S.L. 454.2 Art. 17General principles of the CE marking and of the supplementary metrology marking. Rules and conditions for affixing the CE marking, the supplementary metrologymarking and other markings.

(1) The CE marking shall be subject to the general principles set out in Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008

(2) The supplementary metrology marking shall consist of the capital letter ‘M’ and the last two digits of the year of its affixing, surrounded by a rectangle. The height of the rectangle shall be equal to the height of the CE marking.

marking shall be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to the instrument or to its data plate.

(2) The CE marking and the supplementary metrology marking shall be affixed before the instrument is placed on the market.

(3) The supplementary metrology marking shall immediately follow the CE marking.

(4) The CE marking and the supplementary metrology marking shall be followed by the identification number(s) of the notified body or bodies involved in the production control phase as set out in Schedule II. The identification number of the notified body shall be affixed by the body itself or, under its instructions, by the manufacturer or his authorised representative.

(5) The CE marking, the supplementary metrology marking and the identification number(s) of the notified body or bodies may be followed by any other mark indicating a special risk or use.

(6) The Authority shall build upon existing mechanisms to ensure correct application of the regime governing the CE marking and shall take appropriate action in the event of improper use of that marking.