# The Recreational Craft Regulations 2017, Regulation 40: Prohibition on improper use of UK marking

Extent: E+W+S

(1) An economic operator must not affix the UK marking to a product unless—
(a) the economic operator is the manufacturer; and
(b) the conformity of the product with the essential requirements has been demonstrated by the relevant conformity assessment procedure.
(2) An economic operator must not affix to a product a marking, sign or inscription which is likely to mislead any other person as to the meaning or form of the UK marking.
(3) An economic operator must not affix to a product 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/2017/737/regulation/40 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/recreational-craft-regulations-2017/regulation-40
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