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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.

Manufacturer85 Any Person37 Conformity Assessment Body12 Distributor6 Statutory Undertaker3 Operator3 Trader2

Plus 14 duties on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.

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If a role above is yours, these are the other instruments that most often bind it.

Manufacturer — also bound by 502 other Acts

Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 93 duties

Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016 78 duties

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/654 of 19 December 2016 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to technical and general requirements relating to emission limits and type-approval for internal combustion engines for non-road mobile machinery 76 duties

Human Medicines Regulations 2012 75 duties

Lifts Regulations 2016 70 duties

Any Person — also bound by 2340 other Acts

Human Medicines Regulations 2012 184 duties

Merchant Shipping Act 1995 144 duties

Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 104 duties

Communications Act 2003 92 duties

Road Traffic Act 1988 92 duties

Conformity Assessment Body — also bound by 47 other Acts

Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 29 duties

Lifts Regulations 2016 28 duties

Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 27 duties

Explosives Regulations 2014 22 duties

Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015 22 duties

Distributor — also bound by 182 other Acts

UK REACH Regulation (retained EU law) 44 duties

The Marketing of Fruit Plant and Propagating Material (England) Regulations 2017 28 duties

The Marketing of Fruit Plant and Propagating Material (Wales) Regulations 2017 26 duties

The Marketing of Fruit Plant and Propagating Material Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 25 duties

Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002 21 duties

Statutory Undertaker — also bound by 179 other Acts

The Cory Decarbonisation Project Order 2025 120 duties

The Keadby 3 (Carbon Capture Equipped Gas Fired Generating Station) Order 2022 119 duties

Water Industry Act 1991 53 duties

Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 44 duties

The Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016 42 duties

Operator — also bound by 746 other Acts

Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operations) 203 duties

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2066 of 19 December 2018 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 (Text with EEA relevance) 121 duties

Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 of 21 June 2012 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed) 112 duties

Space Industry Regulations 2021 76 duties

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Trader — also bound by 825 other Acts

Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 416 duties

Companies Act 2006 243 duties

The Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 133 duties

Companies Act 1985 85 duties

Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 62 duties

What it requires

Regulations creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

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 Meaning of “regulated measuring instrument” ... and application of these Regulations

s.004 Revocations and transitional and consequential provisions

s.005 Exception for trade fairs, exhibitions and demonstration

Part 2

REGULATED MEASURING INSTRUMENTS – OBLIGATIONS OF ECONOMIC OPERATORS

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s.011 Manufacturers to mark contact details on regulated measuring instruments where possible Regulated

Mark contact details on every regulated measuring instrumentManufacturer

s.012 Documentation to accompany regulated measuring instruments Regulated

Provide declaration of conformity and operational information with regulated measuring instrumentsManufacturer

s.013 Action to be taken where regulated measuring instruments placed on the market are not in conformity with the essential requirements Regulated

Take corrective action if your measuring instruments fail to meet requirementsManufacturer

s.014 Provision of information to the competent authority Regulated

Cooperate with OPSS and provide conformity evidence for measuring instrumentsManufacturer

s.017 Ensuring compliance of regulated measuring instruments Regulated

Ensure compliance of imported regulated measuring instrumentsManufacturer

s.018 Importers duty to notify manufacturer and market surveillance authorities of non-compliant regulated measuring instruments that present a risk Regulated

Notify manufacturer and OPSS if measuring instruments pose a riskManufacturer

s.019 Requirements to mark importers' details on regulated measuring instruments Regulated

Mark your business details on regulated measuring instruments you importManufacturer

s.020 Importers' duty to ensure that regulated measuring instruments are accompanied by relevant documentation Regulated

Provide correct English documentation with regulated measuring instrumentsManufacturer

s.021 Duty of importers to ensure proper conditions of storage and transport Regulated

Store and transport regulated measuring instruments safelyManufacturer

s.023 Action to be taken by importers where regulated measuring instruments placed on the market by them are not in conformity with essential requirements Regulated

Take corrective action if imported measuring instrument is non-compliantManufacturer

s.024 Requirement for importer to keep copy of EU declaration of conformity Regulated

Keep EU declaration of conformity and technical documentation for 10 yearsManufacturer

s.025 Provision of information to the competent authority Regulated

Provide information and cooperate with the competent authorityManufacturer

s.027 Distributors – duty to act with due care Regulated

Handle regulated measuring instruments with due care before sale or useDistributor

s.028 Distributors – verification obligations Regulated

Verify regulated measuring instruments before distributingDistributor

s.029 Distributors not to make non-conforming regulated measuring instruments available on the market etc. Regulated

Do not supply non-compliant measuring instruments and notify authorities if riskDistributor

s.030 Duty of distributors to ensure proper conditions of storage and transport Regulated

Store and transport regulated measuring instruments to maintain complianceDistributor

s.031 Action to be taken by distributors where regulated measuring instruments placed on the market by them are not in conformity with essential requirements Regulated

Fix or remove non-conforming measuring instruments immediatelyDistributor

s.032 Provision of information to the competent authority Regulated

Provide information and cooperate with OPSS on requestDistributor

s.033 (1) Economic operators must, on request, identify to the market... Regulated

