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The Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016

Type Statutory-Instrument

Publication 2016-11-29

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(d) in regulations 67(2)(b) and 68(4)(b) any reference to “type examination certificate” is to be read as a reference to an EU type-examination certificate issued in accordance with the conformity assessment procedure set out in point 1 of Annex II to the Directive, known as “Module B”;

(e) in regulation 71 and Schedule 9 any reference to “approved body” is to be read as a reference to the conformity assessment body that undertook the relevant conformity assessment procedure in accordance with Article 13;

(f) in Schedule 9 the reference to “relevant UK legislation” is to be read as including the Directive.

Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods

32D

(1) Where paragraph (2) applies—

(a) a non-automatic weighing instrument is to be treated as being in conformity with the essential requirements; and

(b) each relevant economic operator is to be treated as having complied or as complying with the obligations imposed on them under Part 2.

(2) This paragraph applies where—

(a) a non-automatic weighing instrument is—

(i) in conformity with the essential requirements, within the meaning of that term in regulation 2, as it applies in Northern Ireland; and

(ii) qualifying Northern Ireland goods;

(b) each relevant economic operator has complied or is complying with the obligations imposed on them under Part 2, as that Part applies in Northern Ireland; and

(3) The obligations referred to in paragraph (2)(c) are that, before placing the non-automatic weighing instrument on the market, the importer—

(a) complies with regulation 18;

(b) ensures that—

(i) the relevant conformity assessment procedure has been carried out in accordance with Part 3, as that Part applies in Northern Ireland;

(ii) the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation; and

(iii) the non-automatic weighing instrument bears the CE marking.

(3A) After a non-automatic weighing instrument has been placed on the market pursuant to this regulation, regulations 67 and 68 are to be read in relation to that instrument subject to the following modifications—

(a) the reference in regulation 67(1)(a) to “UK marking” is to be read as a reference to the CE marking, within the meaning of regulation 2(1) as it applies in Northern Ireland;

(b) the reference in regulation 67(1)(b) to “M marking”, is to be read as a reference to the M Marking as defined in regulation 2(1), as it applies in Northern Ireland;

(c) the reference in regulation 67(1)(c) to “approved body” is to be read as a reference to a “notified body” as defined in regulation 2(1), as it applies in Northern Ireland;

(d) the references in regulations 67(2)(a) and 68(4)(a) to “essential requirements” are to be read as the essential requirements within the meaning of that term in regulation 2(1), as it applies in Northern Ireland; and

(e) the references in regulations 67(2)(b) and 68(4)(b) to “type examination certificate” is to be read as a reference to an EU-type examination certificate as defined in regulation 2(1), as it applies in Northern Ireland.

(4) In this regulation—

“CE marking” has the meaning given to it in regulation 2(1), as it applies in Northern Ireland;

“qualifying Northern Ireland goods” has the meaning given to it in regulations made under section 8C(6) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018;

“technical documentation” has the meaning given to it in regulation 2(1), as it applies in Northern Ireland.

Form and contents of ... declaration of conformity etc.

Conformity with ... requirements to be indicated by the UK marking

Prohibition on improper use of UK marking and the M marking

Rules and conditions for affixing the UK marking and the M marking etc.

UK(NI) indication

45A

(1) Where the CE marking is affixed on the basis of an assessment or a certificate issued by a notified body established in the United Kingdom, a UK(NI) indication must be affixed in relation to the regulated non-automatic weighing instrument, in accordance with this regulation.

(2) The UK(NI) indication must be affixed—

(a) visibly, legibly and indelibly; and

(b) before the regulated non-automatic weighing instrument is placed on the market in Northern Ireland.

(3) The UK(NI) indication must accompany the CE marking, wherever that is affixed in accordance with regulation 45.

(4) The UK(NI) indication must be affixed by—

(a) the manufacturer; or

(b) the manufacturer's authorised representative.

(5) When placing a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument on the market in Northern Ireland, an importer must ensure that the manufacturer has complied with their obligations under this regulation.

