PART 2Provisions in respect of England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Amendment to the Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 20165

1

The Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 20163 are amended as follows.

2

In regulation 2(1) (interpretation)—

a

for the definition of “disqualification mark” substitute—

  • “disqualification mark” means a marking in the form set out in paragraph 1 of Schedule A1;

b

for the definition of “re-qualification mark” substitute—

  • “re-qualification mark” means a marking in the form set out in paragraph 2 of Schedule A1;

3

After regulation 67(6) (disqualification), insert—

6A

A disqualification mark may be affixed to a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument by affixing to the instrument a label which clearly, legibly and indelibly bears the disqualification mark.

4

Before Schedule 1 insert—

SCHEDULE A1Disqualification and re-qualification marks

Regulation 2(1)

1Disqualification mark

A disqualification mark must have the following form—

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2Re-qualification mark

A re-qualification mark must have the following form—

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Amendment to the Measuring Instruments Regulations 20166

1

The Measuring Instruments Regulations 20164 are amended as follows.

2

In regulation 2(1) (interpretation)—

a

for the definition of “disqualification mark” substitute—

  • “disqualification mark” means a marking in the form set out in paragraph 1 of Schedule A1;

b

for the definition of “re-qualification mark” substitute—

  • “re-qualification mark” means a marking in the form set out in paragraph 2 of Schedule A1;

3

After regulation 72(7) (disqualification), insert—

7A

A disqualification mark may be affixed to a relevant regulated measuring instrument by affixing to the instrument a label which clearly, legibly and indelibly bears the disqualification mark.

4

Before Schedule 1 insert—

SCHEDULE A1Disqualification and re-qualification marks

Regulation 2(1)

1Disqualification mark

A disqualification mark must have the following form—

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2Re-qualification mark

A re-qualification mark must have the following form—

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