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| Originally Posted by [b Quote[/b] (Dominic @ Sep. 08 2003,13:18)]Another sting in the tail is that where an importer is not identifiable (such as in the case of the KISS perhaps) then the person who takes delivery of the 1st unit after EN14143 becomes law, will be deemed to be the importer for all units imported into the EC. The importer will share with the manufacturer the liability and if the manufacturer cannot be prosecuted because he is outside the jurisdiction of EC then the importer will carry the liability. Of course, this would need to be confirmed by a sucessful case but that is the legal opinion I have heard.
I understand that EN14143 is now in force and all EC member states have 6 months in which to incorporate it into national legislation. |
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| Originally Posted by [b Quote[/b] ]Nanny state, anyone..? |
Absobloodylutely typical.
Don't say I never warned anyone! 20 years ago it was "you have to wear a crash helmet" now you can't even buy something you want in order to go diving !!!!!
A more sensible approach would be that the vendor has to provide an itemised list of alterations made which both parties sign - that is IF the bloody EEC/HSE have to stick their noses in, which I wish they wouldn't.
And, as for the first user possibly being considered the importer for all units under certain circumstances - have you ever heard anything so ludicrous. Oooh!!! it makes me want to
I would not be surprised if crusty bread is banned at some time in the future in case someone hurts their gums.
Oh, Dominic, thanks for the invite.
Disclaimer - I have not verified any of the details quoted above. I have faith in the veracity of the "Posters" involved and, furthermore, I am quite happy to believe anything of this nature.