The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Office of Weights and Measures will hold a seminar for Weights and Measures Officials on the most recent version of NIST Handbook 130, Uniform Laws and Regulations, "Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulations (UPLR)
After this seminar, participants will be able to:
Participants will be provided with a notebook.
There are no prerequisites for this seminar.
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:
To receive a Certificate of Successful Completion, students must be in attendance for the entire class and actively participate in all in-class and off-site activities. You will be assessed on your application of all the learning objectives of this course.
State Weights and Measures officials only.
There are no registration fees for this seminar. However, participants are responsible for their own travel cost.
David Sefcik
Office of Weights and Measures,
Phone: (301) 975 - 4868
Email: david.sefcik [at] nist.gov (david[dot]sefcik[at]nist[dot]gov (link sends e-mail))
You must bring a calculator or a smart phone that can perform basic calculations.
NIST / Office of Weights and Measures
Cuyahoga County Consumer Affairs/Weights and Measures