GNBS Seizes Over 160 Unapproved Scales, Unverified Measuring Instruments

The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) is actively conducting surveillance at shops and markets across the country to enforce standards on measuring instruments used in retail. Their recent sweeps have led to the seizure of over 160 unapproved and unverified scales, primarily the less durable blue domestic dial scales which are not suitable for commercial trade. The GNBS emphasizes the use of verified electronic, equal Arm, or platform scales to ensure accuracy in commerce. They continue to encourage vendors to get their measuring instruments verified to avoid seizure, thus protecting consumer rights and maintaining market fairness. This ongoing initiative is part of GNBS’s broader efforts to uphold standards and ensure fairness in trade practices, essential for consumer protection and business integrity.