8. Conclusion

Calibration is one of the key activities carried out periodically when instruments are used for relevant quality measurements. Many standards stipulate this requirement, for example NF EN ISO 9001, Good Laboratory and Manufacturing Practice regulations (GLP, GMP), pharmacopoeia regulations (USP, PE) or food safety standards.

People working in quality control and quality assurance, in the laboratory or in production, are familiar with the applicable requirements stipulated in these documents.

This article on scales and weighing is intended as an introduction. Its application alone cannot demonstrate to a customer, auditor or inspector that a scale meets the user's requirements. Many users still check the operation of their scales on the basis of European standard EN 45501. This standard is not designed to demonstrate a scale's suitability...