# The Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015, Regulation 20: Traceability

Extent: E+W+S

(1) Where a manufacturer or importer places a pyrotechnic article on the market before 17th October 2016, the manufacturer or importer must—
(a) maintain a record of the UK registration number of the pyrotechnic article for a period of at least 10 years beginning on the day on which it is placed on the market; and
(b) upon request, make this information available to an enforcing authority.
(2) Where a manufacturer or importer places a pyrotechnic article on the market after 16th October 2016, the manufacturer or importer must—
(a) keep a record of the required information for the pyrotechnic article for a period of at least 10 years beginning on the day on which it is placed on the market;
(b) transfer the record referred to in sub-paragraph (a) to the Secretary of State if the manufacturer or importer is ceasing to trade; and
(c) upon a reasoned request, provide an enforcing authority with the required information.
(3) The Secretary of State may appoint a person to receive, hold and manage the record referred to in paragraph (2) on the Secretary of State's behalf.
(4) In this regulation, “required information” means the following information about a pyrotechnic article—
(a) the UK registration number;
(b) the trade name;
(c) the generic type and sub-type (where applicable); and
(d) the site of manufacture.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/1553/regulation/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pyrotechnic-articles-safety-regulations-2015/regulation-20
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