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3. INSPECTION OF COMMERCIAL AMMUNITIONS

Within the framework of the assignments defined in 1-3 and 1-4 of the Agreement of 1 July 1969, the Permanent International Commission for the Proof of Small Arms has decided upon the conditions under which ammunition placed on the market should be inspected to offer the highest guarantee of safety.

1. Definition

1.1. Type testing of ammunition

The type shall be defined by the names indicated as "gauge designation" in the CIP-approved tables of ammunition dimensions or by the commercial description.

a. Pursuant to point 6, at the request of the applicant, the approved National Body or a national Proof House shall undertake an inspection of the types of serially produced ammunition, proceeding as in the case of a manufacturing inspection but for a double number of parts as provided for in the table under point 4.4.2.b

b. The first import of a type of ammunition from a non-member country shall be subject to the same type inspection.

c. If the inspection is rated as satisfactory, the applicant shall be issued with a type inspection certificate containing the following information:

• the name and address of the applicant; • the commercial description or the name according to standards applicable to the

ammunition subject to the inspection; • the single number of the inspection certificate; • the type inspection issuance date; • the type of control sign to be used.

d. If the inspection was not rated as satisfactory, the applicant shall be allowed to under-

take further submissions of the same type of ammunition.

1.2. Manufacturing test

a. If the type testing was favourable, manufacturing tests shall be undertaken either by the manufacturer or the importer from an authorised non-member country (if suitability) or by the approved National Body or a national Proof House, for each batch of ammunition, in order to check that the CIP safety requirements are constantly met during routine manufacturing.

b. The findings of the manufacturing inspections shall be recorded and numbered by the party undertaking inspections, according to a process endorsed by the approved National

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Body or a national Proof House. These records shall be kept available at all times to the approved National Body or a national Proof House.

c. The manufacturing inspection of the commercial ammunition shall be carried out according to point 4.5

1.3. Manufacturing batch

The manufacturing batch shall comprise all ammunition of the same type, produced and loaded in a continuous production run.

Each batch of ammunition shall be modified each time that a component (primer, propellant, projectile, cartridge case and wad) of the cartridge is changed– type and/or batch -.

Each batch of ammunition should have a unique identification number.

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2. Suitability of a manufacturer's installations

Suitability may be sought only if the type inspection was rated satisfactory for the manufacturer's range produced and imported in the C.I.P countries.

Pursuant to point 6.1.a. at the request of the applicant, the approved National Body or a national Proof House shall be required to undertake the inspection of the installations and measuring instruments for each type of ammunition, in order to establish their compliance with the CIP requirements and to grant accreditation. 2.1. Verification of the manufacturer's equipment

a. Pressure measuring barrels

The dimensions of the pressure measuring barrels are inspected by an appropriated equipment or by comparative trials – see point c. below

b. Gauges and instruments intended for ammunition dimensional inspections

Verification of certificates of conformity according to the CIP requirements c. Pressure/velocity measurement system

The reliability of the pressure/velocity measurement system shall be verified via compar-ative measurements with the approved National Body or the national Proof House using ammunition from the same batch. A 10% deviation is also allowed.

2.2 Verification of manufacturing à to point 4.4

The ammunition made by the producer shall be verified in terms of pressure and veloc-ity at the manufacturer's end or by the approved National Body or a national Proof House as defined in point 1.2 above.

The entire ammunition range has to be inspected over the 3-year period, each year 1/3rd of the range is inspected. To be discussed – formulation?

2.3. Validity of the suitabilty

The suitability shall be valid for 3 years during which the entire range shall be inspected. If, when the suitability is being inspected or during the 3-year period of validity, it is found that the CIP requirements are not being meet, the approved National Body or a na-tional Proof House shall notify the failure and the period of time when this failing should

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be remedied. If this is not remedied, the procedure provided for in points 6.2 and 6.3 shall be applied.

