Category: Weights & Measures

Category: Weights & Measures

Most retailers expect that their suppliers will provide products packaged in accordance with the local laws regarding weights and measurements. Various states and localities have different specific requirements. It is impossible for HIA to provide specific information. However, in an attempt to identify the types of requirements generally found, we have provided a link through the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST).

Why do we need this standard and what is the Benefit?

Avoid government fines.

Key Elements For Success

The Industry Standards Committee has reviewed the activities involved with implementing the use of standard methods of identification, packaging, shipping and communicating information about products and shipments. The items listed below should be used as a checklist. It is recommended that companies review each element to ensure that they understand how that element relates to what trading partners expect.

Weights and Measures

• Abide by all government laws and regulations (Link to a list of all states-NIST)
• Use the Weights and Measures CHA Checklist
• Weight must be accurate.
• Counts need to be exact.
• Weight must exclude container/packaging.
• Declaration of identity – What is consumer buying?
• Declaration of responsibility – Who and where manufactured or distributed?
• All required information must be in a prominent font and in a contrasting color.
• English and metric.

Standards Policy

No Specific HIA Standard

Example

Not Applicable

Links

NIST (National Institute Standards and Technology)

• Weights & Measures Division of NIST

Federal Trade Commission

Who to Call / Other Reference Material

Office of Weights & Measures – by County

HIA Email Help Desk

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