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1. EC initial verification constitutes the examination of a new or reconditioned instrument and the confirmation of its conformity to the approved pattern and/or to the requirements of this Directive and the separate Directives relating to the instrument in question. It is certified by the EC initial verification mark.

2. EC initial verification of instruments may be carried out by a method other than unit checking in the cases specified in the separate Directives and in accordance with the procedures adopted.

3. If their equipment so permits, Member States shall carry out EC initial verification of instruments submitted as having the measurement characteristics and satisfying the technical construction and functioning requirements laid down by the separate Directives relating to that category of instruments.

4. In the case of instruments bearing the EC initial verification mark, the obligation imposed on Member States under Article 1(3) shall last until the end of the year following that in which the EC initial verification mark was affixed, unless separate Directives provide for a longer period.