Nigeria - Apply for Weighting Scale Verification Certification

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Weighing Scale Verification Certification in person, the applicant has to visit the Weights & Measures Departmentof the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.
2. The address and contact details can be found in the following contact link
3. Visit the office and obtain the application form for Weighing Scale Verification Certification from the relevant department.
4. Make sure that you have all the documents mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Complete the application form as required with appropriate details and information. Attest the application form with your signature.
6. Attach the documents with the completed application form.
7. Submit the application form and attached documents to the relevant authority at the office. Pay the applicable fees as directed by the officials.
8. After submission, technical officers will inspect the object to be certified and submit report to the Certification authorities.
9. The reports including results of analysis are assessed and recommendations made to the Director General of FMITI for approval.
10. Upon approval of the Director, the applicant is informed regarding the approval through phone or email and asked to collect the Certificate through any applicable means.
    

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Applicant’s valid proof of Identification
• Valid license to manufacture
• Certificate of model approval
• Valid Dealer license
• Purchase invoice
• Valid license to trade
• Certificate from Local Government Authority
• Proof of payment
• Any supporting document (as required)
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Weights and Measures Department - HQ,
Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment - HQ
Old Secretariat, Area 1 Garki, Abuja
FCT, Nigeria.
Phone: (234) 803 334 8806
Email: [email protected]
Website: Link

Eligibility

Any person in Nigeria, who wishes to make use of a Weighing Scale for trading purpose, can apply.

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Required Information

• Applicant particulars
• Identification document number
• Registration number
• Invoice number
• Details of the Weighing scale
• Address and contact details
  

Need for the Document

Before starting to use a Weighing Scale in Nigeria for trade-related purpose, the user must obtain a Certificate of Verification from the Weights & Measures Department of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.

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