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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)"
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.
Materials & Supplies:
None.
Prerequisite(s):
There are no prerequisites for this seminar.
Pre-Work:
Each student is required bring in empty packages and containers to the class. We will use these packages and containers as a resource for hands-on training to determine if they meet the requirements of the (UPLR).
Packages and containers should include:
- Packages sold by mass, volume, count, length, Food & Non-food, Small & large packages (i.e. cosmetic to dog food), spot labels and header strips, random weight packages, Multi packs, combination & variety pack packages.
- Packages that have known problems (boxes may be folded down)
Post-Work:
None.
Minimum Requirement(s):
To receive a Certificate of Successful Completion, students must be in attendance for the entire class and actively participate in all in-class activities. You will be assessed on your application of all the learning objectives of this course.
Audience:
None.
Cost:
No registration fee for Weights and Measures Officials. All other registrants will pay $475.00. This cost does not cover travel, lodging or meal expenses.
Instructor(s):
David Sefcik
Office of Weights and Measures,
Phone: (301) 975 - 4868
Email: david.sefcik [at] nist.gov (david[dot]sefcik[at]nist[dot]gov)
Technology Requirement(s):
You must bring a calculator or a smart phone that can perform basic calculations.
Sponsors
NIST / Office of Weights and Measures
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