UK Statutory Instrument SI 2016 United Kingdom

Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016

These Regulations implement Directive 2014/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26th February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to the making available on the market of non-automatic weighing instruments. These Regulations replace and revoke the Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2000 and …

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Enforced by
OPSS
Status
Amended (in force with amendments)
Penalty ceiling
Regulated

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Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Manufacturer78 Any Person22 Conformity Assessment Body20 Distributor6 Operator3 Employer2

Plus 19 duties on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.

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Employer — also bound by 682 other Acts
TULRCA 1992 72 duties

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Part 1

INTRODUCTORY

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6 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.001 Citation commencement and extent
s.002 Interpretation
s.002 Designated standard
s.003 Application of these Regulations
s.004 Revocations and transitional and consequential provisions
s.004 Transitional provision in relation to EU Exit
Part 2

REGULATED NON-AUTOMATIC WEIGHING INSTRUMENTS – OBLIGATIONS OF ECONOMIC OPERATORS

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s.006 Manufacturers' responsibilities – design, conformity assessment and marking of regulated non-automatic weighing instruments Regulated
  • Complete all compliance steps before placing weighing instruments on the marketManufacturer
s.007 Manufacturers' obligations in respect of records Regulated
  • Keep technical records for 10 years after placing a weighing instrument on the marketManufacturer
s.008 Manufacturers' obligations to ensure continuing conformity with the essential requirements Regulated
  • Ensure continued conformity of weighing instruments through procedures and monitoringManufacturer
s.009 Manufacturers' obligations in relation to the marking of regulated non-automatic weighing instruments with serial numbers etc. Regulated
  • Mark weighing instruments with identification and required informationManufacturer
s.010 Manufacturers to mark contact details on regulated non-automatic weighing instruments Regulated
  • Mark manufacturer contact details on regulated weighing instrumentsManufacturer
s.011 Documentation to accompany regulated non-automatic weighing instruments Regulated
  • Provide clear English instructions and information with your weighing instrumentsManufacturer
s.012 Action to be taken where regulated non-automatic weighing instruments placed on the market are not in conformity with the essential requirements Regulated
  • Take corrective action if weighing instruments do not meet requirementsManufacturer
s.013 Provision of information to the competent authority Regulated
  • Provide information and cooperate with OPSS when requestedManufacturer
s.016 Ensuring compliance of regulated non-automatic weighing instruments Regulated
  • Ensure compliance of regulated non-automatic weighing instruments before placing on marketManufacturer
s.017 Importers duty to notify manufacturer and market surveillance authorities of non-compliant regulated non-automatic weighing instruments that present a risk Regulated
  • Notify manufacturer and OPSS of non-compliant weighing instruments that present a riskManufacturer
s.018 Requirements to mark importers' details on regulated non-automatic weighing instruments Regulated
  • Label imported weighing instruments with your business name and addressManufacturer
s.019 Importers' duty to ensure that regulated non-automatic weighing instruments are accompanied by relevant documentation. Regulated
  • Ensure imported weighing instruments include clear English instructionsManufacturer
s.020 Duty of importers to ensure proper conditions of storage and transport Regulated
  • Ensure storage and transport conditions do not jeopardise weighing instrument complianceManufacturer
s.022 Action to be taken by importers where regulated non-automatic weighing instruments placed on the market by them are not in conformity with essential requirements Regulated
  • Take corrective action if your imported weighing instruments don't complyManufacturer
s.023 Requirement for importer to keep copy of EU declaration of conformity Regulated
  • Keep copy of EU declaration of conformity for 10 yearsManufacturer
s.024 Provision of information to a competent authority Regulated
  • Provide information to a competent authority on requestManufacturer
s.026 Distributors – duty to act with due care Regulated
  • Act with due care when placing weighing instruments on the marketDistributor
s.027 Distributors – verification obligations Regulated
  • Verify weighing instruments have correct markings, instructions, and manufacturer/importer complianceDistributor
s.028 Distributors not to make non-conforming non-automatic weighing instruments available on the market etc. Regulated
  • Stop selling non-conforming weighing instruments and report risksDistributor
s.029 Duty of distributors to ensure proper conditions of storage and transport Regulated
  • Ensure proper storage and transport of weighing instrumentsDistributor
s.030 Action to be taken by distributors where regulated non-automatic weighing instruments placed on the market by them are not in conformity with essential requirements Regulated
  • Immediately correct or recall non-compliant weighing instrumentsDistributor
s.031 Provision of information to the competent authority Regulated
  • Provide information and documentation to the OPSS on request and cooperateDistributor
s.032 (1) Economic operators must, on request, identify to the market... Regulated
  • Identify your supply chain for weighing instruments when askedOperator
9 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.005 Introductory
s.014 Use of authorised representatives by manufacturers
s.015 Introductory
s.021 Duties of importers with regard to monitoring etc.
s.025 Introductory
s.032 Obligations which are met by complying with obligations in the Directive
s.032 Conformity assessment procedure obligations that are met by complying with the Directive
s.032 Further use of UK marking
s.032 Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods
Part 3

