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07/27/2016
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Consumption Guide is available by the Office of Weights and Measures.
Tool provides tips on what should be observed at the time of purchase.
G1 Sao Paulo
The Office of Weights and São Paulo State Measures (IPEM-SP) provides the Internet Consumption Practical Guide. The tool brings several tips to consumers on what he should be concerned when buying packaged goods, home appliances, textiles or items with the Inmetro seal.
In addition, the guide answers questions and rules on the scales used in supermarkets, butcher shops, bakeries and other establishments selling products per kilo. The document can be downloaded for free at IPEM own site.
Consumers who have questions or suspicious irregularities in properties can also contact by phone (0800 013 0522), with the ombudsman's IPEM, Monday to Friday, from 8h to 17h. If you prefer, you still have the option of going in person to the headquarters of the Institute in Santa Cruz Street, 1922, in the South Zone of São Paulo, or send a letter to the same address.
In cases of complaints, the institute sends an inspection team to trade accused to ascertain the situation. The result of the visit is to inform the complainant, who have their identity kept confidential later.
Source: G1
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