Rules and conditions for affixing the [F1UK] marking and the M markingE+W+S
52.—(1) The [F2UK] marking and the M marking (“the markings”) must be affixed to a [F3regulated] measuring instrument in accordance with the provisions of this regulation.
(2) The markings must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to the [F3regulated] measuring instrument [F4, its data plate, or where regulation 7(2) applies, to a label affixed to the [F3regulated] measuring instrument or to a document accompanying the [F3regulated] measuring instrument].
(3) Paragraph (2) does not apply where it is not possible or not warranted on account of the nature of the [F3regulated] measuring instrument, in which case the markings must be affixed to the documents which accompany the [F3regulated] measuring instrument and any packaging.
(4) When a [F3regulated] measuring instrument consists of a series of devicesF5..., operating together, the markings must be affixed on the instrument's main device.
(5) The markings must be affixed before the [F3regulated] measuring instrument is placed on the market.
(6) The markings may be affixed to the [F3regulated] measuring instrument during the fabrication process, if justified.
(7) The M marking must immediately follow the [F6UK] marking.
(8) The markings must immediately be followed by the identification number of the [F7approved] body where that body is involved in the production control phase as set out in [F8Schedule 1B].
(9) The identification number of the [F9approved] body referred to in paragraph (8) must—
(a)be affixed by the body itself, or under its instructions by the manufacturer or his authorised representative; and
(b)be indelible or self-destructive upon removal.
(10) The markings and (where applicable) the identification number of the [F10approved] body may be followed by any other mark indicating a special risk or use.
Extent Information
E1This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F1Word in reg. 52 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 27 para. 37(b) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F2Word in reg. 52(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 27 para. 37(b) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F3Word in reg. 52(1)-(6) inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 27 para. 37(a) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F4Words in reg. 52(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/696, Sch. 27 para. 37(bb) (as inserted by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (UK(NI) Indication) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1460), reg. 1(4), Sch. 3 para. 19(5))
F5Words in reg. 52(4) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 27 para. 37(c) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F6Word in reg. 52(7) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 27 para. 37(b) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F7Word in reg. 52(8) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 27 para. 37(e) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F8Words in reg. 52(8) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 27 para. 37(d) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F9Word in reg. 52(9) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 27 para. 37(e) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F10Word in reg. 52(10) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 27 para. 37(e) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Rules and conditions for affixing the CE marking and the M markingN.I.
52.—(1) The CE marking and the M marking (“the markings”) must be affixed to a measuring instrument in accordance with the provisions of this regulation.
(2) The markings must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to the measuring instrument or its data plate.
(3) Paragraph (2) does not apply where it is not possible or not warranted on account of the nature of the measuring instrument, in which case the markings must be affixed to the documents which accompany the measuring instrument and any packaging.
(4) When a measuring instrument consists of a series of devices, not being sub-assemblies, operating together, the markings must be affixed on the instrument's main device.
(5) The markings must be affixed before the measuring instrument is placed on the market.
(6) The markings may be affixed to the measuring instrument during the fabrication process, if justified.
(7) The M marking must immediately follow the CE marking.
(8) The markings must immediately be followed by the identification number of the notified body where that body is involved in the production control phase as set out in Annex II to the Directive.
(9) The identification number of the notified body referred to in paragraph (8) must—
(a)be affixed by the body itself, or under its instructions by the manufacturer or his authorised representative; and
(b)be indelible or self-destructive upon removal.
(10) The markings and (where applicable) the identification number of the notified body may be followed by any other mark indicating a special risk or use.
Extent Information
E2This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only