2.4. Contract between the producer and the Proof House

The Proof House shall sign a partnership contract with the producers where a contact per-son shall be appointed to act as the technical or organisation link.

The contract should at a minimum contain the following requirements:

- see draft contract. Recommendation or Decision ?

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3. Suitability inspection

a. The approved National Body or a national Proof House shall undertake the inspection provided for in points 2.1 to 2.2 according to the following procedures:

At least every three years for the applicant authorised to undertake the manufacturing inspection:

1. an inspection of the installations according to the procedure under points 2.1 to 2.2 2. a verification of the manufacturing inspections. 3. a manufacturing inspection according to the procedure under point 4.5 § 1 to 6

b. If it is discovered during an accreditation inspection that the CIP requirements are not being met, the approved National Body or a national Proof House shall notify the failure and the period of time when this failing should be remedied. If this is not remedied, the procedure provided for in points 6.2 and 6.3 shall be applied.

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4. Ammunition test

4.1. C.I.P. authorised manufacturer

If the manufacturer is authorised by an approved National Body or a national Proof House, the manufacturing test shall follow point 1.2 under the supervision of the approved National Body or the national Proof House that granted the suitability.

4.2. Non C.I.P. authorised manufacturer

If the manufacturer is not authorised, all the batches have to be tested by an approved National Body or a national Proof House.

4.3 ….

The approved National Body or a national Proof House of a member country shall be entitled to obtain from the approved National Body or a national Proof House that granted permission to feature the control sign, the manufacturing testing protocol for an imported batch of ammunition.

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4.3. C.I.P. Control mark

The member countries have introduced a "C.I.P. Control mark" for commercial ammunition intended for portable arms and devices. The mutual recognition of national marks is accepted. The C.I.P. "Control mark" may be featured only when the ammunition is tested according to the conditions set out below (point 4.5) and meets the requirements laid down by the CIP This C.I.P. Control mark and the national Proof House mark must be featured on the smallest item of ammunition packaging.

4.4. Sampling for the type or manufacturing testing

Ammunition from the batch to be inspected shall be sampled subject to the following conditions:

- The ammunition of a specific gauge has to be fired solely in a weapon or pressure measuring barrel of the same gauge designed for this ammunition.

- Random sampling shall be applied and the samples shall be as representative as possible of the batch undergoing the inspection according to the international statistic system. at the inspector's discretion.

4.4.1. For the type testing

a. For the type testing, the manufacturing batch shall comprise at least 3,000 units. b. For batches containing fewer units than those specified in the paragraph above, a decision

shall be taken in each specific case by the approved National Body or a national Proof House, taking account of the CIP principles and requirements

c. For the type testing, the batch shall be chosen from the ammunition developing the higher maximum pressure according to the manufacturer's data.

4.4.2. For the manufacturing inspection

a. The ammunition of a specific gauge has to be fired solely in a weapon or pressure measuring barrel of the same gauge designed for this ammunition.

b. The amount of ammunition, of a type subject to inspection, to be submitted to the The maximum batch size limit of a batch manufacturing testing must not exceed:

- 500,000 units for ammunition with centre-fire percussion; - 1,500,000 units for ammunition with rimfire percussion.

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c. Sampling

Batch

up to

35,000

35,001

to

150,000

150,001

to

500,000

500,001

to

1,500,000

a: dimensional and visual inspection

b: pressure inspection, inspection of the velocity and the momentum (cartridge, lead-free shot types B and C)

125

20

200

30

315

30

500

50

For seal and slaughter cartridges???, the sampling for the pressure inspection shall be undertaken amongst the most powerful ammunition, and shall be 12 cartridges for each additional volume decided upon. See GT2-13

To be discussed again

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4.5 The manufacturing testing stages comprise:

