Regulation 4
1. The mark of EEC initial verification consists of the following, in the order set out:—
(a)a small letter “e”;
(b)the last two digits of the year when the examination to determine whether the mark should be applied is carried out;
(c)the distinguishing capital letter of the state where such examination is carried out (B for Belgium, DK for Denmark, D for the Federal Republic of Germany, F for France, IR for Ireland, I for Italy, L for Luxembourg, NL for the Netherlands and UK for the United Kingdom); and
(d)if necessary, the identification number of the verifying agent or office.
2. In the case of a United Kingdom mark of EEC initial verification, the identification number referred to in paragraph 1(d) above shall be the identification number of the person carrying out the examination.
3. The following is an example of the mark of EEC initial verification, in the form appropriate for an EEC initial verification carried out in the United Kingdom:
e 75 UK 99.