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Measuring Instruments Directives: gap analysis.

Analysis: differences between the current Directive 2004/22/EC and the new Directive 2014/32/EU, for measuring instruments.

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New measuring instruments Directives - gap analysis

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This document provides a gap analysis, conducted by the National Measurement and Regulation Office, of the diferences between the current measuring instruments Directive (MID) 2004/22/EC and the new Directive 2014/32/EU.

The analaysis is provided to assist manufacturers of weighing and measuring instruments who may require type examination under Annex B or manufacturers declaration of conformity under the applicable conformity assessment annex.

Published 17 August 2015
Last updated 28 October 2015 + show all updates
  1. Amendment of text relating to changes and implications for Manufacturers and Notified Bodies, in respect of quality assurance of the production process - Annex D1 - Annex II, Module D1.

  2. Update to information in gap analysis document.

  3. Correction to incorrect title in attachment and references to obligations of manufacturers; authorised representatives; importers and distributors.

  4. First published.