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Weights and measures
A system ensuring the traceable hierarchy of weights and
measures enables consistency nationwide. This means that businesses
can compete fairly, and consumers are protected from short and
inaccurate weights and measures.
We test all measuring equipment from optics to weighbridges, and
check the dispensing of fuel oils by tanker vehicles and petrol
pumps.
In addition to this, we give advice to local businesses on weights
and measures law. We enforce the law in a sensitive, sensible, fair
and consistent manner.
If your business requires advice on the weighing and measuring
equipment you should use, please
contact us.
Laboratory services
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 also able 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@suffolk.gov.uk.