# The Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015, Regulation 38: Prohibition on improper use of UK marking

Extent: E+W+S

(1) An economic operator must not affix the UK marking to a pyrotechnic article unless—
(a) that economic operator is the manufacturer; and
(b) the conformity of the pyrotechnic article with the essential safety requirements has been demonstrated by a relevant conformity assessment procedure.
(2) An economic operator must not affix to a pyrotechnic article a marking (other than the UK marking) which purports to attest that the pyrotechnic article is in conformity with the essential safety requirements.
(3) An economic operator must not affix to a pyrotechnic article a marking, sign or inscription which is likely to mislead any other person as to the meaning or form of the UK marking.
(4) An economic operator must not affix to a pyrotechnic article any other marking if the visibility, legibility and meaning of the UK marking would be impaired as a result.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/1553/regulation/38 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pyrotechnic-articles-safety-regulations-2015/regulation-38
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