SCHEDULE 5Amendment of the Measuring Instruments (EEC Requirements) Regulations 1988

General1

1

The Measuring Instruments (EEC Requirements) Regulations 1988, so far as they continue in force by virtue of paragraph 5 of the Schedule to the Weights and Measures (Revocations) Regulations 201540, are amended as follows.

2

In the following, omit “other than the United Kingdom”—

a

regulation 2(1) in the definition of “use for trade”;

b

regulations 10, 12(1) and (2), 13(8), 17(1) and (5), 18, 19(1) and (2), 20(1)(a) and (3) and 21(5);

c

paragraph 1(e) of Schedule 5.

3

In regulation 2 after paragraph (3) insert—

3A

For the purposes of these Regulations but subject to paragraphs (3B) and (3C), any reference to a member State in an Annex to a relevant Directive is to be read as including a reference to the United Kingdom.

3B

Paragraph (3A) does not apply to a reference contained in a reference to the title of a Directive.

3C

For the purposes of these Regulations, the references to the metrological service of a member State in point 5.2.3 of the Annex to the Directive on cold-water meters are to be read, in relation to the conduct of EEC pattern approval by the Secretary of State, as references to the Secretary of State.

4

In regulation 8(3) for “any other member State” substitute “a member State”.

5

In regulation 9(2) after sub-paragraph (b) insert—

ba

a condition requiring such notice to be given to the Secretary of State if such instruments are to be installed in the United Kingdom;

6

After regulation 15 insert—

Conditions in EEC pattern approvals requiring notice of place of installation: effect after EU exit15A

1

This regulation applies where an EEC pattern approval granted before exit day is subject to a condition requiring notice of the place of installation to be given to the competent authorities of member States in which instruments of the pattern in question are to be installed.

2

For the purposes of these Regulations the condition is to be treated as including a requirement for such notice to be given to the Secretary of State if any such instrument is to be installed in the United Kingdom.