NABL & Legal Metrology Compliance for Food Industry Scales

Introduction

In the food industry, weighing isn’t just about accuracy — it’s also about legal compliance. If you're using a kitchen scale to package, price, or sell food, it's mandatory to follow Legal Metrology regulations. For labs, R&D kitchens, or export units, NABL certification is equally important.

At Shree Shree Weighing Solutions, we help hundreds of restaurants, mithai shops, and food manufacturers across Gujarat get NABL-certified and legally stamped kitchen scales. Here's what every food business needs to know.

⚖️ What is Legal Metrology?

The Legal Metrology Act ensures that customers get exactly what they pay for — especially when goods are sold by weight, measure, or number.

If you're selling food in:

• Fixed-weight packs (e.g., 200g of snacks)

• By weight over the counter (e.g., mithai, paneer, dry fruits)

• For billing per portion (e.g., meat, cheese)

...then your scale must be verified and stamped by the Weights & Measures Department.

✅ What Is NABL Certification?

NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) certifies that your weighing machine:

• Meets international standards (ISO/IEC 17025)

• Is tested against traceable reference standards

• Is compliant for use in scientific, export, and food testing operations

🔍 What Are the Penalties for Non-Compliance?

Businesses using uncertified scales may face:

• Seizure of equipment

• Hefty fines (₹2,000 – ₹50,000)

• Suspension of food license (FSSAI)

• Rejection by quality auditors or buyers

We help you avoid these risks by providing:

• NABL-certified machines

• Stamping from Weights & Measures

• Full documentation and on-site calibration

🏢 Which Businesses in Gujarat Need Compliance?

• Mithai shops and sweet marts

• Bakeries

• Packaged snack manufacturers

• Cloud kitchens

• Catering companies

• R&D kitchens in FMCG

• FSSAI-licensed food producers

🛠️ How We Help You Stay Compliant

At Shree Shree Weighing Solutions, we:

• Sell pre-certified and stamped scales

• Offer onsite calibration by trained technicians

• Handle paperwork for Legal Metrology

• Provide re-stamping and annual verification

Available across Ahmedabad, Surat, Vapi, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, and more.

📞 Get in Touch Before Your Next Audit

Need help preparing for an FSSAI or ISO audit? Contact us today for:

• New scale purchases

• Legal stamping

• NABL certificates

• AMC and support plans