CONFORMITY OF REGULATED NON-AUTOMATIC WEIGHING INSTRUMENTS

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s.037 Subsidiaries and contractors Regulated
  • Manage subcontractors and subsidiaries for conformity assessment activitiesConformity Assessment Body
s.042 Responsibility of manufacturer that draws up declaration of conformity Regulated
  • Ensure instrument compliance when drawing up declaration of conformityManufacturer
s.043 Conformity with ... requirements to be indicated by the UK marking Regulated
  • Affix UK (or CE) marking and M marking to regulated weighing instrumentsManufacturer
s.044 Prohibition on improper use of UK marking and the M marking Regulated
  • Do not misuse UK and M markings on weighing instrumentsOperator
s.045 UK(NI) indication Regulated
  • Affix UK(NI) indication on regulated non-automatic weighing instruments for Northern IrelandManufacturer
10 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.033 Introductory
s.034 Methods of establishing conformity with the essential requirements
s.035 Presumptions of conformity of regulated non-automatic weighing instruments
s.036 Conformity assessment procedures
s.038 Fees
s.039 Application of Chapter
s.040 Form and contents of ... declaration of conformity etc.
s.041 Regulated instruments that require more than one declaration of conformity
s.045 Rules and conditions for affixing the UK marking and the M marking etc.
s.045 Register of notified bodies established in the United Kingdom
Part 4

REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-REGULATED NON-AUTOMATIC WEIGHING INSTRUMENTS

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s.046 (1) This regulation applies to a non-automatic weighing instrument which... Regulated
  • Ensure unregulated weighing instruments are properly marked before saleManufacturer
Part 5

APPROVAL OF CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BODIES

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s.051 Restriction, suspension or withdrawal of approval Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must restrict/suspend/withdraw non‑compliant approved bodiesCrown / Minister / Government department
s.052 Subsidiaries and contractors Regulated
  • Approved bodies must meet conditions before subcontracting conformity assessment activitiesConformity Assessment Body
s.054 UK national accreditation body Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State may authorise UKAS to assess weighing instrument bodiesCrown / Minister / Government department
5 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.047 Approved bodies
s.048 Approval of conformity assessment bodies
s.049 Presumption of conformity of approved bodies
s.050 Monitoring
s.053 Register of approved bodies
Part 6

PUTTING INTO SERVICE OF REGULATED NON-AUTOMATIC WEIGHING INSTRUMENTS FOR THE PURPOSES LISTED IN REGULATION 3(2)

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1 other section in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.055 No person shall put into service a regulated non-automatic weighing...
Part 7

USE FOR TRADE OF REGULATED NON-AUTOMATIC WEIGHING INSTRUMENTS IN GREAT BRITAIN

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1 other section in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.056 Schedule 4 applies to the use for trade of regulated...
Part 8

