# The Energy Efficiency (Refrigerators and Freezers) Regulations 1997, Regulation 5: The EC declaration of conformity


(1) 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.
(2) No person shall issue a declaration of conformity in respect of an appliance unless the appliance complies with the requirements of these Regulations.
(3) 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.).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1941/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/energy-efficiency-refrigerators-and-freezers-regulations-1997/regulation-5
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