Commentaries: Art. 19

All radio equipment must be accompanied by instructions and safety information. Instructions shall include the information required to use radio equipment in accordance with its intended use. Such information shall include, where applicable, a description of accessories and components, including software, which allow the radio equipment to operate as intended.
The following information shall also be included in the case of radio transmitters:
1. the frequency bands in which the radio equipment operates;
2. the maximum radio-frequency power transmitted in the frequency bands in which the radio equipment operates;
3. if applicable, the operational restrictions, and in particular any obligation to obtain an operating licence;
4. ¹ in the case of radio equipment in accordance with Article 7 paragraph 2^bis, information on charging, the compatible charging adapters and on any charging adapter that may be included with the equipment.
The information referred to in paragraph 2 letters c and d must also be indicated on the packaging. In the case of distance sales, the information referred to in paragraph 2 letter d shall be placed next to the price indication. If there is no packaging, the information on charging and the compatible charging adapters must be indicated on the radio equipment. If this is not possible because of the size or type of radio equipment, the user must be able to print out the information as a separate accompanying document.²
Any offer of radio equipment for which no physical specimen is available, in particular offers on the internet or in brochures, must make clear reference to any restrictions on operation that apply to the equipment.
The information must be clearly visible, easily legible and understandable, and formulated in the official language at the point of sale. In bilingual locations it must be formulated in both official languages.³
OFCOM shall issue the required administrative regulations taking international practice into account.

Inserted by No I of the O of 22 Nov. 2023, in force since 1 Jan. 2024 (AS 2023 720). ↩
Amended by No I of the O of 22 Nov. 2023, in force since 1 Jan. 2024 (AS 2023 720). ↩
Amended by No I of the O of 22 Nov. 2023, in force since 1 Jan. 2024 (AS 2023 720). ↩

Art. 19

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