The Measuring Instruments (EEC Requirements) Regulations 1988
These Regulations replace the Measuring Instruments (EEC Requirements) Regulations 1980 as amended. The Regulations implement Council Directive No. 71/316/EEC (O.J. L202, 6.9.71, p.1, O.J./S.E. 1971(II) p.707) relating to measuring instruments and methods of metrological control, as amended by Council Directives No. 72/427/EEC (O.J. L291, 28.12.72, p.156, O.J./S.E.1972, 28–30 Dec., p.71), No. 83/575/EEC (O.J. L332, 28.11.83, p.43), No. 87/354/EEC (O.J. L192, 11.7.87, p.43) and No. 87/355/EEC (O.J. L192, 11.7.87, p.46). They also implement the Council Directives relating to particular categories of instruments, which are mentioned in Regulation 2(1). Together these Directives provide procedures and requirements for instruments to receive EEC pattern approval and EEC initial verification as an alternative to complying with national law in each of the member States.