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title: "What should teams do about Importer And Distributor Duties under UK PSTI Product Security?"
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# What should teams do about Importer And Distributor Duties under UK PSTI Product Security?

UK PSTI Product Security guidance for Importer And Distributor Duties, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.

*Artifact Guide* *UK* *Importer And Distributor Duties*

## UK PSTI Product Security Importer And Distributor Duties

Importer And Distributor Duties decisions under UK PSTI Product Security should be written in operational language: who is in scope, what must happen, what evidence proves it, and when escalation is needed.

Use this guide to turn official requirements into scope, evidence, owner, and review decisions. This guidance is practical, source-linked, and should be validated against current legal and policy requirements before implementation.

This page helps you determine which UK PSTI Product Security duties apply, who owns each action, required evidence, and the review path for escalation decisions.

## What importer and distributor duties apply under UK PSTI Product Security?

Teams should treat importer and distributor duties under the UK PSTI Act as supply-chain controls, not abstract policy. Importers must not make a relevant connectable product available unless it is accompanied by a statement of compliance, and they must retain a copy of that statement; distributors must also not make the product available unless it is accompanied by a statement of compliance.

In practice, the importer should verify the product comes with the required statement of compliance and keep their copy on record, while the distributor should confirm that the product they make available is accompanied by that statement before sale or onward supply.

- Importers: check the statement of compliance, keep a copy, and do not make the product available unless it is accompanied by the statement.
- Distributors: do not make the product available unless it is accompanied by the statement of compliance.
- If a compliance failure is found, manufacturers and importers must investigate and take action, and importers and distributors must notify OPSS and record the steps taken.

Sources for this answer:

- [Consumer connectable product security regulations](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/OPSS-enforcement-enforcement-actions/consumer-connectable-product-security-regulations?ref=sorena.io) - Supports the UK PSTI duties requiring importers and distributors to check statement-of-compliance evidence before making products available.
- [The UK Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Product Security) regime](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uk-product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-product-security-regime?ref=sorena.io) - Supports the UK PSTI duties requiring importers and distributors to check statement-of-compliance evidence before making products available.
- [The UK Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure product security regime](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/regulations-consumer-connectable-product-security?ref=sorena.io) - Supports the UK PSTI duties requiring importers and distributors to check statement-of-compliance evidence before making products available.

## What evidence should teams keep for Importer And Distributor Duties under UK PSTI Product Security?

Useful evidence is not just a product-security policy. Keep the source, product facts, password and vulnerability-disclosure proof, support-period statement, supply-chain role mapping, and statement-of-compliance approval together.

- Source URL and quote used for the decision.
- Scope notes, screenshots, data-flow or system references, and role mapping.
- Implementation ticket, approval record, exception notes, and review date.

Sources for this answer:

- [The UK Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Product Security) regime](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uk-product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-product-security-regime?ref=sorena.io) - Evidence support for the FAQ answer.
- [The UK Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure product security regime](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/regulations-consumer-connectable-product-security?ref=sorena.io) - Evidence support for the FAQ answer.
- [The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2023](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/469/made?utm_source=sorena.io/uksi/2023/469/contents/made&ref=sorena.io) - Evidence support for the FAQ answer.

## Which mistakes create risk when handling Importer And Distributor Duties under UK PSTI Product Security?

The common failure pattern is using a generic IoT security claim without proving the PSTI product scope, exact responsible role, customer-facing support information, and statement-of-compliance record.

- Using an old threshold, deadline, source page, or contract template without checking current source text.
- Treating a source-linked exception as a general exemption for every product or data flow.
- Publishing notices, controls, or answers that do not match the actual product behavior.

Sources for this answer:

- [Consumer connectable product security regulations](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/OPSS-enforcement-enforcement-actions/consumer-connectable-product-security-regulations?ref=sorena.io) - Risk and boundary support for the FAQ answer.
- [The UK Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Product Security) regime](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uk-product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-product-security-regime?ref=sorena.io) - Risk and boundary support for the FAQ answer.
- [The UK Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure product security regime](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/regulations-consumer-connectable-product-security?ref=sorena.io) - Risk and boundary support for the FAQ answer.
- [The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2023](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/469/made?utm_source=sorena.io/uksi/2023/469/contents/made&ref=sorena.io) - Risk and boundary support for the FAQ answer.

