The Weights and Measures (Packaged Goods) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011

The Weights and Measures (Northern Ireland) Order 1981

1.  The 1981 Order is amended as follows.

2.  In Article 2(2) after the definition of “occupier”, insert—

“packaged goods regulations” means the Weights and Measures (Packaged Goods) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011;”

3.  After Article 20(5), add—

“(6) For the purposes of this Article the quantity of goods in a package, or of a loaf of bread, to which the packaged goods regulations apply shall be deemed to be the nominal quantity (within the meaning of those regulations) of the package or the loaf of bread.”

4.  After Article 22(9), add—

“(10) For the purposes of this Article the quantity of goods in a package, or of a loaf of bread, to which the packaged goods regulations apply shall be deemed to be the nominal quantity (within the meaning of those regulations) of the package or the loaf of bread.”

5.  In Article 40(1) after the words “this Order or any enactment falling to be repealed by it” and after the words “under this Order or any such enactment”, insert “and the packaged goods regulations”.

6.  In Article 42(1)(a) and (c), after the words “this Order or any instrument made under it”, insert “or the packaged goods regulations”.

7.  In Article 44 after “this Order” insert “or any provision of the packaged goods regulations”.

8.  In Articles 45(1)(a) and 45(1A)(b), after the words “this Order or of any instrument made under it”, insert “or the packaged goods regulations”.

9.  In Article 46(1) omit the words “other than an offence under Articles 32, 34, 35(3) and 36.”

10.  In Article 47(5), omit the words “or Article 36”.