News and notices
News, alerts and information from across Trading Standards six areas of responsibility.
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Fees for Motor Vehicle Traders and the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal levy (Tribunal) are changing from 1 August 2022
Motor Vehicle Traders Register
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the Ministry of Justice ran a public consultation earlier this year on proposed adjustments to the fees for registered Motor Vehicle Traders and the Tribunal levy. -
COVID-19 – January 2022 update
This message is relevant to all consumers, businesses and accredited persons in relation to Trade Measurement.
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Wellington laboratory update
Information on the temporary closure of the Wellington laboratory.
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COVID-19 – December 2021 update
This message is relevant to all businesses and Accredited Persons in relation to Trade Measurement.
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COVID-19 – October 2021 update
This message is relevant to all Accredited Persons who are accredited under the Weights and Measures Act 1987.
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COVID-19 – September 2021 update
This message is relevant to all Accredited Persons who are accredited under the Weights and Measures Act 1987.
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COVID-19 – August 2021 update
This message is relevant to all consumers, businesses and Accredited Persons who wish to contact Trade Measurement.
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Updated guidance – For business – Weighbridges
Trading Standards have published updated guidance in relation to the trade use of weighbridges.
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Updated guidance – For accredited persons – Technical policies
Trading Standards have published an updated technical policy for Accredited Persons.
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World Metrology Day and Wellington laboratory update
Information on World Metrology Day and the reopening of the Wellington laboratory.