6.10 Verification
General introduction:
According to EU directive 2014/31EU balances must be officially verified if they are
used as follows (legally controlled area):
a) For commercial transactions if the price of goods is determined by weighing.
b) For the production of medicines in pharmacies as well as for analyses in the
medical and pharmaceutical laboratory.
c) For official purpose.
d) For manufacturing final packages.
In cases of doubt, please contact your local trade in standard.
Verification notes:
An EU Qualification Approval is in existence for verified weighing systems. If a
balance is used where obligation to verify exists as described above, it must be
verified and re-verified at regular intervals.
Reverification is carried out according to the relevant national statutory regulations.
The validity for verification of balances in Germany is e.g. 2 years.
The legal regulation of the country where the balance is used must be observed!
• Verification of the weighing system is invalid without the "seal".
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