Certificate of Accuracy templates

Certificate of Accuracy issued in label form

This Certificate of Accuracy is a self-adhesive label that can't be removed without being destroyed. It is required to contain certain information and in a specific format, as prescribed by Schedule 5, Form 7 of the Weights and Measures Regulations 1999.

It is recommended that the label is displayed in a prominent position on the instrument, and in retail locations, in full view of the consumer.

Guidelines for creating a label

The label is required to contain the following information:

• Name of the accredited person
• Logo of the accredited person (optional)

[Note: The name and logo (if any) of the accredited person may occupy no more than 30% of the label.]

• [TEXT] Examined and tested by an accredited person. Complies with the requirements of regulation 20 of the Weights and Measures Regulations 1999.
• Date of expiry

[Note: The statement of the expiry date of the certificate of accuracy must occupy at least 40% of the label.]

• Personal identifier of person issuing the certificate

[Note: The personal identifier of the person issuing the certificate of accuracy may occupy no more than 10% of the label.]

Example Certificate of Accuracy

Certificate of Accuracy issued not in label form

This Certificate of Accuracy is only to be used when it is impractical to use a label form. It is required to contain certain information and in a specific format, as prescribed by Schedule 5, Form 9 of the Weights and Measures Regulations 1999.

Guidelines for creating a form

The form is required to contain the following information:

• Name of accredited person (record AP organisation name)
• Identifier of accredited person (record AP organisation accreditation number)
• Logo of accredited person (AP logo, optional)
• [TEXT] The weight(s) (or measure(s) or weighing or measuring instrument(s)) specified in the Schedule of this Certificate has/have been examined and tested by an accredited person and found to comply with the requirements of regulation 20 of the Weights and Measures Regulations 1999.
• Date of expiry (insert date)

[Note: The statement relating to the expiry date of the certificate of accuracy must occupy at least 15% of the certificate.]

• Schedule of equipment to which this certificate relates

[Insert description of weight, measure, or weighing or measuring instrument]

[Insert any serial number or other identifying feature of the weight, measure, or weighing or measuring instrument]

• This certificate of accuracy is issued by (insert full name of accredited person issuing the certificate)
• Personal identifier (insert personal identifier of person issuing the certificate)
  
  • Signature of accredited person issuing the certificate
  • Date

Example Certificate of Accuracy (not in label form)