Register of notified bodies established in the United Kingdom

45B

(1) The Secretary of State must ensure that—

(a) each notified body established in the United Kingdom is assigned an identification number; and

(b) there is a register of—

(i) notified bodies established in the United Kingdom;

(ii) their notified body identification number;

(iii) the activities for which they have been notified;

(iv) any restrictions on those activities.

(2) The Secretary of State must ensure that the register referred to in paragraph (1) is maintained and made publicly available.

(3) The Secretary of State may authorise the United Kingdom Accreditation Service to compile and maintain the register in accordance with paragraph (1)(b).

Approved bodies

Approval of conformity assessment bodies

Presumption of conformity of approved bodies

Monitoring

Restriction, suspension or withdrawal of approval

Subsidiaries and contractors

Register of approved bodies

UK national accreditation body

SCHEDULE 6 — (Annex I to the Directive)

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

The terminology used is that of the International Organisation of Legal Metrology

Preliminary observation

Where an instrument includes, or is connected to, more than one indicating or printing device used for the applications listed in sub-paragraphs (a) to (f) of regulation 3(2), those devices which repeat the results of the weighing operation and which cannot influence the correct functioning of the instrument shall not be subject to the essential requirements if the weighing results are printed or recorded correctly and indelibly by a part of the instrument which meets the essential requirements and the results are accessible to both parties concerned by the measurement. However, in the case of instruments used for direct sales to the public, display and printing devices for the vendor and the customer must fulfil the essential requirements.

Metrological requirements

1

Units of mass

2

Accuracy classes

2

The following accuracy classes have been defined—

(a) I special

(b) II high

(d) IIII ordinary

2

Scale intervals

2

The actual scale interval (d) and the verification scale interval (e) shall be in the form—

1 x 10k, 2 x 10k, or 5 x 10k mass units,

k being any integer or zero.

2

For all instruments other than those with auxiliary indicating devices—

2

For instruments with auxiliary indicating devices the following conditions apply—

e = 1 x 10kg;

d < e ≤ 10 d.

3

Classification

3

Instruments with one weighing range

3

Instruments with multiple weighing ranges

3

Multi-interval instruments

3

Instruments with one weighing range may have several partial weighing ranges (multi-interval instruments).

3

Each partial weighing range i of multi-interval instruments is defined by—

3

The partial weighing ranges are classified according to Table 2. All partial weighing ranges shall fall into the same accuracy class, that class being the instrument's accuracy class.

4

Accuracy

4

On implementation of the procedures laid down in regulation 36, the error of indication shall not exceed the maximum permissible error of indication as shown in Table 3. In the case of digital indication the error of indication shall be corrected for the rounding error.

4

The maximum permissible errors in service are twice the maximum permissible errors fixed in Section 4.1.

5

Weighing results of an instrument shall be repeatable, and shall be reproducible by the other indicating devices used and in accordance with other methods of balancing used.

6

The instrument shall react to small variations in the load.

7

Influence quantities and time

7

Instruments of classes II, III and IIII, liable to be used in a tilted position, shall be sufficiently insensitive to the degree of tilting that can occur in normal use.

7

The instruments shall meet the metrological requirements within the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. The value of this range shall be at least equal to—

(a) 5 °C for an instrument in class I;

(b) 15 °C for an instrument in class II;

7

Instruments operated from a mains power supply shall meet the metrological requirements under conditions of power supply within the limits of normal fluctuation.

7

Electronic instruments, except those in class I and in class II if e is less than 1 g, shall meet the metrological requirements under conditions of high relative humidity at the upper limit of their temperature range.

7

Loading an instrument in class II, III or IIII for a prolonged period of time shall have a negligible influence on the indication at load or on the zero indication immediately after removal of the load.

7

Under other conditions the instruments shall either continue to function correctly or be automatically put out of service.

Design and construction

8

General requirements

8

Design and construction of the instruments shall be such that the instruments will preserve their metrological qualities when properly used and installed and when used in an environment for which they are intended. The value of the mass must be indicated.