MARKET SURVEILLANCE AND ENFORCEMENT

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s.058 Regulated non-automatic weighing instruments presenting a risk Regulated
  • Cooperate with market surveillance during weighing instrument safety checksOperator
s.064 Enforcement notice procedure Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Competent authority must serve a compliant enforcement noticeStatutory regulator
12 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.057 The market surveillance authority
s.059 EU safeguard procedure
s.060 Compliant regulated non-automatic weighing instruments which present a risk
s.061 Provisions as to directions under regulations 58 and 60
s.062 Competent authorities and enforcement proceedings
s.063 Compliance notice procedure
s.065 Review of decisions of a competent authorities
s.066 Offence of failing to comply with an enforcement notice
s.067 Disqualification
s.068 Re-qualification
s.069 Testing of regulated non-automatic weighing instruments
s.070 Unsuitable use of regulated non-automatic weighing instruments
Part 9

OFFENCES

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5 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.071 Unauthorised application of authorised marks
s.072 Offences by economic operators etc.
s.073 Penalties for offences
s.074 Defence of due diligence
s.075 Liability of persons other than the principal offender
Part 10

MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL

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2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.076 Service of documents etc.
s.077 Review
Schedules

Schedules

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s.sch001 The requirements of points 1.2 to 1.5 of Schedule 8... Regulated
  • Comply with required markings for non-automatic weighing instrumentsAny Person
s.sch002 Conformity assessment must be carried out in a proportionate manner,... Regulated
  • Carry out conformity assessment proportionatelyConformity Assessment Body
s.sch002 Conformity assessment bodies must perform their activities taking due account... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Conformity assessment bodies must tailor assessments to business size and complexity while maintaining rigourStatutory regulator
s.sch002 Where an approved body finds that the essential requirements have... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved Bodies must demand corrections and refuse certificates when essential requirements are not metStatutory regulator
s.sch002 Where in the course of the monitoring of conformity following... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved/notified bodies must act when weighing instrument no longer compliesStatutory regulator
s.sch002 Where corrective measured are not taken or do not have... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved bodies must restrict, suspend or withdraw certificates when corrective measures failStatutory regulator
s.sch002 Where a person is aggrieved at a decision taken by... Regulated
  • Approved and notified bodies must offer independent review of conformity decisionsConformity Assessment Body
s.sch002 Approved bodies must inform the Secretary of State of the... Regulated
  • Approved bodies must report certificate changes and requests to the Secretary of StateEmployer
s.sch002 Approved bodies must provide other bodies approved under these Regulations... Regulated
  • Share conformity assessment results with other approved bodiesAny Person
s.sch002 Notified bodies must— (a) when requested by the Secretary of... Regulated
  • Appoint a representative for EU coordination group if requestedAny Person
s.sch003 A conformity assessment body must have the means necessary to... Regulated
  • Conformity assessment bodies must have necessary equipment and facilities for assessmentsConformity Assessment Body
s.sch003 The personnel responsible for carrying out conformity assessment tasks must... Regulated
  • Ensure staff qualified to carry out conformity assessmentsConformity Assessment Body
s.sch003 Conformity assessment bodies, their top-level management and the personal responsible... Regulated
  • You must be impartial when carrying out conformity assessmentsAny Person
s.sch003 The remuneration of the top-level management and personnel responsible for... Regulated
  • Don't link conformity assessor pay to assessment numbers or resultsConformity Assessment Body
s.sch003 A conformity assessment body must satisfy the Secretary of State... Regulated
  • Conformity assessment body must hold civil liability insuranceConformity Assessment Body
s.sch003 The personnel of a conformity assessment body must observe professional... Regulated
  • Keep client information confidential and protect proprietary rightsConformity Assessment Body
s.sch003 Conformity assessment bodies must participate in, or ensure that their... Regulated
