15th January 2026 |
Regulation, SIs
Accurate measurement underpins fair trade and consumer confidence. From electricity meters to fuel dispensers, businesses and consumers rely on precision every day. To strengthen compliance and improve administration, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke, has signed amendments to key regulations governing measuring instruments and non-automatic weighing instruments in Ireland.
Amendment regulations
SI No 626 of 2025 Legal Metrology (European Conformity Assessment of Measuring Instruments) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
SI No 627 of 2025 European Union (Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
What’s changing
The updated regulations:
- designate the Legal Metrology Service as the market surveillance authority under both regulations
- correct minor drafting errors in the 2023 regulations
- maintain the existing fee structure and ensure no impact on current operators
These changes take effect immediately.
Why it matters
The original regulations implement EU laws on market surveillance and weighing instruments, ensuring that measuring devices meet strict accuracy and compliance standards. This matters because it protects consumers, promotes fair trade, and supports the free movement of compliant products across the EU single market.
Examples of regulated instruments:
- electricity, water, and gas meters
- fuel dispensers and tanker metering systems
- automatic and non-automatic weighing instruments
- taximeters and exhaust gas analysers
Topics:
Consumer and Competition