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Legal Metrology Act, 2014 (Act No. 9 of 2014)

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Legal Metrology Regulations, 2017

Part VIII : Accuracy of measurement when determining quantity of goods

34. Authorisation to deviate from requirements

 

The National Regulator may—

(a) give written permission to deviate from the requirements of:
(i) these regulations;
(ii) SANS 289; or
(iii) SANS 458,

as the National Regulator may deem fit and under any conditions that the National Regulator may deem necessary, unless the requirements of paragraph (b) apply;

(b) not give permission for the sale of any prepackaged products that are deficient of the quantity marked on the packages unless—
(i) the National Regulator receives a guarantee to the effect that the sale is to an end user and not for resale; and
(ii) the purchaser and seller agree to such sale.