Keep supply chain records for 10 years and disclose them on requestOperator

13 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.006 Introductory

s.007 Manufacturers' responsibilities – design, conformity assessment and marking of regulated measuring instruments

s.008 Manufacturers – obligations in respect of records

s.009 Manufacturers' obligations to ensure continuing conformity with essential requirements

s.010 Manufacturers' obligations in relation to the marking of regulated measuring instruments with serial numbers etc.

s.015 Use of authorised representatives by manufacturers

s.016 Introductory

s.022 Duties of importers with regard to monitoring etc.

s.026 Introductory

s.033 Obligations which are met by complying with obligations in the Directive

s.033 Conformity assessment procedure obligation which is met by complying with the Directive

s.033 Further use of UK marking

s.033 Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods

Part 3

NON-PRESCRIBED MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

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2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.034 Introductory

s.035 Establishing compliance with the essential requirements – non-prescribed measuring instruments

Part 4

CONFORMITY OF MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

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s.039 Conformity assessment procedures Regulated

Select and apply a conformity assessment procedure for regulated measuring instrumentsManufacturer

s.041 Subsidiaries and contractors Regulated

Subcontract conformity assessment work only with client consent and proper recordsConformity Assessment Body

s.045 Specific information to be included in technical documentation Regulated

Prepare and maintain technical documentation for your measuring instrumentManufacturer

s.049 Responsibility of manufacturer that draws up declaration of conformity Regulated

Ensure regulated measuring instruments comply with regulationsManufacturer

s.051 Prohibition on improper use of the UK marking and the M marking Regulated

Do not affix UK or M marking improperly to measuring instrumentsOperator

s.052 UK(NI) indication Regulated

Affix UK(NI) marking alongside CE marking for Northern Ireland marketManufacturer

14 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.036 Introductory

s.037 Methods of establishing conformity with the essential requirements

s.038 Presumptions of conformity of regulated measuring instruments

s.039 Power to amend Schedules 1C to 1J

s.040 Capacity serving measures - accredited in house bodies

s.042 Fees

s.043 Application of this Chapter

s.044 General requirements to be met by technical documentation

s.046 Application of Chapter

s.047 Form and contents of ... declaration of conformity etc.

s.048 Regulated measuring instruments that require more than one declaration of conformity

s.050 Conformity with ... requirements to be indicated by the UK marking

s.052 Rules and conditions for affixing the UK marking and the M marking

s.052 Register of notified bodies established in the United Kingdom

Part 5

APPROVAL OF CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BODIES

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s.057 Restriction, suspension or withdrawal of approval Regulated

Retain or transfer conformity assessment records when approval endsConformity Assessment Body

s.060 Changes to notifications Regulated

Notified bodies: transfer or keep files if your status changes or you stop operatingConformity Assessment Body

6 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.053 Approved bodies

s.054 Approval of conformity assessment bodies

s.055 Presumption of conformity of approved bodies

s.056 Monitoring

s.058 Register of approved bodies

s.059 UK national accreditation body

Part 6

USE FOR TRADE OF CERTAIN REGULATED MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

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1 other section in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.061 The use for trade of the following equipment must comply...

Part 7

MARKET SURVEILLANCE AND ENFORCEMENT

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s.063 Regulated measuring instruments presenting a risk Regulated

Cooperate with OPSS and take corrective action for risky measuring instrumentsOperator

s.069 Enforcement notices Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Regulator must issue a properly detailed enforcement notice with 21-day minimum compliance periodStatutory regulator

11 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.062 The market surveillance authority

s.064 EU safeguard procedure

s.065 Compliant regulated measuring instruments which present a risk

s.066 Provisions as to directions under regulations 63 and 65

s.067 Enforcement of the Regulations

s.068 Compliance notice procedure

s.070 Review of enforcement decisions of a competent authority

s.071 Offence of failure to comply with an enforcement notice

s.072 Disqualification

s.073 Re-qualification

s.074 Testing of regulated measuring instruments

Part 8

OFFENCES

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5 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.075 Unauthorised application of authorised marks

s.076 Offences by economic operators etc.

s.077 Penalties for offences

s.078 Defence of due diligence

s.079 Liability of persons other than the principal offender

Part 9

MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL

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2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.080 Service of documents etc.

s.081 Review

Schedules

102 of 307 shown

s.sch001 Gas meters Regulated

Ensure gas meters meet class requirements and are appropriate for intended consumptionAny Person

s.sch001a A regulated measuring instrument for direct sales trading transactions shall... Regulated

Design direct-sale measuring instruments to show results to both partiesManufacturer

s.sch001a Whether or not a regulated measuring instrument intended for utility... Regulated

Fit utility measuring instruments with a consumer-accessible displayManufacturer

s.sch001a A regulated measuring instrument other than a utility measuring instrument... Regulated

Ensure measuring instruments record transaction details for non-repeatable unattended measurementsStatutory Undertaker

s.sch001a Additionally, a durable proof of the measurement result and the... Regulated

Provide durable measurement proof on request when transaction concludedAny Person

s.sch001a Conformity evaluation Regulated

Design measuring instruments to allow easy conformity checksManufacturer

s.sch001a The manufacturer shall specify the climatic, mechanical and electromagnetic environments... Regulated

Specify your measuring instrument’s intended operating conditions and power supplyManufacturer

s.sch001a Climatic environments The manufacturer shall specify the upper temperature limit... Regulated

