Conformity with ... requirements to be indicated by the UK marking
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The conformity of a measuring instrument with the requirements of these Regulations must be indicated by the presence on it of the UK marking and the M marking.
The Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016 CHAPTER 4 — CONFORMITY MARKING
Prohibition on improper use of the UK marking and the M marking
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(1) An economic operator must not affix the UK marking or the M marking to a regulated measuring instrument unless— (a) that economic operator is the manufacturer of the regulated measuring instrument; and (b) the conformity of the regulated measuring instrument with the essential requirements has been demonstrated by a relevant conformity assessment procedure. (2) An economic operator must not affix a marking to a regulated measuring instrument which is not the UK marking or the M marking but which purports to attest that the regulated measuring instrument satisfies the essential requirements. (3) An economic operator must not affix to a regulated measuring instrument a marking, sign or inscription which is likely to mislead any other person as to the meaning or form of the marking. (4) An economic operator must not affix to a regulated measuring instrument any other marking if the visibility, legibility and meaning of the UK marking or the M marking would be impaired as a result.
Rules and conditions for affixing the UK marking and the M marking
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(1) The UK marking and the M marking (“the markings”) must be affixed to a regulated measuring instrument in accordance with the provisions of this regulation. (2) The markings must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to the regulated measuring instrument , its data plate, or where regulation 7(2) applies, to a label affixed to the regulated measuring instrument or to a document accompanying the regulated measuring instrument . (3) Paragraph (2) does not apply where it is not possible or not warranted on account of the nature of the regulated measuring instrument, in which case the markings must be affixed to the documents which accompany the regulated measuring instrument and any packaging. (4) When a regulated measuring instrument consists of a series of devices ..., operating together, the markings must be affixed on the instrument's main device. (5) The markings must be affixed before the regulated measuring instrument is placed on the market. (6) The markings may be affixed to the regulated measuring instrument during the fabrication process, if justified. (7) The M marking must immediately follow the UK marking. (8) The markings must immediately be followed by the identification number of the approved body where that body is involved in the production control phase as set out in Schedule 1B . (9) The identification number of the approved body referred to in paragraph (8) must— (a) be affixed by the body itself, or under its instructions by the manufacturer or his authorised representative; and (b) be indelible or self-destructive upon removal. (10) The markings and (where applicable) the identification number of the approved body may be followed by any other mark indicating a special risk or use.
UK(NI) indication
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(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 measuring instrument, in accordance with this regulation. (2) The UK(NI) indication must be affixed— (a) visibly, legibly and indelibly; and (b) before the regulated measuring 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 52. (4) The UK(NI) indication must be affixed by— (a) the manufacturer; or (b) the manufacturer's authorised representative. (5) When placing a regulated measuring instrument on the market in Northern Ireland, an importer must ensure that the manufacturer has complied with their obligations under this regulation.
Register of notified bodies established in the United Kingdom
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(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).
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