The Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016

CHAPTER 3U.K.CONFORMITY MARKING

Conformity with F1... requirements to be indicated by the [F2UK] markingE+W+S

43.  The conformity of a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument with the requirements of these Regulations must be indicated by the presence on it of the [F3UK] marking and the M marking.

Conformity with Directive requirements to be indicated by the CE markingN.I.

43.  The conformity of a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument with the requirements of these Regulations must be indicated by the presence on it of the CE marking and the M marking.

[F4Prohibition on improper use of UK marking and the M markingE+W+S

44.—(1) An economic operator must not affix the UK marking or the M marking to a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument unless—

(a)that economic operator is the manufacturer of the non-automatic weighing instrument; and

(b)the conformity of the non-automatic weighing instrument with the essential requirements has been demonstrated by a conformity assessment procedure.

(2) An economic operator must not affix a marking to a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument which is not the UK marking or the M marking but which purports to attest that the non-automatic weighing instrument satisfies the essential requirements.

(3) An economic operator must not affix to a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument any other marking if the visibility, legibility and meaning of the UK marking or the M marking would be impaired as a result.]

General principles relating to the M markingN.I.

44.  The general principles set out in article 30 of RAMS apply to the M marking with such modifications as are necessary in the circumstances.

Rules and conditions for affixing the [F5UK] marking and the M marking etc.E+W+S

45.—(1) The [F6UK] marking and M marking (“the markings”) must be affixed to a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument in accordance with the provisions of this regulation.

(2) The markings must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to the regulated non-automatic weighing instrument [F7, its data plate, or where regulation 6(2) applies in respect of the UK marking, to a label affixed to the regulated non-automatic weighing instrument, or to a document accompanying the regulated non-automatic weighing instrument].

(3) The markings must be affixed before the regulated non-automatic weighing instrument is placed on the market.

(4) The M marking must immediately follow the [F8UK] marking.

(5) The markings must immediately be followed by the identification of the [F9approved] body where that body is involved in the production control phase as set out in [F10Schedule 7].

(6) The identification number of the [F11approved] body which carried out the conformity assessment procedure must be affixed by the body itself, or under its instructions by the manufacturer or the manufacturer's authorised representative.

(7) The markings and the identification number of the [F12approved] body may be followed by any other mark indicating a special risk or use.

Rules and conditions for affixing the CE marking and the M marking etc.N.I.

45.—(1) The CE marking and M marking (“the markings”) must be affixed to a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument in accordance with the provisions of this regulation.

(2) The markings must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to the regulated non-automatic weighing instrument or its data plate.

(3) The markings must be affixed before the regulated non-automatic weighing instrument is placed on the market.

(4) The M marking must immediately follow the CE marking.

(5) The markings must immediately be followed by the identification of the notified body where that body is involved in the production control phase as set out in Annex II to the Directive.

(6) The identification number of the notified body which carried out the conformity assessment procedure must be affixed by the body itself, or under its instructions by the manufacturer or the manufacturer's authorised representative.

(7) The markings and the identification number of the notified body may be followed by any other mark indicating a special risk or use.

[F13UK(NI) indicationN.I.

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.]

[F13Register of notified bodies established in the United KingdomN.I.

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).]