The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)–Negros Occidental has calibrated a total of 102 weighing scales from August 14 to 15, ensuring local businesses meet fair trade standards in Candoni town.
DOST-Negros Occidental Assistant Provincial Director Glady Reyes told Brigada News FM Kabankalan that the activity aimed to verify the accuracy of all weighing scales used by local merchants.
She explained that DOST seals each calibrated weighing scale to prevent tampering, which violates the law, and issues a certificate of calibration to certify its accuracy.
Reyes also advised business owners to buy weighing scales—digital or spring scale—with a calibration certificate.
She added that if inspectors find a defective scale, owners must repair it, or the local government unit (LGU) will enforce measures to ensure compliance until they use a properly calibrated scale.
Meanwhile, town Mayor Ray Ruiz said the town organized the calibration caravan for the first time to make sure local businesses use scales that comply with fair trade standards.
He added that municipal treasurer’s office led the initiative, as part of the town’s 64th anniversary celebration, after receiving complaints that some businesses were using faulty weighing scales.*
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