Length measures in use for trade – Consultation

Trading Standards wish to advise that a public consultation is open in relation to proposed changes to our policy around measures of length.

We are proposing for the introduction of a general certificate of approval, which would cover most measures of length that are in use for trade. These changes may affect the following groups of people:

• Consumers who buy goods by reference to length
• Businesses who manufacture, import, and/or sell measures of length, and
• Retailers who sell non-prepackaged goods by reference to length.

For more information on the consultation, and details on how to submit feedback, please see the following link:

Have your say – Length measures in use for trade(external link) — Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment