Regulation 5 The EC declaration of conformity

The manufacturer of an appliance, or his authorised representative established within the Community, shall draw up a written declaration of conformity relating to the appliance, which attests that the appliance has been assessed in accordance with the procedure set out in Schedule 1 and conforms with the requirements of regulation 4(1)(a) and that Schedule.

No person shall issue a declaration of conformity in respect of an appliance unless the appliance complies with the requirements of these Regulations.

The supplier of an appliance shall keep a copy of the declaration of conformity with the technical documentation required by regulation 6 (duties in respect of technical documentation etc.).