The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017

• (d) any reference to “technical documentation” is to be read as a reference to the technical documentation referred to in Annex V.

• (7) The modifications referred to in paragraph (3)(d) and (e) are that—

• (a) in regulation 10 the references to “enactment” are to be read as including the Directive;

• (b) in Schedule 6 any reference to “approved body” is to be read as a reference to the conformity assessment body that undertook the relevant conformity assessment procedure in accordance with Article 17;

• (c) in Schedules 6 and 7 the references to “relevant statutory requirements” are to be read as including the Directive.

Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods

36C

• (1) Where paragraph (2) applies radio equipment is to be treated as being in conformity with Part 2.

• (2) This paragraph applies where—

• (a) radio equipment—

• (i) is in conformity with Part 2, as that Part applies in Northern Ireland; and

• (ii) is qualifying Northern Ireland goods; and

• (b) an importer has complied with the obligations set out in paragraph (3).

• (3) The obligations referred to in paragraph (2)(b) are that, before placing the product on the market, the importer—

• (a) complies with regulation 23;

• (b) ensures that—

• (i) the relevant conformity assessment procedure has been carried out in relation to the product;

• (ii) the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation; and

• (iii) the product bears the CE marking;

• (4) In this regulation—

• “CE marking” has the meaning given to it in regulation 2(1), as it applies in Northern Ireland;

• “qualifying Northern Ireland goods” has the meaning given to it in regulations made under section 8C(6) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018;

• “relevant conformity assessment procedure” has the meaning given to it in regulation 2(1), as it applies in Northern Ireland;

• “technical documentation” has the meaning given to it in regulation 2(1), as it applies in Northern Ireland.

Prohibition on improper use of UK marking

Declaration of conformity

Simplified ... declaration of conformity

UK marking

UK(NI) indication

44A

• (1) Where the CE marking is affixed on the basis of an assessment or a certificate issued by a notified body established in the United Kingdom, a UK(NI) indication must be affixed in relation to the radio equipment, in accordance with this regulation.

• (2) The UK(NI) indication must be affixed—

• (a) visibly, legibly and indelibly; and

• (b) before the radio equipment is placed on the market in Northern Ireland.

• (3) The UK(NI) indication must accompany the CE marking, wherever that is affixed in accordance with regulation 44.

• (4) The UK(NI) indication must be affixed by—

• (a) the manufacturer; or

• (b) the manufacturer's authorised representative.

• (5) When placing radio equipment on the market in Northern Ireland, an importer must ensure that the manufacturer has complied with their obligations under this regulation.

Register of notified bodies established in the United Kingdom

44B

• (1) The Secretary of State must ensure that—

• (a) each notified body established in the United Kingdom is assigned an identification number; and

• (b) there is a register of—

• (i) notified bodies established in the United Kingdom;

• (ii) their notified body identification number;

• (iii) the activities for which they have been notified;

• (iv) any restrictions on those activities.

• (2) The Secretary of State must ensure that the register referred to in paragraph (1) is maintained and made publicly available.

• (3) The Secretary of State may authorise the United Kingdom Accreditation Service to compile and maintain the register in accordance with paragraph (1)(b).

Technical documentation

Approved bodies

Approval of conformity assessment bodies

Presumption of conformity of approved bodies

Monitoring

Restriction, suspension or withdrawal of approval

Operational matters in relation to approved bodies

Subsidiaries and contractors

Register of approved bodies

UK national accreditation body

Transitional provision in relation to EU Exit

76A

• (1) In this regulation—

• “pre-exit period” means the period beginning with the commencement date and ending immediately before IP completion day;

• “product” means radio equipment to which these Regulations apply.

• (2) Subject to paragraph (3), where a product was made available on the market during the pre-exit period, despite the amendments made by Schedule 29 of the Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, any obligation to which a person was subject under these Regulations as they had effect immediately before IP completion day, continues to have effect as it did immediately before IP completion day, in relation to that product.

• (3) Paragraph (2) does not apply to—

• (a) any obligation of any enforcing authority to inform the European Commission or the Member States of any matter; or

• (b) any obligation to take action outside of the market in respect of that product.