8

When exposed to disturbances, electronic instruments shall not display the effects of significant faults, or shall automatically detect and indicate them.

8

The requirements of points 8.1 and 8.2 shall be met on a lasting basis during a period of time that is normal in view of the intended use of such instruments.

8

When external equipment is connected to an electronic instrument through an appropriate interface the metrological qualities of the instrument shall not be adversely influenced.

8

The instruments shall have no characteristics likely to facilitate fraudulent use, whereas possibilities for unintentional misuse shall be minimal. Components that may not be dismantled or adjusted by the user shall be secured against such actions.

8

Instruments shall be designed to permit ready execution of the statutory controls laid down by these Regulations.

9

Indication of weighing results and other weight values

10

Printing of weighing results and other weight values

11

Levelling

12

Zeroing

13

Tare devices and preset tare devices

14

Instruments for direct sales to the public, with a maximum capacity not greater than 100 kg: additional requirements

15

Price labelling instruments

SCHEDULE 7 — (Annex II to the Directive)

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES

1

Module B: type examination

1

type examination is the part of a conformity assessment procedure in which an approved body examines the technical design of an instrument and verifies and attests that the technical design of the instrument meets the requirements of these Regulations that apply to it.

1

type examination may be carried out in any of the following manners—

— examination of a specimen, representative of the production envisaged, of the complete instrument (production type);

— assessment of the adequacy of the technical design of the instrument through examination of the technical documentation and supporting evidence referred to in point 1.3, plus examination of specimens, representative of the production envisaged, of one or more critical parts of the instrument (combination of production type and design type);

— assessment of the adequacy of the technical design of the instrument through examination of the technical documentation and supporting evidence referred to in point 1.3, without examination of a specimen (design type).

1

The manufacturer shall lodge an application for type examination with a single approved body of his choice.

1

The approved body shall—

1

examine the technical documentation and supporting evidence to assess the adequacy of the technical design of the instrument;

1

verify that the specimen(s) have been manufactured in conformity with the technical documentation, and identify the elements which have been designed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the relevant designated standards, as well as the elements which have been designed in accordance with other relevant technical specifications;

1

carry out appropriate examinations and tests, or have them carried out, to check whether, where the manufacturer has chosen to apply the solutions in the relevant designated standards, these have been applied correctly;

1

carry out appropriate examinations and tests, or have them carried out, to check whether, where the solutions in the relevant designated standards have not been applied, the solutions adopted by the manufacturer applying other relevant technical specifications meet the corresponding essential requirements of these Regulations;

1

agree with the manufacturer on a location where the examinations and tests will be carried out.

1

The approved body shall draw up an evaluation report that records the activities undertaken in accordance with point 1.4 and their outcomes. Without prejudice to its obligations vis-à-vis the Secretary of State, the approved body shall release the content of that report, in full or in part, only with the agreement of the manufacturer.

1

Where the type meets the requirements of these Regulations, that apply to the instrument concerned, the approved body shall issue a type examination certificate to the manufacturer. That certificate shall contain the name and address of the manufacturer, the conclusions of the examination, the conditions (if any) for its validity and the necessary data for identification of the approved type. The type examination certificate may have one or more annexes attached.

1

The approved body shall keep itself apprised of any changes in the generally acknowledged state of the art which indicate that the approved type may no longer comply with the applicable requirements of these Regulations, and shall determine whether such changes require further investigation. If so, the approved body shall inform the manufacturer accordingly. The manufacturer shall inform the approved body that holds the technical documentation relating to the type examination certificate of all modifications to the approved type that may affect the conformity of the instrument with the essential requirements of these Regulations or the conditions for validity of that certificate. Such modifications shall require additional approval in the form of an addition to the original type examination certificate.

1

Each approved body shall inform the Secretary of State concerning the type examination certificates and/or any additions thereto which it has issued or withdrawn, and shall, periodically or upon request, make available to the Secretary of State the list of such certificates and/or any additions thereto refused, suspended or otherwise restricted.

