# The Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulations 2016, Regulation 10: Monitoring of vessels made available on the market


(1) When appropriate, having regard to the risks to the health and safety of end-users presented by a vessel, a manufacturer must—
(a) carry out sample testing of vessels manufactured by it made available on the market;
(b) investigate complaints that vessels manufactured by it are not in conformity with Part 2;
(c) keep a register of—
(i) complaints that vessels are not in conformity with Part 2;
(ii) vessels which are found not to be in conformity with Part 2; and
(iii) vessel recalls; and
(d) keep distributors informed of any monitoring carried out under this regulation.
(2) The manufacturer must keep an entry made in the register for a period of at least 10 years beginning on the day on which the obligation to make the entry arose.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1092/regulation/10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/simple-pressure-vessels-safety-regulations-2016/regulation-10
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