# The Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulations 2016, 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 Category A vessel unless—
(a) that economic operator is the manufacturer of the vessel; and
(b) the conformity of the vessel with the essential safety requirements has been demonstrated by a relevant conformity assessment procedure.
(2) An economic operator must not affix a marking to a vessel which is not the UK marking but which purports to attest that the vessel satisfies the essential safety requirements.
(3) An economic operator must not affix to a vessel 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 vessel 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/2016/1092/regulation/38 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/simple-pressure-vessels-safety-regulations-2016/regulation-38
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