Specify temperature limits and environmental conditions for measuring instrumentsManufacturer

s.sch001a (a) Electromagnetic environments are classified into classes E1, E2 or... Regulated

Ensure vehicle-supplied measuring instruments meet E2 and additional EMC requirementsManufacturer

s.sch001a Durability Regulated

Design your measuring instruments to remain accurate over their working lifeManufacturer

s.sch001a Reliability Regulated

Design measuring instruments to reduce impact of defectsManufacturer

s.sch001a A regulated measuring instrument shall have no feature likely to... Regulated

Design regulated measuring instruments without fraud-enabling featuresManufacturer

s.sch001a The errors of a utility measuring instrument at flows or... Regulated

Ensure utility meters are not biased outside controlled flow/current rangeStatutory Undertaker

s.sch001a Where a regulated measuring instrument is designed for the measurement... Regulated

Design regulated measuring instruments to ignore small fluctuations in constant valuesManufacturer

s.sch001a A regulated measuring instrument shall be robust and its materials... Regulated

Use robust materials suitable for the instrument's intended conditionsManufacturer

s.sch001a A regulated measuring instrument shall be designed so as to... Regulated

Design instruments for post-market testing and protect metrology softwareManufacturer

s.sch001a The metrological characteristics of a regulated measuring instrument shall not... Regulated

Prevent connected devices from influencing measurement resultsAny Person

s.sch001a A hardware component that is critical for metrological characteristics shall... Regulated

Design critical hardware components to be securable with tamper-evidenceAny Person

s.sch001a Software that is critical for metrological characteristics shall be identified... Regulated

Identify and secure critical metrological softwareManufacturer

s.sch001a Measurement data, software that is critical for measurement characteristics and... Regulated

Protect measurement data and critical software from corruptionManufacturer

s.sch001a A regulated measuring instrument shall bear the following inscriptions: Regulated

Ensure regulated measuring instruments bear required inscriptionsManufacturer

s.sch001a An instrument of dimensions too small or of too sensitive... Regulated

Mark packaging and documents for small or sensitive measuring instrumentsManufacturer

s.sch001a The units of measurement used and their symbols shall be... Regulated

Ensure measuring instruments use correct legal units and symbolsAny Person

s.sch001c Putting into Use Regulated

Set flow, temperature and pressure requirements before putting meter into useStatutory Undertaker

s.sch001c After undergoing an electromagnetic disturbance the water meter shall: —... Regulated

Ensure water meters recover within MPE after electromagnetic disturbanceManufacturer

s.sch001c The manufacturer shall specify whether the meter is designed to... Regulated

Specify whether water meters measure reverse flow and handle it correctlyManufacturer

s.sch001c Units of Measurement Regulated

Ensure metered volume is displayed in cubic metresManufacturer

s.sch001d Rated operating conditions The manufacturer shall specify the rated operating... Regulated

Specify rated operating conditions for gas metersManufacturer

s.sch001d The fuel/gas related conditions Regulated

Design your gas meter for UK gas range and mark the gas detailsManufacturer

s.sch001d Gas meter indicating the volume at metering conditions or mass Regulated

Ensure gas meters do not exploit error tolerances or favour a sideAny Person

s.sch001d After undergoing a disturbance, the gas meter shall: — recover... Regulated

Ensure gas meters recover and retain data after electromagnetic disturbancesManufacturer

s.sch001d A gas meter powered from the mains (AC or DC)... Regulated

Provide emergency power backup on mains-powered gas metersManufacturer

s.sch001d A dedicated power source shall have a lifetime of at... Regulated

Ensure gas-meter power source lasts 5 years and warns at 90%Manufacturer

s.sch001d The gas meter shall respect the MPE in any flow... Regulated

Ensure gas meters meet maximum permissible error (MPE) for both flow directionsAny Person

s.sch001d Putting into use (a) The measurement of residential use must... Regulated

Ensure gas meter is appropriate for accurate measurementAny Person

s.sch001e Accuracy Regulated

Specify the accuracy class (A, B, or C) of each meterManufacturer

s.sch001e Rated operating conditions Regulated

Specify rated operating conditions for your electricity meterManufacturer

s.sch001e General As electrical energy meters are directly connected to the... Regulated

Ensure electrical energy meters comply with electromagnetic environment E2 and disturbance requirementsManufacturer

s.sch001e In the event of loss of electricity in the circuit,... Regulated

Ensure electricity meters retain readings for 4 months after power lossManufacturer

s.sch001e Putting into use Regulated

Check current range and climate before installing electricity meterAny Person

s.sch001f Rated operating conditions Regulated

Specify rated operating conditions for measuring instrumentsManufacturer

s.sch001f The measuring system shall not exploit the MPEs or systematically... Regulated

Do not exploit maximum permissible errors to favour one partyAny Person

s.sch001f It shall not be possible to divert the measured quantity... Regulated

Ensure measuring instruments cannot be tampered with in normal useAny Person

s.sch001f A measuring system for direct sales shall be provided with... Regulated

