The Legislative Reform (Verification of Weighing and Measuring Equipment) Order 2008
Under section 11(2) of the Weights and Measures Act 1985, certain types of weighing and measuring equipment, which are prescribed in regulations made by the Secretary of State, must not be used for trade unless they have been passed as fit for use for trade and bear a stamp (undefaced save by reason of fair wear and tear) indicating that they have been so passed. The stamp is placed on seals which are placed on certain parts of the equipment. Requirements as to sealing and stamping are imposed in regulations made by the Secretary of State (see for example regulation 20 of the Measuring Equipment (Liquid Fuel and Lubricants) Regulations 1995 (S.I. 1995/1014)) and pattern or type approvals issued by the Secretary of State or a Notified Body designated by a Member State.