# Commission Regulation (EC) No 517/2008 of 10 June 2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 850/98 as regards the determination of the mesh size and assessing the thickness of twine of fishing nets, Annex VII: Operation of the mesh gauge for inspection

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

When measuring the meshes the inspector shall:
(a) insert the jaws into the mesh opening with the fixed jaw of the gauge against the knot, as shown in the figure below;
(b) activate the gauge allowing the jaws to open until the movable jaw reaches the opposite knot and stops when the set force is reached:
Figure

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2008/517/annex/VII (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2008-517/annex-VII
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