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12.—(1) The Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016 are amended as follows.N.I.
(2) In regulation 2(1) after the definition of “thermal energy meter” insert—
““UK(NI) indication” means the marking in the form set out in Schedule 1 to the Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (UK(NI) Indication) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020;”.
(3) In Part 4, after regulation 52 insert—
“UK(NI) indication
52A.—(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
52B.—(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).”.
(4) After regulation 68(1)(c) insert—
“(ca)the UK(NI) indication—
(i)has not been affixed, in contravention of regulation 52A; or
(ii)has been affixed other than in accordance with regulation 52A;”.
(5) After regulation 75(5)(c) insert—
“(ca)the UK(NI) indication;”.
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