SCHEDULE 2NOTIFIED BODIES
PART 2FUNCTIONS
Assessment of applications for certificates or notifications9
1
Subject to paragraph 10, a notified body shall assess an application made by a manufacturer for the issue of—
a
a certificate of conformity;
b
a design or type examination certificate; or
c
a notification of approval of the manufacturer’s quality system,
in accordance with the Annex applicable to the relevant conformity assessment procedure in respect of a meter measuring system.
2
In determining such an application, the notified body—
a
shall have regard to the actual or usual environment of the meter measuring system; and
b
may have regard to any other standard or other technical criteria appearing to it to be relevant.
3
Where, in the opinion of the notified body, the meter measuring system to which an application relates is compliant with the essential requirements, it shall issue a certificate or notification in accordance with paragraph 12.
4
Where, in the opinion of the notified body, the meter measuring system to which an application relates is not compliant with the essential requirements, it shall issue a notice to the applicant in accordance with paragraph 15.
5
Where a certificate or notification under sub-paragraph (3) is issued by a United Kingdom notified body, it shall send a copy to the Secretary of State.