Affixing of CE marking etc
18.—(1) The CE marking and each sticker, inscription or identification number mentioned in paragraph (3) below shall be affixed on—
(a)each instrument to which it relates; or
(b)on a data plate attached to the instrument in such a way that the plate—
(i)cannot be removed without being destroyed, or
(ii)is capable of being sealed with a control mark,
and shall satisfy the requirements of paragraph (2) below and, as the case may require, of paragraph (3) below.
(2) The requirement of this paragraph is that each CE marking, identification number, sticker or inscription shall be clearly visible, easily legible and indelible.
(3) The requirements of this paragraph, in the case of—
(a)the CE marking, are those specified in heads (a), (c) and (d) of paragraph (4) below;
(b)the identification number, are those specified in head (a) of paragraph (4) below;
(c)all inscriptions referred to in paragraph 1.1(c) of Annex IV of the Directive, are those specified in heads (c) and (d) of paragraph (4) below; and
(d)the inscriptions “Max”, “Min”, “e” and “d” referred to in paragraph 1.4 of Annex IV of the Directive, are those specified in heads (b), (c) and (d) of paragraph (4) below.
(4) The requirements referred to in paragraph (3) above in relation to the CE marking, identification number or inscription in question are—
(a)a requirement that it be grouped together with all other such information;
(b)a requirement that it be placed near the display of the result of the operation of the instrument;
(c)a requirement that it be impossible to remove without damaging the marking or inscription;
(d)a requirement that it be clearly visible when the instrument is in its regular operating position.
(5) The CE marking consists of the symbol “CE” of which a form is shown for purposes of illustration in Schedule 4.
(6) Each load measuring device which is connected, or can be connected, to one or more load receptors shall also bear the inscriptions which apply to each such load receptor.
(7) Where the manufacturer or his authorised representative affixes a CE marking and sticker under paragraph (1) above to an instrument which—
(a)is used for a Schedule 3 application; and
(b)includes or is connected to any device exempted from the essential requirements by virtue of the Preliminary observations in Annex I of the Directive which is set out in Schedule 2,
each such device shall bear the restrictive use symbol referred to in paragraph 3 of Annex IV of the Directive.
(8) Any person who—
(a)gives information in connection with an instrument, by means of a misleading mark or inscription or otherwise, which is likely to be confused with the CE marking; or
(b)affixes any other mark to the instrument which obscures the visibility or legibility of the EC marking,
shall be guilty of an offence.