# The Measuring Instruments (EEC Requirements) Regulations 1988 (revoked), Paragraph 5: The EEC marks

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

(1) The mark of EEC initial verification is composed of two stamps, described respectively in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) below, or in the case of material measures of length alternatively of a single stamp described in sub-paragraph (4) below.
(2) The first stamp consists of a letter `e' containing–
(a) in the upper half, the distinguishing capital letter of the State where the examination to determine whether the stamp should be applied is carried out (B for Belgium, D for Germany, DK for Denmark, E for Spain, F for France, EL for Greece, I for Italy, IRL for Ireland, L for Luxembourg, NL for the Netherlands, P for Portugal, UK for the United Kingdom, A for Austria, S for Sweden, FI for Finland, CZ for the Czech Republic, EST for Estonia, CY for Cyprus, LV for Latvia, LT for Lithuania, H for Hungary, M for Malta, PL for Poland, SI for Slovenia, SK for Slovakia, BG for Bulgaria, RO for Romania) together, where necessary, with one or two figures identifying a territorial or administrative sub-division; and
(b) in the lower half, the identification number of the verifying agent or office.
(3) The second stamp consists of the last two digits of the year when the examination to determine whether the stamp should be applied is carried out, in a hexagon.
(4) The single stamp consists of a lower-case `e' in a hexagon containing–
(a) in the upper half, the distinguishing capital letter of the State where the application to determine whether the stamp should be applied is carried out as set out in sub-paragraph (2)(a) above; and
(b) in the lower half, the last two digits of the year when the said examination is carried out.
(5) The shape and dimensions of the elements of the mark of EEC initial verification are given in the Annex to this Schedule, and an example of the mark, in the form appropriate for an EEC initial verification carried out in the United Kingdom, is also given.
(6) Any mark applied in the United Kingdom as a mark, or part of a mark, of EEC initial verification shall conform to the requirements of the Annex to this Schedule with respect to the shape and dimensions of the elements of the mark.
(7) In the case of a United Kingdom mark of EEC initial verification, the identification number in the lower half of the letter `e' which constitutes the stamp described in sub-paragraph (2) above shall be the identification number of the person carrying out the examination.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/186/schedule/1/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/measuring-instruments-eec-requirements-regulations-1988-revoked/schedule-1/paragraph-5
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