S.L. 454.15 Art. 16Presumption of conformity of measuring instruments.

(1) Measuring instruments which are in conformity with harmonised standards or parts thereof shall be presumed to be in conformity with the essential requirements set out in Schedule I

and in the relevant instrument-specific Schedules covered by those standards or parts thereof.

(2) Measuring instruments which are in conformity with parts of normative documents shall be presumed to be in conformity with the essential requirements set out in Schedule I and in the relevant instrument-specific Schedules covered by those parts of normative documents.

(3) A manufacturer may choose to use any technical solution that complies with the essential requirements set out in Schedule I and in the relevant instrument-specific Schedules. In addition, to benefit from the presumption of conformity, the manufacturer must correctly apply solutions mentioned either in the relevant harmonised standards or in the normative documents referred to in sub-regulations (1) and (2).

(4) Compliance shall be presumed with the appropriate tests mentioned in regulation 18(3) if the corresponding test programme has been performed in accordance with the relevant documents mentioned in sub-regulations (1), (2) and (3) and if the test results ensure compliance with the essential requirements.