Legal Metrology is a critical function of government, not a private enterprise. Its mission is to ensure public guarantee from the viewpoint of security and accuracy of weighments and measurements. It regulates the manufacture, import, and sale of weighing and measuring instruments, as well as pre-packaged commodities, to protect consumers and ensure fair trade practices. This field is managed by dedicated government departments or bodies within individual countries (e.g., the Legal Metrology Division of the Department of Consumer Affairs in India, the Office for Product Safety and Standards in the UK). Its history is rooted in the ancient need for standardized weights and measures to facilitate commerce.

Founded in

India