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EVENTS

5596: NIST Handbook 130 - Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulations (4 days)

Name: 5596: NIST Handbook 130 - Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulations (4 days)
Start: 2019-10-28T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2019-10-31T23:59:00-04:00
Location: Avenel, NJ

seminar

October 28 - 31, 2019

Avenel, NJ

Calendar of Events

IACET CEUs Offered: 2.4

Class size Min/Max: 14/16
Cancellation: We reserve the right to cancel any workshops if we do not receive sufficient registrations. Please register early and do not make any confirmed travel bookings until the course has been confirmed.

Class No. 5596

Event Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Monday, August 5, 2019

Before you request training, you must first establish an account in the Office of Weights and Measures Contacts System. The following is a list of helpful instructions.

PLEASE NOTE, your request to establish an account will be processed within one business day. At that time, you will be sent a password, which will enable you to register for training in the Contacts System. If you have any questions, contact yvonne.branden [at] nist.gov (Yvonne Branden) at 301-975-3272.

Registration Contact

Yvonne A. Branden

yvonne.branden@nist.gov

(301) 975-3272

Technical Contact

David Sefcik

david.sefcik@nist.gov

(301) 975-4868

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)"

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:

Participants will be provided with a notebook.

Prerequisite(s):

There are no prerequisites for this seminar.

Pre-Work:

Each student is required to bring in empty packages and containers to the class. These items will be used as resources for the hands-on portion of the training to determine if they meet the requirements of the (UPLR). Packages and containers should include but are not limited to:

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.
Packages may be flattened for portability.

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 and off-site activities. You will be assessed on your application of all the learning objectives of this course.

Audience:

New Jersey Weights and Measures officials only.

Cost:

There are no registration fees for this seminar. However, participants are responsible for their own travel cost.

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 smartphone that can perform basic calculations.