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Details: F2019C00572
- F2019C00572
SR 1999 No. 110 Regulations as amended, taking into account amendments up to National Measurement Legislation Amendment (Fees) Regulations 2019
National Measurement Legislation Amendment (Fees) Regulations 2019 - F2019L00917
Registered 18 Jul 2019
F2019C00572
4 References to appointments, approvals and certificates
Part 2—Units of measurement
Part 3—Standards of measurement
Part 3A—Artefacts
Part 4—Measuring instruments
Part 5—Reference materials
Part 6—Patterns of measuring instruments
Part 7—Authorities
Part 8—Dealing with verification, certification, approval and appointment other than on application
Part 9—Reconsideration and review
Part 12—Transitional and saving provisions
Schedule 1—Australian legal units of measurement
Schedule 2—Additional legal units of measurement
Schedule 3—SI prefixes
Schedule 4—Maximum permissible uncertainty—length (State primary and secondary standards)
Schedule 5—Maximum permissible uncertainty—mass (State primary, secondary and tertiary standards)
Schedule 6—Maximum permissible uncertainty—volume (State secondary and tertiary standards)
Schedule 7—Maximum permissible uncertainty and maximum permissible variation—length (Inspectors’ Class 1 and Class 2 standards)
Schedule 8—Maximum permissible uncertainty and maximum permissible variation—area (Inspectors’ Class 1 standards)
Schedule 9—Maximum permissible uncertainty and maximum permissible variation—mass (Inspectors’ Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 standards)
Schedule 10—Maximum permissible uncertainty and maximum permissible variation—volume (Inspectors’ Class 1 standards)
Schedule 11—Conversion factors
Schedule 12—Maximum permissible error—legal measuring instruments
Schedule 13—Fees
Statutory Rules No. 110, 1999
Includes amendments up to: F2019L00917
Registered: 18 July 2019
This is a compilation of the National Measurement Regulations 1999 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 1 July 2019 (the compilation date).
4............ References to appointments, approvals and certificates....................... 4
Part 2—Units of measurement 5
5............ Australian legal units of measurement (Act, s 7A(1))......................... 5
6............ Additional legal units of measurement (Act, s 7A(2))......................... 5
7............ Prefixes specifying numerical values (Act, s 7A(3))........................... 5
Part 3—Standards of measurement 6
8............ Definition for Part 3............................................................................ 6
9............ Verification of Australian secondary standard of measurement.......... 6
10.......... Verification of standards of measurement generally............................ 6
Division 2—Verification of standards of measurement 7
11.......... Application of Division 2.................................................................... 7
12.......... Application for verification of standards of measurement................... 7
13.......... Verification of standards of measurement........................................... 7
14.......... Decision not to verify, or delay in verifying, standard of measurement 8
15.......... Marking of verified standards of measurement................................... 8
Division 3—Marks and certificates of verification 9
16.......... Marks on, or attached to, standards of measurement........................... 9
17.......... Certificates of verification of Australian primary and secondary standards of measurement 9
18.......... Certificates of verification of State primary standards of measurement 9
19.......... Certificates of verification of reference standards of measurement.... 10
20.......... Notification of determinations........................................................... 11
21.......... Recognition of foreign reference standards of measurement............. 11
Division 4—When verifications cease to have effect and may be cancelled 12
22.......... When verification ceases to have effect............................................. 12
23.......... Grounds for cancellation of verification............................................ 12
Division 5—Accuracy, value and uncertainty of standards of measurement 13
25.......... Accuracy of State secondary standards of measurement—maximum permissible uncertainty 13
26.......... Accuracy of State tertiary standards of measurement—maximum permissible uncertainty 13
27.......... Accuracy of Inspectors’ Class 1 standards of measurement—maximum permissible uncertainty.......................................................................................................... 14
28.......... Accuracy of Inspectors’ Class 2 standards of measurement—maximum permissible uncertainty.......................................................................................................... 14
29.......... Accuracy of Inspectors’ Class 3 standards of measurement—maximum permissible uncertainty.......................................................................................................... 15
30.......... Equivalent values—maximum permissible variation......................... 15
31.......... Equivalent values—maximum permissible uncertainty..................... 15
32.......... Maximum permissible variation—Inspectors’ Class 1 standards...... 15
33.......... Maximum permissible variation—Inspectors’ Class 2 standards...... 16
34.......... Maximum permissible variation—Inspectors’ Class 3 standards...... 16
Part 3A—Artefacts 17
Division 1—General 17
34A....... Verification relating to artefacts......................................................... 17
Division 2—Verification of artefacts 18
34B....... Application for verification of physical quantity of an artefact.......... 18
34C....... Verification of physical quantity of artefacts..................................... 18
34D....... Decision not to verify, or delay in verifying, physical quantity of artefact 19
34E........ Marking of artefacts.......................................................................... 19
Part 4—Measuring instruments 20
35.......... Definitions for Part 4........................................................................ 20
Division 2—Certification of measuring instruments 21
36.......... Application for certification of measuring instruments...................... 21
37.......... Certification of measuring instruments.............................................. 21
38.......... Decision not to certify, or delay in certifying, measuring instruments 21
39.......... Determinations—accuracy of measuring instruments....................... 22
40.......... Recognition of foreign certification of measuring instruments.......... 22
Division 3—Marks and certificates 23
41.......... Marking of measuring instruments................................................... 23
42.......... Matters to be stated in certificates...................................................... 23
Division 4—When certification ceases to have effect and may be cancelled 24
43.......... When certification ceases to have effect............................................ 24
44.......... Grounds for cancellation of certification........................................... 24
Part 5—Reference materials 25
45.......... Definition for Part 5.......................................................................... 25
Division 2—Certification of reference materials 26
46.......... Application for certification of reference materials............................ 26
47.......... Application to vary certification of reference materials...................... 26
48.......... Certification of reference materials.................................................... 26
49.......... Variation of certification of reference materials................................. 27
50.......... Decision not to certify, or delay in certifying, reference material....... 27
51.......... Notice of variation............................................................................. 27
52.......... Determinations by Chief Metrologist................................................ 28
53.......... Recognition of foreign reference materials........................................ 28
Division 3—Marks and certificates 29
54.......... Marking of reference materials.......................................................... 29
55.......... Matters to be stated in certificates...................................................... 29
Division 4—When certification ceases to have effect or may be cancelled or varied 30
56.......... When certification ceases to have effect............................................ 30
57.......... Grounds for cancellation or variation of certification........................ 30
Part 6—Patterns of measuring instruments 31
Division 1—Examinations for pattern approval 31
58.......... Application for approval of patterns of measuring instruments......... 31
59.......... Application to vary approval of approved patterns............................ 31
60.......... Approval of patterns of measuring instruments................................ 32
61.......... Variation of approval of patterns of measuring instruments.............. 32
62.......... Decision not to approve, or delay in approving, patterns of measuring instrument 33
63.......... Certificates of approval..................................................................... 33
Division 2—Other examinations 34
64.......... Examination of instruments for compliance with approved patterns. 34
65.......... Re‑examination of approved patterns................................................ 34
Division 3—Cancellation, variation and withdrawal of approvals 36
66.......... Cancellation of approvals on application........................................... 36
67.......... Grounds for cancelling and varying approvals other than on application 36
68.......... Effect of variation and cancellation of approvals............................... 36
69.......... Effect of withdrawal of approvals..................................................... 36
Part 7—Authorities 37
Division 1—General 37
70.......... Definition for Part 7.......................................................................... 37
71.......... Application for permission for person to sign certificates................. 37
Division 2—Appointment of authorities 38
72.......... Application for appointment of verifying or certifying authority....... 38
73.......... Verifying and certifying authorities................................................... 38
74.......... Verifying authorities......................................................................... 38
75.......... Certifying authorities......................................................................... 39
76.......... Approving authorities....................................................................... 39
77.......... General conditions of appointment of authorities.............................. 40
78.......... Cancellation of appointments on application..................................... 40
79.......... Grounds for cancelling and varying appointments other than on application 40
Part 8—Dealing with verification, certification, approval and appointment other than on application 41
Division 1—Preliminary 41
80.......... Definitions for Part 8........................................................................ 41
81.......... Application of Part 8......................................................................... 41
Division 2—Cancellation, variation and withdrawal of instruments 42
82.......... Cancellation, variation and withdrawal of instruments...................... 42
83.......... When variation, cancellation and withdrawal have effect.................. 42
Part 9—Reconsideration and review 43
84.......... Definition for Part 9.......................................................................... 43
85.......... Certain decisions may be reconsidered.............................................. 43
86.......... Certain decisions may be reviewed................................................... 44
Part 10—Miscellaneous 45
88.......... Conversion factors (Act, s 11).......................................................... 45
90.......... Certificates as evidence..................................................................... 45
90AA.... Pattern approval certificates issued between 1 October 1999 and 1 July 2004 46
90AB.... Preservation of verifications and reverifications made before 1 July 2009 46
90B....... Fees for activities undertaken in respect of examination and certification of patterns of measuring instruments........................................................................................ 46
90C....... Indexation of fees.............................................................................. 46
90D....... Additional increase to fees in 2020, 2021 and 2022 financial years.. 47
Part 12—Transitional and saving provisions 48
93.......... Transitional—1 October 1999........................................................... 48
94.......... Transitional—1 July 2004................................................................. 48
95.......... Saving—20 May 2019...................................................................... 49
Schedule 1—Australian legal units of measurement 50
Part 1—SI base units of measurement 50
Part 2—SI derived units of measurement with special names 51
Part 3—Non‑SI units of measurement used with SI units of measurement 54
Part 4—Additional derived units of measurement 56
Schedule 2—Additional legal units of measurement 58
Part 1—Additional Australian legal units of measurement 58
Part 2—Purposes for which additional legal units of measurement may be used 59
Schedule 3—SI prefixes 60
Schedule 4—Maximum permissible uncertainty—length (State primary and secondary standards) 61
Schedule 5—Maximum permissible uncertainty—mass (State primary, secondary and tertiary standards) 62
Schedule 6—Maximum permissible uncertainty—volume (State secondary and tertiary standards) 63
Schedule 7—Maximum permissible uncertainty and maximum permissible variation—length (Inspectors’ Class 1 and Class 2 standards) 64
Schedule 8—Maximum permissible uncertainty and maximum permissible variation—area (Inspectors’ Class 1 standards) 65
Schedule 9—Maximum permissible uncertainty and maximum permissible variation—mass (Inspectors’ Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 standards) 66
Schedule 10—Maximum permissible uncertainty and maximum permissible variation—volume (Inspectors’ Class 1 standards) 68
Schedule 11—Conversion factors 69
Schedule 12—Maximum permissible error—legal measuring instruments 71
Schedule 13—Fees 72
Part 1—Volume measuring instruments 72
1............ Fees for activities undertaken in respect of examination and certification of patterns of volume measuring instruments...................................................................... 72
2............ Application of Level 1 fees............................................................... 73
3............ Application of Level 2 fees............................................................... 73
4............ Application of Level 3 fees............................................................... 73
Part 2—Weighing and dimensional measuring instruments 75
5............ Fees for activities undertaken in respect of examination and certification of patterns of weighing and dimensional measuring instruments.................................................. 75
6............ Application of Level 1 fees............................................................... 76
7............ Application of Level 2 fees............................................................... 76
8............ Application of Level 3 fees............................................................... 76
Part 3—Evidential breath analysers 77
9............ Fees for activities undertaken in respect of examination and certification of patterns of evidential breath analysers........................................................................................... 77
Part 4—Grain protein measuring instruments 79
10.......... Fees for activities undertaken in respect of examination and certification of patterns of grain protein measuring instruments...................................................................... 79
Part 5—Utility meters 80
11.......... Fees for activities undertaken in respect of examination and certification of patterns of utility meters.......................................................................................................... 80
Part 6—Point of sale systems 81
12.......... Fees for activities undertaken in respect of examination and certification of patterns of point of sale systems............................................................................................. 81
Part 7—Other measuring instruments 82
13.......... Fees for activities undertaken in respect of examination and certification of patterns of other measuring instruments........................................................................................ 82
Part 8—Fees for use of particular equipment in examination and certification of patterns of instruments 83
14.......... Fees for use of equipment................................................................. 83
These regulations are the National Measurement Regulations 1999.
