Later application of regulation 3 in relation to certain uses of imperial units
4. In relation to any of the following uses of relevant imperial units which are permitted by Article 1(d) of the Units of Measurement Directive, that is to say—
(a)the use of the fathom for marine navigation,
(b)the use of the pint or fluid ounce for beer, cider, water, lemonade and fruit juice in returnable containers,
(c)the use of the pound or ounce (avoirdupois) for goods sold loose from bulk, and
(d)the use of the therm for the supply of gas,
regulation 3 above shall be treated as coming into force on 1st January 2000 and that date shall be treated as the commencement date for the purposes of these Regulations.