Chapter 5
MEASUREMENT PROCESSES AND QUANTITY OF PRE-PACKAGED GOODS
SECTION 1: MEASUREMENT PROCESSES
Article 27. Measurement processes
1. Measurement processes used in scientific researches, technology process control and adjustment, quality control or serving purposes other than those prescribed in clause 2 of this Article (hereinafter referred to as "category 1 measurement process”) shall be conformable to technical measurement requirements announced by organizations and individuals.
2. Measurement processes used to quantify goods and services in trading, payment, safety insurance, public health, environmental protection, inspection, judicial expertise and other official duties (hereinafter referred to as “category 2 measurement processes”) shall be conformable to technical measurement requirements stipulated by the state competent authority.
Article 28. General requirements for measurement processes
1. Measuring instruments, methods, conditions and the proficiency of a person who performs measurement shall be conformable to manufacturer’s manual or technical measurement requirements announced by that entity or stipulated by the state competent authority.
2. The accuracy of a measurement result must be delivered by the measurement standard via an uninterrupted series of calibration and inspection.
Article 29. Requirements for category 1 measurement processes
1. Category 1 measurement processes shall meet all requirements in Article 28 hereof.
2. An organization and individual shall perform category 1 measurement processes when it is deem necessary.
3. The organization and individual that performs measurement process shall decide and take on responsibilities for the accuracy of measurement results through:
a) Selection and use of measuring instruments whose specifications are conformable to guidelines for measurement techniques, measuring instrument operation principles and conditions for operation; or
b) Agreements on provision of measurement services and results.
Article 30. Requirements for category 2 measurement processes
1. Category 2 measurement processes shall meet all requirements in Article 28 hereof.
2. Category 2 measurement processes shall only be carried out with category 2 measuring instruments.
3. Measurement processes shall be carried out in accordance with technical measurement requirements stipulated by the State competent authority.
The Minister of Science and Technology shall specify category 2 measurement processes.
SECTION 2: QUANTITY OF PRE-PACKAGED GOODS
Article 31. Classification of pre-packaged goods
1. Pre-packaged goods other than those on the List prescribed in clause 2 of this Article shall be controlled by technical measurement requirements announced by individuals and organizations
2. Pre-packaged goods which are sold in large quantities or has a huge value that may contain potential disputes or complaints between buyers and sellers (hereinafter referred to as “category 2 pre-packaged goods”) on the List of category 2 pre-packaged goods shall be conformable to technical measurement requirement stipulated by the state competent authority.
The Minister of Science and Technology shall introduce the List of category 2 pre-packaged goods.
Article 32. Requirements for quantity of prepackaged goods
1. The actual quantity of pre-packaged goods shall match that specified on labels or attached documents and shall be conformable to technical measurement requirements announced by the individuals or organization or stipulated by state competent authority.
2. Pre-packaged goods quantity shall be specified on its label in accordance with regulations of laws on product labeling.
Article 32. Requirements for measurement of quantity of category 1 prepackaged goods
1. The quantity of category 1 pre-packaged goods shall be conformable to Article 32 hereof.
2. The quantity of category 1 pre-packaged goods shall satisfy requirements announced by importers, producers and bear a quantity mark.
Article 34. Requirements for measurement of quantity of category 2 prepackaged goods
1. The quantity of category 2 pre-packaged goods shall be conformable to Article 32 hereof.
2. The quantity of category 2 pre-packaged goods shall be conformable to technical measurement requirements and such goods shall be attached with a quantity mark as prescribed by laws.
3. The Minister of Science and Technology shall specify technical measurement requirements of category 2 pre-packaged goods; quantity marking and issue of the certificate of eligibility to apply quantity marks on goods label prescribed in clause 2 of this Article.