Legal Metrology Compliance: Your Trusted Partner
Border Scales is an accredited provider for the verification of digital weighing instruments used in Legal Metrology in South Africa. We ensure your business complies with all regulatory requirements, protecting you from legal exposure.
Accreditation and Scope
We are officially accredited by both the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) and the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS).
Our verified scope covers digital weighing instruments ranging from:
Minimum Capacity: 3 kg
Maximum Capacity: 3000 kg
Mandatory Legal Requirements
It is a mandatory legal requirement that any weighing instrument used for specific commercial purposes must be of an NRCS Approved Type and possess a valid Legal Metrology Certificate.
This applies if your scale is used for:
Pre-packing purposes (e.g., packaging goods for sale where the weight is stated on the label).
Trade purposes (where items are bought or sold by weight over the scale).
Certificate Validity & Compliance:
Validity Period: The Legal Metrology Certificate is valid for a 24-month period.
Offense: Failure to use an approved, verified scale with a valid certificate constitutes an offense under the Legal Metrology Act, Act 9 of 2014.
Ensure your compliance—book your verification service with Border Scales today.