Act means the National Measurement Act 1960.
approval, of a pattern of a measuring instrument, means approval of the pattern under regulation 60.
approval holder means the person in whose name a certificate of approval is in force.
approved pattern, of a measuring instrument, means the pattern approved under regulation 60.
(a) for patterns of measuring instruments generally—the Chief Metrologist; or
(b) for a particular pattern of a measuring instrument—a body or person appointed under subregulation 76(1) in relation to patterns of measuring instruments of the same kind as the particular pattern of a measuring instrument.
artefact means a physical object that is not a standard of measurement.
Australian certified reference material means a reference material certified under regulation 48.
certificate means:
(a) a certificate of verification; or
(b) a certificate issued under regulation 37 or 48; or
(c) a certificate of approval.
certificate of approval means a certificate issued under regulation 60.
certificate of verification means:
(a) a certificate issued under regulation 13; or
(b) a certificate issued under regulation 34C; or
(c) a batch verification certificate issued under regulation 2.36B of the National Trade Measurement Regulations 2009.
(a) for a measuring instrument—certification of the instrument under regulation 37; and
(b) for a reference material—certification of the material under regulation 48.
certified measuring instrument means a measuring instrument certified under regulation 37.
certifying authority means:
(a) for measuring instruments generally—the Chief Metrologist; or
(b) for reference materials generally—the Chief Metrologist; or
(c) for a particular measuring instrument or reference material—a body or person appointed under regulation 73 in relation to measuring instruments or reference materials of the same kind as the particular measuring instrument or reference material.
defence equipment means equipment used, or intended for use, by the Defence Force.
Inspectors’ Class 1 standard means a reference standard of measurement that has been verified in accordance with regulation 13 and that complies with the requirements of regulations 27 and 32 for the maximum permissible uncertainty and the maximum permissible variation of an Inspectors’ Class 1 standard.
Inspectors’ Class 2 standard means a reference standard of measurement that has been verified in accordance with regulation 13 and that complies with the requirements of regulations 28 and 33 for the maximum permissible uncertainty and the maximum permissible variation of an Inspectors’ Class 2 standard.
Inspectors’ Class 3 standard means a reference standard of measurement that has been verified in accordance with regulation 13 and that complies with the requirements of regulations 29 and 34 for the maximum permissible uncertainty and the maximum permissible variation of an Inspectors’ Class 3 standard.
legal measuring instrument means a measuring instrument used, or intended for use, in the determination of a physical quantity:
(i) law enforcement; or
(ii) demonstrating compliance, or lack of compliance, with a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory; or
(b) that is, or may be, relevant to a proceeding in which the quantity is an issue.
linear interpolation, for a denomination, means a calculation of an amount that is in a linear sequence between the amounts stated for the denominations that are immediately smaller and larger than the denomination.
maximum permissible error, for a material measure or measuring instrument, means the maximum limit of error that:
(a) if a certificate is issued on or after 1 July 2007 for the material measure or measuring instrument—is mentioned in the certificate; or
(b) otherwise—is mentioned in Schedule 1 of the National Trade Measurement Regulations 2009 or Schedule 12 to these Regulations, for a material measure or measuring instrument of that kind.
Note: Paragraph (b) extends to certificates of approval that refer to Document 118, Schedule of Maximum Permissible Errors for Trade Measuring Instruments, published by the former National Standards Commission in 1986, as the source of maximum permissible errors.
maximum permissible uncertainty, for a standard of measurement, means the maximum uncertainty permitted in the verification of the standard under these Regulations.
maximum permissible variation, for a standard of measurement, means the maximum amount by which the standard may differ from the denomination indicated by the standard in these Regulations.
point of sale system means a component of a measuring instrument that is:
(a) approved for use for trade; and
(b) used for creating labels, receipts or documents; and
(c) able to convert the result of a measurement made by the measuring instrument; and
(d) not able to control the measuring instrument or to affect its metrological performance.
recertification, for a measuring instrument or reference material, means certification of the instrument or material after the initial certification of the instrument or material.
reverification, for a standard of measurement or a measuring instrument, means verification of the standard or instrument after the initial verification of the standard or instrument.
SI, for a unit of measurement, means the system of measurement known as the International System of Units.
SI definition of a unit of measurement means the definition of the unit in Appendix 3 to Resolution 1 adopted by the General Conference on Weights and Measures at its 26th meeting, held at Versailles from 13 to 16 November 2018.
Note: The Appendix could in 2019 be viewed on the International Bureau of Weights and Measures website (https://www.bipm.org/).
State secondary standard means a reference standard of measurement that has been verified in accordance with regulation 13 and that complies with the requirements of regulation 25 for the maximum permissible uncertainty of a State secondary standard.
State tertiary standard means a reference standard of measurement that has been verified in accordance with regulation 13 and that complies with the requirements of regulation 26 for the maximum permissible uncertainty of a State tertiary standard.
time, for a standard of measurement, means time that is not derived from the calendar.
variant means a change made to the pattern of an instrument, subject to the arrangement of the components of the instrument and the measuring element being substantially of the same design as that of the approved pattern.
verification means:
(a) for a standard of measurement—verification of the standard under regulation 13; or
(b) for an artefact—verification of a physical quantity of an artefact under regulation 34C.
(a) for all standards of measurement and artefacts—means the Chief Metrologist; and
(b) for Australian secondary standards of measurement of ionising radiation—includes:
(i) the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation; and
(ii) the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency; and
(c) for a particular reference standard of measurement—includes a body or person appointed under regulation 73 in relation to reference standards of measurement of the same kind as the particular reference standard of measurement; and
(d) for a particular artefact—includes a body or person appointed under regulation 73 in relation to an artefact of the same kind as the particular artefact.
(a) a reference to an appointment as a certifying, verifying or approving authority, or approval of the pattern of a measuring instrument, includes a reference to the appointment or approval as varied; and
(b) a reference to variation or cancellation of the appointment or approval includes a reference to variation or cancellation of the instrument of appointment or certificate of approval; and
(c) a reference to variation of the appointment or approval includes a reference to a variation of a condition of the appointment or approval by addition, omission or substitution.
(2) In these regulations, a reference to a certificate issued by a certifying, verifying or approving authority is a reference to a certificate of that kind that is signed:
(a) if the authority is a body corporate—by an officer or employee of the body authorised in writing by the body to sign and issue certificates of the same kind as the certificate; or
(b) if the authority is not a body corporate:
(i) by the authority; or
(ii) by a person authorised in writing by the authority in accordance with a permission given under regulation 71.
5 Australian legal units of measurement (Act, s 7A(1))
The Australian legal unit of measurement for a physical quantity mentioned in an item in Schedule 1 is the unit of measurement the name, symbol and definition of which are mentioned in the item.
Note: The Chief Metrologist may issue written guidelines governing the way in which Australian legal units of measurement may be combined to produce an Australian legal unit of measurement—see Act, paragraph 7B(1)(a).
6 Additional legal units of measurement (Act, s 7A(2))
(1) Each unit of measurement for a physical quantity mentioned in column 2 in an item in Part 1 of Schedule 2, the name, symbol and definition of which are mentioned in the item, is an additional legal unit of measurement.
(2) An additional legal unit of measurement may be used:
(a) for a purpose mentioned in Part 2 of Schedule 2; and
(b) if paragraph (a) applies—in an agreement, arrangement or other instrument.
7 Prefixes specifying numerical values (Act, s 7A(3))
A prefix the name and symbol of which are set out in an item in Schedule 3 is prescribed as specifying the numerical value in column 2 in the item.
Note: The Chief Metrologist may issue written guidelines governing the way in which Australian legal units of measurement or a combination of Australian legal units of measurement may be combined with these prefixes to produce Australian legal units of measurement—see Act, paragraph 7B(1)(b).
8 Definition for Part 3
verify includes reverify.
9 Verification of Australian secondary standard of measurement
(1) The Chief Metrologist may verify an Australian secondary standard of measurement.
(2) The Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation may verify an Australian secondary standard of measurement of ionising radiation.
(3) The Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency may verify an Australian secondary standard of measurement of ionising radiation.
10 Verification of standards of measurement generally
(1) This regulation does not apply to verification of a State primary standard of measurement.
Note: For verification of State primary standards of measurement, see section 9 of the Act.
(2) Verification of a standard of measurement must be conducted in an appropriate way, having regard to the nature of the standard of measurement.
Division 2—Verification of standards of measurement
(a) an Australian primary or secondary standard of measurement; or
(b) a State primary standard of measurement.
12 Application for verification of standards of measurement
(1) Application may be made for verification of a standard of measurement.
(a) made in the form provided by the Chief Metrologist to verifying authorities for issue to applicants; and
(b) accompanied by the standard of measurement; and
(c) given to a relevant verifying authority.
(3) The verifying authority may, by written notice given to the applicant, require the applicant to lodge with the authority any additional information that the authority needs to consider the application properly.
(4) The verifying authority may refuse to proceed with the application until the applicant complies with the notice.
13 Verification of standards of measurement
(1) On application under regulation 12, the verifying authority:
(a) may verify a standard of measurement; and
(b) if the standard is verified—must issue a certificate of verification to the applicant; and
(c) may issue a copy of the certificate to anyone else the authority considers should be given a copy.
(2) The Chief Metrologist may verify a standard of measurement other than on application.
(2A) A verifying authority other than the Chief Metrologist:
(a) may, with the written consent of the Chief Metrologist, reverify a standard of measurement otherwise than on application; but
(b) is not otherwise authorised to verify or reverify a standard of measurement otherwise than on application.
Note: Regulation 90AB preserves rights and entitlements accrued in relation to verifications and reverifications conducted before the commencement of paragraph (2A)(a).
(3) If the standard of measurement is verified under the supervision of a verifying authority, the authority may verify the standard.
(4) The verifying authority must not verify a standard of measurement mentioned in paragraph (a) of the definition of standard of measurement in subsection 3(1) of the Act unless the standard bears a mark that identifies the standard.
14 Decision not to verify, or delay in verifying, standard of measurement
(1) If the verifying authority decides not to verify a standard of measurement, the authority must give written notice of the reasons for its decision to the applicant as soon as practicable.
(2) If the authority has not granted an application or given notice to the applicant under subregulation (1) within 3 months after receiving the application, the authority must, at the request of the applicant, give written notice to the applicant of the reasons for the delay.
15 Marking of verified standards of measurement
(1) On verification of a standard of measurement, the verifying authority must mark the standard with a statement of:
(a) the date of verification; and
(b) if, under regulation 30, the standard has a value equal to its denomination—that fact.
(2) However, if compliance with subregulation (1) is impracticable because of the nature, shape or size of a standard of measurement, the standard is taken to comply with subregulation (1) if it is enclosed in a sealed container that is marked in accordance with subregulation (1).
Division 3—Marks and certificates of verification
16 Marks on, or attached to, standards of measurement
(1) An Australian primary or secondary, or a State primary, standard of measurement must bear an identifying mark before it is verified.
(2) Immediately after verifying an Australian primary or secondary, or a State primary, standard of measurement, the Chief Metrologist must mark the standard with a statement of the date of verification of the standard.
(3) A mark mentioned in subregulation (1), (2) or 13(4) or regulation 15 must be:
(a) legible; and
(b) on, or attached to, the standard:
(i) permanently; or
(ii) in such a way that the mark cannot be obliterated or removed without being destroyed.
(4) However, if compliance with subregulation (3) is impracticable because of the nature, shape or size of a standard of measurement, the standard is taken to comply with subregulation (3) if it is enclosed in a sealed container that is marked in accordance with subregulation (3).
