals (Module C2);
ii
conformity to type based on quality assurance of the production process (Module D);
iii
conformity to type based on product quality assurance (Module E);
b
conformity based on unit verification by a notified body (Module G);
c
conformity based on full quality assurance by a notified body (Module H), insofar as it concerns category F4 fireworks.
F7... Declaration of conformityE541
The F8... declaration of conformity for a pyrotechnic article must—
a
state that the fulfilment of the essential safety requirements has been demonstrated in respect of the pyrotechnic article;
b
contain the elements specified in F9Schedule 2A for the relevant conformity assessment procedure followed in respect of the pyrotechnic article; and
c
have the model structure set out in F10Schedule 3A.
EU declaration of conformityE641
The EU declaration of conformity for a pyrotechnic article must—
a
state that the fulfilment of the essential safety requirements has been demonstrated in respect of the pyrotechnic article;
b
contain the elements specified in Annex II to the Directive (as amended from time to time) for the relevant conformity assessment procedure followed in respect of the pyrotechnic article; and
c
have the model structure set out in Annex III to the Directive (as amended from time to time).
F11UK markingE842
1
F151A
For a period of F17seven years beginning with IP completion day, the UK marking may be affixed to—
a
a label affixed to the pyrotechnic article; or
b
the accompanying documents.
2
Where F16 paragraph (1A) does not apply and it is not possible or warranted, on account of the nature of the pyrotechnic article, to affix the F12UK marking in accordance with paragraph (1), the F12UK marking must be affixed to—
a
the packaging; and
b
the accompanying documents.
3
CE markingE742
1
The CE marking must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to the pyrotechnic article.
2
Where it is not possible or warranted, on account of the nature of the pyrotechnic article, to affix the CE marking in accordance with paragraph (1), the CE marking must be affixed to—
a
the packaging; and
b
the accompanying documents.
3
The CE marking must be followed by the identification number of the notified body which carried out the relevant conformity assessment procedure for the pyrotechnic article, where that body is involved in the production control phase.
4
The identification number of the notified body must be affixed—
a
by the notified body itself; or
b
under the instructions of the notified body, by the manufacturer.
F1UK(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 pyrotechnic article, in accordance with this regulation.
2
The UK(NI) indication must be affixed—
a
visibly, legibly and indelibly; and
b
before a pyrotechnic article 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(1) or (2).
4
The UK(NI) indication must be affixed by the manufacturer.
5
When placing a pyrotechnic article 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).