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Understanding the basics of HB 133 – Inspecting packages labeled by weight.
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Frank Greene, CT
NIST Office of Weights and Measures
Class No. 5203
"NIST Handbook 133: Introduction and Inspecting Packages Labeled by Weight"
Chapter 1 – Introduction to NIST HB 133
- History and, Scope
- Package Requirements & Systems
- Statistical Basis of HB133
- Sampling Plan
- Sample Standard Deviation
- Good Measurement Practices
Chapter 2 – Basic Test Procedures
- Packages Labeled by Weight
- Court Cases
- Applying MAV's, SEL's and Moisture Loss Allowances
- Random Sampling
- Tare
- Drained Weight- Ice Glazed Foods
- Conversions
- Hands-on Testing
Chapter 3 Packages Labeled by Volume
- Hands-On Testing
- Course Review
- Final Exam
- Evaluations
- Certificate Award
David Sefcik
Office of Weights and Measures
(301) 975-4868
Created May 10, 2012, Updated May 13, 2016