Conformity assessment is the process during which it is determined whether the requirements set for a product (measuring instrument) have been fulfilled.
V&V VentMet laboratory Ltd. is a notified body of the European Commission with the number 1917. Information on the laboratories that have been notified in the European Union for conformity assessment in accordance with the directives is published in the European Commission Nando Information System.
Certificates of conformity issued by V&V VentMet laboratory Ltd. are recognized throughout Europe.
- Conformity assessment of non-automatic weighing instruments – module F, F1 and G;
- Conformity assessment of water meters – module F;
- Conformity assessment of heat meters – module F;
- Conformity assessment of gas meters and volume conversion devices – module F;
- Conformity assessment of measuring systems for continuous and dynamic measurement of quantities of liquids other than water – module F and G;
- Conformity assessment of automatic weighing instruments – module F;
- Conformity assessment of material measures of length – module F1.
Conformity assessment for non-automatic weighing instruments
In the legislation of the Republic of Latvia, the requirements of Directive 2014/31/EU are transposed by the Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No.210 “Regulations for the Conformity Assessment of Non-automatic Weighing Instruments”, which regulate the placing on the market of non-automatic weighing instruments manufactured after April 20, 2016 and the necessary conformity assessment procedures.
V&V VentMet laboratory Ltd. performs conformity assessment of non-automatic weighing instruments in accordance with the requirements of Directive 2014/31/EU and the Regulations No.210 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia, providing services of product and unit verification – Module F, Module F1, Module G.
| Certification object | Measuring range | Normative technical documentation |
|---|---|---|
| Non-automatic weighing instruments, accuracy classes I, II, III and IIII |
up to 60 000 kg | LVS EN 45501:2015 |
Conformity assessment of measuring instruments
- water meters,
- gas meters and volume conversion devices,
- active electrical energy meters,
- heat meters,
- measuring systems for quantities of liquids (other than water),
- automatic weighing instruments,
- taximeters,
- material measures,
- dimensional measuring instruments,
- exhaust gas analysers.
The Regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia No.212 issued in accordance with the Directive 2014/32/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of measuring instruments, which set out the essential requirements for measuring instruments for their use in the European Union.
In the mandatory scope measuring instruments subject to the requirements of EU directives and the requirements of the regulations of the Republic of Latvia are based on the principle of modules and the requirements of the relevant regulations.
V&V VentMet laboratory Ltd. performs conformity assessment of the measuring instruments listed below in accordance with the requirements of Directive 2014/32/EU and the Regulations No.212 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia, providing services according to the conformity assessment procedure – module F (conformity to type based on product verification):
| Certification object | Annex to Directive 2014/32/EU | Measuring range | Normative technical documentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water meters DN (15 ÷ 3000) |
ANNEX III (MI-001) | 0.01 ÷ 30 600 m3/h | Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers No.664, LVS EN ISO 4064-1:2017, LVS EN ISO 4064-2:2017 |
| Heat meters DN (15 ÷ 3000) |
ANNEX VI (MI-004) | 0.01 ÷ 30 600 m3/h | Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers No.667, LVS EN 1434-1+A1:2019, LVS EN 1434-2+A1:2019, LVS EN 1434-4+A1:2019, LVS EN 1434-5+A1:2019 |
| Gas meters (diaphragm) G1.6 ÷ G25 Gas meters (rotary displacement and turbine) G16 ÷ G4000 Gas volume conversion devices Ultrasonic gas meters |
ANNEX IV (MI-002) | 0.016 ÷ 40 m3/h 0.5 ÷ 6500 m3/h 0.5 ÷ 6500 m3/h 0.016 ÷ 32 000 m3/h |
Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers No.665, LVS EN 1359:2017, LVS EN 12261:2018, LVS EN 12405-1:2019, LVS EN 14236:2019 OIML R 137-1 & 2 |
| Measuring systems for liquids other than water Accuracy classes 0.3: 0.5; 1.0; 1.5; 2.5 |
ANNEX VII (MI-005) | 2 ÷ 5000 l/min | Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers No.669, OIML R 117-1 |
| Automatic catchweighers Accuracy classes XI, XII, XIII, XIIII (category X) and Y(I), Y(II), Y(a), Y(b) (category Y) |
ANNEX VIII (MI-006) | up to 60 000 kg | Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers No.674, OIML R 51-1 |
| Automatic gravimetric filling instruments Accuracy class X(x) and Ref(x) |
ANNEX VIII (MI-006) | up to 60 000 kg | Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers No.674, OIML R 61-1 |
| Discontinuous totalisers (totalising hopper weighers) Accuracy classes 0.2; 0.5; 1; 2 |
ANNEX VIII (MI-006) | up to 60 000 kg | Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers No.674, OIML R 107-1 |
| Continuous totalisers Accuracy classes 0.5; 1; 2 |
ANNEX VIII (MI-006) | up to 60 000 kg | Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers No.674, OIML R 50-1 |
V&V VentMet laboratory Ltd. performs conformity assessment of the measuring instruments listed below in accordance with the requirements of Directive 2014/32/EU and the Regulations No.212 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia, providing services according to the conformity assessment procedure – module F1 (conformity based on product verification):
| Certification object | Annex to Directive 2014/32/EU | Measuring range | Normative technical documentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material measures of length: Metres and rulers Accuracy classes I; II |
ANNEX X (MI-008) | 0 ÷ 5 m | Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers No.671, OIML R 35-1 |
| Dipsticks for gauging the liquid level in tanks Accuracy class II |
ANNEX X (MI-008) | 0 ÷ 5 m | Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers No.671, OIML R 35-1 |
| Measuring tapes Accuracy classes I; II; III |
ANNEX X (MI-008) | 0 ÷ 50 m | Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers No.671, OIML R 35-1 |
| Measuring tapes for gauging the liquid level in tanks Accuracy class II |
ANNEX X (MI-008) | 0 ÷ 50 m | Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers No.671, OIML R 35-1 |
Equal financial and technical requirements are applied to all clients regardless the client’s business type, participation in any association or a number of previously issued certificates.
Competent technical experts specializing in relevant products and/or independent competent laboratories are involved in the procedures of the conformity assessment of measuring instruments.
The certificate of conformity issued by V&V VentMet laboratory Ltd. acknowledges conformity of the measuring instrument with requirements of EU type examination certificate (if applicable), the international standards and regulatory enactments.
V&V VentMet laboratory Ltd. maintains the register of manufacturers and the certificates of conformity issued.
Information on conformity assessment costs can be received by contacting the laboratory by phone + 371 28667783 or by e-mail zaiga@ventmet.lv.
Information on the procedure for submitting applications, complaints, suggestions and appeals can be received by contacting the laboratory by phone + 371 28667783 or by e-mail zaiga@ventmet.lv.
All interested parties who wish to receive certificate of conformity for product compliance with the requirements of regulatory enactments must submit an application for product compliance assessment.
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