Simple terms explainer
Local authorities have a duty to verify and certify weighing and measuring equipment used for trade. This process is commonly known as ‘stamping’, where equipment is checked and officially marked as approved for use. Through verification, officers confirm that the equipment meets legal requirements for pattern and type approval and is suitable for commercial use. This helps ensure that measurements are accurate, consistent, and fair for both businesses and consumers.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Trading Standards
Duty type
Compliance
Social determinant of health
Economic Stability
Emerging policy and legislation
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National bodies with shared interest
Society of Chief Officers of Trading Standards in Scotland (SCOTSS)
National Measurement and Regulation Office (NMO)
Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI)
Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS)
Standards and frameworks
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