# The Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016, Paragraph 5: Zero Setting


Instruments that do not tare weigh after each discharge shall have a zero setting device. Automatic operation shall be inhibited if zero indication varies by:
— 1 dt on instruments with automatic zero setting device;
— 0.5 dt on instruments with a semi-automatic, or non-automatic, zero setting device

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1153/schedule/1G/chapter/IV/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/measuring-instruments-regulations-2016/schedule-1G/chapter-IV/paragraph-5
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