1. Introductory Text

2. CHAPTER I SUBJECT MATTER AND DEFINITIONS

   1. Article 1. Subject matter

   2. Article 2. Definitions

3. CHAPTER II EC GAUGES

   1. Article 3. Mesh gauge and twine thickness gauges

   2. Article 4. Calibration instruments for the mesh gauge

   3. Article 5. Testing of the mesh gauges

4. CHAPTER III DETERMINATION OF MESH SIZE

   1. Article 6. Selection of meshes in active gear

   2. Article 7. Selection of meshes in passive gear

   3. Article 8. General provisions on the preparation and operation of mesh gauges

   4. Article 9. Operation of the mesh gauge for measuring diamond and T90 meshes

   5. Article 10. Operation of the mesh gauge for measuring square meshes

   6. Article 11. Measurement conditions

   7. Article 12. Measurement of the size of each selected mesh

   8. Article 13. Determination of the mesh size of the net

   9. Article 14. Determination of the mesh size in case of disputes

5. CHAPTER IV ASSESSING TWINE THICKNESS

   1. Article 15. General provisions on the selection of twines

   2. Article 16. Selection of twines in diamond mesh netting

   3. Article 17. Selection of twines in square mesh netting

   4. Article 18. Selection of the twine thickness gauge

   5. Article 19. Assessment conditions

   6. Article 20. Assessment of the thickness of each selected twine

   7. Article 21. Assessing twine thickness

   8. Article 22. Assessment of twine thickness in case of disputes

6. CHAPTER V FINAL PROVISIONS

   1. Article 23. Repeal

   2. Article 24. Transitional provisions

   3. Article 25. Entry into force

7. Signature

8. 1. ANNEX I

      Mesh size and N-direction and T-direction of netting twine

      1. Figure

   2. ANNEX II

      1. Diamond knotted netting and T90 netting

      2. Longitudinal axis of the net

   3. ANNEX III

      Technical specifications of the mesh gauge

      1. 1. The mesh gauge shall:

      2. 2. Some netting creeps under load. The gauge must respond to...

      3. Figure (These drawings are for illustrative purposes only)

      4. Appendix to Annex III

         Measurement algorithm

         1. To allow for creep in a stretched mesh:

         2. extend the movable jaw into the mesh at a constant...

   4. ANNEX IV

      Technical specifications of the twine thickness gauge

      1. Gauges for assessing the thickness of twine shall:

      2. be made of durable, non-corrosive material able to withstand a...

      3. Figure Twine-measuring pliers assembly

   5. ANNEX V

      Calibration and testing of the mesh gauge

      1. A. Verification of length measurement

      2. B. Verification of force measurement

   6. ANNEX VI

      Preparation of the mesh gauge

      1. 1. The inspector shall:

      2. 2. When the activities set out in point 1 are completed...

   7. ANNEX VII

      Operation of the mesh gauge for inspection

      1. When measuring the meshes the inspector shall:

      2. insert the jaws into the mesh opening with the fixed...

   8. ANNEX VIII

      Twines in diamond and square mesh netting

      1. Figure

   9. ANNEX IX