4.5.1. Verification of the existence of distinctive marks on the basic packaging unit

The ammunition placed on the market has to be contained in packaging specific to its treatment. The basic packaging unit should be properly closed. The following information should be featured on the smallest packaging unit:

a. Name or trademark of the manufacturer or the one for whom the ammunition has been loaded and is the guarantor of its compliance with the relevant requirements;

b. Country of production c. The name of the caliber according to the TDCC designations; d. The identification number of the batch and the number of ammunition items in the basic

packaging; e. The C.I.P. Control mark and the Proof House mark certifying that the ammunition has

been tested according to the CIP requirements; f. For reloaded cartridges, information to show clearly that what are involved are reloaded

cartridges. g. In the case of cartridges that cannot fire solid projectiles, where appropriate, information

about the liquid or gaseous substances propelled when fired.

And, further more, for ammunition with lead-free shot:

h. General considerations for all types of cartridges with lead-free shot

All the boxes of cartridges with steel balls or lead-free shot must feature the same fol-lowing distinctive marks and components then above plus :

• name or trademark of the manufacturer or the one for whom the ammunition has been loaded and is the guarantor of its compliance with the relevant requirements.

• Country of production • the name according to the TDCC designations. • the identification number of the batch and the number of cartridges in the basic

packing. • the type of materials comprising the shot and type of shot (A, B, C or D). These

marking may be made in one of the languages of the CIP member countries. • The C.I.P. Control mark and the Proof House mark certifying that the ammunition

has been inspected according to the CIP requirements. • for cartridges with steel balls or lead-free shot type B and C, the following

marking:

"Beware of ricocheting, avoid firing on a rigid, hard surface".

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i. High-performance cartridges • For cartridges loaded with lead-free shot types A and D, a further indication clearly

showing that they may be fired only in weapons that have undergone the superior proof

• For cartridges loaded with lead-free shot types B and C, a further indication clearly showing that they may be fired only in weapons that have undergone the steel balls proof.

• In cases where the diameter of lead-free shot (types B and C) for gauges 10 and 12 is > 4 mm, for gauge 16 > 3.5 mm and for gauge 20 > 3.25 mm, a further indication showing that the cartridges may be fired only in weapons that have undergone the steel balls proof, with the choke of the barrel or barrels being ≤ 0.5 mm.

4.5.2. Verification of the existence of distinctive marks on each cartridge and the components of the cartridge

1. All commercial cartridges should feature the following marks:

a. The identification of the cartridge filler or the one who is the guarantor. The identification should take the form of trademark or origin mark indelibly applied either to the base, or the cartridge case.

b. On the base of the ammunition with centre-fire percussion, the gauge according to the authorised alternative names or marking defined in the TDCC. If for technical reasons it is impossible to specify the gauge on the base, it may be indelibly marked on the body of the cartridge case.

c. For ammunition loaded with lead pellets:

the diameter of the pellets in mm and the length of the cartridge case if this exceeds:

- 65 mm for the 20 gauge and higher - 63.5 mm for the 24 gauge and lower

d. The cartridge case for the ammunition intended for 20 gauge smooth-bore weapons should be coloured yellow.

2. General considerations for all types of cartridges with lead-free shot

All cartridges with steel balls or lead-free shot, standard or high-performance or proof, have to feature the following markings:

a. the identification of the cartridge filler or the one who reloaded it or the one who is the guarantor (by a trademark or origin mark) and information about the main materials printed indelibly, either on the base, or on the tube of the cartridge case. This indication may be provided in one of the languages used by the CIP member countries.

b. the gauge of the cartridge according to the names of the TDCC on the base or if this is impossible for technical reasons indelibly on the body of the cartridge case.

c. the diameter in mm of the steel balls or lead-free shot.

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3. High-performance cartridges

In addition to the previous markings high-performance cartridges have to feature:

a. the length of the cartridge case when this exceeds 65 mm for 20 gauge and higher, 63.5 mm for 24 gauge and lower.

b. the identification either via the back of the base in a different colour or by marking on the body of the cartridge case "Max 1050 bar" or "For weapon tested at 1320 bar" in one of the languages used by the CIP member countries.

