Jurisdiction: Great Britain
Commencement: TBC
Amends:
- The Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulations 2016
The Lifts Regulations 2016 - The Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016
- The Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
- The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
- Assimilated Regulation 2016/425 on personal protective equipment
- Assimilated Regulation 2016/426 on appliances burning gaseous fuels
- The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017
Mini Summary
The Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulations 2016 set out the procedure for placing simple pressure vessels on the market to ensure goods conform to minimum safety standards. Duties are placed on “economic operators” (i.e. manufacturers, importers and distributors).
The Lifts Regulations 2016 set out the procedure for placing lifts intended for the transport of people and goods, and lift safety components on the market to ensure goods conform to minimum safety standards. Duties are placed on “economic operators” (i.e. manufacturers, importers and distributors).
The Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016 implement requirements for placing equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres on the market in Great Britain to ensure that it conforms to certain minimum standards that ensure the safety of the equipment.
The Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 set out the procedure for placing pressure equipment on the market to ensure goods conform to minimum safety standards. Duties are placed on “economic operators” (i.e. manufacturers, importers and distributors).
The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 implement EU Directive 2014/30/EU on electromagnetic compatibility. The Directive provides the technical requirements to ensure that electrical and electronic equipment operates with an adequate level of electromagnetic compatibility i.e. does not interfere with radio or telecommunications or other equipment, and is not adversely affected by electromagnetic disturbance from other equipment. The Regulations only apply to manufacturers, importers and suppliers.
Assimilated Regulation 2016/425 on personal protective equipment concerns the manufacture and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE). Following the UK’s departure from the EU, this Regulation has been incorporated directly (with amendments) into domestic law in Great Britain. This entry describes the GB version of the Regulation. It does not affect employers who simply use PPE.
Assimilated Regulation 2016/426 on appliances burning gaseous fuels establishes rules for placing on the market and putting into service of appliances burning gaseous fuels and their fittings. Following the UK’s departure from the EU, this Regulation has been incorporated directly (with amendments) into domestic law in Great Britain. This entry describes the GB version of the Regulation.
The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 establish that manufacturers, importers and distributors of radio equipment must ensure that it complies with safety requirements and standards.
Duties
Various duties apply and are available to view on the Legislation Update Service.
Amendment
Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) based in India can apply to the relevant UK body for accreditation, allowing them to become an “approved body”.
Once approved, the CABs will be able to certify relevant products against UK product regulations for the Great Britain market, whilst being based in India.