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NTM classification: B82: Testing requirement
Date when the measure came into force: 20 February 1998
Publication where the measure is specified: Supplement to the Republic of Zambia Government Gazette dated 20/02/1998. statutory Instrument No 22 of 1998,the weights and Measures Act
Regulation where the measure is specified: The weights and Measures (assize) regulations, 1998
Country/Region applying the measure: Zambia
Coded list of objectives: X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure: 23. (1) Except where otherwise provided in regulation 18 tests shall be carried out for all weighing instruments at the following loads:
(a) zero load;
(b) maximum load, including if possible maximum additive tare loads;
(c) half load; and
(d) loads at which the method of balancing is modified by addition or subtraction of a unit weight.
(2) Self-indicating weighing instruments shall in addition be tested at—
(a) capacity of self-indication if different from maximum load; or
(b) loads at which the limit of error defined in
(a) changes; or
(c) at as many loads as the assizer considers desirable in view of the particular construction
Reference of the measure: Part IV section 23
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
8423	Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds.	Yes	Weighing Machines
9016.00.00	Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights.	No

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world	20 February 1998

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