News and notices
News, alerts and information from across Trading Standards six areas of responsibility.
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Wellington laboratory – Extended scope update
The Wellington trade measurement laboratory has increased its scope for verification of mass pieces.
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For accredited persons – New online application forms
Trading Standards have published new online application forms for all accreditation related activities.
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Processing invoices delay
Information on the delay processing invoices.
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COVID-19 – September 2022 update
This message is relevant to all consumers and businesses who wish to contact Fuel Quality Monitoring.
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COVID-19 – September 2022 update
This message is relevant to all consumers, businesses and accredited persons in relation to Trade Measurement.
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Wellington laboratory open for testing
The Wellington trade measurement laboratory has re-opened for testing.
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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.
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Office and testing laboratory updates
Information for all Accredited Persons regarding our Christchurch office and testing laboratory and the Wellington testing laboratory.
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New guidance – For business – Cured or preserved fish
New guidance has been published in relation to prepackaged cured or preserved fish products.
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COVID-19 – September update
This message is relevant to all consumers, businesses and Accredited Persons who wish to contact Trade Measurement.
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COVID-19 – August 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 accredited persons – Working Standards
Trading Standards have updated the working standards page.