Price perception on weights and measures at the local markets of Ghana

The Effect of Weights and Measurements Usage in Business among the Urban based Fruits and Vegetables Market Sellers in Dar es salaam

“…In support of the use of standard scales, another interviewee added, Sometimes traders especially selling tomatoes and onions normally get more profits for using standard weighing scales than those approximating and selling by heaps. At different times, a heap weighing a kilo is sold at a price equivalent to that of a half kilo (Market officer, 1 Ilala) Findings obtained are in line with those of Fanton (2019) and Antwi and Matsui (2018) which provide that despite traders disagreeing with the use of weights and measures, the use if weight and measures facilitate fair trade and improved profits among traders.…”

“…In trade, the use of weights and measures in the context of trade promotes accurate measurements of goods and services as they ensure that both the seller and customer end up practicing a fair trade at the marketplace (Fanton, 2019;Ibrahim, and Mashenene, 2021). Moreover, the use of accurate measurements helps in determining accurate physical properties such as time, size, distance, speed, direction, weight, volume, temperature, pressure, force, sound, light, energy which if not accurately measured can lead to massive problems and at times cost life (Bengesi, 2018) Following the importance of weights and measures, numerous efforts have been invested locally and internationally to ensure effective utilisation of standard weights and measurements (Fanton, 2019;Antwi & Matsui, 2018). At the global level, the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) established in 1947 and the International Organisation of Legal Metrology (OIML) established in 1955 were were clear efforts to promote the use of standard measurements and promoting fairness in trade and other spheres of life.…”

“…At the global level, the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) established in 1947 and the International Organisation of Legal Metrology (OIML) established in 1955 were were clear efforts to promote the use of standard measurements and promoting fairness in trade and other spheres of life. While ISO's responsibility was to develop and publish technical, industrial and commercial standards as a means of enhancing effective utilisation of weights and measurements in trade and other areas, OIML aimed to facilitate, accelerate and harmonize the work of national and regional bodies related to evaluation and approval of measuring instruments based on the national and international standards (Antwi & Matsui, 2018). Recently, OIML has expanded its scope to ensure effective use of weights and measures in the legal metrology, trade, safety, health and environment.…”

Production and marketing of chili in the Brong-Ahafo area of Ghana

“…Wholesalers usually sell to retailers in woven bags or rubbers; retailers then sell in olonka or half olonka tins. Antwi and Matsui (2019) found that 44 percent of trade in one of the Brong-Ahafo markets was done using olonkas -typically empty margarine and tomato paste tins. These measures also vary from market to market.…”

Factors Affecting Weights and Measures Officers in Revenue Collection: A Case of Weights and Measures Agency in Dar es Salaam

“…In western countries, standardised weights and measures, well-established regulations and a welldeveloped set of laws and penalties for breaches have been developed accordingly (GAIN, 2019). It has therefore been pointed out that legal WMA has brought measurable societal and economic impact following its ability to regulate operating instruments, protect consumers, and further it reduces chances for uncertainties of measuring instruments, and as a result, it helps to enhance customer satisfaction (Antwi & Matsui, 2018).…”