NOTE 1 The evaluation procedures are indicated in Annex A (informative).

NOTE 2 In this Standard, the terms in boldface in the text are those defined in this Standard and JIS Z 4005.

Where the terms defined in this Standard and JIS Z 4005 are not boldfaced, the given definitions do not apply and the meaning shall be interpreted in context.

This Standard is applicable to thermometers having the following functions and construction:

a) thermometers having a stop point and a sealed liquid metal other than mercury as temperature-sensitive liquid;

b) thermometers the measuring unit of which is degree Celsius or centigrade (°C).

Annex A and Annex B are applied to the thermometers which are specified measuring instruments under the Measurement Act.

WARNING Persons carrying out tests based on this Standard should be familiar with normal laboratory practice.

This Standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use.

It is the responsibility of the user of this Standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices.

NOTE: For thermometers in which mercury is sealed as temperature-sensitive liquid and which are produced and imported until December 31,2020, JIS T 4206: 2014 applies.

This Standard applies only to the device which makes a measurement at extremities of the human body.

NOTE: The International Standard corresponding to this Standard and the symbol of degree of correspondence are as follows.

OIML R 16-1:2002 Non-invasive mechanical sphygmomanometers (MOD)

In addition, symbols, which denote the degree of correspondence in the contents between the relevant International Standard and JIS are IDT (identical), MOD (modified), and NEQ (not equivalent) according to ISO/lEC Guide 21-1.