The new draft rules for Evidential Breath Analysers under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011 have been introduced by the Department of Consumer Affairs. The initiative aims to ensure the accuracy and reliability of breath analyzers used by law enforcement and workplaces, thereby enhancing public safety and trust. The new rules require Evidential Breath Analysers to follow standardized testing procedures, ensuring consistent and reliable results across different devices.
According to the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, Evidential Breath Analysers need to be verified and stamped, to ensure its accuracy. The Department said that Evidential Breath Analysers provide a non-invasive way to measure blood alcohol content, offering quick and painless sample collection. The rapid analysis capabilities allow law enforcement officers to make swift, informed decisions, enhancing the effectiveness of roadside checks. The rules provides for various types of test to ensure, the correctness of the instrument. The yearly verification will ensure the accuracy of this instrument during use.
The draft rules are available on the Consumer Affairs website for public comments till the 26th of next month.
