# The Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016, Regulation 27: Distributors – verification obligations

Extent: E+W+S

(1) The distributor must verify that the regulated non-automatic weighing instrument bears the UK marking and the M marking.
(2) The distributor must verify that the regulated non-automatic weighing instrument, it is accompanied by instructions and information which are clear, legible and in easily understandable English.
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(4) The distributor must verify that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in regulation 9 (manufacturers' obligations in relation to the marking of regulated non-automatic weighing instruments with serial numbers etc.), regulation 10 (manufacturers to mark contact details on regulated non-automatic weighing instruments) and regulation 18 (requirements to mark importers' details on regulated non-automatic weighing instruments).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1152/regulation/27 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/non-automatic-weighing-instruments-regulations-2016/regulation-27
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