Commercial Scale Requirements in Türkiye: Measurement Law, Approved (Sealed) Scales and Periodic Inspection
Scales used by businesses that sell goods priced by weight are regulated in Türkiye, mainly by Law No. 3516 on Measurements and Calibration, which aims to ensure that measuring instruments used in trade measure accurately.
What is an approved (sealed) scale?
Scales used in trade must have passed conformity assessment under the rules for non-automatic weighing instruments. They carry the CE mark and the metrology mark (a letter "M" on a green background), and their adjustment parts are sealed.
Periodic inspection
Commercial scales in use are periodically inspected by the measurement units of municipalities at intervals set by the regulations; check with your municipality for timing.
Which scale should you choose?
- Pole scales with a customer-facing display,
- Flat scales for narrow counters,
- Price-computing scales,
- Barcode label scales that work with sales software and POS cash registers,
- PC / cash register connected (RS-232) scales.
Scales with Artun Bilişim
We supply approved CAS, Digi, Densi, Dikomsan, Tem and CEO scales and integrate them with sales software and POS cash registers. See our electronic scales and barcode scales.
This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. Regulations can change; check the Official Gazette and the relevant authorities for current rules.