weights and measures inspector

Weights and measures inspectors ensure adherance to regulations and agreements pertaining to the weights and measures of packaged goods. They investigate and document compliance issues and violations to promote best practice. Weights and measures inspectors confirm that packaged goods are in accordance to agreements such as quantity, content and packaging.

Alternative Labels

inspector and tester of weights and measures

inspector of weights and measures

regulatory services officer

tester of weights and measures

trading standards manager

trading standards officer

trading standards supervisor

trading standards team leader

weights and measures inspector and tester

weights and measures tester

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

analyse packaging requirements compute average weight of cigarettes demonstrate proficiency in packaging standards ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations handle shipment paperwork inspect government policy compliance operate precision measuring equipment oversee stock quality control perform inspections required by international conventions present reports test instrumentation equipment test package undertake inspections write inspection reports

Essential Knowledge

audit techniques consumer protection fraud detection government policy implementation quality assurance procedures

Optional Skills and Competences

assess quality of services conduct workplace audits differentiate types of packages ensure compliance with shipment regulations gather feedback from employees handle customer complaints identify damaged goods before shipment identify preventive actions identify process improvements inspect quality of products monitor packaging operations protect client interests provide advice on breaches of regulation respond to enquiries weigh shipments

Optional Knowledge

consumer law international import export regulations numerical sequences packaging processes products coding system types of packaging materials

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/d9f67d41-5e35-49c1-82a4-05ed94fbc3ab

Status

released

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