54 illegal weighing scales confiscated
The Iloilo City Special Services Unit confiscated 54 illegal weighing scales from vendors at Iloilo Terminal Market during their regular inspection on Tuesday, a press release from the City Hall said.
Most of the weights seized lack official seal while others either have broken or defective seals that shortchange customers when used.
City Ordinance 399 penalizes vendors caught using defective weights with fines from P200 to P1,000. They should also pay fees for calibration and official sealing of their weighing devices.
“The presence of official seal is necessary to prove the weighing scale has been inspected and passed the standards of SSU and City Treasurer’s Office,” SSU Chief Zellah Gil said.
The SSU is intensifying its campaign against illegal weighing devices to protect the interest of buying public.
Vendors have been advised to always observe proper trade practices to avoid confiscation of their weighing devices.