  • Keep up with standards and follow coordination group guidanceAny Person
s.sch003 A conformity assessment body must be a third party body... Regulated
  • Stay independent of the organisations and instruments you assessConformity Assessment Body
s.sch003 A conformity assessment body, its top level management and the... Regulated
  • NAWI conformity assessment bodies must stay independent of the products they assessConformity Assessment Body
s.sch003 A conformity assessment body, its top level management and the... Regulated
  • Avoid conflicts of interest in weighing instrument assessmentConformity Assessment Body
s.sch003 Conformity assessment bodies must ensure that the activities of their... Regulated
  • Ensure subsidiaries and subcontractors do not affect impartialityAny Person
s.sch003 Conformity assessment bodies and their personnel must carry out the... Regulated
  • Conformity assessment bodies must act with integrity and competence, free from financial pressuresAny Person
s.sch003 A conformity assessment body must be capable of carrying out... Regulated
  • Conformity assessment bodies must be capable of performing their approved tasksConformity Assessment Body
s.sch003 At all times and for each conformity assessment procedure and... Regulated
  • Maintain qualified staff, documented procedures, and conflict-of-interest policiesConformity Assessment Body
s.sch004 Restrictions on use of instruments for trade Regulated
  • Do not use weighing instruments outside their marked range for precious metals, stones, or drugsAny Person
s.sch004 Manner of erection of regulated non-automatic weighing instruments Regulated
  • Do not use trade weighing instruments unless level indicators show correct reference positionAny Person
s.sch004 Regulated non-automatic weighing instruments marked with temperature range Regulated
  • Do not use weighing instruments outside their marked temperature rangeAny Person
s.sch004 Regulated non-automatic weighing instruments marked with manner of use Regulated
  • Use weighing instruments only in accordance with their manner-of-use markingAny Person
s.sch004 Regulated non-automatic weighing instruments fitted with printing devices Regulated
  • Do not use weighing instrument unless printout is legible and durableAny Person
s.sch004 Load receptors Regulated
  • Use weighing instruments only with stationary load and proper load receptor clearanceAny Person
s.sch004 Operation of regulated non-automatic weighing instrument Regulated
  • Set up trade weighing instruments so operator can see, operate, and read from one positionAny Person
s.sch004 Regulated non-automatic weighing instruments to be set to zero or to be balanced before use Regulated
  • Balance or zero regulated weighing instruments before trade useAny Person
s.sch005 Procedure Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must follow fair procedure before imposing monetary penaltyCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch006 Printing of weighing results and other weight values Printed results... Regulated
  • Ensure printed weighing results are correct, clear and durableAny Person
s.sch006 Levelling When appropriate, instruments shall be fitted with a levelling... Regulated
  • Fit levelling devices and indicators on weighing instruments when neededManufacturer
s.sch006 Tare devices and preset tare devices The instruments may have... Regulated
  • Ensure tare and preset tare devices zero accurately and calculate net weight correctlyManufacturer
s.sch006 Instruments with multiple weighing ranges Multiple weighing ranges are permitted,... Regulated
  • Clearly indicate multiple weighing ranges and meet strictest accuracy classAny Person
s.sch006 Weighing results of an instrument shall be repeatable, and shall... Regulated
  • Ensure your weighing instruments give repeatable, reproducible resultsAny Person
s.sch006 The instrument shall react to small variations in the load.... Regulated
  • Ensure your weighing instruments react to small changes in loadManufacturer
s.sch006 Instruments operated from a mains power supply shall meet the... Regulated
  • Ensure weighing instruments meet power supply and low-battery requirementsManufacturer
s.sch006 Electronic instruments, except those in class I and in class... Regulated
  • Ensure electronic weighing instruments withstand high humidity at top temperatureAny Person
s.sch006 Under other conditions the instruments shall either continue to function... Regulated
  • Ensure weighing instruments function correctly or shut down automatically in other conditionsManufacturer
s.sch006 Design and construction of the instruments shall be such that... Regulated
  • Make non-automatic weighing instruments accurate and show massManufacturer
s.sch006 When exposed to disturbances, electronic instruments shall not display the... Regulated
