To facilitate value comparison, and to address deceptive and misleading sales practices, the Measurement Standards Sectionis responsible for establishing and enforcing the method of sale used for commodities in Colorado. This is done under authority of the Colorado Measurement Standards Act (MSA), 35-14, CRS, specifically Section 107 (1) (m) and Section 107 (1) (o). ICS multiple inspectors are charged with enforcement of method of sale requirements in the marketplace.

Packaging and labeling

Specific requirements for the packaging and labeling of commodities in Colorado are detailed on the  Commodities - Packaging & Labeling    page of this Internet site. Before reviewing that information, the packager should determine the allowable method of sale (weight, measure, count) for the commodity in question. We also provide information  on allowable methods of sale for specific commodities.