17 Certificates of verification of Australian primary and secondary standards of measurement
(1) The certificate of verification of an Australian primary or secondary standard of measurement must state:
(b) the value ascertained for the standard on that date in terms of an Australian legal unit of measurement; and
(c) the accuracy with which the standard is verified; and
(d) a description of any mark on, or attached to, the standard or a sealed container in which the standard is enclosed under these regulations; and
(e) the period, from the date of verification, for which the certificate is given.
(2) For paragraph (1)(c), the accuracy of a standard of measurement is ascertained and expressed in a manner determined in writing by the Chief Metrologist.
18 Certificates of verification of State primary standards of measurement
(1) When a State primary standard of measurement is verified, a certificate of verification must be issued to the appropriate State authority.
(2) The certificate of verification of a State primary standard of measurement must state:
(a) that it verifies the State primary standard of measurement in an appropriate manner, having regard to the nature of the standard of measurement; and
(b) the date of verification; and
(c) the value ascertained for the standard on that date in terms of an Australian legal unit of measurement; and
(d) the accuracy with which the standard is verified; and
(e) the value (stating the uncertainty) of any relevant environmental or other influence factors, like temperature and pressure, at the time of the verification; and
(f) a description of any mark on, or attached to, the standard under these regulations; and
(g) the period, from the date of verification, for which the certificate is given.
(4) For paragraph (2)(d), the accuracy of a State primary standard of measurement must be ascertained in a manner determined in writing by the Chief Metrologist.
(5) For paragraph (2)(d), the accuracy with which a State primary standard of measurement must be verified must be expressed as an uncertainty that does not exceed:
(a) for a standard for the measurement of length of a denomination stated in column 1 in Schedule 4—the maximum permissible uncertainty stated for the denomination in column 2 in that Schedule; or
(b) for a standard for the measurement of mass of a denomination stated in column 1 in Schedule 5—the maximum permissible uncertainty stated for the denomination in column 2 in that Schedule; or
(c) for a standard for the measurement of mass of a denomination not stated in column 1 in Schedule 5—the maximum permissible uncertainty appropriate to that denomination when linear interpolation is applied to the maximum permissible uncertainty stated for the denominations in column 2 in that Schedule.
19 Certificates of verification of reference standards of measurement
(1) A certificate of verification of a reference standard of measurement must state:
(a) the name and address of the verifying authority; and
(b) that the standard is verified as a reference standard of measurement:
(i) if a verifying authority verified the standard—by the verifying authority; or
(ii) if a verifying authority supervised verification of the standard—under the supervision of the verifying authority; and
(c) the date of verification; and
(d) the value ascertained for the standard on that date in terms of an Australian legal unit of measurement; and
(e) the accuracy with which the standard is verified; and
(f) the value (stating the uncertainty) of any relevant environmental or other influence factors, like temperature and pressure, at the time of the verification; and
(g) a description of any mark on or attached to, the standard under these regulations; and
(h) the period, from the date of verification, for which the certificate is given.
(2) For paragraph (1)(e), the accuracy of a reference standard of measurement must be ascertained and expressed in a manner determined in writing by the Chief Metrologist.
Note: For further provisions relating to paragraph (1)(e), see regulations 25, 26, 27 and 28.
20 Notification of determinations
(1) The Chief Metrologist must send a copy of a determination made under subregulation 17(2), 18(4) or 19(2) to each verifying authority appointed to verify standards of measurement to which the determination relates.
(3) A determination applies to a verifying authority when the authority is given a copy of the determination under subregulation (1).
21 Recognition of foreign reference standards of measurement
(1) The Chief Metrologist may issue a written notice recognising a reference standard of measurement that is verified (however described) in a foreign country as a reference standard of measurement if:
(a) the verified values of the standard of measurement are established by means of, by reference to, by comparison with or by derivation from the primary standards of measurement of the foreign country; and
(b) appropriate comparability is established between:
(i) the relevant primary standards of measurement of the foreign country; and
(ii) one or more Australian primary standards of measurement.
(2) A recognised reference standard of measurement is taken to be a verified reference standard of measurement.
(3) A written notice issued under subregulation (1) in relation to a reference standard of measurement is taken to be a certificate issued under regulation 19 for the reference standard of measurement.
Division 4—When verifications cease to have effect and may be cancelled
22 When verification ceases to have effect
The verification of a standard of measurement ceases to have effect at the end of the period stated in the certificate of verification for the standard of measurement as the period for which the certificate is given.
23 Grounds for cancellation of verification
The grounds for cancelling the verification of a standard of measurement are that the value ascertained for the standard of measurement is:
(a) incorrect; or
(b) exceeding the maximum permissible variation for the standard.
Division 5—Accuracy, value and uncertainty of standards of measurement
25 Accuracy of State secondary standards of measurement—maximum permissible uncertainty
For paragraph 19(1)(e), the accuracy with which a State secondary standard of measurement is verified must be expressed as an uncertainty that does not exceed:
(a) for a standard for the measurement of length of a denomination stated in column 1 in Schedule 4—the maximum permissible uncertainty stated for the denomination in column 3 in that Schedule; or
(b) for a standard for the measurement of mass of a denomination stated in column 1 in Schedule 5—the maximum permissible uncertainty stated for the denomination in column 3 in that Schedule; or
(c) for a standard for the measurement of volume of a denomination stated in column 1 in Schedule 6—the maximum permissible uncertainty stated for the denomination in column 2 in that Schedule; or
(d) for a standard for the measurement of mass or volume of a denomination not stated in column 1 in Schedule 5 or 6—the maximum permissible uncertainty appropriate to the denomination when linear interpolation is applied to the maximum permissible uncertainty stated:
(i) for a standard for the measurement of mass—in column 3 in Schedule 5; or
(ii) for a standard for the measurement of volume—in column 2 in Schedule 6.
26 Accuracy of State tertiary standards of measurement—maximum permissible uncertainty
For paragraph 19(1)(e), the accuracy with which a State tertiary standard of measurement is verified must be expressed as an uncertainty that does not exceed:
(a) for a standard for the measurement of mass of a denomination stated in column 1 in Schedule 5—the maximum permissible uncertainty stated for the denomination in column 4 in that Schedule; or
(b) for a standard for the measurement of volume of a denomination stated in column 1 in Schedule 6—the maximum permissible uncertainty stated for the denomination in column 3 in that Schedule; or
(c) for a standard for the measurement of mass or volume of a denomination not stated in column 1 in Schedule 5 or 6—the maximum permissible uncertainty appropriate to the denomination when linear interpolation is applied to the maximum permissible uncertainty stated:
(i) for a standard for the measurement of mass—in column 4 in Schedule 5; or
(ii) for a standard for the measurement of volume—in column 3 in Schedule 6.
27 Accuracy of Inspectors’ Class 1 standards of measurement—maximum permissible uncertainty
For paragraph 19(1)(e), the accuracy with which an Inspectors’ Class 1 standard of measurement is verified must be expressed as an uncertainty that does not exceed:
(a) for a standard for the measurement of length of a denomination stated in column 1 in Schedule 7—the maximum permissible uncertainty stated for the denomination in column 2 in that Schedule; or
(b) for a standard for the measurement of area of a denomination stated in column 1 in Schedule 8—the maximum permissible uncertainty stated for the denomination in column 2 in that Schedule; or
(c) for a standard for the measurement of mass of a denomination stated in column 1 in Schedule 9—the maximum permissible uncertainty stated for the denomination in column 2 in that Schedule; or
(d) for a standard for the measurement of volume of a denomination stated in column 1 in Schedule 10—the maximum permissible uncertainty stated for the denomination in column 2 in that Schedule; or
(e) for a standard for the measurement of area, mass or volume of a denomination not stated in column 1 in Schedule 8, 9 or 10—the maximum permissible uncertainty appropriate to the denomination when linear interpolation is applied to the maximum permissible uncertainty stated:
(i) for a standard for the measurement of area—in column 2 in Schedule 8; or
(ii) for a standard for the measurement of mass—in column 2 in Schedule 9; or
(iii) for a standard for the measurement of volume—in column 2 in Schedule 10.
28 Accuracy of Inspectors’ Class 2 standards of measurement—maximum permissible uncertainty
For paragraph 19(1)(e), the accuracy with which an Inspectors’ Class 2 standard of measurement is verified must be expressed as an uncertainty that does not exceed:
(a) for a standard for the measurement of length of a denomination stated in column 1 in Schedule 7—the maximum permissible uncertainty stated for the denomination in column 4 in that Schedule; or
(b) for a standard for the measurement of mass of a denomination stated in column 1 in Schedule 9—the maximum permissible uncertainty stated for the denomination in column 4 in that Schedule; or
(c) for a standard for the measurement of mass of any other denomination—the maximum permissible uncertainty appropriate to the denomination when it is applied to the maximum permissible uncertainty stated in column 4 in Schedule 9.
29 Accuracy of Inspectors’ Class 3 standards of measurement—maximum permissible uncertainty
For paragraph 19(1)(e), the accuracy with which an Inspectors’ Class 3 standard of measurement is verified must be expressed as an uncertainty that does not exceed:
(a) for a standard for the measurement of mass of a denomination stated in column 1 in Schedule 9—the maximum permissible uncertainty stated for the denomination in column 6 in that Schedule; or
(b) for a standard for the measurement of mass of any other denomination—the maximum permissible uncertainty appropriate to the denomination when linear interpolation is applied to the maximum permissible uncertainty stated in column 6 in Schedule 9.
30 Equivalent values—maximum permissible variation
(1) This regulation applies subject to regulation 31.
(2) For paragraph 19(1)(d), each of the following standards of measurement has a value equal to the value of its denomination of length, area, mass or volume, unless the value ascertained for the standard varies by an amount exceeding the maximum permissible variation applicable to the denomination:
(a) an Inspectors’ Class 1 standard of measurement;
(b) an Inspectors’ Class 2 standard of measurement;
(c) an Inspectors’ Class 3 standard of measurement.
Note: The maximum permissible variation for the 3 classes of inspectors’ standards of measurement are stated in regulations 32, 33 and 34.
31 Equivalent values—maximum permissible uncertainty
(1) Each of the following standards of measurement has a value equal to the value of its denomination of length, area, mass or volume, unless the accuracy with which the standard is verified exceeds the maximum permissible uncertainty stated in subregulation (2):
(2) The maximum permissible uncertainty is:
(a) for a denomination mentioned in regulation 32—stated in column 2 for the denomination in the relevant Schedule; and
(b) for a denomination mentioned in regulation 33—stated in column 4 for the denomination in the relevant Schedule; and
(c) for a denomination mentioned in regulation 34—stated in column 6 for the denomination in the relevant Schedule.
32 Maximum permissible variation—Inspectors’ Class 1 standards
For regulation 30, the maximum permissible variation for an Inspectors’ Class 1 standard of measurement is:
(a) for the measurement of length, area, mass or volume of a denomination stated in column 1 in Schedule 7, 8, 9 or 10—the maximum permissible variation stated in column 3 for the denomination in the relevant Schedule; and
(b) for the measurement of area, mass or volume of a denomination not stated in column 1 in Schedule 8, 9 or 10—the maximum permissible variation appropriate to the denomination when linear interpolation is applied to the maximum permissible variation stated in column 3 for the denomination in the relevant Schedule.
33 Maximum permissible variation—Inspectors’ Class 2 standards
For regulation 30, the permissible variation for an Inspectors’ Class 2 standard of measurement is:
(a) for the measurement of length or mass of a denomination stated in column 1 in Schedule 7 or 9—the maximum permissible variation stated in column 5 for the denomination in the relevant Schedule; and
(b) for the measurement of mass of a denomination not stated in column 1 in Schedule 9—the maximum permissible variation appropriate to the denomination when linear interpolation is applied to the maximum permissible variation stated in column 5 in that Schedule.
34 Maximum permissible variation—Inspectors’ Class 3 standards
For regulation 30, the maximum permissible variation for an Inspectors’ Class 3 standard of measurement is:
(a) for the measurement of mass of a denomination stated in column 1 in Schedule 9—the maximum permissible variation stated in column 7 for the denomination in that Schedule; and
(b) for the measurement of mass of a denomination not stated in column 1 in Schedule 9—the maximum permissible variation appropriate to the denomination when linear interpolation is applied to the maximum permissible variation stated in column 7 in that Schedule.