  • Design weighing instruments to suppress or auto-detect significant faults during disturbancesAny Person
s.sch006 The requirements of points 8.1 and 8.2 shall be met... Regulated
  • Design weighing instruments for lasting durability and error alarmsManufacturer
s.sch006 When external equipment is connected to an electronic instrument through... Regulated
  • Ensure external equipment doesn't affect weighing accuracyManufacturer
s.sch006 The instruments shall have no characteristics likely to facilitate fraudulent... Regulated
  • Design weighing instruments to prevent fraud and misuseManufacturer
s.sch006 Instruments shall be designed to permit ready execution of the... Regulated
  • Design weighing instruments for easy statutory inspectionManufacturer
s.sch006 Indication of weighing results and other weight values The indication... Regulated
  • Ensure weighing instruments show accurate, clear and unambiguous resultsAny Person
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall lodge an application for type examination with... Regulated
  • Apply to an approved body for type examination of weighing instrumentsManufacturer
s.sch007 The approved body shall— For the instrument— Regulated
  • Approved body must examine instrument and issue type-examination certificateEmployer
s.sch007 examine the technical documentation and supporting evidence to assess the... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must examine technical documentation to assess instrument designStatutory regulator
s.sch007 verify that the specimen(s) have been manufactured in conformity with... Regulated
  • Approved body must verify specimen conformity and identify design standardsConformity Assessment Body
s.sch007 carry out appropriate examinations and tests, or have them carried... Regulated
  • Approved body must verify correct application of designated standardsConformity Assessment Body
s.sch007 carry out appropriate examinations and tests, or have them carried... Regulated
  • Approved body must test alternative technical solutionsConformity Assessment Body
s.sch007 agree with the manufacturer on a location where the examinations... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must agree with manufacturer on testing locationStatutory regulator
s.sch007 The approved body shall draw up an evaluation report that... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved bodies must produce evaluation reports and keep them confidential without manufacturer's agreementStatutory regulator
s.sch007 Where the type meets the requirements of these Regulations, that... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must issue (or refuse) type examination certificate with content and validityStatutory regulator
s.sch007 The approved body shall keep itself apprised of any changes... Regulated
  • Notify the approved body of modifications to your type-approved instrumentManufacturer
s.sch007 Each approved body shall inform the Secretary of State concerning... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved bodies must report certificate decisions to the Secretary of State and each otherStatutory regulator
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall keep a copy of the type examination... Regulated
  • Keep type examination records for 10 years after placing on marketManufacturer
s.sch007 Manufacturing The manufacturer shall operate an approved quality system for... Regulated
  • Manufacturers must operate an approved quality system for weighing instrumentsManufacturer
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall lodge an application for assessment of his... Regulated
  • Lodge application for quality system assessment with approved bodyManufacturer
s.sch007 The quality system shall ensure that the instruments are in... Regulated
  • Establish and maintain a documented quality system for weighing instrumentsManufacturer
s.sch007 The approved body shall assess the quality system to determine... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must assess quality system and notify manufacturer of audit decisionStatutory regulator
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out... Regulated
  • Maintain approved quality system and fulfil its obligationsManufacturer
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall keep the approved body that has approved... Regulated
  • Notify approved body of changes to your quality systemManufacturer
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall, for assessment purposes, allow the approved body... Regulated
  • Allow approved body access to sites and provide quality recordsManufacturer
s.sch007 The approved body shall carry out periodic audits to make... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must carry out periodic audits of manufacturer's quality systemStatutory regulator
s.sch007 In addition, the approved body may pay unexpected visits to... Regulated
