5510: NIST Handbook 130 - Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulations (3 day)

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 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)

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:

State 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 (link sends e-mail))

Technology Requirement(s):

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