Activities

Pre-packed products are those packed with no presence of the buyer, and the quantity of such products cannot be changed without opening the package whereat visible damage is made, or without changing the package itself.

The Laboratory for testing of pre-packed products has been delivered, through IPA 2014, a non-automatic scale manufactured by Mettler Toledo AG, model: XPR80002S, with maximal measurement capacity of max=8,100 g, accuracy class II, reading division of d=0.01 g and testing sample mass e=0.004 g, with compatible printer, as well as a non-automatic scale manufactured by Mettler Toledo AG, model: XPR16001L, with maximal measurement capacity of max=16 100 g, accuracy class II, reading division of d=0.1 g and testing sample mass e=0,08 g, with the printer and compatible portable case.

Precise scales XPR, manufactured by Mettler Toledo AG, enable precise results of the measurement, and guarantee that measurement results are always reliable and that they meet the strictest regulations regarding the control of pre-packed products. As pre-packed products are a combination of products and individual packaging for the subject product, it is important to identify accurately and reliably the real quantity, i.e., the mass of pre-packed product. The real quantity is documented with the measurement or check results based on the mass or volume of the sampled pre-packed products.

In addition, the Laboratory for testing of pre-packed products has received software for statistical control, developed by Mettler Toledo AG, model: FreeWeigh.NET Compact. The software enables faster and more quality control of pre-packed products.

A portable densitometer has also been delivered, model: Densito, manufactured by Mettler Toledo AG, measurement capacity of 0 g/cm³ to 3 g/cm³, resolution 0.0001 g/cm³. This portable densitometer ensures reliable and precise measurement of density in the laboratory and in the field testing, with the measurement precision of three decimal cyphers. The densitometer can hold up to 1,100 measurement results, including sample ID, measurement unit, temperature correction coefficient, instrument ID, date and time. Using the portable densitometer enabled fast and efficient insight into the obtained results of the density measurements, and indicator whether it ranges within the allowed limit values.

Additionally, cylindric borosilicate glass  pycnometers have been delivered, manufactured by Witeg and Brand, nominal capacities of 50 ml and 100 ml. The Laboratory for testing of pre-packed products has alse received metal stainless steel pycnometers, manufactured by TQC, nominal capacities of 50 ml and 100 ml. Cylindric glass and metal pycnometers are used in the Laboratory for testing of pre-packed products to determine liquid density, i.e., specific weight thereof.

Installation and use of equipment delivered within the IPA 2014 expanded the Laboratory capacities. Delivery of the listed equipment opens a possibility for more intensive cooperation with the Directorate for Inspection Affairs, in order to ensure adequate protection of customers and trust into nominal quantities of pre-packed products.