Verification of Measuring Instruments: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how shops in Switzerland ensure their scales and measuring devices are legally accurate through official verification.
This scheme ensures that measuring devices used in commerce are accurate and legally certified to maintain standards of fairness in trade.
Who it's for
This scheme is required for any shop or business that relies on scales or other measuring devices to conduct transactions with customers. If your business involves weighing or measuring goods to determine a price, you fall under these requirements.
What you get
By participating, you receive legal certification of accuracy for your measuring instruments. This certification serves as official proof that your devices are functioning correctly, ensuring that the measurements used for trade are precise and meet the necessary legal standards for commerce in Switzerland.
What it costs you
Using these devices involves ongoing costs in the form of periodic calibration fees. These fees are required to maintain the accuracy of your equipment and ensure you remain in compliance with official regulations over time.
The catch to know
The most important thing to remember is that your equipment must be clearly marked to show it is compliant. Specifically, your scales must have a valid "Eich" sticker. Without this sticker, your instruments may not be considered legally verified for use in your business transactions.
How to apply
- Audit your shop to identify every scale or measuring instrument used for commercial purposes.
- Schedule the necessary periodic calibration for all identified devices.
- Verify that each instrument has a current and valid "Eich" sticker attached.
- Visit the official portal to find specific details regarding your requirements and the calibration process.