Weights and Measures

In order to uphold our responsibilities in this area Trading Standards Officers:

• Inspect a wide range of equipment such as petrol pumps; shop scales; weighbridges; factory equipment and pub optics.
• Check deliveries of goods.
• Maintain accurate traceable standards of weighing and measuring equipment.
• Make test purchases.
• Check on labelling and quantity of prepacked goods from beans to building materials.
• Verify the accuracy of equipment before it is put into trade use.

For advice and information on any of the above ring the Trading Standards Office on 01709 823151