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14 May 2026
Accurate Weight Declaration Requirements for Pre-packaged Goods
This circular is to remind all suppliers, distributors, packers, and manufacturers of their obligation to accurately declare net quantities on pre-packaged goods.
Circulars
17 April 2025
Inspections on Quantity of Prepackaged Frozen Glazed Seafood
Information on surveillance of pre-packaged frozen seafood to ensure compliance with quantity requirements and accurate net weight declarations.
Circulars
15 August 2024
Liquor Suppliers Must Use Metric Units and Ensure No Short Measure
Understand the requirements for using metric units and ensuring no short measure in the supply of liquor.
Circulars
11 June 2024
Accurate Quantity Declaration for Prepacked Frozen Seafood
Requirements to ensure accurate quantity declaration and correct net weight indication for pre-packaged frozen seafood.
Circulars
3 May 2024
Alteration of weighing and measuring instruments
Requirements to prevent the alteration or tampering of weighing and measuring instruments and to ensure compliance with the Weights and Measures Act.
Circulars
3 May 2024
Alteration of weighing and measuring instruments (For Authorised Verifiers to note)
Requirements for Authorised Verifiers to detect and report any alteration or tampering of weighing and measuring instruments to ensure compliance with the Weights and Measures Act.
Circulars
5 April 2023
Accurate Quantity Declaration for Prepackaged Goods
Requirements to ensure accurate quantity declaration and compliance with net weight requirements for pre-packaged goods.
Circulars
4 June 2021
Update to the AV Scheme information booklet on conflict of interest
Read the updated AV Scheme booklet on conflict of interest requirements, effective 4 June 2021. AVs due for re-designation must submit a COI Declaration Form before their onsite audit.
Circulars
1 June 2021
Change in authority’s name from the Consumer Protection, Weights and Measures Division, to the Weights and Measures Office
Notification on the change in authority name to the Weights and Measures Office and its continued regulatory oversight of weighing and measuring instruments and pre-packaged goods.
Circulars
25 November 2020
UNITS OF MEASUREMENT FOR USE IN TRADE TRANSACTIONS
Requirements on the use of metric units in trade transactions and ensuring quantities supplied are not less than indicated.
Circulars