Shop's weighing scales to be checked

Mr Ludwig Flask

Aug 3rd 2011, 06:51

In all fairness why doesn’t the authority check the prices of the products sold in supermarkets as well. It’s funny how the same products one sells them €1 or more than the other!

CHARLES VELLA

Aug 2nd 2011, 19:32

On Sunday l was disgusted buying a can of local beer from a Mobile kiosk in St Paul,s bay for €3.50 asking for a receipt but was in vain .When l asked for receipt he complained that l am making a problem for nothing .

Mario Vella

Aug 2nd 2011, 17:30

Well done. I would like to make a suggestion to the Consumer Affairs Authority..........start checking petrol pumps calibration.

Mr Joseph Campbell

Aug 2nd 2011, 17:22

what about the bread are we forgeting the bread i remember the size of the bread of the big one use to be nearly 2 times as much it is today are they going to be tested too
the new size is just like the middle one use to be and the middle one came to the size of the 3cents 5 mils one who remebers them this way hope something will be done about this too

Joe Schembri

Aug 2nd 2011, 17:15

Whilst at it they could also check the scales at the Post Offices.

Ivor Ramsden

Aug 2nd 2011, 16:58

I can't believe that such a basic consumer protection activity as the regular testing of traders' scales, petrol pumps etc is not done in Malta. No wonder so many people think they don't get the correct amount of petrol when they fill up.

By the way, Consumer Affairs Authority, I'm an English weights and measures inspector and I'm available for hire!

Jovic Smiths

Aug 2nd 2011, 16:28

Yet another way for Mater Dei CEO to make more money... Well done again government and MCCAA :)

Noel Mifsud

Aug 2nd 2011, 16:23

excuse if i am wrong, igifieri sa settembru jistaw ibabzu fil mizien kemm iridu? Only in Malta

Mr John Borg

Aug 2nd 2011, 15:13

I was driving behind a vegetable truck the other day and managed to get a glimpse of the wieghing scales on the back that was dancing about due to all the pot holes. The needle was slamming to and fro.

After such a ride, the buyer would either get a good discount or pay a hefty price depending on how the roads of Malta would have calibrated the springs inside.

N. Bonello

Aug 2nd 2011, 15:11

'it will start checks on weighing scales used by businesses, as from September'.

Vera Only in Malta.

Just a tax payers opinion (no consultancy fees paid) - maybe you should think of continually checking ALL aspects you are supposed to check only blowing trumpets when you actually catch culprits and not to warn them.

Mr Paul Sciberras

Aug 2nd 2011, 15:03

As far as I know,this law has been in force decades ago,but as usual,was on hibernation.What about testing also the Petrol Stations meters,because it seems you get a different amount of fuel for the same price from one petrol station to another.

Kieron O'connor

Aug 2nd 2011, 15:02

"The Authority warned the businesses to ensure that all weighing scales are calibrated."

What guidance are the businesses being given on this calibration requirements?

Who calibrates the scales and what standards are being used, or apporved by whome, who certify's that the scales are calibrated?

Which leeds ot the next question, what weights are the authority using to test the scales and what standards do they meet, and who calibrates there weight standards?

Mr leo attard

Aug 2nd 2011, 14:24

This is all crap --- the consumer affairs authority should have just raided the areas, especial;ly those who are under their suspicion, and chech the scales!!!!.... What this article is doing is making the culprits make everything right again for the inspectors! when you 'attack the enemy' , so to speak, you dont send a telegram saying ''we're on our way.....!!!!!

U. D'Amico

Aug 2nd 2011, 14:22

buisnesses should also start to give the weight asked for. .. if one asks for 200gr cheese, one shouldnt give 240-280gr and assume "its ok ux?"

James Scerri

Aug 2nd 2011, 14:15

Nice one...Hope the customer wins!

Suggestion: don't give prior notice of checks!

Mr Peter Murray

Aug 2nd 2011, 14:11

Better late then never as such checks are standard procedures in many countries and have been for many years and ALL businesses who deal with weights and measures should have their measuring or weighing apparatus periodically and sporadically verified for accuracy.

Mr R ferriggi

Aug 2nd 2011, 14:11

sorry mate.................

FIRST YOU CHECK,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, THEN YOU ANNOUNCE IT!!!!!!!!!!!

not the other way round!!!!!!!!!

only in malta.

Mr C Cassar

Aug 2nd 2011, 14:09

Why give any warnings? All those 'businesses' that have been fleecing their customers until now will continue to do so until September.

These initiatives should never, ever be reported in the media, it's extremely naive.

Mr Angus Black

Aug 2nd 2011, 14:02

Why the advance warning?

The culprits will have enough time to calibrate their scales and then after inspection in September, will they recover their 'losses' starting October?

Surprise inspections are far more effective.