  • Allow approved body to make unexpected visits and testsManufacturer
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall affix the UK marking and the M... Regulated
  • Affix UK and M metrology markings to conforming weighing instrumentsManufacturer
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall draw up a written declaration of conformity... Regulated
  • Retain declaration of conformity for 10 years and provide on requestManufacturer
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall, for a period ending 10 years after... Regulated
  • Keep weighing instrument records for 10 years for market surveillanceManufacturer
s.sch007 Each approved body shall inform the Secretary of State of... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved bodies must report quality system approvals to the Secretary of StateStatutory regulator
s.sch007 Technical documentation The manufacturer shall establish the technical documentation. The... Regulated
  • Create and keep technical documentation for your weighing instrumentsManufacturer
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall keep the technical documentation at the disposal... Regulated
  • Keep technical documentation for 10 years after market placementManufacturer
s.sch007 Manufacturing The manufacturer shall operate an approved quality system for... Regulated
  • Operate an approved quality system for weighing instrument manufacturingManufacturer
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall lodge an application for assessment of his... Regulated
  • Lodge an application for assessment of your quality system with an approved bodyManufacturer
s.sch007 The quality system shall ensure compliance of the instruments with... Regulated
  • Document and operate a quality system for weighing instrumentsManufacturer
s.sch007 The approved body shall assess the quality system to determine... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must assess manufacturer's quality system and audit premisesStatutory regulator
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out... Regulated
  • Maintain approved quality system for weighing instrumentsManufacturer
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall keep the approved body that has approved... Regulated
  • Notify the approved body of any changes to your quality systemManufacturer
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall, for assessment purposes, allow the approved body... Regulated
  • Allow approved body access to sites and provide quality documentationManufacturer
s.sch007 The approved body shall carry out periodic audits to make... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must carry out periodic audits of manufacturer's quality systemStatutory regulator
s.sch007 In addition, the approved body may pay unexpected visits to... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must provide reports after unexpected visits and testsStatutory regulator
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall affix the UK marking and the M... Regulated
  • Affix UK marking and M metrology marking to each compliant weighing instrumentManufacturer
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall draw up a written declaration of conformity... Regulated
  • Create and retain declaration of conformity for each instrument modelManufacturer
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall, for a period ending 10 years after... Regulated
  • Keep technical records available for market surveillance for 10 yearsManufacturer
s.sch007 Each approved body shall inform the Secretary of State of... Regulated
  • Approved bodies must report quality system approvals to the Secretary of StateConformity Assessment Body
s.sch007 Manufacturing The manufacturer shall take all measures necessary so that... Regulated
  • Ensure manufacturing process produces instruments that match the approved typeManufacturer
s.sch007 Verification An approved body chosen by the manufacturer shall carry... Regulated
  • Approved body must examine and test each instrument to verify conformity with approved typeManufacturer
s.sch007 All instruments shall be individually examined and appropriate tests set... Regulated
  • Approved bodies must individually examine and test each weighing instrumentConformity Assessment Body
s.sch007 The approved body shall issue a certificate of conformity in... Regulated
  • Keep certificates of conformity for 10 years for inspectionManufacturer
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall affix the UK marking and the M... Regulated
  • Affix UK and M metrology markings to each conforming weighing instrumentManufacturer
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall draw up a written declaration of conformity... Regulated
  • Draw up and keep declaration of conformity for weighing instruments for 10 yearsManufacturer
