Weights and Measures Act 1987

Stamping, verification, and approval of weights and measures

19: Weights and measures to have contents marked

You could also call this:

"Weights and measures must show how much they can weigh or hold"

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When you use weights for buying or selling things, you need to make sure the weight is clearly marked on the top or side. You should be able to easily read the numbers and letters that show how much the weight is.

If you use containers to measure liquids for buying or selling, you need to make sure the amount they can hold is clearly marked on the outside. Again, you should be able to easily read the numbers and letters.

For tools used to measure length when buying or selling, the markings need to be clear and easy to read.

If a weight or measure doesn't have these clear markings, it can't be officially checked and approved for use in buying and selling.

Remember, there might be some special rules about this in the law, so it's always good to check if there are any extra details you need to know.

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Part 4Stamping, verification, and approval of weights and measures

19Weights and measures to have contents marked

  1. Subject to any regulations made under this Act, all weights used for trade shall have their weight marked on the top or side in legible figures and letters.

  2. All measures of volume used for trade shall have their unit of measurement of volume marked on the outside in legible figures and letters.

  3. The markings on all measures of length used for trade shall be clear and legible.

  4. Any weight or measure not in conformity with this section shall not be verified under this Act.

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  • 1925 No 26 s 25