VietnameseDecision No. 31/2002/QD-BKHCNMT of May 17, 2002 issuing the regulation on metrology for measures in retail sale
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Decision No. 31/2002/QD-BKHCNMT of May 17, 2002 issuing the regulation on metrology for measures in retail sale
| Issuing body: | Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment | Effective date: | Known Please log in to a subscriber account to use this function. Don’t have an account? Register here |
| Official number: | 31/2002/QD-BKHCNMT | Signer: | Bui Manh Hai |
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| Issuing date: | 17/05/2002 | Effect status: | Known Please log in to a subscriber account to use this function. Don’t have an account? Register here |
| Fields: | Science - Technology |
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THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT ------- | SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness ------------ |
No: 31/2002/QD-BKHCNMT | Hanoi, May 17, 2002 |
DECISION
ISSUING THE REGULATION ON METROLOGY FOR MEASURES IN RETAIL SALE
THE MINISTER OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Pursuant to the October 6, 1999 Ordinance on Measurement;
Pursuant to Article 18 of the Government’s Decree No. 06/2002/ND-CP of January 14, 2002 detailing the implementation of the Measurement Ordinance;
Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 22/CP of May 22, 1993 on the tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment;
At the proposal of the General Director of Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control,
Pursuant to Article 18 of the Government’s Decree No. 06/2002/ND-CP of January 14, 2002 detailing the implementation of the Measurement Ordinance;
Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 22/CP of May 22, 1993 on the tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment;
At the proposal of the General Director of Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control,
DECIDES:
Article 1.- To issue together with this Decision the Regulation on metrology for measures in retail sale.
Article 2.- The General Director of Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control shall have to guide and inspect the implementation of this Decision.
Article 3.- This Decision takes effect 15 days after its signing.
Article 4.- The General Department of Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control, the Sub-Departments of Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control and concerned organizations and individuals shall have to implement this Decision.
FOR THE MINISTER OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT VICE MINISTER Bui Manh Hai |
REGULATION
ON METROLOGY FOR MEASURES IN RETAIL SALE
(Issued together with Decision No. 31/2002/QD-BKHCNMT of May 17, 2002 of the Minister of Science, Technology and Environment)
(Issued together with Decision No. 31/2002/QD-BKHCNMT of May 17, 2002 of the Minister of Science, Technology and Environment)
1. General provisions:
1.1. This Regulation prescribes the metrologic requirements for measuring weights (weighing) and measuring volumes (measuring) in retail sale; and the methods of checking these measures.
1.2. Salespersons must ensure the weighing or measuring of right quantities or volumes of goods as agreed upon with customers and create favorable conditions for customers to witness and check these goods quantities or volumes.
1.3. The General Department of Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control (hereinafter referred to as the General Department for short) shall have to organize and conduct the checking of weighings and measurings in retail sale so as to ensure metrologic requirements set by this Regulation.
2. Metrologic requirements
2.1 Deficiency in the weight of goods weighed for sale to customers must not exceed the permitted deficiency limit stated in Table 1 below:
Table 1
Goods quantity (in kg) | Permitted deficiency limit (in g) |
Up to 0.1 | 5 |
Between over 0.1 and 0.2 | 10 |
Between over 0.2 and 0.5 | 15 |
Between over 0.5 and 1 | 20 |
Between over 1 and 2 | 40 |
Between over 2 and 5 | 80 |
Between over 5 and 10 | 150 |
Over 10 | 150 plus 10 for every one kg more |
2.2. Deficiency in the volume of goods measured for sale to customers must not exceed the permitted deficiency limit stated in Table 2 below:
Table 2
Goods quantity (in l) | Permitted deficiency limit (in ml) |
0.25 | 5 |
Between 0.5 and 5 | 10 per liter of goods |
Over 5 | 5 per liter of goods |
2.3. Measuring equipment used for weighing or measuring goods for sale must ensure the following requirements:
a/ They have been tested and remain in their lawful use durations;
b/ Scales must have a precision degree of four or higher; measuring equipment must have a precision degree of between 0.5% and 1% and a measuring scope suitable for quantities or volumes to be weighed or measured.
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