Weights and measures

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Weights and measures advice

All goods, whether pre-packed or not, should be of the correct weight or measure stated on the packaging or indicated in the premises.

A complex set of regulations exist designed to ensure that the public and businesses have confidence in their purchases and competition is fair. If you intend to sell by weight or by measure, please see the advice below.

• A basic guide to Weights & Measures (provided by the Trading Standards Institute)
• The National Weights and Measures Laboratory (NWML)
• The Weights and Measures (Packaged Goods) Regulations 2006
• Weight and Measures Frequently Asked Questions

What Trading Standards do

• Verify that weighing and measuring equipment is initially accurate.
• Routinely visit businesses checking weighing and measuring equipment.
• Check products in shops.
• Investigate complaints of short measure.

To arrange a verification of weighing or measuring equipment in your shop please contact us. Visit our page showing our scale of fees and charges for this service.

Contact information

• email: ts.es@renfrewshire.gov.uk
• telephone: 0141 840 3184 (select option 2)
• call in or write to us at:
  Renfrewshire Council
  Environmental Services
  Trading Standards
  Renfrewshire House
  Cotton Street
  Paisley
  PA1 1BR