Making sure that weights and measures are accurate.
A standard for weights and measuring equipment makes sure that
measures are consistent nationwide. This means that businesses can
compete fairly and consumers are protected from short and
inaccurate measures.
We test all measuring equipmen from optics to weighbridges. We also
check the dispensing of fuel oils by tanker vehicles and petrol
pumps.
We give advice to local businesses on weights and measures law. We
enforce the law in a sensitive, sensible, fair and consistent
manner.
The Trading Standards Laboratory offers a competitively-priced
calibration service for weights and other measuring equipment used
in trade and business.
Our weights calibration service is accredited to international
standards by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and
has the capability to measure and certify the precise calibration
of weights in the range 25kg to 1mg, up to and including OIML
accuracy Class F1, on fully traceable UKAS Certificates of
Calibration.
We are able, too, to certify the accuracy of linear and capacity
measures under the Weights & Measures Act, also with
traceability to national standards, such as may be required by
quality management standards.
Please contact our Laboratory Manager, John Runnacles, to
discuss your needs on (telephone) 01473 584288, or by email to
john.runnacles@tradstan.suffolkcc.gov.uk
Relevant links
Trading Standards - Consumer advice
Trading Standards - Business
advice