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 Consumer Protection and Standards 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 you must satisfy the requirements of the Weights and Measures Act 1987 and the Weights and Measures Regulations 1999.
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Increasing your accreditation scope
To increase your accreditation scope, add a new applicant and/or category, follow these steps.
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Renewing your accreditation
To renew your accreditation for a further 3-year period, 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 date of expiry of the Letter of Accreditation, follow these steps.
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Voluntarily terminating the accreditation of an organisation
To voluntarily terminate the accreditation of an organisation, before the date of expiry of the Letter of Accreditation, the organisation should submit to the Client Manager a Letter of Voluntary Termination.
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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.