UK-ELECTRICAL-SAFETY • UK
UK Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations
UK regulations establishing safety requirements for electrical equipment placed on the Great Britain market.
Topics
ElectronicsProduct Safety
Description
The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 set out safety requirements for electrical equipment placed on the Great Britain market and form part of the UK product compliance framework for electrical products.
What to do
- Determine whether the product qualifies as electrical equipment under the regulations.
- Assess compliance with applicable safety requirements.
- Prepare technical documentation and conformity assessment records.
- Ensure UK marking and documentation obligations are met where applicable.
References
- UK Government – Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016: Great Britainhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrical-equipment-safety-regulations-2016/electrical-equipment-safety-regulations-2016-great-britain