34A Verification relating to artefacts
(1) A verifying authority may verify a physical quantity of an artefact by making a measurement of the physical quantity.
(2) Verification of the physical quantity of the artefact must be conducted in an appropriate way, having regard to the nature of the artefact.
Division 2—Verification of artefacts
34B Application for verification of physical quantity of an artefact
(1) Application may be made for verification of a physical quantity of an artefact.
(b) accompanied by the artefact; and
(3) The verifying authority may, by written notice, require the applicant to lodge with the authority any additional information the authority needs to consider the application properly.
34C Verification of physical quantity of artefacts
(1) On application under regulation 34B, the verifying authority:
(a) may verify a physical quantity of the artefact; and
(b) if the physical quantity of the artefact is verified:
(i) must issue a certificate of verification to the applicant; and
(ii) may issue a copy of the certificate to anyone else the authority considers should be given a copy.
(2) The certificate of verification of a physical quantity of an artefact must state:
(b) the date of the verification; and
(c) the result of the verification ascertained on the day of verification; and
(d) the accuracy with which the physical quantity of the artefact is verified; and
(e) the value (stating the uncertainty) of any relevant environmental or other influence factors, such as temperature or pressure, at the time of the verification; and
(f) a description of:
(i) any mark on, or attached to, the artefact; or
(ii) a sealed container attached to the artefact.
(3) For paragraph (2)(d), the accuracy of a verification of a physical quantity of an artefact is to be ascertained and expressed in a manner determined in writing by the Chief Metrologist.
(4) The verifying authority must not verify a physical quantity of an artefact unless the artefact bears an identifying mark.
34D Decision not to verify, or delay in verifying, physical quantity of artefact
(1) If the verifying authority decides not to verify a physical quantity of an artefact, the authority must give written notice of the reason to the applicant as soon as practicable.
(2) If the authority has not granted an application, or given notice to the applicant under subregulation (1), within 3 months after receiving the application, the authority must, at the request of the applicant, given written notice to the applicant of the reasons for the delay.
34E Marking of artefacts
(1) Before verifying a physical quantity of an artefact, the verifying authority must satisfy itself as to whether the artefact bears an identifying mark.
(2) If the artefact does not bear an identifying mark, the verifying authority must mark the artefact with an identifying mark.
(a) the artefact does not bear an identifying mark; and
(b) it is impracticable to mark the artefact with an identifying mark because of the nature, shape or size of the artefact;
the verifying authority must enclose an identifying mark in a sealed container and attach the sealed container to the artefact.
35 Definitions for Part 4
certify includes recertify.
measuring instrument does not include a measuring instrument in use for trade.
Division 2—Certification of measuring instruments
36 Application for certification of measuring instruments
(1) Application may be made for certification of a measuring instrument.
(a) made in the form provided by the Chief Metrologist to certifying authorities for issue to applicants; and
(b) accompanied by the measuring instrument; and
(c) given to a relevant certifying authority.
(3) The certifying authority may, by written notice given to the applicant, require the applicant to lodge with the authority any additional information that the authority needs to consider the application properly.
(4) The certifying authority may refuse to proceed with the application until the applicant complies with the notice.
37 Certification of measuring instruments
(c) if the instrument is certified—must issue a certificate for the instrument to the applicant; and
38 Decision not to certify, or delay in certifying, measuring instruments
(1) If the certifying authority decides not to certify a measuring instrument, the authority must give written notice of the reasons for its decision to the applicant as soon as practicable.
39 Determinations—accuracy of measuring instruments
(1) The Chief Metrologist may determine the manner in which the accuracy of measuring instruments of a particular kind must be ascertained by a certifying authority for these regulations.
(2) The accuracy of a measuring instrument of a kind to which a determination under subregulation (1) applies must be ascertained for these regulations in accordance with the determination.
(3) The Chief Metrologist must give a copy of a determination made under subregulation (1) to each certifying authority appointed in relation to a measuring instrument to which the determination applies.
(4) A determination applies to a certifying authority when the certifying authority is given a copy of the determination under subregulation (1).
40 Recognition of foreign certification of measuring instruments
(1) The Chief Metrologist may issue a written notice recognising a measuring instrument that has been certified (however described) in a foreign country as a certified measuring instrument if:
(a) the certified values of the measuring instrument are established by means of, by reference to, by comparison with or by derivation from, the primary standards of measurement of the foreign country; and
(2) A recognised measuring instrument is taken to be a certified measuring instrument.
(3) A written notice issued under subregulation (1) in relation to a measuring instrument is taken to be a certificate issued under regulation 37 for the measuring instrument.
Division 3—Marks and certificates
41 Marking of measuring instruments
For paragraph 37(5)(b) and subregulation 37(6), a mark on a measuring instrument must be:
(b) on, or attached to, the instrument:
42 Matters to be stated in certificates
A certificate must state:
(a) the name and address of the certifying authority; and
(b) that the measuring instrument is certified:
(i) if a certifying authority certified the instrument—by the certifying authority; or
(ii) if a certifying authority supervised certification of the instrument—under the supervision of the certifying authority; and
(c) the identity of the certified measuring instrument by reference to the identifying mark on, or attached to, the instrument; and
(d) the number of the certificate; and
(e) the date of certification; and
(f) that the measuring instrument is found to operate within the maximum permissible errors for that type of measuring instrument; and
(g) the accuracy with which the instrument is certified; and
(h) the period, from the date of certification, for which the certificate is given.
Division 4—When certification ceases to have effect and may be cancelled
43 When certification ceases to have effect
The certification of a measuring instrument ceases to have effect at the end of the period stated in the certificate for the measuring instrument as the period for which the certificate is given.
44 Grounds for cancellation of certification
The grounds for cancelling the certification of a measuring instrument are:
(a) that the measuring instrument does not operate within the maximum permissible error for the instrument; or
(b) that the metrological performance of the measuring instrument has been significantly affected since the instrument was last certified.
45 Definition for Part 5
Division 2—Certification of reference materials
46 Application for certification of reference materials
(1) Application may be made for certification of a reference material.
(b) accompanied by the reference material, or a sample of the material; and
47 Application to vary certification of reference materials
(1) The holder of a certificate issued by the certifying authority may apply for variation of the certificate by lodging with the authority:
(a) a written application; and
(b) the certificate, or a copy of the certificate; and
(c) the Australian certified reference material, or a sample of the material.
(2) The certifying authority may, by written notice given to the applicant, require the applicant to lodge with the authority any additional information that the authority needs to consider the application properly.
(3) The certifying authority may refuse to proceed with the application until the applicant complies with the notice.
48 Certification of reference materials
(1) On application under regulation 46, the certifying authority:
(a) may examine the reference material; and
(b) may certify the reference material; and
(c) if the material is certified—must issue a certificate for the material to the applicant; and
(d) may issue a copy of the certificate to anyone else whom the authority considers should be given the copy.
(2) A certifying authority may certify a reference material other than on application.
(3) If the reference material is certified under the supervision of a certifying authority, the authority may certify the material.
(4) Certification of the reference material is subject to a condition stated in the certificate.
(5) The certifying authority must not certify the reference material unless the material bears a mark that identifies the particular material.
(6) Certification of the reference material must be conducted in an appropriate manner, having regard to the nature of the material to be certified.
(7) The certifying authority must mark the Australian certified reference material with the date of certification.
49 Variation of certification of reference materials
(1) On application under regulation 47, a certifying authority:
(b) may vary the certification of a reference material certified by the authority; and
(c) if the certification is varied—must give the certificate for the reference material, as varied by the authority, to the applicant; and
(d) may give a copy of the certificate to anyone else whom the authority considers should be given the copy.
(2) The certifying authority must not examine a reference material if the examination would create a significant risk of personal injury or death, or damage to property.
(3) Variation of the certification of a reference material is subject to a condition stated in the certificate in relation to the variation.
50 Decision not to certify, or delay in certifying, reference material
(1) If the certifying authority decides not to certify a reference material, or to vary the certificate in a way not sought by the applicant, the authority must give written notice of the reasons for its decision to the applicant as soon as practicable.
51 Notice of variation
(1) This regulation applies to variation of the certification of a reference material under regulation 49.
(2) If the certificate is varied by a certifying authority other than the Chief Metrologist, the authority must notify the Chief Metrologist in writing of the variation.
(3) The certifying authority must, as soon as practicable and to the extent that is practicable, give written notice of the variation and the reasons for the variation:
(a) if the applicant is not the manufacturer of the Australian certified reference material:
(i) for material manufactured in Australia—to the manufacturer; or
(ii) for material manufactured outside Australia—to the agent of the manufacturer in Australia; and
(b) to purchasers and users of the Australian certified reference material who are known to the authority.
52 Determinations by Chief Metrologist
(1) The Chief Metrologist may determine:
(a) the manner, methods or characteristics of methods by which the property values of reference materials of a stated kind must be established for certification for these regulations; and
(b) a matter about a particular reference material, or reference materials of a particular kind, that is relevant to the proper use of the material or materials that must be stated in a certificate under paragraph 55(j).
(2) The property values of a reference material of a kind to which a determination by the Chief Metrologist applies must be established in the manner set out in that determination.
(3) The Chief Metrologist must give a copy of a determination to a certifying authority who is appointed in relation to a reference material to which the determination relates.
(4) A determination applies to a certifying authority when the certifying authority is given a copy of the determination under subregulation (3).
53 Recognition of foreign reference materials
(1) The Chief Metrologist may issue a written notice recognising a reference material, or a reference material of a stated kind, that is certified (however described) in a foreign country as a Australian certified reference material if:
(a) the certified values of the reference material, or of reference materials of that kind, are established by means of, by reference to, by comparison with or by derivation from, the primary standards of measurement of the foreign country; and
(2) A recognised reference material, or a recognised reference material of a stated kind, is taken to be a Australian certified reference material.
(3) A written notice issued under subregulation (1) in relation to a reference material, or a reference material of a stated kind, is taken to be a certificate issued under regulation 48 for the reference material or the reference material of that kind.
54 Marking of reference materials
(1) For subregulations 48(5) and (7), a mark on a reference material must be:
(b) on, or attached to, the material:
(2) However, if compliance with subregulation (1) is impracticable because of the nature, shape or size of the reference material, the reference material is taken to comply with subregulation (1) if it is enclosed in a sealed container that is marked in accordance with subregulation (1).
55 Matters to be stated in certificates
(b) that the reference material is certified:
(i) if a certifying authority certified the material—by the certifying authority; or
(ii) if a certifying authority supervised certification of the material—under the supervision of the certifying authority; and
(c) the date of certification; and
(d) the name or description of the reference material; and
(e) the certified property values of the reference material and their uncertainties and level of confidence; and
(f) the date on which the property values of the reference material were established for certification of the material; and
(g) a description of the reference material by reference to:
(i) the identifying mark on, or attached to, the material under regulation 48; and
(ii) the batch number (if that number is not the same as the number mentioned in that regulation); and
(h) information about the storage and transportation of the reference material including, if appropriate, their effect on the stability of the material and on the validity of:
(i) the certification; and
(ii) the certified property values and the uncertainties of those values; and
(i) the period, from the date of certification, for which the certificate is given; and
(j) any other matter about the reference material that the Chief Metrologist determines under paragraph 52(1)(b) should be stated in certificates of the same kind as the certificate.
Division 4—When certification ceases to have effect or may be cancelled or varied
56 When certification ceases to have effect
The certification of a reference material ceases to have effect at the end of the period stated:
(a) in the certificate for the reference material as the period for which the certificate is given; or
(b) by the manufacturer of the material as the period within which the material should be used to obtain the results specified by the manufacturer.
57 Grounds for cancellation or variation of certification
(1) The grounds for cancelling the certification of a reference material are that the reference material does not conform to the property values for the material, or their uncertainties and level of confidence, stated in the certificate.
