Tolerance Methods
There are several tolerance methods:
- The traditional "minimum weight" system where weights below a specified weight are rejected. Normally the minimum weight is the weight that is printed on the pack or a weight level that exceeds that to allow for weight losses after production such as evaporation of commodities that have a moisture content. The larger wholesale companies have mandated that any product shipped to them have accurate weight checks such that a customer can be confident that they are getting the amount of product for which they paid. These wholesalers charge large fees for inaccurately filled packages.
- The European Average Weight System which follows three specified rules known as the "Packers Rules".
- Other published standards and regulations such as NIST Handbook 133
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