Weights and measures

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Guidance notes on average quantity
(for all nations)

Information for butchers
(for all nations)

Information for fishmongers
(for all nations)

Information for greengrocers
(for all nations)

Keeping within the law in pubs, restaurants and cafés
(for all nations)

Small bakers and average weight
(for all nations)

Weighing equipment in use for trade
(for all nations)

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