(2) The grounds for varying the certification of a reference material, other than on application, are:
(a) the grounds stated in subregulation (1); and
(b) that it is not appropriate to cancel the certification.
Division 1—Examinations for pattern approval
58 Application for approval of patterns of measuring instruments
(1) Application may be made for approval of the pattern of a measuring instrument.
(a) made in the form provided by the Chief Metrologist to approving authorities for issue to applicants; and
(b) accompanied by detailed drawings and specifications of the pattern of the measuring instrument; and
(c) given to a relevant approving authority.
(3) The approving authority may, by written notice given to the applicant, require the applicant to lodge with the authority:
(a) the whole or a part of the pattern of a measuring instrument that is the subject of the application; and
(b) the whole or a part of a measuring instrument constructed in accordance with the pattern; and
(c) any additional information that the authority needs to consider the application properly.
(4) The approving authority may refuse to proceed with the application until the applicant complies with the notice.
59 Application to vary approval of approved patterns
(1) An approval holder may apply for variation of the pattern approved by an approving authority by lodging:
(a) a written application with the authority; and
(b) the certificate of approval of the pattern or a copy of the certificate; and
(c) detailed drawings and specifications showing the variation.
(2) The approving authority may, by written notice given to the applicant, require the applicant to lodge with the authority:
(a) the whole or a part of the pattern of a measuring instrument as proposed to be varied; and
(b) the whole or a part of the measuring instrument constructed in accordance with the pattern as proposed to be varied; and
(3) The approving authority may refuse to proceed with the application until the applicant complies with the notice.
60 Approval of patterns of measuring instruments
(1) On application under regulation 58, the approving authority:
(a) may, on payment of any relevant fee, examine the pattern of a measuring instrument; and
(b) may approve the pattern of a measuring instrument by certifying that the instrument is suitable for use for trade or as a legal measuring instrument; and
(c) if the pattern of the measuring instrument is approved—must issue a certificate of approval to the applicant; and
(2) The approving authority must not examine a measuring instrument lodged with the application if the examination would create a significant risk of personal injury or death, or damage to property.
(3) Approval of the pattern of a measuring instrument lodged with the application may be given subject to retention by the Chief Metrologist of the whole or a part of the measuring instrument.
(3A) The Chief Metrologist may issue a certificate of approval other than on application.
(4) Approval of the pattern of a measuring instrument is subject to:
(a) a condition that a measuring instrument on which the number of the approved pattern is marked must comply with the pattern and any other condition to which the approval is subject; and
(b) any other condition stated in the certificate of approval.
Note: Regulation 90AA relates to certificates of approval of the patterns of measuring instruments issued before 1 July 2004.
61 Variation of approval of patterns of measuring instruments
(1) On application under regulation 59, the approving authority:
(a) may, on payment of any relevant fee, examine the approved pattern as proposed to be varied; and
(b) may vary the approval of the pattern of a measuring instrument approved by the authority; and
(c) if the approval is varied—must issue the certificate as varied by the authority to the applicant; and
(3) If the approval is varied by an approving authority that is not the Chief Metrologist, the authority must notify the Chief Metrologist in writing of the variation.
(4) Variation of the approval of the pattern of a measuring instrument lodged with the application may be given subject to retention by the Chief Metrologist of the whole or a part of the measuring instrument.
(5) The Chief Metrologist may, other than on application, vary a certificate of approval issued by the Chief Metrologist.
62 Decision not to approve, or delay in approving, patterns of measuring instrument
(1) If the approving authority decides not to approve an application, or to vary an approval in a way not sought by the applicant, the authority must give written notice of the reasons for its decision to the applicant as soon as practicable.
63 Certificates of approval
A certificate of approval must:
(a) state the name and address of the approving authority; and
(b) describe the pattern of the measuring instrument to which the certificate relates; and
(c) state the number of the approved pattern; and
(d) state the date of issue of the certificate; and
(e) state that the pattern of the measuring instrument is approved under these regulations as suitable for use for trade or as a legal measuring instrument; and
(f) state any condition to which approval of the pattern is subject.
Division 2—Other examinations
64 Examination of instruments for compliance with approved patterns
(a) the pattern of a measuring instrument is approved under regulation 60; and
(b) the Chief Metrologist has in its possession a measuring instrument that is, or purports to be, in accordance with the approved pattern.
(2) The Chief Metrologist may examine the measuring instrument to ascertain whether the instrument is in accordance with the approved pattern.
(3) In examining the measuring instrument, the Chief Metrologist must:
(a) if practicable, use substantially the same test procedures as were used by the Chief Metrologist in testing the pattern of the measuring instrument for approval; or
(b) if paragraph (a) does not apply—ensure that the result of the examination is not affected by the fact that those procedures are not used to examine the measuring instrument.
(4) If, after examining the measuring instrument, the Chief Metrologist considers that the instrument is not in accordance with the approved pattern, the Chief Metrologist may, in accordance with regulation 82, withdraw or decide to cancel approval of the pattern of the measuring instrument.
(5) If the non‑compliance of a measuring instrument with the approved pattern of the instrument is sufficiently serious to justify further action being taken, the Chief Metrologist may report the non‑compliance in writing to:
(a) the Director of Public Prosecutions; and
(b) the corresponding authority of a State or Territory.
65 Re‑examination of approved patterns
(b) the Chief Metrologist is provided with a measuring instrument by an authorised person acting in the performance of his or her duty; and
(c) the Chief Metrologist is told by the authorised person that:
(i) the measuring instrument is in accordance with the approved pattern; and
(ii) the instrument is not suitable for trade or as a legal measuring instrument.
(2) The Chief Metrologist may re‑examine the pattern of the measuring instrument.
(3) If, after re‑examining the pattern of the measuring instrument, there are reasonable grounds for considering that the pattern is not suitable for use for trade or as a legal measuring instrument, the Chief Metrologist:
(a) may, in accordance with regulation 82, withdraw or decide to cancel approval of the pattern of the measuring instrument; and
(b) must give a written statement of the results of the tests conducted by the Chief Metrologist in its re‑examination of the pattern of the measuring instrument:
(i) if the measuring instrument was manufactured in Australia—to the manufacturer; or
(ii) if the measuring instrument was manufactured outside Australia—to the agent of the manufacturer in Australia.
authorised person means a person who is authorised (however described) under a Commonwealth, State or Territory law for trade measurement, or weights and measures, in relation to the administration of the law.
Division 3—Cancellation, variation and withdrawal of approvals
66 Cancellation of approvals on application
(1) An approval holder may apply to an approving authority for cancellation of the approval of the pattern of a measuring instrument approved by the authority.
(2) The application may be made by lodging with the approving authority:
(b) the relevant certificate of approval.
(3) As soon as practicable, the approving authority must:
(a) cancel approval of the pattern of the measuring instrument; and
(b) give written notice of the cancellation to:
(i) the applicant; and
(ii) anyone else the authority considers should be given notice of the cancellation.
67 Grounds for cancelling and varying approvals other than on application
(1) The grounds for cancelling the approval of the pattern of a measuring instrument, other than on application, are:
(a) that a measuring instrument constructed in accordance with the approved pattern is not suitable:
(i) for use for trade or as a legal measuring instrument; or
(ii) for the particular use for trade or as a legal measuring instrument stated in the certificate of approval; or
(b) that an approving authority makes a decision under subregulation 64(4) or paragraph 65(3)(a).
(2) The grounds for varying the approval of the pattern of a measuring instrument, other than on application, are:
(b) that it is not appropriate to cancel the approval.
68 Effect of variation and cancellation of approvals
If an approved pattern is varied or cancelled under this Part or under Part 8, a measuring instrument manufactured in accordance with the pattern before the variation or cancellation has effect is taken to continue to be in accordance with a pattern approved under these Regulations.
69 Effect of withdrawal of approvals
If approval of the pattern of a measuring instrument is withdrawn under paragraph 82(3)(c), the instrument is not a measuring instrument with an approved pattern.
70 Definition for Part 7
authority means a verifying, certifying or approving authority.
71 Application for permission for person to sign certificates
(1) An authority may apply in writing to the Chief Metrologist to permit a stated person to sign certificates of a stated kind for the authority.
(2) The Chief Metrologist may give written permission to the authority to permit the person to sign the certificates.
Division 2—Appointment of authorities
72 Application for appointment of verifying or certifying authority
(1) An application for appointment as a verifying or certifying authority must be:
(a) made in the form provided by the Chief Metrologist to applicants; and
(b) be given to the Chief Metrologist.
(2) The Chief Metrologist may vary the appointment on written application by the authority to which the appointment relates.
(3) If the Chief Metrologist decides not to approve an application, or to vary an approval in a way not sought by the applicant, the Chief Metrologist must give written notice of the reasons for its decision to the applicant as soon as practicable.
(4) If the Chief Metrologist has not granted an application or given notice to the applicant under subregulation (3) within 3 months after receiving the application, the Chief Metrologist must, at the request of the applicant, give written notice to the applicant of the reasons for the delay.
73 Verifying and certifying authorities
(1) On application under regulation 72, the Chief Metrologist may appoint as a verifying or certifying authority an applicant who:
(a) in the opinion of the Chief Metrologist, is capable, or has direct control of staff who are capable, of:
(i) verifying a standard of measurement; or
(ii) verifying a physical quantity of an artefact; or
(iii) certifying a reference material; or
(iv) certifying a measuring instrument;
to which the application relates; or
(b) holds National Association of Testing Authorities accreditation that the Chief Metrologist considers appropriate to the functions mentioned in paragraph (a).
(2) The appointment:
(b) may be made subject to a condition stated in the instrument of appointment.
(3) The appointment has effect when the Chief Metrologist gives the instrument of appointment to the appointee.
74 Verifying authorities
(1) An appointment as a verifying authority must state:
(a) the kind or kinds of reference standards of measurement and physical quantities of artefacts (if any) to which the appointment applies; and
(b) the range of denominations of standards of measurement and physical quantities of artefacts (if any) that may be verified by the appointee; and
(c) the least uncertainty with which standards of measurement and physical quantities of artefacts (if any) may be verified by the appointee.
(2) A verifying authority may arrange for the testing needed for verification of a standard of measurement or physical quantity of an artefact to be conducted by another body or person under the supervision of the authority.
75 Certifying authorities
(1) An appointment as a certifying authority must state whether the appointment is made in relation to measuring instruments or reference materials generally or to measuring instruments or reference materials of a particular kind or of particular kinds.
(2) A certifying authority may arrange for the testing needed for certification of a measuring instrument or reference material to be conducted by another body or person under the supervision of the authority.
76 Approving authorities
(1) The Chief Metrologist may appoint a competent body or person to perform, on behalf of the Chief Metrologist, any or all of the following functions of the Chief Metrologist under these regulations:
(a) to examine measuring instruments and patterns of measuring instruments;
(b) to approve patterns of measuring instruments;
(c) to issue certificates of approval;
(d) to vary or cancel approvals of patterns of measuring instruments;
(e) to reconsider its decisions not to vary or cancel approvals of patterns of measuring instruments.
(2) The Chief Metrologist may vary the appointment by giving notice of the variation to the approving authority to which the appointment relates.
(3) The appointment:
(b) must state whether the appointment is made for patterns of measuring instruments generally or for patterns of measuring instruments of a particular kind or of particular kinds; and
(c) may be made subject to a condition stated in the instrument of appointment.
(4) The appointment has effect when the Chief Metrologist gives the instrument of appointment to the appointee.
(5) For subregulation (1):
competent body or person means a body or person who is competent to carry out the functions mentioned in subregulation (1).
77 General conditions of appointment of authorities
(1) An appointment as an authority is subject to the following conditions:
(b) that the authority participate in training, related to the performance of the duties of an authority, required by the Chief Metrologist;
(c) that the authority report, as required by the Chief Metrologist, about its performance of those duties;
(d) that the authority, and any responsible agent or employee of the authority, comply with the Act and these regulations and any condition stated in the instrument of appointment.
