Commission Regulation (EC) No 517/2008 of 10 June 2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 850/98 as regards the determination of the mesh size and assessing the thickness of twine of fishing nets (c. 517)

ANNEX VII U.K. Operation of the mesh gauge for inspection

When measuring the meshes the inspector shall:

(a)

insert the jaws into the mesh opening with the fixed jaw of the gauge against the knot, as shown in the figure below;

(b)

activate the gauge allowing the jaws to open until the movable jaw reaches the opposite knot and stops when the set force is reached:

Figure U.K.