Sch 1B Pt 2 para 6
Where the type meets the requirements of these Regulations, the approved body shall issue a type examination certificate to the manufacturer. That certificate shall contain the name and address of the manufacturer, the conclusions of the examination, the conditions (if any) for its validity and the necessary data for identification of the approved type. The type examination certificate may have one or more annexes attached. The type examination certificate and its annexes shall contain all relevant information to allow the conformity of manufactured regulated measuring instruments with the examined type to be evaluated and to allow for in-service control. In particular, to allow the conformity of manufactured instruments to be evaluated with the examined type regarding the reproducibility of their metrological performances, when they are properly adjusted using appropriate means, content shall include: — the metrological characteristics of the type of instrument; — measures required for ensuring the integrity of the instruments (sealing, identification of software, etc.); — information on other elements necessary for the identification of the instruments and to check their visual external conformity to type; — if appropriate, any specific information necessary to verify the characteristics of manufactured instruments. The type examination certificate shall have a validity of 10 years from the date of its issue, and may be renewed for subsequent periods of 10 years each. Where the type does not satisfy the applicable requirements of these Regulations, the approved body shall refuse to issue a type examination certificate and shall inform the applicant accordingly, giving detailed reasons for its refusal.