Small scales (scales) periodic inspection
Notice
What is periodic inspection of scales?
A “scale” must always be accurate. However, long-term use can lead to errors.
Therefore, the Measurement Law (Article 19) requires that scales used for transactions and certifications undergo regular inspections once every two years.
Therefore, the Measurement Law (Article 19) requires that scales used for transactions and certifications undergo regular inspections once every two years.
- Examples of proof of transaction(PDF format: 60 KB)
Regular inspection schedule for "scales" in Niseko Town
Date and time: 2023 June 29, 2020, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Niseko Town Center (Large Hall)
■ Application for inspection
・Eligible people who are known by the town will be notified by postcard in mid-June, so please take the test on the designated date and time.
・これまで検査を受けたことがない方や、はがきが届かない方は、ニセコ町役場商工観光課まで、事前にお電話にてご連絡ください。（TEL 0136-44-2121）
■ Inspection fee
Periodic inspection of the "scale" is costly. Please check the link below for details.
Location: Niseko Town Center (Large Hall)
■ Application for inspection
・Eligible people who are known by the town will be notified by postcard in mid-June, so please take the test on the designated date and time.
・これまで検査を受けたことがない方や、はがきが届かない方は、ニセコ町役場商工観光課まで、事前にお電話にてご連絡ください。（TEL 0136-44-2121）
■ Inspection fee
Periodic inspection of the "scale" is costly. Please check the link below for details.
■ Other
Small weighing scales (scales) refer to those with a weighing capacity of less than 1 ton (capacity of scales).
If you are not able to take the inspection in town, you will have to take it to the nearest inspection venue or the Hokkaido Measurement and Inspection Institute as soon as possible to have it undergo a regular inspection. *There is also a substitute inspection system in which a substitute inspection is requested to a weigher who has submitted a substitute inspection work notification to Hokkaido.
Small weighing scales (scales) refer to those with a weighing capacity of less than 1 ton (capacity of scales).
If you are not able to take the inspection in town, you will have to take it to the nearest inspection venue or the Hokkaido Measurement and Inspection Institute as soon as possible to have it undergo a regular inspection. *There is also a substitute inspection system in which a substitute inspection is requested to a weigher who has submitted a substitute inspection work notification to Hokkaido.
About the certification mark of the weighing instrument
For transactions and certifications, you must use a "scale" with a certification mark.
The following mark is affixed to the weighing instrument that has passed the weighing instrument certification.
In addition, weighing scales with the household display mark cannot be used for transactions or certification.
The following mark is affixed to the weighing instrument that has passed the weighing instrument certification.
In addition, weighing scales with the household display mark cannot be used for transactions or certification.
■ Things that can be used for transactions and proofs
[Certificate stamp]
The certification stamp is the one that has passed the certification of the prefecture, and the "year and month" of the certification is stamped or a sticker is affixed.
The certification stamp is the one that has passed the certification of the prefecture, and the "year and month" of the certification is stamped or a sticker is affixed.
[Certificate of conformity]
The standard conformity stamp can be affixed by scale manufacturers designated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and is stamped with the year and month of each year, or a sticker is affixed.
The standard conformity stamp can be affixed by scale manufacturers designated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and is stamped with the year and month of each year, or a sticker is affixed.
■Items that cannot be used for transactions or proof
[Indication mark for home use]
The marks on household scales such as health meters (general-use weight scales) and kitchen scales (cooking scales) cannot be used for transactions or certifications.
The marks on household scales such as health meters (general-use weight scales) and kitchen scales (cooking scales) cannot be used for transactions or certifications.
Inquiries regarding information on this page
- Commerce and Tourism Division Commerce and Tourism Section
- TEL:0136-44-2121
- FAX:0136-44-3500