1

The manufacturer shall keep a copy of the type examination certificate, its annexes and additions together with the technical documentation at the disposal of the market surveillance authorities for 10 years after the instrument has been placed on the market.

1

The manufacturer's authorised representative may lodge the application referred to in point 1.3 and fulfil the obligations set out in points 1.7 and 1.9, provided that they are specified in the mandate.

2

Module D: Conformity to type based on quality assurance of the production process

2

Conformity to type based on quality assurance of the production process is the part of a conformity assessment procedure whereby the manufacturer fulfils the obligations laid down in points 2.2 and 2.5, and ensures and declares on his sole responsibility that the instruments concerned are in conformity with the type described in the type examination certificate and satisfy the requirements of these Regulations that apply to them.

2

Manufacturing

2

Quality system

2

The manufacturer shall lodge an application for assessment of his quality system with the approved body of his choice, for the instruments concerned.

2

The quality system shall ensure that the instruments are in conformity with the type described in the type examination certificate and comply with the requirements of these Regulations that apply to them.

2

The approved body shall assess the quality system to determine whether it satisfies the requirements referred to in point 2.3.2.

2

The manufacturer shall undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out of the quality system as approved and to maintain it so that it remains adequate and efficient.

2

The manufacturer shall keep the approved body that has approved the quality system informed of any intended change to the quality system.

2

Surveillance under the responsibility of the approved body

2

The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the manufacturer duly fulfils the obligations arising out of the approved quality system.

2

The manufacturer shall, for assessment purposes, allow the approved body access to the manufacture, inspection, testing and storage sites and shall provide it with all necessary information, in particular—

(a) the quality system documentation;

(b) the quality records, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, qualification reports on the personnel concerned, etc.

2

The approved body shall carry out periodic audits to make sure that the manufacturer maintains and applies the quality system and shall provide the manufacturer with an audit report.

2

In addition, the approved body may pay unexpected visits to the manufacturer. During such visits the approved body may, if necessary, carry out instrument tests, or have them carried out, in order to verify that the quality system is functioning correctly. The approved body shall provide the manufacturer with a visit report and, if tests have been carried out, with a test report.

2

Conformity marking and declaration of conformity

2

The manufacturer shall affix the UK marking and the M metrology marking set out in these Regulations, and, under the responsibility of the approved body referred to in point 2.3.1, the latter's identification number to each individual instrument that is in conformity with the type described in the type examination certificate and satisfies the applicable requirements of these Regulations.

2

The manufacturer shall draw up a written declaration of conformity for each instrument model and keep it at the disposal of the market surveillance authorities for 10 years after the instrument has been placed on the market. The declaration of conformity shall identify the instrument model for which it has been drawn up.

2

The manufacturer shall, for a period ending 10 years after the instrument has been placed on the market, keep at the disposal of the market surveillance authorities—

(a) the documentation referred to in point 2.3.1;

(b) the information relating to the change referred to in point 2.3.5, as approved;

2

Each approved body shall inform the Secretary of State of quality system approvals issued or withdrawn, and shall, periodically or upon request, make available to the Secretary of State the list of quality system approvals refused, suspended or otherwise restricted.

2

Authorised representative

3

Module D1: Quality assurance of the production process

3

Quality assurance of the production process is the conformity assessment procedure whereby the manufacturer fulfils the obligations laid down in points 3.2, 3.4 and 3.7, and ensures and declares on his sole responsibility that the instruments concerned satisfy the requirements of these Regulations that apply to them.

3

Technical documentation

3

The manufacturer shall keep the technical documentation at the disposal of the relevant national authorities for 10 years after the instrument has been placed on the market.

3

Manufacturing

3

Quality system

3

The manufacturer shall lodge an application for assessment of his quality system with the approved body of his choice, for the instruments concerned.

3

The quality system shall ensure compliance of the instruments with the requirements of these Regulations that apply to them.

