Weights and Measures (Quantity Marking and Abbreviations of Units) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999

Part III Use for Trade of Abbreviations of, or Symbols for, Units of Measurement

Application of Part III

9.  This Part shall apply as respects the use for trade (other than for the purpose of marking weighing or measuring equipment) of abbreviations of, or symbols for, units of measurement.

Restriction on the use for trade of abbreviations and symbols

10.—(1) Only those symbols set out in Column 2 of Schedule 3 may be used for trade to indicate the relevant unit of measurement set out in Column 1 of that Schedule.

(2) Where the pint is used in connection with returnable containers for milk or the dispense of draught beer or cider, the abbreviation “pt” may be used and the letter “s” may be added, where appropriate, to indicate the plural.

(3) Where the pint or the fluid ounce are used in connection with returnable containers for beer, cider, water, lemonade and fruit juice, the abbreviations “pt” or “fl oz” may be used and the letter “s” may be added, where appropriate, to indicate the plural.

(4) Where the pound or the ounce (avoirdupois) are used in connection with the sale of goods loose from bulk, the abbreviations “lb” or “oz” may be used and the letter “s” may be added, where appropriate, to indicate the plural.

(5) Paragraphs (3) and (4) shall be omitted with effect from 1st January 2000.