PART 8MARKET SURVEILLANCE AND ENFORCEMENT

CHAPTER 1MARKET SURVEILLANCE

Provisions as to directions under regulations 58 and 6061

1

This regulation applies in relation to directions given under regulations 58 (regulated non-automatic weighing instruments presenting a risk) and 60 (compliant regulated non-automatic weighing instruments which present a risk).

2

A direction must—

a

be in writing;

b

describe the regulated non-automatic weighing instrument to which it relates in a manner sufficient to identify that instrument;

c

specify the risk identified by the market surveillance authority; and

d

specify the steps that the economic operator must take (including the time period within which they must be taken).

3

The Secretary of State may impose a monetary penalty on an economic operator who fails to comply with a direction given under regulation 58 or 60.

4

Schedule 5 has effect in relation to monetary penalties imposed under paragraph (3).