3

The approved body shall assess the quality system to determine whether it satisfies the requirements referred to in point 3.5.2.

3

The manufacturer shall undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out of the quality system as approved and to maintain it so that it remains adequate and efficient.

3

The manufacturer shall keep the approved body that has approved the quality system informed of any intended change to the quality system.

3

Surveillance under the responsibility of the approved body

3

The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the manufacturer duly fulfils the obligations arising out of the approved quality system.

3

(a) the quality system documentation;

(b) the technical documentation referred to in point 3.2;

(c) the quality records, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, qualification reports on the personnel concerned, etc.

3

The approved body shall carry out periodic audits to make sure that the manufacturer maintains and applies the quality system and shall provide the manufacturer with an audit report.

3

In addition, the approved body may pay unexpected visits to the manufacturer. During such visits the approved body may, if necessary, carry out product tests, or have them carried out, in order to verify that the quality system is functioning correctly. The approved body shall provide the manufacturer with a visit report and, if tests have been carried out, with a test report.

3

Conformity marking and declaration of conformity

3

The manufacturer shall affix the UK marking and the M metrology marking, set out in these Regulations, and, under the responsibility of the approved body referred to in point 3.5.1, the latter's identification number to each individual instrument that satisfies the applicable requirements of these Regulations.

3

The manufacturer shall, for a period ending 10 years after the instrument has been placed on the market, keep at the disposal of the market surveillance authorities—

(a) the documentation referred to in point 3.5.1;

(b) the information relating to the change referred to in point 3.5.5, as approved;

3

Authorised representative

4

Module F: Conformity to type based on product verification

4

Conformity to type based on product verification is the part of a conformity assessment procedure whereby the manufacturer fulfils the obligations laid down in points 4.2 and 4.5 and ensures and declares on his sole responsibility that the instruments concerned, which have been subject to the provisions of point 4.3, are in conformity with the type described in the type examination certificate and satisfy the requirements of these Regulations that apply to them.

4

Manufacturing

4

Verification

4

Verification of conformity by examination and testing of every instrument

4

All instruments shall be individually examined and appropriate tests set out in the relevant designated standard(s), and/or equivalent tests set out in other relevant technical specifications, shall be carried out in order to verify conformity with the approved type described in the type examination certificate and with the appropriate requirements of these Regulations.

4

The approved body shall issue a certificate of conformity in respect of the examinations and tests carried out, and shall affix its identification number to each approved instrument or have it affixed under its responsibility.

4

Conformity marking and declaration of conformity

4

The manufacturer shall affix the UK marking and the M metrology marking, set out in these Regulations, and, under the responsibility of the approved body referred to in point 4.3, the latter's identification number to each individual instrument that is in conformity with the approved type described in the type examination certificate and satisfies the applicable requirements of these Regulations.

4

The manufacturer shall draw up a written declaration of conformity for each instrument model and keep it at the disposal of the market surveillance authorities, for 10 years after the instrument has been placed on the market. The declaration of conformity shall identify the instrument model for which it has been drawn up.

4

If the approved body agrees and under its responsibility, the manufacturer may affix the approved body's identification number to the instruments during the manufacturing process.

4

Authorised representative

5

Module F1: Conformity based on product verification

5

Conformity based on product verification is the conformity assessment procedure whereby the manufacturer fulfils the obligations laid down in points 5.2, 5.3 and 5.6 and ensures and declares on his sole responsibility that the instruments concerned, which have been subject to the provisions of point 5.4, are in conformity with the requirements of these Regulations that apply to them.