4.5.3. Visual inspection

1. A check is made of the sample ammunition to verify:

a. The presence of the distinctive marks and components provided for in point 4.5.2 • Number of permissible defects for the marks provided for in points 4.5.2 §1a, 1b and

1d, = 2, 3, 5, 8 defects according to the size of the batch referred to in point 4.4.2 b. • Number of defects for the marks provided for in points 4.5.2 §1c; 4.5.2 §2 and §3 = 0

defect.

b. Absence of defect on the cartridge case prior to firing:

Number of permissible defects for longitudinal cracks at the collar of a length lower than or equal to 3 mm = 2, 3, 5, 8 defects according to the size of the batch referred to in point 4.4.2 b.

Number of defects referred to below = 0 defect

• incorrect gauge; • longitudinal cracks at the muzzle longer than 3 mm; • other longitudinal and/or transverse cracks • rupture of the base.

As the sample to be taken for the type inspection is double the one specified for the manufacturing inspection, it shall b understood that the number of permissible defects shall be defined according to the statistical rules. The number of permissible defects shall be 3, 5, 8, 12 according to the size of the batch referred to in point 4.4.2 b.

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2. A check is made of the basic packaging unit containing the sample ammunition :

a. Number of permissible defects for the indications provided for in points 4.5.1 a and c = 2, 3, 5, 8 defects according to the size of the batch referred to in point 4.4.2.b.

Number of defects for the indications provided for in points 4.5.1 b, g and h = 0 defect.

b. Absence of cartridges of different types in the same basic packaging.

Number of defects = 0 defect

3. The batch shall be returned for revision and accepted for a later submission when it is noted that the number of defects referred to in points 4.5.3 § 1 and § 2 above is exceeded.

4.5.4. Inspection of the compliance of the dimensional characteristics

a. The dimensional inspection should make it possible to verify the significant dimensions from a safety perspective as well as those defining the type. Referred to in the CIP-approved tables of dimensions of cartridges, these dimensions are referred to in annex A (see D-3-4 to be added). In the case of cartridges for alarm weapons, measurements are also taken of cartridges that were used to determine the gas or energy pressure, the entire length (L3) after firing

b. The limits of dimensions set for the type definition are inspected via suitably adapted inspection equipment, taking account of the minimum dimensions of the chambers referred to in annex A (see D-3-4 to be added). In the case of a gauge taking a general form, all the sample ammunition should be properly introduced.

c. A check is made to ensure that the primer is not protruding above the level of the base of the ammunition.

d. If a defect is discovered – a. & b. above – the batch shall be refused

e. The lead-free shot may be homogeneous (metal or alloy) and characterised by a

Vickers core or heterogeneous hardness test (metal composite powder + binder) and char-acterised by a deformation test. They are classified according to four different types:

• Type A – Homogeneous lead-free shot with a hardness ≤ 40 HV1 • Type B – Homogeneous lead-free shot with a hardness > 40 HV1 but ≤ 110 HV1 as

a mean value (≤ 125 HV1 as an individual value) • Note – The steel balls, first lead-free shot used, are part of this type.

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• Type C - Heterogeneous lead-free shot with a deformation ≤ 45%. Heterogeneous shot with a deformation less than that of steel balls of the same diameter cannot be loaded in these cartridges.

• Type D – Heterogeneous lead-free shot with a deformation > 45%

In the case of cartridges loaded with lead-free shot types B and C, the shot load has to have a direct suitably resistant protection designed to avoid the shot rubbing against the barrel wall. The protection should resist firing with ammunition packed at temperatures of –20° at + 50 °C ???.

