# The Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016, Regulation 33B: Conformity assessment procedure obligation which is met by complying with the Directive

Extent: E+W+S

(1) In this regulation—
(a) any reference to an Article or an Annex is a reference to an Article or an Annex of the Directive;
(b) “Module B” means the conformity assessment procedure set out under the heading “MODULE B: EU-TYPE EXAMINATION” in Annex II;
(c) “EU-type examination certificate” means an EU-type examination certificate issued in accordance with Module B;
(d) “harmonised standard” has the meaning given to it in Article 4(14);
(e) “instrument-specific Annexes” means Annexes III to XII.
(2) Paragraph (3) applies where—
(a) in accordance with Article 17, one of the conformity assessment procedures listed in the instrument-specific Annex that applies to the regulated measuring instrument is Module B; and
(b) before placing a regulated measuring instrument on the market, the manufacturer ensures that—
(i) the regulated measuring instrument has been designed in accordance with the essential requirements set out in Annex I and in the relevant instrument-specific Annex which applies to the regulated measuring instrument; and
(ii) Module B has been complied with in respect of that regulated measuring instrument.
(3) Where this paragraph applies—
(a) any reference in regulation 7(c) to “relevant conformity assessment procedure” includes Module B;
(b) any reference to “type examination certificate” in regulations 45(1)(j), 72(3)(b) and 73(3)(b) is to be read as a reference to “EU-type examination certificate”; and
(c) any reference to “designated standard” in regulation 45(1)(f) is to be read as a reference to “harmonised standard.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1153/regulation/33B (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/measuring-instruments-regulations-2016/regulation-33B
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