9.—(1) Subject to paragraph 10, a notified body shall assess an application made by a manufacturer for the issue of—
(a)a certificate of conformity;
(b)a design or type examination certificate; or
(c)a notification of approval of the manufacturer’s quality system,
in accordance with the Annex applicable to the relevant conformity assessment procedure in respect of a cold-water meter.
(2) In determining such an application, the notified body—
(a)shall have regard to the actual or usual environment of the cold-water meter; and
(b)may have regard to any other standard or other technical criteria appearing to it to be relevant.
(3) Where, in the opinion of the notified body, the cold-water meter to which an application relates is compliant with the essential requirements, it shall issue a certificate or notification in accordance with paragraph 12.
(4) Where, in the opinion of the notified body, the cold-water meter to which an application relates is not compliant with the essential requirements, it shall issue a notice to the applicant in accordance with paragraph 15.
(5) Where a certificate or notification under sub-paragraph (3) is issued by a United Kingdom notified body, it shall send a copy to the Secretary of State.