# The Measuring Equipment (Capacity Measures and Testing Equipment) Regulations 1995, Regulation 5: Materials and principles of construction of capacity measures

Extent: E+W+S

Capacity measures shall be made of any of the following materials—
(a) aluminium alloy;
(b) enamelled metal;
(c) glass;
(d) plated, tinned, galvanized or stainless steel;
(e) plastic material which resists deformation under hand pressure and does not split or show signs of striation after immersion in water at 95 °C for 10 minutes;
(f) silver or silver alloy; or
(g) any other material which is rigid, stable and sufficiently durable for normal use for trade.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/735/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/measuring-equipment-capacity-measures-and-testing-equipment-regulations-1995/regulation-5
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