(2) An appointment as a verifying authority is subject to the condition that the verifying authority comply with a determination applying to the authority under regulation 20.
(3) An appointment as a certifying authority is subject to the condition that the certifying authority comply with a determination applying to the authority under regulation 39 or 52.
78 Cancellation of appointments on application
(1) An authority may apply for cancellation of an appointment as an authority by lodging with the Chief Metrologist:
(b) the instrument of appointment.
(2) As soon as practicable, the Chief Metrologist must:
(a) cancel the appointment; and
(b) give written notice of the cancellation to the applicant.
79 Grounds for cancelling and varying appointments other than on application
(1) The grounds for cancelling the appointment of an authority, other than on application, are as follows:
(a) that the authority has not complied with a condition to which the appointment is subject;
(b) that, in the opinion of the Chief Metrologist, the authority does not have the necessary or appropriate facilities or standards to perform the functions or duties to which the appointment relates;
(c) that, in the opinion of the Chief Metrologist, the authority does not have the necessary competent staff to perform the functions or duties to which the appointment relates.
(2) The grounds for varying the appointment of an authority, other than on application, are the grounds stated in subregulation (1), but in circumstances that do not require cancellation of the appointment.
80 Definitions for Part 8
appointment means an appointment as an authority.
certificate does not include a certificate of verification of:
Chief Metrologist includes:
(a) for cancellation of a certificate of verification or certificate issued under regulation 37—the verifying or certifying authority that issued the certificate; and
(b) for variation or cancellation of a certificate issued under regulation 48—the certifying authority that issued the certificate; and
(c) for variation, cancellation or withdrawal of a certificate of approval—the approving authority that issued the certificate.
(a) a certificate; or
(b) a permission under regulation 71; or
(c) an instrument of appointment.
instrument holder means:
(a) an authority; or
(b) the holder of a certificate.
81 Application of Part 8
This Part applies if a reasonable ground exists:
(a) to cancel the verification of a standard of measurement; or
(b) to cancel the certification of a measuring instrument or reference material; or
(c) to vary the certification of a reference material, other than on application; or
(d) to vary or cancel the approval of the pattern of a measuring instrument, other than on application; or
(e) to withdraw the approval of the pattern of a measuring instrument; or
(f) to cancel a permission given under regulation 71; or
(g) to vary or cancel an appointment, other than on application.
Division 2—Cancellation, variation and withdrawal of instruments
82 Cancellation, variation and withdrawal of instruments
(1) The Chief Metrologist must give the instrument holder written notice that:
(a) if the Chief Metrologist proposes to vary the instrument—tells the instrument holder of the proposed variation; and
(b) if the Chief Metrologist proposes to cancel or withdraw the instrument—tells the instrument holder of the proposed cancellation or withdrawal; and
(c) states the ground for the proposed variation, cancellation or withdrawal; and
(d) outlines the facts and other circumstances forming the basis for the view that the ground exists; and
(e) invites the instrument holder to state in writing to the Chief Metrologist, within a stated period of at least 28 days after the notice is given to the instrument holder, why the instrument should not be varied, cancelled or withdrawn as proposed by the Chief Metrologist (the proposed action).
(2) The Chief Metrologist may take the proposed action before giving the invitation mentioned in paragraph (1)(e) if the Chief Metrologist considers that it is necessary to do so.
(3) If, after considering any written statement made to the Chief Metrologist by the instrument holder within the stated period, there are reasonable grounds for considering that a ground exists to take the proposed action, the Chief Metrologist may:
(a) if the proposed action is to vary the instrument in a stated way—vary the instrument in that way; or
(b) if the proposed action is to cancel the instrument—cancel the instrument or vary it in any way; or
(c) if the proposed action is to withdraw the approval—withdraw the approval.
(4) If the Chief Metrologist varies, cancels or withdraws the instrument, the Chief Metrologist:
(a) must tell the instrument holder in writing of the decision, give the holder written reasons for the decision, and tell the holder that the holder may apply to have the decision reconsidered; and
(b) may give written notice of the variation, cancellation or withdrawal to anyone else whom the Chief Metrologist considers should be given notice of the variation, cancellation or withdrawal.
83 When variation, cancellation and withdrawal have effect
The variation, cancellation or withdrawal of an instrument has effect:
(a) when the instrument holder is told in writing of the decision by the Chief Metrologist and given written reasons for the decision; or
(b) if the Chief Metrologist tells the instrument holder that the decision takes effect on a later day—on the later day.
84 Definition for Part 9
decision maker means:
(a) a verifying, certifying or approving authority; and
(b) for a permission under regulation 71 or an application for appointment, or an appointment, as an authority—the Chief Metrologist.
85 Certain decisions may be reconsidered
(1) The following decisions are decisions to which this regulation applies:
Provision under which decision made
subregulation 12(4)
not to examine a standard of measurement until the applicant complies with a notice
subregulation 13(1)
not to verify a standard of measurement
subregulation 34B(4)
not to verify an artefact until the applicant complies with a notice
subregulation 34C(1)
not to verify an artefact
subregulation 36(4)
not to examine a measuring instrument until the applicant complies with a notice
subregulation 37(1)
not to certify a measuring instrument on application or to give a certificate in a way not sought by the applicant
subregulation 46(4) or 47(3)
not to examine a reference material until the applicant complies with a notice
subregulation 48(1)
not to certify a reference material on application or to give a certificate in a way not sought by the applicant
subregulation 49(1)
not to vary a certificate on application or to vary a certificate on application in a way not sought by the applicant
subregulation 58(4) or 59(3)
not to examine the pattern of a measuring instrument until the applicant complies with a notice
subregulation 60(1)
not to approve the pattern of a measuring instrument on application or to give a certificate in a way not sought by the applicant
subregulation 61(1)
not to give a permission or to cancel a permission
subregulation 72(3)
not to vary an appointment on application
to vary an appointment in a way not sought by the applicant
subregulation 73(1)
not to make an appointment
subregulation 82(3)
to vary, cancel or withdraw an instrument or certificate other than on application
(2) A person affected by a decision to which this regulation applies (the initial decision) may ask the decision maker in writing to reconsider the decision.
(3) The request must be made within:
(a) 28 days after the person or anyone else was told in writing of the initial decision, and given reasons for the decision, by the decision maker; or
(b) any longer period allowed by the decision maker.
(4) The request for reconsideration must state the decision that the person wants the decision maker to make and outline why the decision maker should make that decision.
(5) Within 28 days after receiving the request, the decision maker must reconsider the initial decision and:
(6) The decision maker must tell the person in writing of the result of the reconsideration and, if the decision maker does not make the decision that the person wants the decision maker to make:
(a) give the person written reasons for the reconsidered decision; and
(b) tell the person that the person may apply to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to have the decision reviewed by the Tribunal.
86 Certain decisions may be reviewed
Application may be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal under the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975 for review of a decision that has been reconsidered under regulation 85.
88 Conversion factors (Act, s 11)
The conversion factors stated in column 4 in an item in Schedule 11 are prescribed for the conversion of units of measurement stated in column 2 in that item to units of measurement stated in column 3 in the item.
1 To convert yards to metres use the conversion factor in Column 4 of item 3 of Schedule 11 which is 0.9144, so that:
2 yards ´ 0.9144 = 1.8288 metres.
2 To convert roods to square metres use the conversion factor in Column 4 of item 11 of Schedule 11 which is 1210 (0.9144)2, so that:
16 roods ´ 1210 ´ (0.9144)2 = 16 187.425 69 square metres.
3 To convert slugs to kilograms use the conversion factor in Column 4 of item 22 of Schedule 11 which is 32.174 ´ 0.453 592 37, so that:
7 slugs ´ 32.174 ´ 0.453 592 37 = 102.157 166 39 kilograms.
4 To convert cubic yards to cubic metres use the conversion factor in Column 4 of item 25 of Schedule 11 which is (0.9144)3, so that:
88 cubic yards ´ (0.9144)3 = 67.280 827 503 cubic metres.
5 To convert miles per hour to kilometres per hour use the conversion factor in Column 4 of item 36 of Schedule 11 which is 1.609 344, so that:
100 miles per hour ´ 1.609 344 = 160.9344 kilometres per hour.
6 To convert calories to joules use the conversion factor in Column 4 of item 39 of Schedule 11 which is 4.186 8, so that:
107 calories ´ 4.186 8 = 447.9876 joules.
7 To convert horsepower to watts use the conversion factor in Column 4 of item 41 of Schedule 11 which is 745.7, so that:
88 horsepower ´ 745.7 = 65 621.6 watts.
90 Certificates as evidence
(a) an authorisation mentioned in paragraph 12(2)(a); or
(c) a permission under regulation 71; or
(d) the instrument of appointment of a verifying, certifying or approving authority.
(2) An instrument is evidence of a matter stated in the instrument.
(3) The instrument may be received in evidence:
(a) in any court, whether or not the court is exercising federal jurisdiction; and
(b) in any proceeding before a person who is authorised by a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory, or by consent of the parties to the proceeding, to receive and examine evidence.
(4) Unless the contrary is established:
(a) the instrument is taken to be issued by the person by whom the instrument purports to be issued; and
(b) the instrument is taken to be signed by the person by whom the instrument purports to be signed; and
(c) the person by whom the instrument purports to be signed is taken to be a person authorised under these regulations to sign the instrument.
90AA Pattern approval certificates issued between 1 October 1999 and 1 July 2004
A certificate of approval of the pattern of a measuring instrument that was purported to have been issued by an approving authority in the period starting on 1 October 1999 and ending at the end of 30 June 2004 is taken, for the purposes of these Regulations:
(a) to have been issued in accordance with the requirements of these Regulations as in force when the certificate was purported to have been issued; and
(b) to be a valid certificate.
90AB Preservation of verifications and reverifications made before 1 July 2009
The reverification of a standard of measurement under paragraph 13(2A)(a) does not affect a right or an entitlement resulting from a verification or a reverification conducted in accordance with these Regulations as in force before 1 July 2009.
90B Fees for activities undertaken in respect of examination and certification of patterns of measuring instruments
For the purposes of subsection 19A(8) of the Act, and subject to regulations 90C and 90D, the fees for activities undertaken by the Chief Metrologist (or a delegate of the Chief Metrologist) in respect of the examination and certification of patterns of measuring instruments are the fees set out in Schedule 13.
90C Indexation of fees
(1) At the start of each financial year (an indexation year) beginning on or after 1 July 2020, a dollar amount mentioned in Schedule 13 is replaced by the amount worked out using the formula:
(2) In subsection (1), a dollar amount includes:
(a) the amount of a fee; and
(b) a component of a fee expressed as an hourly rate.
(3) The indexation factor for an indexation year is the number worked out using the following formula:
index number for a quarter, means the All Groups Consumer Price Index number (being the weighted average of the 8 capital cities) published by the Australian Statistician for that quarter.
reference quarter means the March quarter in the last year before the indexation year.
(4) An indexation factor is to be calculated to 3 decimal places (rounding up if the fourth decimal place is 5 or more).
(6) Amounts worked out under subregulation (1) are to be rounded to the nearest whole dollar (rounding 50 cents upwards).
(7) Calculations under subregulation (3):
90D Additional increase to fees in 2020, 2021 and 2022 financial years
(1) At the start of a financial year (an indexation year) beginning on 1 July 2020, 1 July 2021 or 1 July 2022, an amount worked out under regulation 90C (the base amount) is replaced by the amount worked out using the formula:
(2) In subregulation (1), the fee increase factor for an indexation year is as follows:
(a) for the indexation year beginning on 1 July 2020—1.158;
(b) for the indexation year beginning on 1 July 2021—1.136;
(c) for the indexation year beginning on 1 July 2022—1.12.
(3) Amounts worked out under subregulation (1) are to be rounded to the nearest whole dollar (rounding 50 cents upwards).
93 Transitional—1 October 1999
(3) A certificate issued under the Patterns of Measuring Instruments Regulations in relation to a measuring instrument is taken to be a certificate issued under these regulations in relation to the instrument.
