For accredited persons
This section contains resources for new applicants and existing Accredited Persons, including the application process, maintaining accreditation, technical policies and health and safety responsibilities.
In this section
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Before applying
Before applying to become an Accredited Person, check that you meet the legislative requirements and are aware of the resources and supporting documents you will need.
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Accreditation categories
This section has information on the accreditation categories, the minimum resources required and maximum permissible errors for the resources.
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Trading Standards role
Trading Standards is a team within the Market Integrity branch of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). It administers the accreditation scheme under the Weights and Measures Act 1987.
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Accredited person responsibilities
This section has information on the responsibilities of an Accredited Person.
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Management representative responsibilities
This section has information on the responsibilities of a Management Representative.
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Resources and training
We have developed resources and training to help new applicants and existing Accredited Persons to be compliant with our requirements.
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Technical policies
Applicants seeking accreditation and Accredited Persons should be familiar with our Technical Policies – especially those relevant to the accreditation categories listed in their application or Letter of Accreditation.
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Health and Safety at Work Act - shared duties and expectations
Health and safety expectations and information for Trading Standards Officers, Accredited Persons and third-party site operators.
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Accreditation costs
Fees charged by Trading Standards for accreditation related activities.
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Becoming an accredited person
To be an Accredited Person under Section 30A of the Weights and Measures Act 1987 you must follow these steps.
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Increasing your accreditation scope
To increase your accreditation scope, add a new category and / or sub-category, a new individual, or increase an individual scope you must follow these steps.
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Renewing your accreditation
To renew your accreditation for a further 3-year period, you must follow these steps.
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Voluntarily removing an accredited individual or category of accreditation
To remove an accredited individual or a category of accreditation before the expiry date of the Letter of Accreditation, you must follow these steps.
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Voluntarily terminating the accreditation of an organisation
To voluntarily terminate the accreditation of an organisation, before the expiry date of the Letter of Accreditation you must follow these steps.
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Update contact details or change management representative
To update the contact details of the organisation, the management representative, an individual or change the management representative you must follow these steps.
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Maintaining your accreditation
Accreditation is granted for a period of three years from the issue date of the Letter of Accreditation, unless revoked or voluntarily terminated sooner.
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Non-compliances
This section has information on what is a non-compliance, when a non-compliance can be raised and the different types of actions that can be taken when a non-compliance is discovered.
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Amend, suspend or revoke accreditation
This section has information on amendment, suspension or revocation of accreditation.
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Using Trading Standards logo
Accredited Persons may use the 'Accredited by Trading Standards' logo subject to conditions.
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Glossary
Abbreviations and definitions used for accreditation.
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Trade measurement newsletter
Trading Standards' newsletter keeps you up to date with what we're doing, and gives important information about your legal metrology work.