The following terms of reference have been adopted for WELMEC WG 8 during the 20th WELMEC Committee (Casta Papiernicka 13 - 14 May 2004) :

General application of MID, except market surveillance (scope of WG 5) and exchange of information (ad hoc group), in particular with a view to establishing guidance documents on :

- conformity assessment modules,
- appointment (criteria) of notified bodies,
- operation of notified bodies.

In addition, WG 8 will take into account :

- the definitions of MID and OIML (clarification where differences appear between MID and OIML vocabulary),
- the organisation of MID implementation workshops.

Reminder

The here under specific aspects in relation with MID are not in the scope of WG 8 but are dealt with by the following WELMEC WGs:

WG 2 : automatic weighing machines
WG 4 : uncertainties of measurements, accuracy classes
WG 5 : market surveillance
WG 7 : software
WG 10 : measuring systems for liquids other than water
WG 11 : measuring instruments for utilities
Ad hoc group : exchange of information