(4) Subject to subregulation (4A), an appointment under regulation 77 of the previous regulations is taken to be an appointment under these regulations.
(4A) An appointment mentioned in subregulation (4) expires:
(a) if an expiry date is not specified in the instrument of appointment—on 1 July 2005; and
(b) if an expiry date is specified in the instrument of appointment—on that date.
(5) A certificate issued under regulation 78A, 79 or 80 of the previous regulations is taken to be a certificate issued under these regulations.
Patterns of Measuring Instruments Regulations means the National Measurement (Patterns of Measuring Instruments) Regulations as in force immediately before the commencement of these regulations.
previous regulations means the National Measurement Regulations as in force immediately before the commencement of these regulations.
94 Transitional—1 July 2004
certificate of approval includes a varied certificate of approval.
Commission means the National Standards Commission.
Organisation means the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation established under the Science and Industry Research Act 1949.
(2) An instrument issued by the Commission under regulation 21, 40 or 53 before 1 July 2004 is taken to be a written notice issued by the Chief Metrologist under that regulation.
(3) A determination that was made by the Commission or the Organisation under these Regulations and that was in force immediately before 1 July 2004 continues to have effect on and after that day as if it had been made by the Chief Metrologist under these Regulations.
(4) A certificate of approval issued by the Commission under these Regulations before 1 July 2004 is taken to be issued by the Chief Metrologist under these Regulations.
(5) A certificate issued under these Regulations before 1 July 2004 by the Commission or the Organisation acting in the capacity of a certifying authority is taken to be issued by the Chief Metrologist under these Regulations, subject to any condition stated in the certificate.
(6) A certificate of verification issued under these Regulations before 1 July 2004 by the Commission or the Organisation acting in the capacity of a verifying authority is taken to be issued by the Chief Metrologist under these Regulations, for the period, if any, for which the certificate is given.
(7) Subject to regulations 68 and 69, the cancellation, variation or withdrawal of an instrument by the Commission under Part 6 or 8 before 1 July 2004 is taken to be a cancellation, variation or withdrawal of the instrument by the Chief Metrologist under that Part.
(8) An appointment made by the Commission under these Regulations before 1 July 2004 is taken to be an appointment by the Chief Metrologist under these Regulations.
95 Saving—20 May 2019
(1) The amendment of Schedule 1 by the National Measurement Amendment (SI Redefinition) Regulations 2019 does not affect the validity, on or after 20 May 2019, of any the following that was in force immediately before that day:
(a) a verification of any matter or thing (for example, a standard of measurement) under the Act or these Regulations;
(b) a certification under these Regulations of:
(i) a measuring instrument; or
(ii) a reference material; or
(iii) a verification described in paragraph (a);
(c) a determination under section 8A of the Act (recognized‑value standards of measurement);
(d) a recognition under these Regulations of:
(i) a reference standard of measurement; or
(ii) a measuring instrument; or
(iii) a reference material.
(2) The amendment of Schedule 1 by the National Measurement Amendment (SI Redefinition) Regulations 2019 does not affect the maintenance, on or after 20 May 2019, of a standard of measurement as one of the following kinds of standards of measurement if the standard was, immediately before that day, maintained as a standard of measurement of that kind:
(a) an Australian primary standard of measurement;
(b) an Australian secondary standard of measurement;
(c) a State primary standard of measurement.
Part 1—SI base units of measurement
The SI definition of kilogram
Note: Because the name for the legal unit of measurement for mass contains a prefix, the names for other units of measurement for mass are formed by combining prefixes with gram as described in Part 4 in the way mentioned in guidelines issued by the Chief Metrologist under subsection 7B(1) of the Act.
The SI definition of mole
The SI definition of metre
The SI definition of second
The SI definition of candela
The SI definition of kelvin
The SI definition of ampere
Part 2—SI derived units of measurement with special names
The frequency of a regularly recurrent phenomenon that repeats itself once each second.
The force that, when applied to a body having a mass of 1 kilogram, causes an acceleration of 1 metre per second squared in the direction of the application of the force.
The pressure resulting from a force of 1 newton applied uniformly over an area of 1 square metre.
The work done or the energy expended when a force of 1 newton moves the point of application 1 metre in the direction of that force.
power, including sound power
The power used when work is done or energy is expended at the rate of 1 joule per second.
The quantity of electric charge that is transferred each second by an electric current of 1 ampere.
potential difference, electro‑motive force
The potential difference that exists between 2 points on a conductor carrying an unvarying electric current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between those points is equal to 1 watt.
The electric capacitance that exists between 2 conductors when the transfer of an electric charge of 1 coulomb from one to the other changes the potential difference between them by 1 volt.
The electric conductance of a conductor that has an electric resistance of 1 ohm.
The electric inductance of a closed circuit in which an electromotive force of 1 volt is produced when the electric current that traverses the circuit varies uniformly at the rate of 1 ampere per second.
The electric resistance between 2 points on a conductor that does not contain any source of electromotive force when a constant potential difference of 1 volt maintained between those points results in a current of 1 ampere in the conductor.
The magnetic flux that, linking a circuit of 1 turn, produces in that circuit an electromotive force of 1 volt if the magnetic flux is reduced to zero at a uniform rate in 1 second.
The magnetic flux density that results if a magnetic flux of 1 weber is uniformly distributed over a plane 1 square metre in area, the direction of the magnetic flux density being perpendicular to that plane.
The luminous flux emitted into a solid angle of 1 steradian by an isotropic point source having a luminous intensity of 1 candela.
The illuminance produced at the surface of a sphere having a radius of 1 metre by a point source that:
(a) is situated at its centre; and
(b) has a luminous intensity of 1 candela in all directions.
activity of a radionuclide
The activity of a radionuclide that is undergoing 1 transformation per second on average.
absorbed dose, absorbed dose index, kerma, specific energy imparted
The absorbed dose, absorbed dose index, kerma or specific energy imparted when 1 joule is imparted to 1 kilogram of irradiated matter
The sievert is the dose equivalent or dose equivalent index where:
(a) an absorbed dose of ionising radiation equal to 1 gray is delivered to a biological material; and
(b) the conditions under which the dose is delivered satisfy the formula:
Q ´ N = 1
Q is a factor that is the quality factor representing the effect on the detriment of the microscopic distribution of absorbed energy; and
N is a factor that is the product of all other modifying factors specified by the International Commission on Radiological Protection as at the commencement of these regulations.
The radian is the plane angle between 2 radii of a circle that cut off on the circumference an arc equal in length to the radius.
The steradian is the solid angle that has its vertex in the centre of a sphere and cuts off an area of the surface of the sphere equal to that of a square with sides of length equal to the radius of the sphere.
The katal is a unit of catalytic activity equal to 1 mole per second.
Part 3—Non‑SI units of measurement used with SI units of measurement
In measuring sound power level in decibels, the number of decibels is the number equal to 10 times the logarithm to the base 10 of the ratio of the sound power in the particular case expressed in watts to a reference sound power of
10–12 watts.
In measuring sound pressure level in decibels, the number of decibels is the number equal to 20 times the logarithm to the base 10 of the ratio of the root‑mean‑square sound pressure in the particular case expressed in pascals to a reference sound pressure of
2 ´ 10–5 pascals.
In measuring sound intensity level in decibels, the number of decibels is the number equal to 10 times the logarithm to the base 10 of the ratio of the sound intensity in the particular case expressed in watts per square metre to a reference sound intensity of 10–12 watts per square metre.
electron‑volt
The kinetic energy acquired by an electron in passing through a potential difference of 1 volt in vacuum.
1 eV = 1.602 177 33 ´ 10–19 J
10–4 m2/s
CM or ct
0.2 ´ 10–3 kg
p /180 rad
1/60 ´ p /180 rad
1/3 600 ´ p /180 rad
A degree Celsius is equal in magnitude to a kelvin.
t(ºC) = T(K) – 273.15
t(ºC) is the numerical value of temperature in degrees Celsius.
T(K) is the numerical value of temperature in kelvins.
1852/3600 m/s
10–1 Pa.s
Part 4—Additional derived units of measurement
10‑3 kg
10‑6 m
10‑2 m2
10‑4 m2
10‑6 m2
10‑12 m2
10‑3 m3
10‑6 m3
10‑9 m3
hL or hl
10‑1 m3
10‑2 Gy
3.7 ´ 1010 Bq
10‑2 Sv
0.258 ´ 10‑3 C/kg
VrmsArms
VrmsArmssinf where f radians is the phase angle between the electro‑motive force (emf) and the current
volt ampere hour
VrmsArms h
volt ampere hour reactive
VrmsArms hsinf where f radians is the phase angle between the electro‑motive force (emf) and the current
Part 1—Additional Australian legal units of measurement
0.9144/36 m
0.9144/3 m
480 ´ 0.453 592 37/7000 kg
mb or mbar
133.322 19 Pa
0.3048/60 m/s
4.1868 ´ 103 J
concentration in grams of solute per 100g of an aqueous solution of pure sucrose, having the same density as a sugar solution at the same temperature
Degrees Z
concentration equivalent to 0.26g of sucrose per 100g of an aqueous solution of pure sucrose
concentration in grams of solute per 100g of an aqueous solution of pure sucrose having the same optical rotation as a sugar solution at the same temperature
grams of alcohol per 210 litres of exhaled breath
Part 2—Purposes for which additional legal units of measurement may be used
(a) automotive tyres or rims; or
(b) equipment used, or intended for use, in the manufacture or repair of automotive tyres or rims; or
(c) precision pipes, precision tubes, precision fittings or precision screw threads; or
(d) spare parts for equipment constructed using measurements other than metric measurements; or
(e) equipment used, or intended for use, in the manufacture of equipment referred to in paragraph (c) or (d); or
(f) defence equipment; or
(g) equipment used, or intended for use, in aviation; or
(h) equipment used, or intended for use, in the computer industry; or
(i) equipment used, or intended for use, in the electronics industry; or
(j) components of equipment referred to in subparagraphs (a) to (i) inclusive
(a) altitude in aviation; or
(b) vertical separation in aviation; or
(c) submarine depth
the mass of precious metals
(a) in the aviation industry; or
(b) in defence equipment
air pressure in the aviation industry
vehicular vertical speed
measurements of sugar concentration
measurement of the mass concentration of alcohol in exhaled breath
(paragraphs 18(5)(a) and 25(a))
Maximum permissible uncertainty (at 95% level of confidence): State primary standard
Maximum permissible uncertainty (at 95% level of confidence): State secondary standard
Part 1 Flexible standards
£ 10 m
Part 2 Rigid standards
(paragraphs 18(5)(b) and (c), 25(b) and 26(a) and subparagraphs 25(d)(i) and 26(c)(i))
Maximum permissible uncertainty (at 95% level of confidence): State primary standard (in mg)
Maximum permissible uncertainty (at 95% level of confidence): State secondary standard (in mg)
Maximum permissible uncertainty (at 95% level of confidence): State tertiary standard (in mg)
Note: The maximum permissible uncertainties in this table are based on OIML R 111.