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall establish the technical documentation. The documentation shall... Regulated
  • Establish technical documentation for weighing instrumentsManufacturer
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall keep the technical documentation at the disposal... Regulated
  • Keep technical documentation available for market surveillance for 10 yearsManufacturer
s.sch007 Manufacturing The manufacturer shall take all measures necessary so that... Regulated
  • Monitor manufacturing to ensure weighing instruments meet regulationsManufacturer
s.sch007 Verification An approved body chosen by the manufacturer shall carry... Regulated
  • Approved body must examine and test each instrument for conformityManufacturer
s.sch007 All instruments shall be individually examined and appropriate tests, set... Regulated
  • Approved body must individually examine and test each weighing instrumentConformity Assessment Body
s.sch007 The approved body shall issue a certificate of conformity in... Regulated
  • Keep certificates of conformity for 10 years for market surveillance authoritiesManufacturer
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall affix the UK marking and the M... Regulated
  • Affix UK and M metrology markings to each weighing instrumentManufacturer
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall draw up a written declaration of conformity... Regulated
  • Draw up and keep a declaration of conformity for each weighing instrument modelManufacturer
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall establish the technical documentation and make it... Regulated
  • Create and hold technical documentation for weighing instrumentsManufacturer
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall keep the technical documentation at the disposal... Regulated
  • Keep technical documentation for 10 years after placing on marketManufacturer
s.sch007 Manufacturing The manufacturer shall take all measures necessary so that... Regulated
  • Control your manufacturing process to ensure all weighing instruments meet legal requirementsManufacturer
s.sch007 Verification An approved body chosen by the manufacturer shall carry... Regulated
  • Keep certificates of conformity for 10 years after placing on marketManufacturer
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall affix the UK marking and the M... Regulated
  • Affix UK marking and M metrology marking to weighing instrumentsManufacturer
s.sch007 The manufacturer shall draw up a written declaration of conformity... Regulated
  • Write and keep a declaration of conformity for 10 yearsManufacturer
s.sch007 Where a manufacturer has opted for execution in two stages... Regulated
  • Mark instrument with approved body ID after first conformity stageManufacturer
s.sch007 The party which has carried out the first stage of... Regulated
  • Keep certificates of conformity ready for inspectionManufacturer
s.sch007 The UK marking and the M metrology marking shall be... Regulated
  • Affix UK marking and approved body ID after second stageManufacturer
s.sch008 Those instruments shall bear visibly, legibly and indelibly the following... Regulated
  • Ensure weighing instruments display required markingsManufacturer
s.sch008 Those instruments shall have adequate facilities for the affixing of... Regulated
  • Ensure weighing instruments have secure and visible marking attachmentsAny Person
s.sch008 Where a data plate is used it shall be possible... Regulated
  • Ensure data plates on weighing instruments can be sealed and control-markedManufacturer
s.sch008 The inscriptions Max, Min, e, and d, shall also be... Regulated
  • Show Max, Min, e and d markings near the result displayManufacturer
91 other schedules
s.sch001 The number of the EU-type examination certificate, where appropriate.
s.sch001 The manufacturer's name, registered trade name or registered trade mark....
s.sch001 The accuracy class, enclosed in an oval or in two...
s.sch001 Maximum capacity, in the form “Max …..”.
s.sch001 Minimum capacity, in the form “Min …..”.
s.sch001 Verification scale interval in the form “e =…..”
s.sch001 Type, batch and serial number
s.sch001 When applicable the following: (a) for instruments consisting of separate...
s.sch003 (1) A conformity assessment body must have legal personality and...
s.sch003 A body belonging to a business association or professional federation...
s.sch005 Introduction
s.sch005 Appeals
s.sch005 Interest and recovery
s.sch006 Units of mass The units of mass used shall be...
s.sch006 Zeroing Instruments may be equipped with zeroing devices. The operation...
s.sch006 Instruments for direct sales to the public, with a maximum...
s.sch006 Price labelling instruments Price labelling instruments shall meet the requirements...
s.sch006 Accuracy classes
s.sch006 The following accuracy classes have been defined—
s.sch006 Scale intervals