## Primary sources

- [Consumer connectable product security regulations](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/OPSS-enforcement-enforcement-actions/consumer-connectable-product-security-regulations?ref=sorena.io) - Supports the UK PSTI duties requiring importers and distributors to check statement-of-compliance evidence before making products available.
  - Quote: "importers and distributors respectively also have duties placed upon them"
- [The UK Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Product Security) regime](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uk-product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-product-security-regime?ref=sorena.io) - Supports the UK PSTI duties requiring importers and distributors to check statement-of-compliance evidence before making products available.
  - Quote: "Sections 15 and 22 of the PSTI Act further set out that importers and distributors respectively also have duties placed upon them to not make available a product unless it is accompanied by a statement of compliance."
- [The UK Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure product security regime](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/regulations-consumer-connectable-product-security?ref=sorena.io) - Supports the UK PSTI duties requiring importers and distributors to check statement-of-compliance evidence before making products available.
  - Quote: "Sections 15 and 22 of the PSTI Act further set out that importers and distributors respectively also have duties placed upon them to not make available a product unless it is accompanied by a statement of compliance."
- [The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2023](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/469/made?utm_source=sorena.io/uksi/2023/469/contents/made&ref=sorena.io) - Supports the UK PSTI duties requiring importers and distributors to check statement-of-compliance evidence before making products available.
  - Quote: "Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022"
- [Regulation of consumer connectable product cyber security](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukia/2023/123/pdfs/ukia_20230123_en.pdf?ref=sorena.io) - Supports the UK PSTI duties requiring importers and distributors to check statement-of-compliance evidence before making products available.
  - Quote: "The government has been working with the tech industry to better secure consumer connectable products for several years"

