# The Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015, Regulation 17: Information identifying importer

Extent: E+W+S

(1) Before placing a pyrotechnic article on the market, an importer must indicate on the pyrotechnic article—
(a) the name, registered trade name or registered trade mark of the importer; and
(b) a postal address at which the importer can be contacted.
(2) The information specified in paragraph (1) must be in a language which can be easily understood by end-users and the enforcing authority ....
(3) Paragraph (1) does not apply where—
(a) either—
(i) it is not possible to set out the information referred to in paragraph (1) on the pyrotechnic article; or
(ii) the importer has imported the pyrotechnic article from an EEA state and places it on the market within the period of seven years beginning with IP completion day; and
(b) before placing the pyrotechnic article on the market, the importer sets out the information referred to in paragraph (1)—
(i) on the packaging; or
(ii) in a document accompanying the pyrotechnic article.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/1553/regulation/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pyrotechnic-articles-safety-regulations-2015/regulation-17
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