# The Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016, Paragraph 5.1


All regulated measuring instruments shall be individually examined and appropriate tests, set out in the relevant designated standards and/or normative documents, and/or equivalent tests set out in other relevant technical specifications, shall be carried out to verify their conformity with the requirements that apply to them. In the absence of such a designated standard, or normative document, the approved body concerned shall decide on the appropriate tests to be carried out.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1153/schedule/1B/part/8/paragraph/5.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/measuring-instruments-regulations-2016/schedule-1B/part-8/paragraph-5.1
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