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NIST Handbook 130 Packaging and Labeling

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Office of Weights and Measures will hold a seminar for Weights and Measures Officials and Industry on the most recent version of NIST Handbook 130, Uniform Laws and Regulations, "Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulations (UPLR)" (http://www.nist.gov/pml/wmd/pubs/hb130-14.cfm). 

Learning Objectives:

After this seminar, participants will be able to:

  • Understand and interpret requirements under the Handbook 130, UPLR.
  • Explain, demonstrate, and apply the Handbook 130, UPLR to everyday packaging of consumer and non-consumer commodities.
  • Determine the appropriate method of sale for various products.
  • Recognize and evaluate various package labelings in the marketplace.

Technology Requirement(s):

You must bring a calculator or a smart phone that can perform basic calculations.

Materials & Supplies:

Participants will be provided with a USB flash drive that includes the presentation materials.

Prerequisite(s):

There are no prerequisites for this seminar.

Minimum Requirement(s):

Successful completion includes attendance for the entire class, active participation in the session activities, discussion, and receiving a passing grade on the examination. Students who do not fulfill these requirements will not receive a certificate of completion.

Audience:

State Weights and Measures Officials.

Cost:

There are no registration fees this seminar.

Instructor(s):

David Sefcik,
Phone: (301) 975 - 4868
Email: David.Sefcik [at] nist.gov (David[dot]Sefcik[at]nist[dot]gov)

Lisa Warfield,
Phone: (301) 975 - 3308
Email: Lisa.Warfield [at] nist.gov (Lisa[dot]Warfield[at]nist[dot]gov)

Sponsors

NIST/Office of Weights and Measures
County of Los Angeles Agriculture Commissioner/Weights & Measures

Course Number: 5300

Event Time:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
(class will dismiss at 12:00 pm (Noon) on Friday)

Registration Deadline: Monday, March 03, 2014

Created January 15, 2014, Updated May 13, 2016