{"id":2772,"date":"2023-06-23T00:03:31","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T05:03:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pinnaclelabels.com\/blog\/?p=2772"},"modified":"2023-07-11T15:17:49","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T20:17:49","slug":"legal-for-trade-scales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pinnaclelabels.com\/blog\/legal-for-trade-scales\/","title":{"rendered":"Weighing In On the Benefits of Legal For Trade Scales"},"content":{"rendered":"

N<\/span><\/span>o two weigh scales are created equal!\u00a0<\/span>And depending on the industry, there are regulations in place that govern how they\u2019re used.\u00a0<\/span>These regulations can be summarized in one simple term: <\/span>legal for trade<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a business owner or a consumer, understanding the reasoning behind legal for trade scales is essential to ensure fairness and accuracy in commercial transactions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Plus there\u2019s the importance of legal compliance! Failing to keep your weighing equipment from meeting legal standards can result in some serious repercussions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s your crash course on the regulations surrounding scales and what it truly means for equipment to be legal for trade. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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AUTHOR<\/h2><\/div>

Alaina D’Altorio<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

CATEGORY<\/h2><\/div>

Regulations & Standards<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

POSTED ON<\/h2><\/div>

June 23th, 2023<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

SOCIAL<\/h2><\/div>
<\/i>@pinnaclelabels<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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WHAT DOES “LEGAL FOR TRADE” MEAN?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>

Alright, first things first with a topic as extensive as this. Let\u2019s tackle the terminology so we\u2019re all on the same page.<\/span><\/p>\n

What does the term \u201c<\/span>legal for trade<\/b>\u201d actually mean?<\/span><\/p>\n

Legal for trade refers to equipment that has undergone extensive testing to guarantee it\u2019s accurate for the purpose of weighing products. This equipment is intended for applications and transactions in <\/span>commercial industries<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Basically, any business that sells goods by weight is legally required to have verified weighing equipment. When it comes to equipment like scales, this includes:<\/span><\/p>\n