Calibration Certificates and Legal Metrology: Why They Matter for Lab Scales
Lab scales without proper calibration and legal metrology compliance can lead to failed audits and unreliable results. Here’s why certifications matter — and how to ensure you're covered in Gujarat.
7/23/20251 min read
Introduction
If you're running a pharmaceutical lab, QC department, or educational institution in Gujarat, using unverified or uncertified laboratory scales can cause serious issues:
Failed NABL audits
Rejected research or export batches
FSSAI and FDA non-compliance
Legal action in regulated sectors
That’s why at Shree Shree Weighing Solutions, we ensure all our laboratory scales are delivered with calibration certificates and, where required, legal metrology stamping.
📏 What Is Calibration?
Calibration is the process of testing and adjusting your lab scale to ensure it measures weight accurately, typically using NABL-certified test weights.
We offer:
NABL-traceable calibration
On-site or factory calibration
Re-certification for existing scales
AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract) with calibration renewal
📋 What Is Legal Metrology?
Under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, certain types of scales used for commercial or regulated applications must:
Be certified and stamped by the Weights & Measures Department
Display an official seal and certificate of verification
Be periodically re-verified (typically every 12 months)
Industries impacted: Pharma, food, chemicals, gold/jewelry testing labs, environmental labs
📉 Risks of Using Uncalibrated or Unstamped Scales
Misleading measurements
Loss of data integrity
Failed compliance audits (NABL, FSSAI, ISO, etc.)
Legal fines or export rejections
Damaged brand credibility
✅ How Shree Shree Helps
✔️ Calibration by trained professionals
✔️ NABL-traceable documentation
✔️ Legal metrology stamping in Gujarat
✔️ Doorstep certification services for labs
✔️ Help with record-keeping for audit readiness