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Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres regulations 2016. As they apply to equipment and systems being supplied in or into Great Britain. Guidance v2 November 2021
Publication Year
2021
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Updates guidance for businesses on the Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016. Makes the regulations easier to understand and details the obligations for manufacturers, their representatives, and importers and distributors. Details the transitional arrangements, UKCA marking, qualifying Northern Ireland goods, information on approved bodies, enforcement and penalties.
Document History
Supersedes Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres regulations 2016 - guidance (BEIS, 2017). One of a series of Regulatory Delivery guidance documents produced by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Publisher Information
Office for Product Safety and Standards
OPSS is part of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with a remit to make regulation work, to protect people and ensure businesses understand their obligations.
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OPSS
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Website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/office-for-product-safety-and-standards
Email: OPSS.enquiries@beis.gov.uk
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