The Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016 No. 1152

PART 2 REGULATED NON-AUTOMATIC WEIGHING INSTRUMENTS – OBLIGATIONS OF ECONOMIC OPERATORS

CHAPTER 1 OBLIGATIONS OF MANUFACTURERS AND PERSONS TO BE TREATED AS MANUFACTURERS

Introductory

5.—(1) This Chapter applies in relation to the placing on the market of a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument by a manufacturer.

(2) The obligations in this Chapter also apply to an importer or distributor who—

(a) places a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument on the market under the name or trade mark of that importer or distributor; or

(b) modifies a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument already placed on the market in such a way that compliance with these Regulations may be affected,

and the expression “manufacturer” is to be construed accordingly.