Regulation 22 Duty to take action in respect of pyrotechnic articles placed on the market which are considered not to be in conformityE1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

A manufacturer or importer who considers, or has reason to believe, that a pyrotechnic article which they have placed on the market is not in conformity with Part 2 must immediately take the corrective measures necessary to—

(a)

bring the pyrotechnic article into conformity;

(b)

withdraw the pyrotechnic article; or

(c)

recall the pyrotechnic article.

(2)

Where the pyrotechnic article presents a risk, the manufacturer or importer must immediately inform the market surveillance authority, F1... of the risk, giving details of—

(a)

the respect in which the pyrotechnic article is considered not to be in conformity with Part 2; and

(b)

any corrective measures taken.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in reg. 22(2) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 19 para. 16 (with Sch. 19 para. 36) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Extent

E1: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only