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INFORMATION ON TYPE-APPROVED INSTRUMENTS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
Instruments first assessed by the manufacturer:
they must bear an
“M” sticker and can be
immediately commissioned in accordance with the Directive 2014/31/EU, art.1
Instruments assessed in two stages:
they do not bear an “M” sticker. The first assessment phase has
been completed by the manufacturer and includes all the tests listed by EN45501:2015, 8.2.2. The
second assessment phase must be completed by the authorities in charge in the Country in which the
weighing scale is installed; contact your dealer in case of any doubt as to the procedure to follow.
Metrical users will be responsible for observing the time schedule relating to the required periodical
assessments after the first assessment (if provided for by law in the Country of installation of the scale).
