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References to normative documents for measuring instruments in support of the Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016.
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Weights and measures - find out the law on trading standards for packaging and selling products
You must use metric measurements (grams, kilograms, millilitres or litres)…
Some goods must be sold in fixed sizes known as ‘specified quantities’.…
Packaged goods are products that are all of these: sold sealed between 5g…
Equipment for packaged goods The equipment you use to weigh or measure…
You must put the weight or volume of your packaged goods on the label. The…
Notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for measuring instruments.
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This research is part of the Gender, Growth and Labour Markets in Low-Income Countries programme
How to use data to improve your service: measuring, reporting, analytics tools and techniques.
What to expect when the Valuation Office Agency visit and measure non-domestic property.
The National Measurement Office regulated the Weights and Measures Act and has now changed its name. This organisation has a new website address under the new name of the National Measurement and Regulation Office.
Analysis: differences between the current Directive 2004/22/EC and the new Directive 2014/32/EU, for measuring instruments.
How to use performance data to improve your service: getting started, what to measure, using data.
We are inviting views to gather information for the government review of units of measurement for consumer transactions.
This paper tests the reliability and validity of some of the most commonly used skills measures in Kenya
Choosing the best way to measure the success of your service.
Ensuring you get what you pay for.
Guidance for businesses.
How OPSS contributes to international legal metrology and who to contact.
What packaged goods are, how they are labelled, units of measurements used and compliance with weights and measures regulation.
Guidance to help organisations choose a monitoring approach for stack emissions to air that meets Environment Agency and MCERTS requirements (formerly part of M2).
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