Product information "Verification"

Weighing Technology – legal for trade

BOSCHE scales with the mark "M" are legal for trade according to the requirements of the International Organization for Legal Metrology (OIML) and comply with the guidelines of Accuracy Class III.

Please order the verification as an accessory directly here for applications requiring calibration. A subsequent calibration is not possible!

FAQ on the Legal-for-trade and Verification of Scales

When do you need a verified scale?

As soon as they take part in legal metrology. This includes, for example

✔ the sale of goods by weight
✔ the calculation of fees based on weight
✔ the production or inspection of packaged goods
✔ the weighing of vehicles
✔ the determination of body weight for medical purposes
✔ the manufacture or dosing of pharmaceuticals.

For further details, please refer to the Calibration Act.

What must be observed with legal-for-trade scales?

Legal-for-trade scales lose their verification capability if they are not verified by the manufacturer before shipping. Therefore, it is advisable to verify before purchase whether the scale must be verified.

Remember: Only a properly calibrated (legal-for-trade) scale ensures legally compliant measurement results and protects you from potential objections. If you're unsure whether your application requires legal calibration, we’ll be happy to advise you individually.

More helpful information about scale calibration
can be found here or directly through our Customer Service.

Initial and Recalibration Options for Scales (Price in EUR excl. VAT)

Weighing Range	Initial Calibration*	Recalibration**
Scales, Class II, [Max] < 5 kg	80,-	151,-
Scales, Class II, [Max] > 5 kg - 50 kg	93,-	198,20
Scales, Class III-IV, [Max] < 5 kg	56,-	78,40
Scales, Class III-IV, [Max] > 5 kg - 50 kg	93,-	97,30
Scales, Class III-IV, [Max] > 50 kg - 350 kg	101,-	156,-
Scales, Class III-IV, [Max] > 350 kg - 1500 kg	168,-	291,20
Scales, Class III-IV, [Max] > 1500 kg - 2900 kg	280,-	334,70

* Initial Verification (Conformity Assessment) by BOSCHE as Scale Manufacturer
** Recalibration - Fees from the Weights and measures office for recalibrating the scale

Recalibration

Recalibration is carried out by the Weights and measures office, and the Measurement and Calibration Fees Regulation (MessEGebV) regulates the fees.
Current fees: Source: http://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/messegebv/anlage.html

Verification