s.sch006 The actual scale interval (d) and the verification scale interval...
s.sch006 For all instruments other than those with auxiliary indicating devices—...
s.sch006 For instruments with auxiliary indicating devices the following conditions apply—...
s.sch006 Classification
s.sch006 Instruments with one weighing range Instruments equipped with an auxiliary...
s.sch006 Multi-interval instruments
s.sch006 Instruments with one weighing range may have several partial weighing...
s.sch006 Each partial weighing range i of multi-interval instruments is defined...
s.sch006 The partial weighing ranges are classified according to Table 2....
s.sch006 Accuracy
s.sch006 On implementation of the procedures laid down in regulation 36,...
s.sch006 The maximum permissible errors in service are twice the maximum...
s.sch006 Influence quantities and time
s.sch006 Instruments of classes II, III and IIII, liable to be...
s.sch006 The instruments shall meet the metrological requirements within the temperature...
s.sch006 Loading an instrument in class II, III or IIII for...
s.sch006 General requirements
s.sch007 Module B: type examination
s.sch007 type examination is the part of a conformity assessment procedure...
s.sch007 The manufacturer's authorised representative may lodge the application referred to...
s.sch007 type examination may be carried out in any of the...
s.sch007 Module D: Conformity to type based on quality assurance of...
s.sch007 Conformity to type based on quality assurance of the production...
s.sch007 Quality system
s.sch007 Surveillance under the responsibility of the approved body
s.sch007 The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the...
s.sch007 Conformity marking and declaration of conformity
s.sch007 Authorised representative The manufacturer's obligations set out in points 2.3.1,...
s.sch007 Module D1: Quality assurance of the production process
s.sch007 Quality assurance of the production process is the conformity assessment...
s.sch007 Authorised representative The manufacturer's obligations set out in points 3.3,...
s.sch007 Quality system
s.sch007 Surveillance under the responsibility of the approved body
s.sch007 The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the...
s.sch007 Conformity marking and declaration of conformity
s.sch007 Module F: Conformity to type based on product verification
s.sch007 Conformity to type based on product verification is the part...
s.sch007 Verification of conformity by examination and testing of every instrument...
s.sch007 Conformity marking and declaration of conformity
s.sch007 If the approved body agrees and under its responsibility, the...
s.sch007 Authorised representative The manufacturer's obligations may be fulfilled by his...
s.sch007 Module F1: Conformity based on product verification
s.sch007 Conformity based on product verification is the conformity assessment procedure...
s.sch007 Technical documentation
s.sch007 Verification of conformity by examination and testing of every instrument...
s.sch007 Conformity marking and declaration of conformity
s.sch007 If the approved body agrees and under its responsibility, the...
s.sch007 Authorised representative The manufacturer's obligations may be fulfilled by his...
s.sch007 Module G: Conformity based on unit verification
s.sch007 Conformity based on unit verification is the conformity assessment procedure...
s.sch007 Technical documentation
s.sch007 Conformity marking and declaration of conformity
s.sch007 Authorised representative The manufacturer's obligations set out in points 6.2.2...
s.sch007 Common provisions
s.sch007 The conformity assessment according to Module D, D1, F, F1...
s.sch007 If the instrument's performance is sensitive to gravity variations the...
s.sch007 A manufacturer who has opted for Module D or D1...
s.sch008 Instruments intended to be used for the applications listed in...
s.sch008 Each load measuring device which is connected or can be...
s.sch008 Instruments not intended to be used for the applications listed...
s.sch008 Restrictive use symbol referred to in regulation 9(3). The restrictive...
s.sch009 Instrument model/Instrument (product, type, batch or serial number):
s.sch009 Name and address of the manufacturer and, where applicable, his...
s.sch009 This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility...
s.sch009 Object of the declaration (identification of instrument allowing traceability; it...
s.sch009 The object of the declaration described above is in conformity...
s.sch009 References to the relevant designated standards used or references to...
s.sch009 The approved body … (name, number) performed … (description of...
s.sch009 Additional information: — Signed for and on behalf of: —...
s.schedule a1 para.1 Disqualification mark
s.schedule a1 para.2 Re-qualification mark
1 other provision
s.para.134 Preliminary observation

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