Measurement
[ Last Updated 20 October 2005 ]
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs provides information and advice to consumers and businesses on weights and measures. See the Measurement section of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs' website.
Information for Consumers
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs provides information for consumers on their rights and remedies when buying goods by weight or other measurements. Information for consumers covers buying pre-packaged goods, coal, firewood and garden supplies, buying goods from roadside stalls, what to do if they have been sold short and the penalties traders can face for breaking the law.
Information for Business
Information is provided for businesses on their legal obligations and responsibilities to ensure they are aware of and obey the laws relating to selling goods by weight or measure. This covers a range of topics for businesses that sell goods by weight or measure, provide weighing or measurement equipment, or services relating to this type of equipment.
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