Is calibration required for weighing scales used for shipping purposes ?

somashekar

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There may also be a statutory requirement that your scales are annually varified and stamped by your local department of metrology. We here have the department of weights and measures who have authorized this service to certain calibration service providers, who do the job and provide a legal department calibration report. This serves our purpose both of calibration and statutory requirement.
 
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