# The Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011, Regulation 43: Performance of Type examinations

Extent: E+W+S

(1) An approved body performing a Type examination in relation to a toy must—
(a) perform that examination in accordance with the provisions of Module B;
(b) evaluate (if necessary together with the manufacturer) the analysis carried out by the manufacturer in accordance with regulation 12 (safety assessment); and
(c) while respecting the need for the requirements that are imposed by these Regulations in relation to the toy to be complied with, perform the examination—
(i) in a proportionate manner, avoiding unnecessary burdens for economic operators; and
(ii) taking due account of—
(aa) the size of the relevant economic operator;
(bb) the sector in which the economic operator operates;
(cc) the structure of the economic operator;
(dd) the degree of complexity of the technology of the toy; and
(ee) the mass or serial nature of the production process for the toy.
(2) Point 2 of Module B shall be treated as requiring Type examination to be performed in the manner specified in the second indent of point 2 (combination of product type and design type).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1881/regulation/43 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/toys-safety-regulations-2011/regulation-43
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