Fit direct-sale measuring systems with zero reset and anti-diversion protectionManufacturer

s.sch001f Displays on fuel dispensers shall not be capable of being... Regulated

Ensure fuel dispenser displays cannot be reset during measurementAny Person

s.sch001f Power supply failure Regulated

Fit emergency power supply or data-saving cut-off to measuring systemsTrader

s.sch001f Units of measurement Regulated

Display metered quantity in specified legal unitsManufacturer

s.sch001h The taximeter shall be designed to calculate the distance and... Regulated

Ensure your taximeter calculates trip distance and measures durationManufacturer

s.sch001h The conditions for the compatibility between the taximeter and the... Regulated

Specify taximeter compatibility conditions for distance signal generatorManufacturer

s.sch001h If the fare to be paid or the measures to... Regulated

Make taximeter settings and data securableManufacturer

s.sch001h The securing possibilities available in a taximeter shall be such... Regulated

Ensure taximeter settings can be secured separatelyManufacturer

s.sch001h A taximeter shall be fitted with non-resettable totalisers for all... Regulated

Fit non-resettable totalisers to your taximeterManufacturer

s.sch001h If properties of the taxi are important for the correctness... Regulated

Provide secure connection means for taximeter in taxisManufacturer

s.sch001h For the purpose of testing after installation, the taximeter shall... Regulated

Equip taximeters with separate testing for time/distance and calculationManufacturer

s.sch001h A taximeter and its installation instructions specified by the manufacturer... Regulated

Manufacturers must design taximeters to resist fraudulent tamperingManufacturer

s.sch001h The taximeter shall be designed to calculate and display the... Regulated

Design taximeters to display fare increments and final fareManufacturer

s.sch001h The general essential requirement dealing with fraudulent use shall be... Regulated

Design taximeters to prevent fraudulent useManufacturer

s.sch001h A taximeter shall be designed so that it can respect... Regulated

Design taximeters to hold accuracy for one year without adjustmentManufacturer

s.sch001h The taximeter shall be equipped with a real-time clock by... Regulated

Equip taximeters with a compliant real-time clockManufacturer

s.sch001h A taximeter shall be able to supply the following data... Regulated

Manufacture taximeters to output required data and auto-disable on missing devicesManufacturer

s.sch001h The manufacturer shall specify the rated operating conditions for the... Regulated

Specify rated operating conditions for your instrumentManufacturer

s.sch001h The MPE laid down in paragraph 7 shall also be... Regulated

Ensure measuring instruments meet MPE under electromagnetic disturbanceManufacturer

s.sch001j An exhaust gas analyser shall have an adjustment facility that... Regulated

Ensure exhaust gas analysers have automatic zero-setting and calibration adjustmentAny Person

s.sch001j An exhaust gas analyser shall have a device for automatically... Regulated

Fit exhaust gas analysers with automatic oxygen-sensor fault detectionManufacturer

s.sch001j If the exhaust gas analyser is capable to operate with... Regulated

Enable unambiguous fuel-coefficient selection on multi-fuel exhaust gas analysersManufacturer

s.sch004 Conformity assessment must be carried out in a proportionate manner,... Regulated

Carry out conformity assessment proportionatelyAny Person

s.sch004 Conformity assessment bodies must perform their activities taking due account... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Consider business size and product complexity when assessing measuring instrumentsStatutory regulator

s.sch004 Where an approved body finds that the essential requirements have... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Approved/notified body must require corrective measures and withhold certificationStatutory regulator

s.sch004 Where in the course of the monitoring of conformity following... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Approved or notified body must act if measuring instrument fails monitoringStatutory regulator

s.sch004 Where corrective measures are not taken or do not have... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Approved/notified bodies must restrict/suspend/withdraw certificates when corrective measures failStatutory regulator

s.sch004 Where a person is aggrieved at a decision taken by... Regulated

Approved/notified bodies must offer independent review of contested decisionsConformity Assessment Body

s.sch004 Approved bodies must inform the Secretary of State of the... Regulated

Approved bodies must report certificate changes and market surveillance requestsAny Person

s.sch004 Approved bodies must provide other bodies approved approved under these... Regulated

Approved bodies must share conformity assessment results with other approved bodiesAny Person

s.sch004 Approved bodies must— (a) when requested by the Secretary of... Regulated

Nominate and send a representative to Secretary of State meetingsAny Person

s.sch005 Conformity assessment bodies must participate in, or ensure that their... Regulated

Stay informed on standardisation activities and coordination group decisionsManufacturer

s.sch005 A conformity assessment body must be independent of the organisation... Regulated

Conformity assessment bodies must be independent from assessed firmsConformity Assessment Body

s.sch005 (1) A conformity assessment body, its top level management and... Regulated

Maintain independence and impartiality in conformity assessmentConformity Assessment Body

s.sch005 Conformity assessment bodies and their personnel must— Regulated

Conformity assessment bodies must act with integrity and resist financial pressuresAny Person

s.sch005 (1) A conformity assessment body must be capable of carrying... Regulated

Maintain capability and resources for conformity assessment tasksConformity Assessment Body

s.sch005 The personnel responsible for carrying out conformity assessment tasks must... Regulated

Ensure conformity assessment staff have required training and knowledgeConformity Assessment Body

s.sch005 (1) The impartiality of the conformity assessment bodies, their top... Regulated

Guarantee impartiality of conformity assessment bodiesAny Person

s.sch005 (1) Conformity assessment bodies must take out liability insurance. Regulated

