PART 3 U.K.CONFORMITY OF REGULATED NON-AUTOMATIC WEIGHING INSTRUMENTS

CHAPTER 3U.K.CONFORMITY MARKING

Conformity with Directive requirements to be indicated by the CE markingU.K.

43.  The conformity of a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument with the requirements of these Regulations must be indicated by the presence on it of the CE marking and the M marking.

General principles relating to the M markingU.K.

44.  The general principles set out in article 30 of RAMS apply to the M marking with such modifications as are necessary in the circumstances.

Rules and conditions for affixing the CE marking and the M marking etc.U.K.

45.—(1) The CE marking and M marking (“the markings”) must be affixed to a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument in accordance with the provisions of this regulation.

(2) The markings must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to the regulated non-automatic weighing instrument or its data plate.

(3) The markings must be affixed before the regulated non-automatic weighing instrument is placed on the market.

(4) The M marking must immediately follow the CE marking.

(5) The markings must immediately be followed by the identification of the notified body where that body is involved in the production control phase as set out in Annex II to the Directive.

(6) The identification number of the notified body which carried out the conformity assessment procedure must be affixed by the body itself, or under its instructions by the manufacturer or the manufacturer's authorised representative.

(7) The markings and the identification number of the notified body may be followed by any other mark indicating a special risk or use.