What are the penalties for non-compliance? Who enforces them?
MHRA as we are now called are the Competent Authority responsible for enforcing the Regulations in the UK. Manufacturers are normally given the opportunity to correct breaches of the regulations voluntarily but if this proves not possible or there is an immediate threat to public safety we have the power under the Consumer Protection Act to remove devices from the market and prosecute errant manufacturers. Penalties imposed on prosecution can be a fine of up to £5000 per offence or six months imprisonment.
