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The Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016
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CHAPTER 2REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO EU DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY
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39. This Chapter applies in relation to EU declarations of conformity made in relation to a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument for the purposes of these Regulations.
Form and contents of EU declaration of conformity etc.
40.—(1) The EU declaration of conformity must—
(a)state that the fulfilment of the essential requirements has been demonstrated in relation to the regulated non-automatic weighing instrument;
(b)have the model structure set out in Annex IV to the Directive; and
(c)contain the elements specified in the relevant modules set out in Annex II to the Directive and must be updated when appropriate.
(2) Where a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument is placed or made available on the market in the United Kingdom, the EU declaration of conformity in relation to the instrument must be in English.
Regulated instruments that require more than one declaration of conformity
41.—(1) This regulation applies where a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument is subject to a requirement of European Union legislation for an EU declaration of conformity otherwise than by virtue of these Regulations.
(2) Where this regulation applies, a single EU declaration of conformity must be drawn up covering all applicable requirements which identifies the Union acts concerned including their publication references.
Responsibility of manufacturer that draws up declaration of conformity
42. A manufacturer, who draws up an EU declaration of conformity in relation to a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument, is responsible for compliance of that instrument with the requirements of these Regulations.
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