# The Alcoholometers and Alcohol Hydrometers (EEC Requirements) Regulations 1977, Paragraph 1


The mark of EEC initial verification consists of the following, in the order set out:—
(a) a small letter “e”;
(b) the last two digits of the year when the examination to determine whether the mark should be applied is carried out;
(c) the distinguishing capital letter of the state where such examination is carried out (B for Belgium, DK for Denmark, D for the Federal Republic of Germany, F for France, IR for Ireland, I for Italy, L for Luxembourg, NL for the Netherlands and UK for the United Kingdom); and
(d) if necessary, the identification number of the verifying agent or office.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1977/1753/schedule/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/alcoholometers-and-alcohol-hydrometers-eec-requirements-regulations-1977/schedule/paragraph-1
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