F1Inspectors shall use the mesh gauge and twine thickness gauges which comply with the provisions of this Regulation for the determination of the mesh size and the twine thickness of fishing nets when conducting fishery inspections.

The technical specifications applying to the mesh gauge are set out in Annex III.

The technical specifications applying to twine thickness gauges are set out in Annex IV.

The mesh gauge and twine thickness gauges referred to in paragraph 1 shall be marked ‘EC gauge’ and certified by the manufacturer as complying with the technical specification referred in paragraphs 2 and 3 respectively.

The mesh gauge and twine thickness gauges sold or distributed for use by entities or persons other than F2the competent authorities of a fisheries administration shall not be marked ‘EC gauge’.