# The Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulations 2016, Regulation 19: Prohibition on an importer placing on the market a category A vessel considered not to be in conformity with the essential safety requirements


(1) Where an importer considers or has reason to believe that a category A vessel is not in conformity with the essential safety requirements, the importer must not place the vessel on the market.
(2) Where the vessel presents a risk to the health or safety of persons, to domestic animals or to property, the importer must inform the manufacturer and the market surveillance authority of that risk.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1092/regulation/19 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/simple-pressure-vessels-safety-regulations-2016/regulation-19
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