Take out liability insurance if you assess measuring instrumentsAny Person

s.sch005 (1) The personnel of a conformity assessment body must observe... Regulated

Ensure personnel confidentiality and protect proprietary rightsConformity Assessment Body

s.sch006 No person shall use for trade a measuring system unless—... Regulated

Do not use a measuring system for trade unless it meets legal requirementsAny Person

s.sch006 Manner of use Regulated

Use measuring systems correctly and within specified limitsAny Person

s.sch006 Requirements for use for trade of automatic catchweighers Regulated

Ensure automatic catchweigher meets requirements before use for tradeAny Person

s.sch006 (1) Where an automatic catchweigher is marked with a temperature... Regulated

Use automatic catchweighers only in accordance with their markings and permitted conditionsAny Person

s.sch006 Manner of use Regulated

Use automatic gravimetric filling instrument only within its specified limits and conditionsTrader

s.sch006 Automatic gravimetric filling instruments to be set to zero Regulated

Ensure automatic gravimetric filling instruments are set to zero before trade useAny Person

s.sch006 Requirements for use for trade Regulated

Do not use automatic discontinuous totalisers for trade unless fully compliantAny Person

s.sch006 Manner of use Regulated

Only use automatic discontinuous totaliser within its approved conditionsAny Person

s.sch006 Requirements for use for trade Regulated

Do not use an automatic rail-weighbridge for trade unless it meets specific requirementsAny Person

s.sch006 Maximum permissible error and accuracy class Regulated

Ensure automatic rail-weighbridge operates within maximum permissible errorAny Person

s.sch006 Manner of use Regulated

Use automatic rail-weighbridge only within its specified ranges and conditionsAny Person

s.sch006 Requirements for use for trade Regulated

Do not use a beltweigher for trade unless it meets specified requirementsAny Person

s.sch006 Manner of use Regulated

Use beltweighers only within stated limits and conditions for tradeAny Person

s.sch006 Requirements for use for trade Regulated

Ensure material measures of length comply with error limits for trade useAny Person

s.sch006 Manner of use Regulated

Use material measures of length correctly and within their marked limitsAny Person

s.sch006 (1) Where a cold water meter is marked with— Regulated

Do not use cold water meters for trade outside specified conditionsAny Person

s.sch006 Requirements for use for trade Regulated

Do not use confusing capacity serving measures for tradeAny Person

s.sch006 Manner of use Regulated

Ensure buyer has clear view of alcohol measurement and transferAny Person

s.sch007 Procedure Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Secretary of State must follow notification and representation procedure before imposing a monetary penaltyCrown / Minister / Government department

205 other schedules

s.sch001 Introductory

s.sch001 Material measures of length

s.sch001 Capacity serving measures

s.sch001 Dimensional measuring instruments

s.sch001 Exhaust gas analysers

s.sch001 Water Meters

s.sch001 Volume conversion devices

s.sch001 Active electrical energy meters

s.sch001 Thermal Energy Meters

s.sch001 Non-water liquid measuring systems

s.sch001 Automatic weighing instruments

s.sch001 Taximeters

s.sch001a Allowable Errors

s.sch001a Indication of result

s.sch001a Indication of the result shall be by means of a...

s.sch001a The indication of any result shall be clear and unambiguous...

s.sch001a In the case of hard copy the print or record...

s.sch001a Under rated operating conditions and in the absence of a...

s.sch001a Further processing of data to conclude the trading transaction

s.sch001a Under rated operating conditions and in the presence of a...

s.sch001a (a) Mechanical environments are classified into classes M1 to M3...

s.sch001a Other influence quantities to be considered, where appropriate, are: —...

s.sch001a When carrying out the tests as envisaged in these Regulations,...

s.sch001a Basic rules for testing and the determination of errors Essential...

s.sch001a Ambient humidity (a) According to the climatic operating environment in...

s.sch001a Reproducibility

s.sch001a Repeatability

s.sch001a Discrimination and Sensitivity

s.sch001a Suitability

s.sch001a A regulated measuring instrument shall be suitable for its intended...

s.sch001a Protection against corruption

s.sch001a For utility measuring instruments the display of the total quantity...

s.sch001a Information to be borne by and to accompany the instrument

s.sch001a The instrument shall be accompanied by information on its operation,...

s.sch001a Groups of identical regulated measuring instruments used in the same...

s.sch001a Unless specified otherwise in an instrument-specific Schedule, the scale interval...

s.sch001a A material measure shall be marked with a nominal value...

s.sch001a All marks and inscriptions required under any requirement shall be...

s.sch001c The flowrate range of the water. The values for the...

s.sch001c The temperature range of the water. The values for the...

s.sch001c The relative pressure range of the water, the range being...

s.sch001c For the power supply: the nominal value of the AC...

s.sch001c The MPE, positive or negative, on volumes delivered at flowrates...

s.sch001c Electromagnetic immunity

s.sch001c The effect of an electromagnetic disturbance on a water meter...

s.sch001c The critical change value is the smaller of the two...

s.sch001c Durability

s.sch001c The variation of the measurement result after the durability test,...

s.sch001c The error of indication for the volume metered after the...

s.sch001c Suitability

s.sch001d The flowrate range of the gas shall fulfil at least...

