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:
