46. This Chapter applies in relation to EU declarations of conformity made in relation to a measuring instrument for the purposes of these Regulations.
47.—(1) The EU declaration of conformity must—
(a)state that the fulfilment of the essential requirements has been demonstrated in relation to the measuring instrument;
(b)contain the elements specified in the relevant conformity assessment modules set out in Annex II to the Directive and be updated when appropriate;
(c)have the model structure set out in Annex XIII to the Directive.
(2) Where a regulated measuring 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.
48.—(1) This regulation applies where a measuring 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.
49. A manufacturer, who draws up an EU declaration of conformity in relation to a measuring instrument, is responsible for compliance of the measuring instrument with the requirements of these Regulations.