5

Technical documentation

5

The manufacturer shall establish the technical documentation. The documentation shall make it possible to assess the instrument's conformity with the relevant requirements, and shall include an adequate analysis and assessment of the risk(s). The technical documentation shall specify the applicable requirements and cover, as far as relevant for the assessment, the design, manufacture and operation of the instrument. The technical documentation shall, wherever applicable, contain at least the following elements:

(a) a general description of the instrument;

(b) conceptual design and manufacturing drawings and schemes of components, sub-assemblies, circuits, etc.;

(c) descriptions and explanations necessary for the understanding of those drawings and schemes and the operation of the instrument;

(d) a list of the designated standards applied in full or in part, and, where those designated standards have not been applied, descriptions of the solutions adopted to meet the essential requirements of these Regulations, including a list of other relevant technical specifications applied. In the event of partly applied designated standards, the technical documentation shall specify the parts which have been applied;

(e) results of design calculations made, examinations carried out, etc.;

(f) test reports.

5

The manufacturer shall keep the technical documentation at the disposal of the market surveillance authorities for 10 years after the instrument has been placed on the market.

5

Manufacturing

5

Verification

5

Verification of conformity by examination and testing of every instrument

5

All instruments shall be individually examined and appropriate tests, set out in the relevant designated standards and/or equivalent tests set out in other relevant technical specifications, shall be carried out to verify conformity with the requirements that apply to them. In the absence of such a designated standard the approved body concerned shall decide on the appropriate tests to be carried out.

5

Conformity marking and declaration of conformity

5

The manufacturer shall affix the UK marking and the M metrology marking, set out in these Regulations, and, under the responsibility of the approved body referred to in point 5.4, the latter's identification number to each individual instrument that satisfies the applicable requirements of these Regulations.

5

If the approved body agrees and under its responsibility, the manufacturer may affix the approved body's identification number to the instruments during the manufacturing process.

5

Authorised representative

6

Module G: Conformity based on unit verification

6

Conformity based on unit verification is the conformity assessment procedure whereby the manufacturer fulfils the obligations laid down in points 6.2, 6.3 and 6.5, and ensures and declares on his sole responsibility that the instrument concerned, which has been subject to the provisions of point 6.4, is in conformity with the requirements of these Regulations that apply to it.

6

Technical documentation

6

The manufacturer shall establish the technical documentation and make it available to the approved body referred to in point 6.4. The documentation shall make it possible to assess the instrument's conformity with the relevant requirements, and shall include an adequate analysis and assessment of the risk(s). The technical documentation shall specify the applicable requirements and cover, as far as relevant for the assessment, the design, manufacture and operation of the instrument. The technical documentation shall, wherever applicable, contain at least the following elements—

(a) a general description of the instrument;

(b) conceptual design and manufacturing drawings and schemes of components, sub-assemblies, circuits, etc.;

(c) descriptions and explanations necessary for the understanding of those drawings and schemes and the operation of the instrument;

(d) a list of the designated standards applied in full or in part, and, where those designated standards have not been applied, descriptions of the solutions adopted to meet the essential requirements of these Regulations, including a list of other relevant technical specifications applied. In the event of partly applied designated standards, the technical documentation shall specify the parts which have been applied;

(e) results of design calculations made, examinations carried out, etc.;

(f) test reports.

6

The manufacturer shall keep the technical documentation at the disposal of the relevant market surveillance authorities for 10 years after the instrument has been placed on the market.

6

Manufacturing

6

Verification

6

Conformity marking and declaration of conformity

6

The manufacturer shall affix the UK marking and the M metrology marking, set out in these Regulations, and, under the responsibility of the approved body referred to in point 6.4, the latter's identification number to each instrument that satisfies the applicable requirements of these Regulations.

6

The manufacturer shall draw up a written declaration of conformity and keep it at the disposal of the market surveillance authorities for 10 years after the instrument has been placed on the market. The declaration of conformity shall identify the instrument for which it has been drawn up.

6

Authorised representative

7

Common provisions

7

The conformity assessment according to Module D, D1, F, F1 or G may be carried out at the manufacturer's works or any other location if transport to the place of use does not require dismantling of the instrument, if the putting into service at the place of use does not require assembly of the instrument or other technical installation work likely to affect the instrument's performance, and if the gravity value at the place of putting into service is taken into consideration or if the instrument's performance is insensitive to gravity variations. In all other cases, it shall be carried out at the place of use of the instrument.

