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50. The conformity of a measuring instrument with the requirements of these Regulations must be indicated by the presence on it of the [F3UK] marking and the M marking.
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
F1Word in reg. 50 heading omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 27 para. 35(a) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F2Word in reg. 50 heading 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. 27 para. 35(b) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F3Word in reg. 50 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. 27 para. 35(b) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
50. The conformity of a measuring instrument with the requirements of these Regulations must be indicated by the presence on it of the CE marking and the M marking.
Extent Information
E4This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
51.—(1) An economic operator must not affix the UK marking or the M marking to a regulated measuring instrument unless—
(a)that economic operator is the manufacturer of the regulated measuring instrument; and
(b)the conformity of the regulated measuring instrument with the essential requirements has been demonstrated by a relevant conformity assessment procedure.
(2) An economic operator must not affix a marking to a regulated measuring instrument which is not the UK marking or the M marking but which purports to attest that the regulated measuring instrument satisfies the essential requirements.
(3) An economic operator must not affix to a regulated measuring instrument a marking, sign or inscription which is likely to mislead any other person as to the meaning or form of the marking.
(4) An economic operator must not affix to a regulated measuring instrument any other marking if the visibility, legibility and meaning of the UK marking or the M marking would be impaired as a result.]
Extent Information
E2This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F4Reg. 51 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. 27 para. 36 (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
51. The general principles set out in article 30 of RAMS apply to the M marking with such modifications as are necessary in the circumstances.
Extent Information
E5This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
52.—(1) The [F6UK] marking and the M marking (“the markings”) must be affixed to a [F7regulated] measuring instrument in accordance with the provisions of this regulation.
(2) The markings must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to the [F7regulated] measuring instrument [F8, its data plate, or where regulation 7(2) applies, to a label affixed to the [F7regulated] measuring instrument or to a document accompanying the [F7regulated] measuring instrument].
(3) Paragraph (2) does not apply where it is not possible or not warranted on account of the nature of the [F7regulated] measuring instrument, in which case the markings must be affixed to the documents which accompany the [F7regulated] measuring instrument and any packaging.
(4) When a [F7regulated] measuring instrument consists of a series of devicesF9..., operating together, the markings must be affixed on the instrument's main device.
(5) The markings must be affixed before the [F7regulated] measuring instrument is placed on the market.
(6) The markings may be affixed to the [F7regulated] measuring instrument during the fabrication process, if justified.
(7) The M marking must immediately follow the [F10UK] marking.
(8) The markings must immediately be followed by the identification number of the [F11approved] body where that body is involved in the production control phase as set out in [F12Schedule 1B].
(9) The identification number of the [F13approved] body referred to in paragraph (8) must—
(a)be affixed by the body itself, or under its instructions by the manufacturer or his authorised representative; and
(b)be indelible or self-destructive upon removal.
(10) The markings and (where applicable) the identification number of the [F14approved] body may be followed by any other mark indicating a special risk or use.
Extent Information
E3This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F5Word in reg. 52 heading 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. 27 para. 37(b) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F6Word in reg. 52(1) 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. 27 para. 37(b) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F7Word in reg. 52(1)-(6) inserted (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. 27 para. 37(a) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F8Words in reg. 52(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/696, Sch. 27 para. 37(bb) (as inserted by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (UK(NI) Indication) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1460), reg. 1(4), Sch. 3 para. 19(5))
F9Words in reg. 52(4) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 27 para. 37(c) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F10Word in reg. 52(7) 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. 27 para. 37(b) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F11Word in reg. 52(8) 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. 27 para. 37(e) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F12Words in reg. 52(8) 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. 27 para. 37(d) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F13Word in reg. 52(9) 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. 27 para. 37(e) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F14Word in reg. 52(10) 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. 27 para. 37(e) (with Sch. 27 para. 50(a)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
52.—(1) The CE marking and the M marking (“the markings”) must be affixed to a measuring instrument in accordance with the provisions of this regulation.
(2) The markings must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to the measuring instrument or its data plate.
(3) Paragraph (2) does not apply where it is not possible or not warranted on account of the nature of the measuring instrument, in which case the markings must be affixed to the documents which accompany the measuring instrument and any packaging.
(4) When a measuring instrument consists of a series of devices, not being sub-assemblies, operating together, the markings must be affixed on the instrument's main device.
(5) The markings must be affixed before the measuring instrument is placed on the market.
(6) The markings may be affixed to the measuring instrument during the fabrication process, if justified.
(7) The M marking must immediately follow the CE marking.
(8) The markings must immediately be followed by the identification number of the notified body where that body is involved in the production control phase as set out in Annex II to the Directive.
(9) The identification number of the notified body referred to in paragraph (8) must—
(a)be affixed by the body itself, or under its instructions by the manufacturer or his authorised representative; and
(b)be indelible or self-destructive upon removal.
(10) The markings and (where applicable) the identification number of the notified body may be followed by any other mark indicating a special risk or use.
Extent Information
E6This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
52A.—(1) Where the CE marking is affixed on the basis of an assessment or a certificate issued by a notified body established in the United Kingdom, a UK(NI) indication must be affixed in relation to the regulated measuring instrument, in accordance with this regulation.
(2) The UK(NI) indication must be affixed—
(a)visibly, legibly and indelibly; and
(b)before the regulated measuring instrument is placed on the market in Northern Ireland.
(3) The UK(NI) indication must accompany the CE marking, wherever that is affixed in accordance with regulation 52.
(4) The UK(NI) indication must be affixed by—
(a)the manufacturer; or
(b)the manufacturer's authorised representative.
(5) When placing a regulated measuring instrument on the market in Northern Ireland, an importer must ensure that the manufacturer has complied with their obligations under this regulation.
Textual Amendments
52B.—(1) The Secretary of State must ensure that—
(a)each notified body established in the United Kingdom is assigned an identification number; and
(b)there is a register of—
(i)notified bodies established in the United Kingdom;
(ii)their notified body identification number;
(iii)the activities for which they have been notified;
(iv)any restrictions on those activities.
(2) The Secretary of State must ensure that the register referred to in paragraph (1) is maintained and made publicly available.
(3) The Secretary of State may authorise the United Kingdom Accreditation Service to compile and maintain the register in accordance with paragraph (1)(b).]
Textual Amendments
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