## Topic Guides

- [UK PSTI Act relevant connectable products: full scope and category definitions](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/relevant-connectable-products-scope.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for Relevant Connectable Products Scope, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Act statement of compliance: evidence requirements and audit documentation](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/statement-of-compliance-and-evidence.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for Statement Of Compliance And Evidence, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Act statement of compliance: what must the SoC contain?](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/statement-of-compliance.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for Statement Of Compliance, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Act: is your product a relevant connectable product? scope test](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/relevant-connectable-product-scope.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for Relevant Connectable Product Scope, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Act: step-by-step statement of compliance preparation workflow](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/statement-of-compliance-workflow.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for Statement Of Compliance Workflow, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Act: step-by-step vulnerability disclosure process workflow](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/vulnerability-disclosure-workflow.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for Vulnerability Disclosure Workflow, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Act: vulnerability disclosure policy requirements and template](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/vulnerability-disclosure-policy.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for Vulnerability Disclosure Policy, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Default Password Requirements](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/default-password-requirements.md): A source-linked guide to the UK PSTI default password rule for consumer connectable products: unique passwords, user-defined setup, prohibited patterns, and evidence to keep.
- [UK PSTI Product Security Applicability Test Guide](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/applicability-test.md): Practical guidance for the UK PSTI Product Security applicability test, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Product Security Checklist](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/checklist.md): Practical guidance for the UK PSTI Product Security checklist, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Product Security Compliance Guide](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/compliance.md): Practical guidance for the UK PSTI Product Security compliance, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Product Security Deadlines and Compliance Calendar Guide](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/deadlines-and-compliance-calendar.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for Deadlines and Compliance Calendar, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Product Security ETSI Evidence Mapping Guide](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/etsi-evidence-mapping.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for ETSI Evidence Mapping, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Product Security FAQ](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/faq.md): Practical guidance for the UK PSTI Product Security FAQ, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Product Security Importer And Distributor Duties Guide](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/importer-and-distributor-duties.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for Importer And Distributor Duties, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Product Security Minimum Support Period And Update Transparency Guide](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/minimum-support-period-and-update-transparency.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for Minimum Support Period And Update Transparency, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Product Security OPSS Enforcement and Penalties Guide](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/opss-enforcement-and-penalties.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for OPSS enforcement and penalties, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Product Security OPSS Notices Guide](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/opss-notices.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for OPSS Notices, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Product Security penalties and fines Guide](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/penalties-and-fines.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for penalties and fines, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Product Security PSTI Password And Update Policy Requirements Guide](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/psti-password-and-update-policy-requirements.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for PSTI Password And Update Policy Requirements, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Product Security PSTI Scope Classifier Workflow Guide](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/psti-scope-classifier-workflow.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for PSTI Scope Classifier Workflow, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Product Security PSTI Statement Of Compliance Template Guide](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/psti-statement-of-compliance-template.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for PSTI Statement Of Compliance Template, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Product Security PSTI vs CRA Guide](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/psti-vs-cra.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for PSTI vs CRA, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Product Security PSTI vs ETSI EN 303 645 Guide](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/psti-vs-etsi-en-303-645.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for PSTI vs ETSI EN 303 645, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Product Security PSTI vs EU Cyber Resilience Act Guide](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/psti-vs-eu-cyber-resilience-act.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for PSTI vs EU Cyber Resilience Act, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Product Security Requirements Guide](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/requirements.md): Practical guidance for the UK PSTI Product Security requirements, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Product Security Requirements In Practice Guide](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/security-requirements-in-practice.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for Security Requirements In Practice, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Product Security Supply Chain Roles Manufacturer Importer Distributor Guide](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/supply-chain-roles-manufacturer-importer-distributor.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for Supply Chain Roles Manufacturer Importer Distributor, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI Product Security Support Period Evidence Workflow Guide](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/support-period-evidence-workflow.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for Support Period Evidence Workflow, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [UK PSTI vs Australia Cyber Security Act Guide](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/psti-vs-australia-cyber-security-act.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for PSTI vs Australia Cyber Security Act, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [What should teams do about Default Passwords under UK PSTI Product Security?](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/faq/default-passwords.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for Default Passwords, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [What should teams do about ETSI Evidence under UK PSTI Product Security?](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/faq/etsi-evidence.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for ETSI Evidence, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [What should teams do about Excepted Products under UK PSTI Product Security?](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/faq/excepted-products.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for Excepted Products, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [What should teams do about OPSS Notices under UK PSTI Product Security?](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/faq/opss-notices.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for OPSS Notices, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [What should teams do about Relevant Connectable Products under UK PSTI Product Security?](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/faq/relevant-connectable-products.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for Relevant Connectable Products, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [What should teams do about Statement Of Compliance under UK PSTI Product Security?](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/faq/statement-of-compliance.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for Statement Of Compliance, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [What should teams do about Support Periods under UK PSTI Product Security?](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/faq/support-periods.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for Support Periods, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [What should teams do about Update Transparency under UK PSTI Product Security?](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/faq/update-transparency.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for Update Transparency, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.
- [What should teams do about Vulnerability Disclosure under UK PSTI Product Security?](/artifacts/uk/product-security-and-telecommunications-infrastructure-act/faq/vulnerability-disclosure.md): UK PSTI Product Security guidance for Vulnerability Disclosure, with practical decisions, evidence, edge cases, and external source citations.

*Recommended next step*

*Placement: after the practical guidance*

## Turn UK PSTI Product Security Importer And Distributor Duties into assigned work

Use this UK PSTI Product Security guide to turn Importer And Distributor Duties into owners, evidence requests, review checkpoints, and reusable operating records inside Sorena.

- [Open Assessment Autopilot for UK PSTI Product Security](/solutions/assessment.md): Turn Importer And Distributor Duties into scoped questions, evidence fields, and review tasks.
- [Review UK PSTI Product Security source evidence](/solutions/research-copilot.md): Use Research Copilot to answer follow-up questions with cited source material.
- [Talk through implementation](/contact.md): Review scope, evidence, owners, and the next compliance actions with Sorena.


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