Regulation 52 Rules and conditions for affixing the UK marking and the M markingF10E1

The F1UK marking and the M marking (“the markings”) must be affixed to a F2regulated measuring instrument in accordance with the provisions of this regulation.

The markings must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to the regulated measuring instrument F3, its data plate, or where regulation 7(2) applies, to a label affixed to the regulated measuring instrument or to a document accompanying the regulated measuring instrument.

Paragraph (2) does not apply where it is not possible or not warranted on account of the nature of the regulated measuring instrument, in which case the markings must be affixed to the documents which accompany the regulated measuring instrument and any packaging.

When a regulated measuring instrument consists of a series of devicesF4..., operating together, the markings must be affixed on the instrument's main device.

The markings must be affixed before the regulated measuring instrument is placed on the market.

The markings may be affixed to the regulated measuring instrument during the fabrication process, if justified.

The M marking must immediately follow the F5UK marking.

The markings must immediately be followed by the identification number of the F6approved body where that body is involved in the production control phase as set out in F7Schedule 1B.

The identification number of the F8approved body referred to in paragraph (8) must—

The markings and (where applicable) the identification number of the F9approved body may be followed by any other mark indicating a special risk or use.