7

If the instrument's performance is sensitive to gravity variations the procedures referred to in point 7.1 may be carried out in two stages, with the second stage comprising all examinations and tests of which the outcome is gravity-dependent, and the first stage all other examinations and tests. The second stage shall be carried out at the place of use of the instrument.

7

Where a manufacturer has opted for execution in two stages of one of the procedures mentioned in point 7.1, and where these two stages will be carried out by different parties, an instrument which has undergone the first stage of the procedure shall bear the identification number of the approved body involved in that stage.

7

The party which has carried out the first stage of the procedure shall issue for each of the instruments a certificate containing the data necessary for identification of the instrument and specifying the examinations and tests that have been carried out.

7

A manufacturer who has opted for Module D or D1 in the first stage may either use this same procedure in the second stage or decide to continue in the second stage with Module F or F1 as appropriate.

7

The UK marking and the M metrology marking shall be affixed to the instrument on completion of the second stage, along with the identification number of the approved body which took part in the second stage.

SCHEDULE 8 — (Annex III to the Directive)

INSCRIPTIONS

1

Instruments intended to be used for the applications listed in sub-paragraphs (a) to (f) of regulation 3(2).

1

Those instruments shall bear visibly, legibly and indelibly the following inscriptions—

(i) the number of the type examination certificate, where appropriate;

(ii) the manufacturer's name, registered trade name or registered trade mark;

(iii) the accuracy class, enclosed in an oval or in two horizontal lines joined by two half circles;

(iv) maximum capacity, in the form Max …;

(v) minimum capacity, in the form Min …;

(vi) verification scale interval, in the form e = …;

(vii) type, batch or serial number and when applicable;

(viii) for instruments consisting of separate but associated units: identification mark on each unit;

(ix) scale interval if it is different from e, in the form d = …;

(x) maximum additive tare effect, in the form T = + …;

(xi) maximum subtractive tare effect if it is different from Max, in the form T = – …;

(xii) tare interval if it is different from d, in the form dT = …;

(xiii) maximum safe load if it is different from Max, in the form Lim …;

(xiv) the special temperature limits, in the form … oC/… oC;

(xv) ratio between load receptor and load.

1

Those instruments shall have adequate facilities for the affixing of the conformity marking and inscriptions. These shall be such that it shall be impossible to remove the conformity marking and inscriptions without damaging them, and that the conformity marking and inscriptions shall be visible when the instrument is in its regular operating position.

1

Where a data plate is used it shall be possible to seal the plate unless it cannot be removed without being destroyed. If the data plate is sealable it shall be possible to apply a control mark to it.

1

The inscriptions Max, Min, e, and d, shall also be shown near the display of the result if they are not already located there.

1

Each load measuring device which is connected or can be connected to one or more load receptors shall bear the relevant inscriptions relating to the said load receptors.

2

Instruments not intended to be used for the applications listed in points (a) to (f) of regulation 3(2) shall bear visibly, legibly and indelibly—

— the manufacturer's name, registered trade name or registered trade mark;

— maximum capacity, in the form Max ….

3

Restrictive use symbol referred to in regulation 9(3).

SCHEDULE 9 — DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (No XXXX)

1

Instrument model/Instrument (product, type, batch or serial number):

2

Name and address of the manufacturer and, where applicable, his authorised representative:

3

This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.

4

Object of the declaration (identification of instrument allowing traceability; it may, where necessary for the identification of the instrument, include an image):

5

The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant UK legislation:

6

References to the relevant designated standards used or references to the other technical specifications in relation to which conformity is declared:

7

The approved body … (name, number) performed … (description of intervention) and issued the certificate:

8

Additional information:

— Signed for and on behalf of:

— (place and date of issue):

— (name, function) (signature):

SCHEDULE A1 — Disqualification and re-qualification marks

Disqualification mark

1

A disqualification mark must have the following form—

Re-qualification mark

2

A re-qualification mark must have the following form—

Further use of UK marking

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