Very often, small errors in either direction average out over a large number of measurements. But biased errors can create considerable financial prejudice – for example, inaccurate measurements of oil at each of the many transaction points from the oil well to the end consumer can have serious economic consequences.
As another example of the importance of measurement, incorrect radiation doses in cancer treatment can have a critical effect on our health.
Legislation on measurements and measuring instruments is required in all these cases, as well as when there is a need to protect both the buyer and the seller in a commercial transaction, or where measurements are used to apply a sanction. Virtually all countries provide such protection by including metrology in their legislation – hence the term “legal metrology”.
Legal Metrology Act, 2009
Under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, the sale of all packaged goods and consumer goods requires a Legal Metrology Certificate from the Metrology Department of Consumer Affairs that comply with legal metrology for packaged commodities. Our team are equipped to guide you with the end-to-end processes.
Legal Metrology registration can be applied in two capacities:
- Manufacturer/Packer
- Importer
Products that pertain to the “weight & measures” category like weighing machine, thermometer, fall under the category of weight & measurement require to obtain four different registrations from the Legal Metrology department, i.e.
- Model Approval
- Packaged Commodity Registration
- Import License
- Dealership License