# The Weighing Equipment (Non-automatic Weighing Machines) Regulations 2000, Regulation 21

Extent: E+W+S

(1) Every non-automatic weighing machine which is in use for trade for operation by a prospective buyer for the purpose of making known to him the weight and where appropriate the price of goods selected by him shall—
(a) be a self indicating weighing machine; and
(b) be specified as being for such use in the published particulars of the approved pattern in the case of a weighing machine having a digital indicating device.
(2) In addition, any machine which is made available as a self service weighing machine shall—
(a) be a price computing weighing machine having digital displays of weight, unit price and price to pay, together with an associated label printer;
(b) have any bag provided for the goods selected by the prospective buyer such that the goods are readily visible through it; and
(c) only be used in connection with the sale of different commodities, other than commodities having the same unit price, provided that they are readily distinguishable from each other.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/932/regulation/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/weighing-equipment-non-automatic-weighing-machines-regulations-2000/regulation-21
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