In application of the provisions of this Resolution, the words and expressions set forth herein shall bear the meanings ascribed to them, unless the context otherwise requires: 
State:The United Arab Emirates. 
Ministry: Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. 
Competent Authority: The Federal and local Government authority in the State that falls within its jurisdiction to implement any of the provisions of this Resolution. 
Authorized Authority: Any Governmental entity, whether federal, local or private, officially authorized by the Ministry to carry out any of its tasks and powers stipulated in the provisions of this Resolution. 
The Concerned Authority: The entity approved by the Ministry to carry out conformity assessment procedures in the areas specified by the Ministry in accordance with the applicable legislations in this regard. 
Legal Measuring Instrument: Measuring Device used in trading and, in some form or other, affects the health and safety of individuals and the environment as a result of not being given correct indicators. 
Sub-assemblies of the Legal Measuring Instrument: Physical parts that each operate independently and form a Measuring Device when connected to other compatible sub-assemblies, or to a compatible Legal Measuring Device. 
Approved Standard Specifications: The standard specification approved by the Ministry, which are referred as UAE Standard Specifications and shall be abbreviated as (UAE.S). 
Placing on Markets: To make the legal measuring instrument available in the market for the first time. 
Mode of Use: The Measuring Device is put to the end user for use for the first time for its own purposes. 
Manufacturer: The natural or legal person who manufactures a Legal Measuring Device, markets it under his name or trademark or puts it to use for his own purposes. 
Authorized Representative: A natural or legal person with legal status within the State, who has received a written authorization from the manufacturer to act on its behalf in specific tasks. 
Importer: The natural or legal person in the State who imports the Legal Measuring Instrument from another country and introduces it into the market. 
Distributor: The natural or legal person in the supply chain, other than the manufacturer or importer, and introduces the Legal Measuring Instrument into the market. 
Supply Chain: The stages a product undergoes from production until it reaches the final consumer, including importation, storage, wholesale and retail sales, and delivery. 
Economic Operators: The manufacturer, the authorized representative, the importer or the distributor. 
Certified Laboratory: An examination or calibration laboratory accredited internationally according to the international standard (ISO/IEC 17025) by an accreditation body that has international recognition, whether external or local. 
Conformity Assessment: Any Activity used directly or indirectly to confirm that the good, product, material, or service meets the relevant Technical Requirements. 
Recall: Any measure aimed at retrieving the Legal Measuring Instrument that has been placed on the market. 
Withdrawal: Any measure aimed at preventing the Legal Measuring Instrument in the supply chain from being made available on the market. 
Conformity Mark: A mark affixed by the manufacturer to indicate that the Legal Measuring Instrument complies with the requirements set forth in this resolution and the relevant regulations for Legal Measuring Instruments. 
Complementary Mark: Supplementary Mark: A mark placed after the conformity mark and specific to the Legal Measuring Instruments mentioned in this Resolution. 
Declaration of Conformity: A document issued by the economic operator in which they certify, under their full responsibility—prior to placing the product into use—that the product meets the essential safety requirements specified in the applicable technical regulations. 
Label: Any writing, printing, or drawings affixed, suspended, or engraved on the Legal Measuring Instrument in any manner used to identify the Legal Measuring Instrument, describe it, or provide information about it or its components. 
 

1. The manufacturer shall ensure that the legal measuring instrument is designed and manufactured in accordance with the requirements stated in Annexes (1) and (2) attached to this Resolution. The manufacturer shall also prepare the technical documents specified in Article (16) of this Resolution and shall perform relevant conformity assessment procedures outlined in Article (15) of this Resolution or to be conducted under the manufacturer responsibility.
2. If the Legal Measuring Instruments comply with the requirements of this Resolution, the manufacturer shall issue a declaration of conformity and affix the conformity mark and the supplementary mark on the compliant Legal Measuring Instruments.
3. The manufacturer shall retain the technical documents related to the conformity of the Legal Measuring Instrument and the declaration of conformity for ten (10) years after the Legal Measuring Instrument is placed on the market.
4. The manufacturer must ensure the existence of production chain procedures in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution, taking into consideration any changes in the design of the Legal Measuring Instrument or its characteristics, changes in the reference standards outlined in Annex (7) attached to this Resolution, the standardization documents specified in Article (13) of this Resolution, or other technical specifications mentioned in the declaration of conformity for the Legal Measuring Instrument.
5. The manufacturer shall conduct tests on a sample of the Legal Measuring Instrument, verify them if necessary, and keep a record of complaints regarding non-compliant Legal Measuring Instruments that have been recalled. Importers and distributors must be kept informed of these procedures and their outcomes.
6. The manufacturer shall affix the following information on the Legal Measuring Instrument in Arabic or English:
    a. Manufacturer's name.
    b. Registered trade name.
    c. Trademark.
    d. Type of legal measuring instrument.
    e. Serial Number.
    f. Any other information that facilitates its identification.
    g. If the size or nature of the legal measuring instrument does not allow for affixing the information mentioned in this Clause, the legal measuring instrument must be accompanied by a document or labelled on its packaging according to Clause (9-2) of Annex (1) attached to this Resolution.
7. If the manufacturer suspects that the Legal Measuring Instrument is non-compliant, they must take corrective measures to ensure its compliance with the provisions of this Resolution, including its recall if necessary.
8. If the legal measuring instrument poses a risk, the manufacturer shall immediately inform the importer, distributor, and the Ministry or the competent or authorized authority, detailing the type of risk, the non-compliance status, and the corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.
9. Upon request by the Ministry or the concerned authority, the manufacturer shall provide all necessary information and documentation, in paper or electronic format, to prove the conformity of the Legal Measuring Instrument with the provisions of this Resolution, in Arabic or English.
10. The manufacturer shall cooperate with the Ministry and competent authorities, upon their request, in any actions taken by the competent authorities to eliminate risks posed by Legal Measuring Instruments placed on the market.

The importer or distributor shall be deemed the manufacturer of the Legal Measuring Instrument for the purposes of this Resolution and shall assume all the liabilities of the manufacturer outlined in Article (6) of this Resolution if they place the Legal Measuring Instrument on the market under their name or trademark or modify it in a way that may affect its conformity.