In the event that the lead-free shot cannot be clearly classified as homogeneous or hetero-geneous and as one of the four types defined above (A, B, C, D) on the basis of characteri-sation tests, the Proof House may ask the applicant to carry out some weapon tests in order to set the specifications for the loaded cartridges (velocity – momentum ).

f. Shot characterisations: Hardness and deformation definition methods

-‐ Method for carrying out the hardness measuring test

The homogeneous lead-free shot (metal or metal alloy) types A and B are character-ised by a Vickers core hardness test according to the international standard referenced ISO and European CEN referenced EN ISO 6507-1 Metallic materials Vickers hard-ness test: test method (see annex?).

-‐ Method for carrying out the deformation measuring test

The heterogeneous lead-free shot (metal composite powder and resin) types C and D are characterised by a deformation test (see annex?).

4.5.5. Inspection of the pressure, or, failing this, the parameters regarded as equivalent in the case of special ammunition (energy, for example ) and for cartridges loaded with lead-free shot types B and C, the mean velocity and momentum. Cartridges loaded with shot types A and D are inspected as cartridges filled only with small-shot.

The mean pressure, the mean velocity, the momentum and parameters should be measured according to the CIP requirements. The values discovered should be statistically consistent with a mean value lower or equal to the one accepted by the CIP

The maximum pressure for rifled barrels is limited to 4400 bar.

In the case of gauges already type-approved, with a pressure higher than 4400 bar, the pres-sure has to be reduced.

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1. Inspection of the maximum pressure

a. The sampling shall be undertaken as provided for in point 4.4.2.b. The pressure meas-uring barrels to be used and the method to be followed for measuring pressures and the application of the findings have given rise to CIP decisions.

b. The type inspection shall be applied to ammunition acclimatised for 24 hours:

- temperature: 21°C ± 2°C; - relative humidity: 60% ± 5%.

The manufacturing inspections may be undertaken for ammunition in ambient conditions (to be specified??? ).

In case of a dispute, the findings obtained for the ammunition acclimatised in the conditions provided for below shall be decisive.

c. Only in the case of standard ammunition intended for smooth-bore weapons, if the calcu-lated maximum limit value is more than the value defined in the TDCC, a counter test shall be allowed for double number of cartridges. If the test findings are consistent with the "high-performance" ammunition requirements, the batch may be sold in this category.

Plus ???

Pour tous les type de calibres, les valeurs des pressions ne devront pas dépasser celles prescrites par la C.I.P. En cas d'échec, et si la valeur limite maximale calculée ne dépasse pas 1,25 Pmax, il sera admis une contre-épreuve sur un nombre double de car-touches. La moyenne des résultats de l'épreuve et de la contre-épreuve devra satisfaire aux prescriptions de la C.I.P.

Pour les cartouches de scellement et d'abattage, si une condition n'est pas réalisée, un contrôle supplémentaire sur 12 cartouches sera effectué. (XXI-6) La moyenne des ré-sultats de l'épreuve et de la contre-épreuve devra satisfaire aux prescriptions de la C.I.P. During the pressure tests, if one of the following defects is discovered the batch shall be refused.

• Escape of gases towards the rear, beyond the lock. • Rupture of the cartridge case which remains entirely or partly in the barrel. • Bursting of the base. • In addition, in the case of cartridges for alarm weapons, any discharge of fragments or

particles of cartridge case, powder, wad, etc. from the cartridge case, which have penetrated a sheet of A2 size paper of quality 100-115 g/m 2 and thickness of 0.12 ± 0.02 mm mounted on a support at a distance of 1.5 m from the muzzle of the pressure measuring barrel.

• For seal and slaughter cartridges see GT2-13, if a condition is not met a further inspection shall be carried out on 12 cartridges.

