Regulation 15 Amendment to the Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016

In regulation 73 (re-qualification) of the Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016 at the end insert—

“(8)

Where a re-qualification mark is affixed to a regulated measuring instrument pursuant to paragraph (3), it must be accompanied by—

(a)

the letters indicating the status of the requalification authority, as follows—

(i)

“INS” if the requalification authority is an inspector;

(ii)

“AV” if the requalification authority is an approved verifier;

(b)

the number used to identify the inspector or approved verifier in connection with their approval by or under article 9 of the Weights and Measures (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (weighing or measuring equipment for use for trade);

(c)

the year of re-qualification in numerical form; and

(d)

the letters “NI”.

(9)

The re-qualification mark and the information accompanying it required by paragraph (8), may be affixed to a relevant regulated measuring instrument by affixing to the instrument a label which clearly, legibly and indelibly bears the re-qualification mark and that accompanying information.”.