Regulation 16 Suspension of EC declaration of type conformity

(1)

If it appears to an authorised person that there are, on any premises of a manufacturer, instruments to which EC marks of conformity or stickers have been, or are being, affixed otherwise than in conformity with these Regulations, he may give to the manufacturer a notice suspending the manufacturer’s authority to make the EC declaration of type conformity in question for a period not exceeding twenty-eight days.

(2)

Where an authorised person gives a notice under paragraph (1) above, he shall forthwith—

(a)

inform the approved body which approved the quality system of the effect of the notice;

(b)

send a copy of the notice to the Secretary of State; and

(c)

inform the applicant of his right to apply for a review of the decision under regulation 21.

(3)

If the manufacturer contravenes a notice under paragraph (1) above,—

(a)

he shall be guilty of an offence; and

(b)

all instruments to which the offence relates shall be liable to be forfeited.