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d. If the CIP has stipulated the measurement of kinetic energy, this must, after statistical evaluation, comply with the relevant requirements. To effect this measurement, a lu-minous screen installation shall be used, whose electronic recording apparatus, or me-ter, shall be precise to at least 10 micro-seconds. The velocity has to be measured 2.5 m from the muzzle of the barrel. For light barriers, the length of the base has to be at least 0.5m and the measurement point is the middle of the base. Total uncertainty/total error with respect to the velocity measurement should be ≤0.5%.

e. If the aforementioned requirements are not applied the findings obtained shall conse-quently have to be brought into line.

4.5.6. Inspection of ammunition loaded with lead-free shot type B and C (XXIX-49-A.5)

Reminder:

• In the case of lead-free shot types A and D, the loaded cartridges shall be inspected as if they were cartridges filled only with small-shot.

• In the case of all cartridges loaded with lead-free shot, a trademark showing the nature of the main material of the shot should be printed on the cartridge tube.

• Further information to show the detailed composition and the type of shot should be marked on the cartridge packaging unit with any type of lead-free shot. These markings may be made in one of the languages used by CIP member countries

• In the case of cartridges loaded with shot types B and C, the following marking should be added to the packing unit:

"Beware of ricocheting, avoid firing on a rigid, hard surface".

1. Standard ammunition for weapons with standard proof

-‐ Cartridges loaded with shot Type A and D with l < 73 mm and Pmax = 740 bar for gauge 12, Pmax = 780 bar for gauge16 or Pmax = 830 bar for gauge 20 and smaller shall be inspected as for small-shot cartridges alone, and

-‐ Cartridges loaded with shot Type B and C with l < 73 mm and Pmax = 740 bar for gauge 12, Pmax = 780 bar for gauge 16 or Pmax = 830 bar for gauge 20 and smaller and limits for shot diameter, velocity and momentum (see table I below)

Tabl.I

Gauge Shot diameter

mm

Max velocity

V 2.5

m/s

Max momentum

M 2.5

Ns

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12 3.25 + 2% max 425 12.0

16 3.00 + 2% max 390 9.5

20 3.00 + 2% max 410 9.3

2. High-performance ammunition for weapons with superior proof

Cartridges loaded with shot Type A and D:

-‐ with l ≥ 73 mm and -‐ with l < 73 mm and P > 740 bar for gauge 12, P > 780 bar for gauge16 or P >

830 bar for gauge 20 and smaller,

but consistent with Pmax = 1050 bar, shall be inspected as cartridges with small-shot only.

3. High-performance ammunition for weapons with steel balls proof

Cartridges loaded with shot Type B and C:

-‐ with l ≥ 73 mm and -‐ with l < 73 mm and P > 740 bar for gauge 12, P > 780 bar for gauge 16 or P >

830 bar for gauge 20 and smaller or such exceeding one of the values in table I

but consistent with Pmax = 1050 bar and the values in the following table II, may be used solely by weapons with steel ball proof.

Tabl.II

Gauge Max velocity

V 2.5

m/s

Max momentum

M 2.5

Ns

Choke according to the shot diameter

10/89 440 19.0 Choke ≤ 0.5 for diameter

> 4 mm


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> 4 mm

12/73 430 15.0 ditto

12/76 430 15.0 ditto

12/89 430 19.0 ditto


> 3.5 mm


> 3.25 mm

20/76 430 12.0 ditto


> 3 mm

28/76 430 8.5 ditto

.410/76 430 4.2 Choke ≤ 0.5 for diameter

> 2.5 mm

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5. New gauge

1. Any new gauge, apart from high-performance cartridges, not yet included in the CIP tables may be type-approved only:

a. when it has been introduced and fired in the chamber of a portable fire arm intended for the ammunition of a gauge already type-approved and included in the CIP tables, with identical or similar dimensions and a permissible maximum pressure lower than that of the new ammunition;

b. when the ammunition already type-approved and included in the CIP tables, with identical or similar dimensions and a permissible maximum pressure higher than that of the new ammunition may be introduced and fired in the chamber of a portable fire arm designed for this new ammunition with a permissible maximum pressure lower than that of the gauges already type-approved.

c. ammunition for pellet weapons should have different dimensions so it cannot be used for alarm weapons.

