PART IIITESTING

Testing of dispensing measures for pharmaceutical purposesI111

F1The inspector shall test every dispensing measure for pharmaceutical purposes either—

a

in accordance with the requirements of BS 6696: 1986, using a suitable weighing machine; or

b

volumetrically—

i

by comparison with one or more local standards (other than a brim measure made of metal), or

ii

by means of a peristaltic pump dispenser which complies with the requirements of the Weights and Measures (Local and Working Standard Capacity Measures and Testing Equipment) Regulations 1990.