s.sch001d The temperature range of the gas, with a minimum range...

s.sch001d A minimum temperature range of 50 °C for the climatic...

s.sch001d The nominal value of the AC voltage supply and/or the...

s.sch001d Maximum permissible error (MPEs)

s.sch001d For a gas meter with temperature conversion, which only indicates...

s.sch001d Permissible effect of disturbances

s.sch001d Electromagnetic immunity

s.sch001d The effect of an electromagnetic disturbance on a gas meter...

s.sch001d The critical change value is the smaller of the two...

s.sch001d Effect of upstream-downstream flow disturbances

s.sch001d Durability

s.sch001d Class 1.5 Gas Meters

s.sch001d The variation of the measurement result after the durability test...

s.sch001d The error of indication after the durability test shall not...

s.sch001d Class 1.0 Gas Meters

s.sch001d The variation of the measurement result after the durability test...

s.sch001d The error of indication after the durability test shall not...

s.sch001d Suitability

s.sch001d An indicating device shall have a sufficient number of digits...

s.sch001d The gas meter shall be able to be installed to...

s.sch001d The gas meter shall have a test element, which shall...

s.sch001d Units

s.sch001e MPEs

s.sch001e Permissible effect of disturbances

s.sch001e Effect of disturbances of long duration

s.sch001e Permissible effect of transient electromagnetic phenomena

s.sch001e The effect of an electromagnetic disturbance on an electrical energy...

s.sch001e For overcurrent the critical change value is 1.5 %.

s.sch001e Suitability

s.sch001e Below the rated operating voltage the positive error of the...

s.sch001e The display of the total energy shall have a sufficient...

s.sch001e Running with no load

s.sch001e Starting

s.sch001e Units

s.sch001f The flowrate range

s.sch001f The properties of the liquid to be measured by the...

s.sch001f The nominal value of the AC voltage supply and/or limits...

s.sch001f The base conditions for converted values. This is without prejudice...

s.sch001f Accuracy classification and maximum permissible errors (MPEs)

s.sch001f For quantities equal to or greater than 2 litres the...

s.sch001f For quantities less than two litres the MPE on indications...

s.sch001f However, no matter what the measured quantity may be, the...

s.sch001f For minimum measured quantities greater than or equal to 2...

s.sch001f For minimum measured quantities of less than two litres, the...

s.sch001f Converted indication

s.sch001f Conversion devices

s.sch001f The requirement (a) in paragraph 2.6 applies to any calculation,...

s.sch001f Maximum permissible effect of disturbances

s.sch001f The effect of an electromagnetic disturbance on a measuring system...

s.sch001f The critical change value is the greater of MPE/5 for...

s.sch001f Durability

s.sch001f Suitability

s.sch001f For any measured quantity relating to the same measurement, the...

s.sch001f Any percentage of air or gas not easily detectable in...

s.sch001f Instruments for direct sales

s.sch001f The display of the quantity on which the transaction is...

s.sch001f Measuring systems for direct sales shall be interruptible.

s.sch001f Any percentage of air or gas in the liquid shall...

s.sch001f Fuel Dispensers

s.sch001f The start of a new measurement shall be inhibited until...

s.sch001f Where a measuring system is fitted with a price display,...

s.sch001f Putting into use

s.sch001h If there is a supplement charge for an extra service,...

s.sch001h If the fare is calculated according to calculation mode D...

s.sch001h All values displayed for the passenger shall be suitably identified....

s.sch001h The provisions in paragraph 8.3 of Schedule 1A apply also...

s.sch001h If disconnected from power, a taximeter shall allow the totalised...

s.sch001h Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent the display of...

s.sch001h Automatic change of tariffs is allowed due to the: —...

s.sch001h The values of distance travelled and time elapsed, when displayed...

s.sch001h A taximeter shall be able to apply the normal calculation...

s.sch001h If relevant, it shall be possible to adjust a taximeter...

s.sch001h The mechanical environment class that applies is M3.

s.sch001h The MPE, excluding any errors due to application of the...

s.sch001h Electromagnetic immunity

s.sch001h The electromagnetic class that applies is E3.

s.sch001h In case of a reduction of the voltage supply to...

s.sch001j Instrument Classes

s.sch001j For automatic or semi-automatic adjustment facilities, the instrument shall be...

s.sch001j An exhaust gas analyser shall detect hydrocarbon residues in the...

s.sch001j Rated operating conditions

s.sch001j For the climatic and mechanical influence quantities: — a minimum...

s.sch001j For the electrical power influence quantities: — the voltage and...

s.sch001j For the ambient pressure: — the minimum and the maximum...

s.sch001j Maximum permissible errors (MPEs)

s.sch001j For each of the fractions measured, the maximum error value...

s.sch001j The MPE on lambda calculation is 0.3 %. The conventional...

s.sch001j Permissible effect of disturbances

s.sch001j The effect of an electromagnetic disturbance shall be such that:...

s.sch001j Other requirements

s.sch001j For measuring CO, CO 2 and HC, the instrument, including...

s.sch001j The components in the exhaust gas, other than the components...

s.sch001k Declaration of Conformity (No. XXXX)

s.sch001k Name and address of the manufacturer and, where applicable, his...

s.sch001k This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility...

s.sch001k Object of the declaration (identification of the instrument allowing traceability;...

