The legislation applicable to measuring instruments is covered by two new-approach directives: the NAWI Directive for non-automatic weighing instruments, and the MID Directive, concerning measuring instruments (counters, conversion devices, taximeters, etc.).
The 2014/31/EU (NAWI) Directive, in force since 6 April 2016, is leading to major changes in the ways of working, in documents and markings of non-automatic weighing instruments. In particular, it defines precise obligations for each position in the distribution chain for the four categories of economic operators involved: manufacturers, importers, authorised representatives and distributors.
To be admitted into operation, these instruments must be manufactured in accordance with the requirements of the NAWI Directive, and labelled with the CE marking and the supplementary metrology marking downstream of the declaration of conformity by a compliance and assessment Body.