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Changes at the NMRO
21st Mar 2016It has been announced receltly that BRDO and NMRO will be brought together into a single BIS directorate from 1 April 2016.
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The New NAWI Directive
21st Mar 2016New NAWI directive comes into force on 18th April 2016
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Weighing up the Cost to the Consumer
18th Jan 2016The Weighing Federation fully supports the red tape challenge, but not when it would result in consumers losing out.
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Weighing up Red Tape in Parliament
18th Jan 2016The government’s push to cut red tape is a good and positive policy, but care must be taken not to cut legislation that protects consumers across the country.
One area of legislation recently cut that you may not have considered important is the checking of weighing devices, but these laws are vital if, for example, you want to be sure that you are getting the weight of goods that is printed on the package. -
Board thanks John Swinburne
17th Dec 2015As members attending the AGM in October will know, John Swinburne handed over the presidency to Nick Catt after serving as president for 3 years.
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Risk Assessment pro-forma
17th Dec 2015The new directive requires us to carry out sample testing of instruments made available on the market. This sample testing shall take place when deemed appropriate with regard to the risks presented.
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New WELMEC Guides
17th Dec 2015There have been new WELMEC Guides on non-automatic weighing instruments and software issued. These can be found on the WELMEC website
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Important New Guidance notes for the Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations
17th Dec 2015These guidance notes are now on version 6 - December 2015. The changes are important as they reflect the new requirements relating to the control of weights.
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The SOLAS Requirements
17th Dec 2015The SOLAS Requirements come into force on the 1st July 2016. The effect of this is that a condition for loading packed container onto a ship for export is that the container must have a verified gross mass.
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John White & Sons 300 Year Celebration
1st Dec 2015Scotland's oldest family business John White & Son has just cemented 300 years of history with a celebratory dinner the launch of a fascinating commemorative booklet.
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Seated Joyce Onuonga, Tio White, Edwin White, Provost Jim Leishman,
Standing: Dr John Anderson, Ian Urquhart, Willie Rennie MSP, Dr Neil MacKenzie, Jim Smith (MC)
Photo courtesy of Trevor Russell
