The Units of Measurement Regulations 2001
These Regulations implement the amendments made by Directive 1999/103/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L34, 9.2.2000 p.17) to Council Directive 80/181/EEC (OJ L39, 15.2.80, p40) (“the Directive”) which relates to the use of units of measurement for economic, public health, public safety or administrative purposes.