OIML G 21 • Guidance for defining the requirements for a certification system for prepackages

3.1 Objectives of certification for prepackages

The objectives of certification include

  • establishing rules and procedures for fostering confidence that the labelling and quantity of prepackages comply with all the relevant legal requirements,

  • promoting the efficiency of the control of prepackages whilst maintaining confidence in and facilitating trade of prepackaged products, and

  • promoting the harmonization, uniform interpretation and implementation of legal metrology requirements for the quantity of product in prepackages including labelling requirements and of production system requirements.