Prohibition on improper use of [F1UK ] markingE+W+S
34.—(1) An economic operator must not affix the [F2UK] marking to electrical equipment unless—
(a)that economic operator is the manufacturer; and
(b)the conformity of the electrical equipment with the principal elements of the safety objectives has been demonstrated by the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2.
(2) An economic operator must not affix to electrical equipment a marking which—
(a)is not the [F2UK] marking; but
(b)purports to attest that the electrical equipment is in conformity with the principal elements of the safety objectives.
(3) An economic operator must not affix to electrical equipment a marking, sign or inscription which is likely to mislead any other person as to the meaning or form of the [F2UK ] marking.
(4) An economic operator must not affix to electrical equipment any other marking if the visibility, legibility and meaning of the [F2UK] marking would be impaired as a result.
Extent Information
E1This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F1Word in reg. 34 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 18 (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F2Word in reg. 34 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 23 para. 18 (with Sch. 23 para. 30) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Prohibition on improper use of CE markingN.I.
34.—(1) An economic operator must not affix the CE marking to electrical equipment unless—
(a)that economic operator is the manufacturer; and
(b)the conformity of the electrical equipment with the principal elements of the safety objectives has been demonstrated by the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2.
(2) An economic operator must not affix to electrical equipment a marking which—
(a)is not the CE marking; but
(b)purports to attest that the electrical equipment is in conformity with the principal elements of the safety objectives.
(3) An economic operator must not affix to electrical equipment a marking, sign or inscription which is likely to mislead any other person as to the meaning or form of the CE marking.
(4) An economic operator must not affix to electrical equipment any other marking if the visibility, legibility and meaning of the CE marking would be impaired as a result.
Extent Information
E2This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only