Conformity assessment proceduresE+W+S
36.—(1) The conformity of regulated non-automatic weighing instruments to the essential requirements may, subject to paragraph (2), be established by either of the following conformity assessment procedures as selected by the manufacturer—
(a)Module B as set out in point 1 of [F1Schedule 7] followed by either—
(i)Module D as set out in point 2 of [F2Schedule 7]; or
(ii)Module F as set out in point 4 of [F3Schedule 7]; or
(b)Module G as set out in point 6 of [F4Schedule 7].
(2) Module B is compulsory for instruments—
(a)which use electronic devices; and
(b)the load measuring device of which uses a spring to balance the load.
(3) Where an instrument is not submitted to Module B, either of the following modules must be applied—
(a)Module D1 as set out in point 3 of [F5Schedule 7]; or
(b)Module F1 as set out in point 5 of [F6Schedule 7].
(4) [F7An approved] body must carry out the conformity assessment procedure selected by the manufacturer in accordance with the requirements of Schedule 2.
(5) The documents and correspondence relating to the conformity assessment procedures referred to in this regulation, and which are carried out in the United Kingdom, must be drawn up in English.
(6) In this regulation a reference to a module other than Module B includes the common provisions as set out in point 7 of [F8Schedule 7].
Extent Information
E1This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 36(1)(a) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 26 para. 22(a) (with Sch. 26 para. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F2Words in reg. 36(1)(a)(i) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 26 para. 22(b) (with Sch. 26 para. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F3Words in reg. 36(1)(a)(ii) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 26 para. 22(b) (with Sch. 26 para. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F4Words in reg. 36(1)(b) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 26 para. 22(b) (with Sch. 26 para. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F5Words in reg. 36(3)(a) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 26 para. 22(b) (with Sch. 26 para. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F6Words in reg. 36(3)(b) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 26 para. 22(b) (with Sch. 26 para. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F7Words in reg. 36(4) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 26 para. 22(c) (with Sch. 26 para. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F8Words in reg. 36(6) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 26 para. 22(a) (with Sch. 26 para. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Conformity assessment proceduresN.I.
36.—(1) The conformity of regulated non-automatic weighing instruments to the essential requirements may, subject to paragraph (2), be established by either of the following conformity assessment procedures as selected by the manufacturer—
(a)Module B as set out in point 1 of Annex II to the Directive followed by either—
(i)Module D as set out in point 2 of Annex II; or
(ii)Module F as set out in point 4 of Annex II; or
(b)Module G as set out in point 6 of Annex II.
(2) Module B is compulsory for instruments—
(a)which use electronic devices; and
(b)the load measuring device of which uses a spring to balance the load.
(3) Where an instrument is not submitted to Module B, either of the following modules must be applied—
(a)Module D1 as set out in point 3 of Annex II; or
(b)Module F1 as set out in point 5 of Annex II.
(4) A notified body must carry out the conformity assessment procedure selected by the manufacturer in accordance with the requirements of Schedule 2.
(5) The documents and correspondence relating to the conformity assessment procedures referred to in this regulation, and which are carried out in the United Kingdom, must be drawn up in English.
(6) In this regulation a reference to a module other than Module B includes the common provisions as set out in point 7 of Annex II to the Directive.
Extent Information
E2This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only