Weights and measures

All goods which are sold by reference to weight or measure must be the correct quantity.

A complex set of regulations exist designed to ensure that the public and businesses have confidence in their purchases and competition is fair.

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Derbyshire Trading Standards service:

respond to requests to reverify repaired weighing and measuring instruments
visit businesses checking weighing and measuring equipment and systems to ensure that packers and importers are meeting their statutory duties
investigate complaints of short measure
respond to requests for advice - see business advice on trading standards law

Verification