For Accredited Persons
This section contains resources for Accredited Persons, including technical policies, health and safety responsibilities and our trade measurement newsletter. It also has information about becoming an Accredited Person, and our accreditation policies.
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How to become an accredited person
To become an Accredited Person you must satisfy the requirements in the Weights and Measures Regulations. Our Accreditation Guide explains these in detail.
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Accreditation policies
The purpose of these accreditation policies is to provide clarity for Accredited Persons and to avoid areas of possible confusion that may lead to non-compliance.
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Technical policies
Accredited Persons’ should be familiar with our Technical Policies — especially those relevant to the classes of instruments listed in their Letter of 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.
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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.