Accredited verification of measuring instruments

Verification confirms that meters, scales, and weights comply with legal tolerances, allowing them to be used for transactions. The process includes documented control, sealing and verification documentation confirming that legal tolerances are met. Re-verification is required if seals are broken, designs change, or tolerances are exceeded. Instruments covered include water, heat, gas, and flow meters, as well as meters for fuel, oil, wine, and beer, plus scales and weights.  

DANAK accreditation 

Verification can be carried out either in the laboratory or on-site. Testing and verification activities are performed under DANAK accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025). MID conformity assessment is carried out independently by FORCE Certification as Notified Body No. 0200. 

For businesses using meters in billing and trade 

When meters are used for billing between supplier and customer, verification is a legal requirement. It safeguards compliance, ensures that settlements are correct, and provides reliable measurement data. Accredited verification is typically required by utilities, energy suppliers and companies using meters for billing or trade. The service is part of our expertise area Calibration and verification.

Inaccurate billing leading to disputes and loss 

If meters operate outside legal tolerances, settlements between supplier and customer may be incorrect. This can lead to financial losses, customer complaints, contract disputes and reputational damage. 

Non-compliance with MID and national regulations 

Using instruments that are not verified under the Measuring Instruments Directive or national metrology rules can result in enforcement actions, fines or orders to stop using the equipment for trade. 

Broken seals or design changes invalidate approval 

When seals are broken, components are replaced or configurations are altered, previous verification becomes void. Continued use without re-verification exposes the organisation to compliance breaches. 

Lack of traceable documentation for audits 

Without accredited certificates and documented results, organisations cannot demonstrate measurement validity during audits or regulatory inspections, which can create delays and operational uncertainty.