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06/04/2016
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Source: Steel Daily.
It is difficult to know someone who already has felt aggrieved after the acquisition of certain product. To avoid headaches, consumers can keep an eye on some rules that often are not followed by companies and establishments.
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According to the metrology manager for pre-measured product of Institute of Metrology and Quality of Minas Gerais (Ipem-MG), Angela Araujo, the main occurrence observed is that most non deducts the weight of the product packaging in the total weight. "The citizens should only pay for the product. It may seem that the difference is little worth, but a cake packaging, for example, can weigh up to 50g, "he says.
The pre-measured products represent about 80% of everything that is sold and consumed, and are those packaged and heavy items without the consumer's presence, for example, cleaning products, personal hygiene items and packaged foods like cookies and canned.
"Another common mistake is not putting a quantitative indication of the product. To illustrate: the person buying the packaged meat at the supermarket, but do not know how much it costs per kilo and not the net weight of the piece, it only appears in the final price, "says Angela.
A third infraction of the rules, more difficult to be detected by the consumer, is the sale of products with incorrect weight. In this case, the packaging can bring weight, but contain less. Although there is an established tolerance through ordinances for each foodstuff, the Ipem oversees and carries out the weighing of the items, in order to ensure that the requirements are met and thus the citizen is not impaired.
The manager of the Regional Belo Horizonte Ipem-MG, Anderson Rocha, also points out that every company should follow the rules, regardless of their size. Even in the small neighborhood bakery, for example, the salt can not be sold roll unit.
Furthermore, in the case of bread, the amount of alkyl must be in view, and the letter should be at least 5 cm. "The roll has to be charged in the presence of the buyer, and if he distrust the weight, the tip is ask to weigh on another scale," he emphasizes.
Fans in the direction of the scales, unevenness and installed magnets next to dishes of the balance can cause error in weighing. Therefore, these conditions must be observed at the time of purchase.
In the basic and other products in kit format basket, it is necessary that the label discriminates all products packaged in packaging with a quantitative indication of the volume or weight. "People here see the set, rice, beans, sugar, among others, but do not know the quantity of each item. This must clearly discriminated "be explained Angela.
The Ipem inspectors make routine checks, with weighing and goods conference. In case of failure, the company is assessed and has a period of ten days from the assessment notice of receipt to make his defense. The process is judged internally by the legal prosecution of the institute.
Guidance
During the year, the Institute of Metrology and Quality of Minas Gerais (Ipem-MG) conducts training for entrepreneurs from various sectors such as supermarkets and gas stations. The assessor's office Ipem-MG, Max Hawk, explains that the main objective of the meetings is to publicize the work of the institute, clarifying existing regulations and guiding companies.
"The Metrology Institutes and Quality are the arms from Inmetro in the states. Our activity aims at providing confidence in commercial and industrial consumer relations, since, when citizens purchase an item, it has to have the peace of just pay for what is taking, "he said. "The work of Ipem protects consumers and hampers the action of bad traders," adds Falcao.
The institute also carries out work of special operations during the year, focused on dates with great commercial appeal as back to school, Carnival, Easter, Mother's Day, Children's Day, Christmas, among others.
Ombudsman
The Ipem-MG also has an ombudsman, which is about 10 thousand people per year. People can register their complaints, complaints, criticism, praise or requests for information by telephone 08000 335 335, by mail or in person (Rua Cristiano France Teixeira Guimarães, No. 80, District Five, Contagem-MG).
"The citizen must always be alert. He is the one who helps us to monitor. In case of suspicion or investigation of any problems with the purchase of any product, it should contact the Ipem-MG, "advises the Metrology Manager for Pre-Measured Products of the Institute of Metrology and Quality of Minas Gerais (Ipem-MG ), Angela Araujo.
Ipem-MG
Created by Law 4657 of 27 November 1967, the Institute of Metrology and the State of Minas Gerais Quality (Ipem-MG) is an autarchy linked to the State Secretariat of Science, Technology and Higher Education (Sectes) and organ delegate of the National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) in Minas Gerais.
Divided into two areas, Metrology and Quality, the Ipem-MG is responsible for monitoring, verification and enforcement of legal metrology policies, Industrial Metrology and Quality / Compliance at the state level.
In addition to the headquarters in Contagem, the Institute has 13 regional, located in the cities of Belo Horizonte, Caratinga, Curvelo, Divinópolis, Governador Valadares, Juiz de Fora, Montes Claros, Uberlândia, Uberaba, Passos, Patos de Minas, Pouso Alegre and Varginha.
Source: Agência Minas
Source: http://diariodoaco.com.br/noticia/102441-11/minas/
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