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Transitional provision

Revocations and savings

Consequential and other amendments

UK marking and ... declaration of conformity

Type examination

UK marking and ... declaration of conformity

UK marking and ... declaration of conformity

EU declaration Declaration of conformity (No XXX)

Further use of UK marking

Requirement to offer common charger radio equipment without a charging device

39A

• (1) When making common charger radio equipment available to consumers or other end-users, an economic operator must—

• (a) where paragraph (2) applies, also offer the common charger radio equipment without any charging device; and

• (b) ensure that where—

• (i) a charging device is included with the common charger radio equipment, a pictogram in the form set out in paragraph 1 of Schedule 1C is printed in accordance with paragraphs 3 to 6 of that Schedule; or

• (ii) a charging device is not included with the common charger radio equipment, a pictogram in the form set out in paragraph 2 of Schedule 1C is printed in accordance with paragraphs 3 to 6 of that Schedule.

• (2) This paragraph applies where an economic operator makes available common charger radio equipment with a charging device.

Transitional provision for common charger radio equipment

77A

Nothing in these Regulations prevents the making available on the market of common charger radio equipment which—

• (a) is placed on the market prior to 28th December 2024 or, in relation to laptops, 28th April 2026; and

• (b) is in conformity with the requirements of these Regulations in force in relation to such equipment before such date.

Revocations and savings

Consequential and other amendments

Schedule 1A — Information in relation to charging capabilities and compatible charging devices

1

For all common charger radio equipment, the information set out in paragraph 2 must be included.

2

The information referred to in paragraph 1 consists of a description of the power requirements of the wired charging devices that can be used with that radio equipment, including the minimum power required to charge the radio equipment, and the maximum power required to charge the radio equipment at the maximum charging speed expressed in Watts by displaying the text: “the power delivered by the charger must be between min [xx] Watts required by the radio equipment, and max [yy] Watts in order to achieve the maximum charging speed”. The number of Watts must express, respectively, the minimum power required by the radio equipment, and the maximum power required by the radio equipment to achieve the maximum charging speed.

3

For common charger radio equipment that is capable of being recharged by wired charging at voltages higher than 5 Volts, currents higher than 3 Amperes or powers higher than 15 Watts, the information set out in paragraph 4 must be included.

4

The information referred to in paragraph 3 consists of a description of the specifications relating to charging capabilities of the radio equipment, in so far as it is capable of being recharged by means of wired charging at voltages higher than 5 Volts or currents higher than 3 Amperes or powers higher than 15 Watts, including an indication that the radio equipment supports the USB Power Delivery charging protocol by displaying the text “USB PD fast charging” and an indication of any other supported charging protocol by displaying the name of that charging protocol in text format.

5

The information referred to at paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4 may be made available in addition by means of QR codes or similar electronic solutions.

Schedule 1B — Label in relation to charging capabilities and compatible charging devices.

1

Subject to paragraphs 2 to 6, an economic operator who either places or makes available common charger radio equipment on the market must use a label in the following format—

2

The letters “XX” must be replaced by the figure corresponding to the minimum power required by the radio equipment to charge, which determines the minimum power that a charging device needs to supply to charge the radio equipment.

3

The letters “YY” must be replaced by the figure corresponding to the maximum power required by the radio equipment to achieve maximum charging speed, which determines the power that a charging device needs to supply at least to achieve that maximum charging speed.

4

The abbreviation “USB PD” (USB Power Delivery) must be displayed if the radio equipment supports that charging protocol.

5

The label may vary in appearance (for example as to its colour, solid or hollow, line thickness) and, subject to paragraph 6, it may be reduced or enlarged, but in the event of any variation in appearance the label must remain visible and legible.

6

If the label is reduced or enlarged, the proportions set out in the drawing at paragraph 1 of this Schedule must be used. The dimension “a” referred to in the pictogram at paragraph 1 must be greater than or equal to 7 mm, irrespective of any variation in appearance permitted by paragraph 5.

Schedule 1C — Pictograms indicating whether a charging device is or is not included with the common charger radio equipment

1

The pictogram to be used where a charging device is included with the common charger radio equipment is:

2

The pictogram to be used where a charging device is not included with the common charger radio equipment is:

3

The pictogram may vary in appearance (for example as to its colour, solid or hollow, line thickness) and, subject to paragraph 4, it may be reduced or enlarged, but in the event of any variation in appearance the pictogram used must remain visible and legible.

4

If the pictogram is reduced or enlarged, the proportions set out in the relevant drawing at paragraph 1 or 2 must be used and the dimension marked “a” in the relevant drawing must be greater than or equal to 7mm, irrespective of any variation in appearance permitted by paragraph 3.

5

The pictogram must be printed onto the packaging or affixed to the packaging as a sticker.

6

Where the common charger radio equipment is made available by distance selling, the pictogram must be positioned close to the price indication.