Paragraph 1 I1

Northern Ireland

Subject to paragraph 2, the unique identification must comprise—

(a)

a part which can be read by a human being containing the following—

(i)

the name of the manufacturer;

(ii)

an alphanumeric code containing—

F1(aa)

where the place of production or place of import (onto the market of any relevant state) is Northern Ireland, the letters “UK(NI)”;

(ab)

where the place of production or place of import (onto the market of any relevant state) is an EEA State, two letters identifying the EEA State;

(bb)

three digits identifying the site of manufacture; and

(cc)

the unique product code and logistical information designed by the manufacturer; and

(b)

a part which can be read electronically in barcode or matrix code format, or both, which relates directly to the alphanumeric identification code.

Annotations

F1: Sch. 1 para. 1(a)(ii)(aa)(ab) substituted for Sch. 1 para. 1(a)(ii)(aa) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1112), reg. 1(b), Sch. 19 para. 5(a)