Action to be taken by distributors where regulated measuring instruments placed on the market by them are not in conformity with essential requirementsU.K.
31.—(1) This regulation applies where a distributor considers, or has reason to believe, that a regulated measuring instrument [F1made available] on the market or put into use by that distributor is not in conformity with the requirements of these Regulations.
(2) The distributor must immediately take the corrective measures necessary to bring the regulated measuring instrument into conformity, or withdraw or recall it, if appropriate.
(3) Where the regulated measuring instrument presents a risk, the distributor must immediately inform the competent authority to that effect, giving details, in particular, of the non-compliance of the instrument and of the corrective measures taken by that distributor.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 31(1) substituted (1.2.2019) by The Weights and Measures etc. (Miscellaneous) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/5), regs. 1, 8(2)