What is UoMD?
The Units of Measurement Directive harmonises the use of measurement units in the EU and requires the use of SI units.
Full title: Council Directive 80/181/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to units of measurement
Type: Directive | Category: Labelling & Packaging
Who does UoMD apply to?
All businesses that label products with quantity or size indications.
Key requirements
Mandatory use of SI units, permitted supplementary units and transitional provisions.
How Conphora helps
Conphora automatically monitors UoMD and matches your products against the relevant requirements. The platform identifies gaps, generates documentation and keeps you updated when the rules change.
With Conphora you can:
- Automatic validation - instantly see whether your products comply with UoMD
- Documentation - generate the necessary documentation and declarations of conformity
- Monitoring - get notified when UoMD is updated or amended
- Overview - see compliance status for all products in one place