# The Measuring Container Bottles (EEC Requirements) Regulations 1977, Regulation 5: General

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

(1) Only measuring container bottles—
(a) complying with the requirements of section 3 of Annex I of the Directive,
(b) the actual capacity of which has been checked in accordance with section 4 of that Annex, and
(c) marked in accordance with section 8.1.1. and 8.1.2. of that Annex, shall be marked with the EEC sign.
(2) The EEC sign marked on a measuring container bottle shall be at least 3mm high and shall be indelible, easily legible and visible.
(1) Only measuring container bottles—
(a) complying with paragraph 3 of Schedule 2;
(b) the actual capacity of which has been checked in accordance with paragraph 4 of Schedule 2; and
(c) marked in accordance with paragraph 5.1.1 and 5.1.2 of Schedule 2; shall be marked with the UK marking.
(2) The UK marking on a measuring container bottle , or where paragraph (2A) applies, on a label affixed to the bottle or on a document accompanying the bottle shall be at least 3mm high and shall be indelible, easily legible and visible.
(2A) For a period of seven years beginning with IP completion day, the UK marking may be affixed to a label affixed to, or a document accompanying, a measuring container bottle.
(3) It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to affix the UK marking to certify that a measuring container bottle meets the requirements of these Regulations, including Schedule 2.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1977/932/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/measuring-container-bottles-eec-requirements-regulations-1977/regulation-5
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