# The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016, Regulation 20: Information identifying importer

Extent: E+W+S

(1) An importer must, before placing apparatus on the market, ensure that the following appear on the apparatus ...—
(a) the name, registered trade name or registered trade mark of the importer; and
(b) a postal address at which the importer can be contacted.
(1A) Paragraph (1) does not apply where—
(a) either—
(i) it is not possible to set out the information referred to in paragraph (1) on the packaging of the apparatus or on the apparatus, or
(ii) the importer has imported the apparatus from an EEA state or Switzerland and places it on the market within the period of seven years beginning with IP completion day, and
(b) before placing the apparatus on the market, the importer sets out the information referred to in paragraph (1) in a document accompanying the apparatus.
(2) The information specified in paragraph (1) must be in a language which can be easily understood by end-users and the enforcing authority.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1091/regulation/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/electromagnetic-compatibility-regulations-2016/regulation-20
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