# The Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016, Regulation 20: Prohibition on placing on the market products considered not to be in conformity with the essential health and safety requirements

Extent: E+W+S

(1) Where an importer considers, or has reason to believe, that a product is not in conformity with the essential health and safety requirements, the importer must not place the product on the market.
(2) Where the product presents a risk, the importer must inform the manufacturer and the market surveillance authority of that risk.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1107/regulation/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/equipment-and-protective-systems-intended-for-use-in-potentially-explosive-atmospheres-regulations-2016/regulation-20
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