Regulation 18 Affixing of EC mark of conformity etc
The EC mark of conformity and each sticker, inscription or identification symbol mentioned in paragraph (3) below shall be affixed on—
each instrument to which it relates; or
on a data plate attached to the instrument in such a way that the plate—
cannot be removed without being destroyed, or
is capable of being sealed with a control mark,
and shall satisfy the requirements of paragraph (2) below and, as the case may require, of paragraph (3) below.
The requirement of this paragraph is that each EC mark of conformity, identification symbol, sticker or inscription shall be clearly visible, easily legible and indelible.
The requirements of this paragraph, in the case of—
the EC mark of conformity, are those specified in heads (a), (c) and (d) of paragraph (4) below;
the identification symbol, are those specified in head (a) of that paragraph;
all inscriptions referred to in paragraph 1.1(c) of Annex IV of the Directive, are those specified in heads (c) and (d) of that paragraph; and
the inscriptions “Max”, “Min”, “e” and “d” referred to in paragraph 1.4 of Annex IV of the Directive, are those specified in heads (b), (c) and (d) of that paragraph.
The requirements referred to in paragraph (3) above in relation to the EC mark of conformity, identification symbol or inscription in question are—
a requirement that it be grouped together with all other such information;
a requirement that it be placed near the display of the result of the operation of the instrument;
a requirement that it be impossible to remove without damaging the mark of conformity or inscription;
a requirement that it be clearly visible when the instrument is in its regular operating position.
The EC mark of conformity consists of the symbol “CE” of which a form is shown for purposes of illustration in Schedule 4 and the last two digits of the year in which it was affixed.
Each load measuring device which is connected, or can be connected, to one or more load receptors shall also bear the inscriptions which apply to each such load receptor.
Where an approved body affixes an EC mark of conformity and sticker or the manufacturer affixes an EC mark of conformity and sticker under paragraph (1) above to an instrument which—
is used for a Schedule 3 application; and
includes or is connected to any device exempted from the essential requirements by virtue of the Preliminary observations in Annex I of the Directive which is set out in Schedule 2,
each such device shall bear the restrictive use symbol referred to in paragraph 3 of Annex IV of the Directive.
Any person who gives information in connection with an instrument by means of a misleading mark or inscription or otherwise which is likely to be confused with the EC mark of conformity shall be guilty of an offence.