s.sch001k The object of the declaration described above is in conformity...

s.sch001k References to the relevant designated standards or normative documents used...

s.sch001k The approved body (name, number) performed … (description of intervention)...

s.sch001k Additional information: Signed for and on behalf of: (place and...

s.sch002 Cold water meters

s.sch002 (1) A measuring system for use for trade in the...

s.sch002 Measuring systems used for deliveries from road tankers

s.sch002 (1) A measuring system for use for trade in the...

s.sch002 Taximeters

s.sch002 Material measures of length

s.sch002 (1) A material measure of length— (a) in respect of...

s.sch002 Exhaust gas analyser

s.sch002 A cold-water meter— (a) in respect of a pattern of...

s.sch002 Gas meters

s.sch002 A gas meter for use for trade—

s.sch002 Active electrical energy meters

s.sch002 An active electrical energy meter for use for trade which...

s.sch002 An active electricity meter for use for trade—

s.sch002 Automatic Weighing instruments

s.sch002 Measuring systems for the measurement of liquid fuel and lubricants

s.sch003 Instruments revoked

s.sch003 Transitional provisions

s.sch003 Transitional provisions relating to UK withdrawal from the EU

s.sch003 Amendments to the Consumer Rights Act 2015

s.sch003 Modifications to the application of the Gas Act 1986

s.sch003 Modifications to the application of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996

s.sch003 Modifications to the application of the Electricity Act 1989

s.sch003 Modifications to the application of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992

s.sch005 (1) A conformity assessment body must have legal personality and...

s.sch006 (1) This Schedule applies to the use for trade of...

s.sch006 Maximum permissible error

s.sch006 Minimum measured quantity

s.sch006 Interpretation of Part

s.sch006 Maximum permissible error

s.sch006 Manner of use

s.sch006 Where an automatic catchweigher is marked with a measurement range,...

s.sch006 No person may use for trade an automatic catchweigher other...

s.sch006 Requirements for use for trade

s.sch006 Manner of erection and installation

s.sch006 (1) No person may use for trade an automatic gravimetric...

s.sch006 Maximum permissible error

s.sch006 Manner of erection and installation

s.sch006 Maximum permissible error

s.sch006 Manner of erection and installation

s.sch006 Position of the operator

s.sch006 Manner of erection and installation

s.sch006 Requirements for use for trade

s.sch006 No person may use for trade a measuring system unless—...

s.sch006 Maximum permissible error

s.sch006 Manner of use

s.sch006 Requirements for use for trade

s.sch007 Introduction

s.sch007 Appeals

s.sch007 Interest and recovery

s.schedule a1 para.1 Disqualification mark

s.schedule a1 para.2 Re-qualification mark

s.001 Internal production control plus supervised instrument checks at random intervals... Regulated

Follow internal production control with random checks and declare conformityManufacturer

s.001 For the mechanical and climatic influence quantities: The minimum temperature... Regulated

Define mechanical conditions of use for instruments under special strainManufacturer

s.002 Technical documentation Regulated

Create technical documentation showing your instrument meets legal requirementsManufacturer

s.003 Manufacturing Regulated

Ensure manufacturing process and monitoring comply with technical documentation and regulationsManufacturer

s.003 The manufacturer shall lodge an application for assessment of his... Regulated

Manufacturers must apply for quality system assessmentManufacturer

s.003 The quality system shall ensure that the regulated measuring instruments... Regulated

Maintain a quality system for regulated measuring instrumentsManufacturer

s.003 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 conclusionsStatutory regulator

s.003 The manufacturer shall undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out... Regulated

Fulfil and maintain your approved quality systemManufacturer

s.003 The manufacturer shall keep the approved body that has approved... Regulated

Notify the approved body of any intended changes to your quality systemManufacturer

s.003 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.004 Instrument checks Regulated

Arrange for independent checks of regulated measuring instruments before saleManufacturer

s.004 examine the technical documentation and supporting evidence to assess the... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Regulator must examine technical documentation for measuring instrument design adequacyStatutory regulator

s.004 verify that the specimen(s) have been manufactured in conformity with... Regulated

Verify specimen conformity and identify design standardsManufacturer

s.004 carry out appropriate examinations and tests, or have them carried... Regulated

Notified bodies must check correct application of designated standardsConformity Assessment Body

s.004 carry out appropriate examinations and tests, or have them carried... Regulated

Test alternative manufacturer solutions where designated standards are not usedConformity Assessment Body

s.004 examine the technical documentation and supporting evidence to assess the... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Examine technical documentation for measuring instrumentsStatutory regulator

s.005 The manufacturer shall affix the UK marking and the M... Regulated

Affix UK and M conformity markings to each measuring instrumentManufacturer

s.005 The manufacturer shall draw up a written declaration of conformity... Regulated

Draw up a declaration of conformity and keep it for 10 yearsManufacturer

s.005 The approved body shall assess the quality system to determine... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Approved body must audit quality system and notify manufacturer of decisionStatutory regulator

s.005 The manufacturer shall undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out... Regulated

Maintain approved quality system for measuring instrumentsManufacturer

s.005 The manufacturer shall keep the approved body that has approved... Regulated

Notify your approved body before changing your quality systemManufacturer

s.006 The manufacturer shall, for assessment purposes, allow the approved body... Regulated

