The Weighing Equipment (Non-automatic Weighing Machines) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

Customer check weighing and self service machinesN.I.

21.—(1) Every non-automatic weighing machine which is in use for trade for operation by a prospective buyer for the purpose of making known to him the weight and where appropriate the price of goods selected by him shall—

(a)be a self indicating weighing machine; and

(b)be specified as being for such use in the published particulars of the approved pattern in the case of a weighing machine having a digital indicating device.

(2) In addition, any machine which is made available as a self service weighing machine shall—

(a)be a price computing weighing machine having digital displays of weight, unit price and price to pay, together with an associated label printer;

(b)have any bag provided for the goods selected by the prospective buyer such that the goods are readily visible through it; and

(c)only be used in connection with the sale of different commodities, other than commodities having the same unit price, provided that they are readily distinguishable from each other.

Commencement Information

I1Reg. 21 in operation at 13.2.2006, see reg. 1(1)