(paragraph 25(c), subparagraph 25(d)(ii), paragraph 26(b) and subparagraph 26(c)(ii))
Maximum permissible uncertainty (at 95% level of confidence): State secondary standard (in mL)
Maximum permissible uncertainty (at 95% level of confidence): State tertiary standard (in mL)
(paragraphs 27(a), 28(a), 32(a) and 33(a))
Maximum permissible uncertainty (at 95% level of confidence): Inspectors’ Class 1 standard
Maximum permissible variation: Inspectors’ Class 1 standard
Maximum permissible uncertainty (at 95% level of confidence): Inspectors’ Class 2 standard
Maximum permissible variation: Inspectors’ Class 2 standard
> 500 mm but £ 1 m
> 1 m but £ 2 m
(paragraph 27(b), subparagraph 27(e)(i) and regulation 32)
Denomination not exceeding (in dm2)
Maximum permissible uncertainty (at 95% level of confidence)
(in dm2)
Maximum permissible variation
(paragraph 27(c), subparagraph 27(e)(ii), paragraphs 28(b) and (c) and regulations 29, 32, 33 and 34)
Denomina‑tion
Maximum permissible uncertainty (at 95% level of confidence): Inspectors’ Class 1 standard (in mg)
Maximum permissible variation: Inspectors’ Class 1 standard (in mg)
Maximum permissible uncertainty (at 95% level of confidence): Inspectors’ Class 2 standard (in mg)
Maximum permissible variation: Inspectors’ Class 2 standard (in mg)
Maximum permissible uncertainty (at 95% level of confidence): Inspectors’ Class 3 standard (in mg)
Maximum permissible variation: Inspectors’ Class 3 standard (in mg)
(paragraph 27(d), subparagraph 27(e)(iii) and regulation 32)
Maximum permissible uncertainty (at 95% level of confidence) (in mL)
Maximum permissible variation (in mL)
(regulation 88)
1 609.344
22 ´ 0.914 4
22 ´ 0.914 4/100
0.914 4/3
0.914 4/36
(0.914 4)2
(0.914 4)2/9
(0.914 4)2/(9 ´ 144)
4 840 ´ (0.914 4)2
1 210 ´ (0.914 4)2
30.25 ´ (0.914 4)2
2 240 ´ 0.453 592 37
2 000 ´ 0.453 592 37
112 ´ 0.453 592 37
quarter (qr)
28 ´ 0.453 592 37
14 ´ 0.453 592 37
0.453 592 37
0.453 592 37/16
0.453 592 37/256
0.453 592 37/7 000
32.174 ´ 0.453 592 37
troy ounce (oz tr)
480 ´ 0.453 592 37/7 000
24 ´ 0.453 592 37/7 000
(cu yd or yd3)
(0.914 4)3
(cu ft or ft3)
(0.914 4)3/27
(cu in or in3)
(0.914 4)3/466 56
4.546 09 ´ 10–3
4.546 09 ´ 10–3/4
4.546 09 ´ 10–3/8
4.546 09 ´ 10–3/32
4.546 09 ´ 10–3/160
4.546 09 ´ 10–3/1 280
4.546 09 ´ 10–3/76 800
mile per hour (mile/h or mph)
1 609.344/3 600
1.609 344
0.304 8/60
4.186 8 ´ 103
4.186 8
1 055. 056
millimetre of mercury (mm Hg)
133.322 19
millibar (mb or mbar)
(regulation 3, definition of maximum permissible error)
When comparing the error of an evidential breath analyser with the corresponding maximum permissible error, the maximum permissible error must be rounded to the value of the verification scale interval. The error of a reading indicated by an evidential breath analyser may be greater than the maximum permissible error by one least significant digit.
Table 1 Evidential breath analysers
Maximum permissible error for certification
Maximum permissible error for recertification
Not more than 0.08 g/210 litres
±0.004 g/210 litres
±0.006 g/210 litres
More than 0.08 g/210 litres but not more than 0.4 g/210 litres inclusive
±5% of measured concentration
±8% of measured concentration
More than 0.4 g/210 litres
±20% of measured concentration
±30% of measured concentration
Note: See regulation 90B.
Part 1—Volume measuring instruments
1 Fees for activities undertaken in respect of examination and certification of patterns of volume measuring instruments
(1) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the examination of patterns of volume measuring instruments.
Note: The fees set out below are for the financial year beginning on 1 July 2019. In later financial years, the fees are indexed under regulation 90C. An additional increase is also applied to fees for the financial years beginning on 1 July 2020, 1 July 2021 and 1 July 2022 under regulation 90D.
Examination of patterns of volume measuring instruments
Level 1 fee
Level 3 fee
Line‑borne interference test
Electromagnetic susceptibility test
Consultations, performance and other tests
(2) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the certification of patterns of volume measuring instruments.
Certification of patterns of volume measuring instruments
(3) This Part does not apply to the separate examination and certification of patterns of point of sale systems.
(4) Additional fees set out in Part 8 of this Schedule are payable for the use of equipment mentioned in that Part during the activities.
2 Application of Level 1 fees
The fees in column 2 of the tables in subclauses 1(1) and (2) apply in relation to volume measuring instruments of the following kinds:
(a) simple mechanical liquor measures or dispensers;
(b) simple mechanical indicators or counters for flow;
(c) fuel dispenser consoles (excluding computer‑based systems);
(d) pulse counters and pulse generators.
3 Application of Level 2 fees
(1) The fees in column 3 of the tables in subclauses 1(1) and (2) apply in relation to volume measuring instruments of the following kinds:
(a) simple electronic and multi‑liquor measuring systems;
(b) single product fuel dispensers (except for use with gaseous products);
(c) tank level gauges (excluding volume conversion and correction devices);
(d) electronic flowmeter indicators or calculators;
(e) computer‑operated consoles for fuel dispensers;
(f) mass flowmetering systems (excluding liquefied petroleum gas).
(2) However, for the kinds of instruments mentioned in paragraphs (1)(b) and (f):
(a) the fee prescribed in item 8 of the table in subclause 1(1) does not apply; and
(b) the fee for the activity mentioned in item 8 of the table in subclause 1(1) is $287 per hour.
4 Application of Level 3 fees
(1) The fees in column 4 of the tables in subclauses 1(1) and (2) apply in relation to volume measuring instruments of the following kinds:
(a) milk metering systems;
(b) flowmetering systems other than those mentioned in subclause 3(1);
(c) controllers and calculator‑indicators with conversion, linearisation or correction functions for flow;
(d) multi‑product dispensers;
(e) single product dispensers for use with gaseous products;
(f) any other kind of volume measuring instrument not referred to in clauses 2 and 3.
(2) However, for the kinds of instruments mentioned in paragraphs (1)(b), (d) and (e):
Part 2—Weighing and dimensional measuring instruments
5 Fees for activities undertaken in respect of examination and certification of patterns of weighing and dimensional measuring instruments
(1) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the examination of patterns of weighing and dimensional measuring instruments.
Examination of patterns of weighing and dimensional measuring instruments
Cyclic humidity test
High frequency electromagnetic susceptibility test
(2) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the certification of patterns of weighing and dimensional measuring instruments.
Certification of patterns of weighing and dimensional measuring instruments
6 Application of Level 1 fees
The fees in column 2 of the tables in subclauses 5(1) and (2) apply in relation to weighing and dimensional measuring instruments of the following kinds:
(a) class 3 and 4 weighing instruments with a capacity of up to 100 kg;
(b) simple instruments for weighing or dimensional measurement.
7 Application of Level 2 fees
The fees in column 3 of the tables in subclauses 5(1) and (2) apply in relation to weighing and dimensional measuring instruments of the following kinds:
(a) class 2 non‑automatic weighing instruments;
(b) class 3 and 4 non‑automatic weighing instruments with a capacity of more than 100 kg and less than 600 kg;
(c) baseworks for non‑automatic weighing instruments with a capacity of 600 kg or more;
(d) load cells;
(e) simple indicators with no linearisation;
(f) overhead‑track weighing instruments;
(g) semi‑automatic multi‑dimensional measuring instruments;
(h) static wheel weighers;
(i) length measuring instruments;
(j) area measuring instruments.
8 Application of Level 3 fees
The fees in column 4 of the tables in subclauses 5(1) and (2) apply in relation to weighing and dimensional measuring instruments of the following kinds:
(a) belt weighers;
(b) weighing‑in‑motion systems for trains and road vehicles;
(c) catchweighers;
(d) totalising hopper weighers;
(e) class 1 weighing instruments;
(f) controllers and indicators with conversion or linearisation functions for weighing;
(g) automatic multi‑dimensional measuring instruments;
(h) any other kind of weighing or dimensional measuring instrument not referred to in clauses 6 and 7.
Part 3—Evidential breath analysers
9 Fees for activities undertaken in respect of examination and certification of patterns of evidential breath analysers
(1) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the examination of patterns of evidential breath analysers.
Examination of patterns of evidential breath analysers
the sum of the third party provider cost and $287/hour
Magnetic effect test
Hydrocarbons test
Supply frequency test
Damp heat cyclic test
Ripple on DC test
(2) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the certification of patterns of evidential breath analysers.
Certification of patterns of evidential breath analysers
(3) Additional fees set out in Part 8 of this Schedule are payable for the use of equipment mentioned in that Part during the activities.
Part 4—Grain protein measuring instruments
10 Fees for activities undertaken in respect of examination and certification of patterns of grain protein measuring instruments
(1) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the examination of patterns of grain protein measuring instruments.
Examination of patterns of grain protein measuring instruments
(2) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the certification of patterns of grain protein measuring instruments.
Certification of patterns of grain protein measuring instruments
Part 5—Utility meters
11 Fees for activities undertaken in respect of examination and certification of patterns of utility meters
(1) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the examination of patterns of utility meters.
Examination of patterns of utility meters
(2) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the certification of patterns of utility meters.
Certification of patterns of utility meters
Part 6—Point of sale systems
12 Fees for activities undertaken in respect of examination and certification of patterns of point of sale systems
(1) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the examination of patterns of point of sale systems.
Examination of patterns of point of sale systems
(2) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the certification of patterns of point of sale systems.
Certification of patterns of point of sale systems
(3) This Part does not apply to the examination and certification of a pattern of a point of sale system as a component of another measuring instrument.
Part 7—Other measuring instruments
13 Fees for activities undertaken in respect of examination and certification of patterns of other measuring instruments
(1) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the examination of patterns of measuring instruments other than the kinds of measuring instruments referred to in Parts 1 to 6 of this Schedule.
Examination of patterns of other measuring instruments
(2) The following table sets out prescribed fees for activities undertaken in respect of the certification of patterns of measuring instruments other than the kinds of measuring instruments referred to in Parts 1 to 6 of this Schedule.
Certification of patterns of other measuring instruments
Part 8—Fees for use of particular equipment in examination and certification of patterns of instruments
14 Fees for use of equipment
The following table sets out prescribed fees for the use of particular equipment in activities undertaken in respect of the examination and certification of patterns of measuring instruments.
Note 1: These fees are in addition to the fees for the activities set out in the other Parts of this Schedule.
Note 2: The fees set out below are for the financial year beginning on 1 July 2019. In later financial years, the fees are indexed under regulation 90C. An additional increase is also applied to fees for the financial years beginning on 1 July 2020, 1 July 2021 and 1 July 2022 under regulation 90D.
Fees for use of equipment in examination and certification of patterns of instruments
Large load cell facility (capacity 600 kg to 50,000 kg)
Small load cell facility (capacity 50 kg to 500 kg)
Liquid hydrocarbons test facility
Liquefied petroleum gas test facility
Compressed natural gas test facility
Line‑borne interference test equipment
Electromagnetic susceptibility test chamber
110, 1999
1 Oct 1999 (r 2)
185, 1999
1 Sept 1999 (r 2)
132, 2004
Sch 2: 1 July 2005 (r 2(b))
Remainder: 1 July 2004 (r 2(a))
147, 2007
14 June 2007 (F2007L01672)
121, 2008
23 June 2008 (F2008L02135)
151, 2009
25 June 2009 (F2009L02528)
179, 2010
30 June 2010 (F2010L01787)
r 4 and Sch 2: 16 Dec 2010 (r 2(b))
Remainder: 1 July 2010 (r 2(a))
125, 2011
30 June 2011 (F2011L01377)
84, 2012
29 May 2012 (F2012L01104)
1 July 2012 (s 2)
14 June 2013 (F2013L01006)
28 June 2014 (F2014L00866)
30 Mar 2015 (F2015L00372)
31 Mar 2015 (s 2)
National Measurement Amendment (SI Redefinition) Regulations 2019
8 Apr 2019 (F2019L00559)
20 May 2019 (s 2(1) item 1)
National Measurement Legislation Amendment (Fees) Regulations 2019
28 June 2019 (F2019L00917)
Sch 1 (items 1–4)1 July 2019 (s 2(1) item 1)
Sch 3: 25 Mar 2004 (s 2(1) item 8)
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