Has anyone ever heard of the Eastern Weighing and Inspection Bureau?

I am not sure what forum to post this in - this one seemed as good as any!

Has anyone ever heard of the Eastern Weighing and Inspection Bureau? I found a reference to it on a bill of lading and have no idea what it is. It asks for the correct weight to be entered and then says "Subject to verification by the EASTERN WEIGHING AND INSPECTIONS BUREAU". A Google search didn't turn up anything.

Thanks to anyone who can help!

Could it be a reference to an outmoded organization ?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merchants_Despatch