2. Exception

All ammunition has to meet the CIP marking requirements, except for the ammunition featured below:

• a new type of experimental ammunition, which, in the study and development phase, may be provided in small quantities for tests to various users other than the manufacturer. The ammunition does not bear a CIP control sign However, national legislation permitting, they may circulate in the CIP member countries without any prior origin control until they are serially produced. The packaging should feature the marking "experimental ammunition"

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6. CIP inspection stamp

1. The authorisation to apply the CIP inspection stamp is granted, for a specific ammunition type, by the national authority in a member country (such as the national Proof House) to the manufacturer or the one whose firm is referred to on the ammunition and is the guarantor.

This authorisation shall also be granted to the applicant importer from a ratifying country for ammunition from a non-ratifying country, approved by the Approved National Body in this member country (the Proof House, for example ).

The authorisation shall be granted provided:

a. the applicant has and uses the measuring instruments with the dimensions, pressures and parameters, if applicable, regarded as equivalent, for the type of ammunition in question, and if the applicant has staff capable of using them, or if the applicant has entrusted the inspection of the latter's manufacturing to a recognised authority, and

b. the inspections have demonstrated that the ammunition manufactured meets the CIP requirements

The ammunition control sign comprises the unique CIP sign and the distinctive mark of the Proof House.

Ammunition inspection:

2. The authorisation shall be maintained as long as the accreditation inspections, undertaken by a Body approved by the national authority or a national Proof House, demonstrate that the conditions set out in § a. and b. above are still being met, otherwise the authorisation shall be discontinued.

3. Authorisations to feature the control sign, as well as the withdrawal of permission to do so, shall be notified to the CIP Permanent Bureau, which shall notify the Delegations.

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7. Special cases

If, in the country itself or in any member country, it is discovered that one or more batches of ammunition featuring the control sign, placed on the market, no longer comply with the CIP inspection requirements, a counter test shall be imposed by the national authority to which the manufacturer or party responsible is accountable. This counter test shall be undertaken by the Proof House whose control sign is featured on the packaging.

Should the criticism turn out to be justified and no immediate remedy is available, the national authority shall take a decision about whether to maintain or withdraw from trade the batch or batches under investigation, while notifying the national authorities in the other member countries about the decision it has taken.

Solely in the case of cartridges for smooth-bore weapons (TDCC Tab VII), in the case only of a pressure, or equivalent parameters, that are too high, the manufacturer may be authorised to the put the ammunition on sale again with the markings specified for those developing higher-than-normal pressures.

In the event of an emergency, if a member country discovers that a certain batch of ammunition, featuring a control sign, represents a hazard for the user or a third party, the competent national authority may require the batch to be withdrawn from the market in its country, while immediately notifying the CIP's Permanent Bureau and adopting the appropriate safety measures.

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Table of contents:

1. Definitions 1.1 Ammunition type inspection 1.2 Manufacturing inspection 1.3 Manufacturing batch

2 Accreditation of installations 2.1 Verification of the manufacturer's equipment 2.2 Verification of manufacturing 2.3 Validity of the accreditation 2.4 Contract between the producer and the Proof House

3 Accreditation inspection 4 Ammunition inspection

4.1 Accredited manufacturer 4.2 Non-accredited manufacturer 4.3 Control sign 4.4 Sampling for the type or manufacturing inspection 4.5 The manufacturing inspection stages

4.5.1 Distinctive marks on the packaging unit 4.5.2 Distinctive marks on the cartridges and components 4.5.3 Visual inspection 4.5.4 Inspection of the compliance of the dimensional characteristics 4.5.5 Inspection of the pressure, including the ammunition with shot type A and B 4.5.6 Inspection of the pressure for ammunition with shot type B and C

5 New gauge 6 CIP inspection stamp 7 Specific cases

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