We can test most types of weighing equipment and measuring equipment including petrol pumps. Testing is carried out by qualified weights and measures inspectors in accordance with our quality systems. We can provide a written report giving you and your clients confidence in the accuracy of your equipment to national standards.

Leicestershire Trading Standards Service is a notified body and able to test equipment under the Measuring Instruments Directive and Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2000.

We have callibrated weights avaliable to hire from 1kg to 3 tonnes.

A list of our fees for these services can be found below.

If you would need to have some equipment tested or verified, or you would like to hire some weights, please contact the Duty Officer on 0116 305 8000 or by email at tradingstandards@leics.gov.uk

Leicestershire Trading Standards Service is responsible for the issue of a number of licences to business based in the county including performing animals, petroleum, explosives (including fireworks) and poisons.

If you are a Leicestershire based business and you have a licensing enquiry, please contact the Duty Officer on 0116 305 8000 or by email at tradingstandards@leics.gov.uk