# The Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016, Regulation 8: Manufacturers' obligations to ensure continuing conformity with the essential requirements

Extent: E+W+S

(1) Manufacturers must have procedures in place for series production of regulated non-automatic weighing instruments by them to ensure that instruments so manufactured continue to meet the essential requirements.
(2) These procedures must adequately take into account changes in—
(a) regulated non-automatic weighing instrument design or characteristics; and
(b) changes in the designated standards or in other technical specifications by reference to which the conformity of the regulated non-automatic weighing instrument is declared.
(3) When deemed appropriate with regard to the risks presented by the use of a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument, a manufacturer must—
(a) carry out sample testing of regulated non-automatic weighing instruments made available by the manufacturer on the market;
(b) investigate complaints about regulated non-automatic weighing instruments made available by the manufacturer on the market;
(c) if necessary, keep a register of—
(i) such complaints;
(ii) non-conforming regulated non-automatic weighing instruments; and
(iii) regulated non-automatic weighing instrument recalls; and
(d) keep distributors informed of any monitoring action the manufacturer has undertaken.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1152/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/non-automatic-weighing-instruments-regulations-2016/regulation-8
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