The Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016

[F1Expiry of regulations 32A and 32BE+W+S

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32C.—(1) Subject to [F2paragraphs (2) and (6)], regulation 32A ceases to have effect at the end of the period of [F3four years] beginning with IP completion day.

(2) Notwithstanding the expiry of regulation 32A—

(a)any non-automatic weighing instrument which was placed on the market pursuant to regulation 32A may continue to be made available on the market on or after the expiry of regulation 32A;

(b)any obligation to which a person was subject under regulation 32A in respect of any non-automatic weighing instrument placed on the market pursuant to regulation 32A continues to have effect after the expiry of regulation 32A, in respect of that instrument.

(3) Subject to [F4paragraphs (4) and (6)], regulation 32B ceases to have effect at the end of the period of [F5four years] beginning with IP completion day.

(4) Where a conformity assessment procedure has been completed pursuant to regulation 32B in relation to a non-automatic weighing instrument prior to the expiry of regulation 32B, regulation 32B continues to apply in respect of that instrument where—

(a)the manufacturer arranges for the EU-Type examination certificate and any annexes to be transferred to an approved body;

(b)the approved body referred to in sub-paragraph (a) accepts responsibility for the EU-Type examination certificate; and

(c)the approved body issues a Type-examination certificate relying, or relying in part, on any examinations or tests undertaken prior to the issue of the EU-Type examination certificate.

(5) In paragraph (4) “EU-Type examination certificate” has the meaning given to it in regulation 32B(1)(b).

[F6(6) regulations 67 and 68 continue to have effect in relation to any non-automatic weighing instrument—

(a)placed on the market pursuant to 32A; or

(b)in relation to which a manufacturer has undertaken a conformity assessment procedure in accordance with regulation 32B,

as if regulations 32A or 32B had not expired.]]

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