Allow approved body access to your sites and records for assessmentManufacturer

s.006 The approved body shall carry out periodic audits to make... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Approved body must conduct periodic audits and provide reportStatutory regulator

s.006 In addition, the approved body may pay unexpected visits to... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Approved body must provide reports after unexpected visitsStatutory regulator

s.006 If a lot is accepted, all regulated measuring instruments of... Regulated

Keep certificates of conformity for 10 years after placing on marketManufacturer

s.007 The approved body shall keep itself apprised of any changes... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Approved body must monitor state‑of‑the‑art changes and inform manufacturersStatutory regulator

s.007 The manufacturer shall affix the UK marking, the M marking... Regulated

Affix UK, M, and approved body markings to measuring instrumentsManufacturer

s.007 The manufacturer shall draw up a written declaration of conformity... Regulated

Prepare and keep Declaration of Conformity for each instrument modelManufacturer

s.008 The manufacturer shall inform the approved body that holds the... Regulated

Notify approval body of any design changesManufacturer

s.009 Each approved body shall inform the Secretary of State concerning... Regulated

Keep and share records of type examination certificates for measuring instrumentsConformity Assessment Body

s.010 The manufacturer shall keep a copy of the type examination... Regulated

Keep type examination records for 10 years after placing on marketManufacturer

72 other provisions

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s.001 For the measurand: The measuring range in terms of its...

s.001 For the electrical supply influence quantities: In case of AC...

s.001 For other influence quantities (if applicable): The rate(s) of operation....

s.002 MPE Category Y instruments Table 1 Net Load (m) in...

s.002 For static loads under rated operating conditions, the MPE for...

s.002 For instruments where the fill may be made up from...

s.002 Verification scale interval — single interval instruments

s.002 Verification scale interval — multi-interval instruments

s.002 When weighing coupled wagons; the errors of not more than...

s.004 agree with the manufacturer on the location where the examinations...

s.005 Conformity marking and declaration of conformity

s.005 For category Y instruments — For each load in automatic...

s.005 The critical change value due to a disturbance is one...

s.006 Authorised representative

s.006 The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the...

s.008 The MPEs due to influence factors shall be as specified...

s.008 The critical change value due to a disturbance is one...

s.011 The manufacturer's authorised representative may lodge the application referred to...

s.para.105 A regulated measuring instrument shall provide a high level of...

s.para.106 The essential requirements that shall be met by regulated measuring...

s.para.107 The solutions adopted in the pursuit of the essential requirements...

s.para.108 DEFINITIONS Measurand The measurand is the particular quantity subject to...

s.para.109 ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

s.para.351 The relevant requirements of Schedule 1A, the specific requirements of...

s.para.352 DEFINITIONS Minimum Flowrate (Q 1 ) The lowest flowrate at...

s.para.353 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

s.para.354 Rated Operating Conditions

s.para.361 Permissible Effect of Disturbances

s.para.373 The relevant requirements of Schedule 1A, the specific requirements of...

s.para.374 DEFINITIONS Minimum flowrate (Q min ) The lowest flowrate at...

s.para.375 GAS METERS

s.para.407 The relevant requirements of Schedule 1A, the specific requirements of...

s.para.408 Note:

s.para.409 Electrical energy meters may be used in combination with external...

s.para.410 DEFINITIONS

s.para.411 An active electrical energy meter is a device which measures...

s.para.412 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

s.para.430 The relevant essential requirements of Schedule 1A, the specific requirements...

s.para.431 DEFINITIONS Meter An instrument designed to measure continuously, memorise and...

s.para.432 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

s.para.468 The relevant essential requirements of Schedule 1A, the specific requirements...

s.para.469 DEFINITIONS Automatic weighing instrument An instrument that determines the mass...

s.para.470 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

s.para.547 The relevant requirements of Schedule 1A, the specific requirements of...

s.para.548 DEFINITIONS

s.para.549 Appropriate Licensing Authority

s.para.550 Within this Schedule, “ appropriate licensing authority ” means –...

s.para.551 Taximeter

s.para.552 A device that works together with a signal generator to...

s.para.553 This device measures duration, calculates distance on the basis of...

s.para.554 Fare

s.para.555 The total amount of money due for a trip based...

s.para.556 Cross-over speed

s.para.557 The speed value found by division of a time tariff...

s.para.558 Normal calculation mode S (single application of tariff)

s.para.559 Fare calculation based on application of the time tariff below...

s.para.560 Normal calculation mode D (double application of tariff)

s.para.561 Fare calculation based on simultaneous application of time tariff and...

s.para.562 Operating position

s.para.563 The different modes in which a taximeter fulfils the different...

s.para.564 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

s.para.595 The relevant essential requirements of Schedule 1A, the specific requirements...

s.para.596 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

s.para.603 The relevant essential requirements of Schedule 1A, and the specific...

s.para.604 DEFINITIONS

s.para.605 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

s.para.618 The relevant requirements of Schedule 1A, the specific requirements of...

s.para.619 The volume fractions of the exhaust gas components are expressed...

s.para.620 The content of HC has to be expressed as concentration...

s.para.621 DEFINITIONS Lambda Lambda is a dimensionless value representative of the...

s.para.622 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

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