The Clinical Thermometers (EEC Requirements) Regulations 1993

Regulation 4(1)

SCHEDULE EEC PATTERN APPROVAL AND INITIAL VERIFICATION THE EEC SIGNS AND MARKS

The EEC signs

1.—(1) The alternative sign of EEC pattern approval consists of the following, in the order set out—

(a) a stylized letter ε ;

(b) the letter or letters denoting the member State which granted the pattern approval using the same lettering system as in paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to the 1988 Regulations;

(c) the year in which the approval was granted; and

(d) an identification mark determined by the metrological service of the member State which granted approval, clearly separated from the year.

(2) The following is an example of the alternative sign of EEC pattern approval in the form appropriate for an EEC pattern approval granted in the United Kingdom:

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(3) The identification mark referred to in sub–paragraph (1)(d) shall, in the United Kingdom sign of pattern approval, be a mark determined by the Secretary of State.

2.—(1) The alternative sign of EEC limited pattern approval is the same as the sign described in paragraph 1(1) above with the addition of a letter P before the stylized letter E in paragraph 1(1)(a) above, being a letter P of the same dimensions.

(2) The following is an example of the alternative sign of EEC limited pattern approval, in the form appropriate for an EEC limited pattern approval in the United Kingdom:

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The EEC marks

3.—(1) The alternative mark of EEC initial verification consists of the following—

(a) a small letter “e”;

(b) the letter or letters denoting the member State in which initial verification took place, using the same lettering system as in paragraph 5 of Schedule 1 to the 1988 Regulations;

(c) the year of initial verification; and

(d) where necessary, the distinguishing number of the verifying agent or office, separated clearly from the year.

(2) In the case of a United Kingdom mark of EEC initial verification, the distinguishing number referred to in sub–paragraph (1)(d) shall be the distinguishing number of the person carrying out the examination.

(3) The following is an example of the alternative mark of initial verification, in the form appropriate for an EEC initial verification carried out in the United Kingdom:

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