Measurement Canada Approved Jewelry Balances
Measurement Canada Approved Jewelry Balances
Precision You Can Trust in Every Karat
Whether you're weighing gold, diamonds, or custom pieces, accuracy and compliance are non-negotiable in the jewellery industry. The FX-300iNC and GF-603AN from A&D deliver lab-grade precision and Class II Legal-for-Trade certification, so you can conduct high-value transactions with total confidence.
Approved by Measurement Canada, both models meet the stringent requirements for retail and wholesale jewellery applications — from gemstone weighing to alloy blending, scrap evaluation to custom design work.
FX-300iNC |
GF-603AN |
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Capacity: 320 g |
Capacity: 610 g |
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Readability: 0.001 g (1 mg) |
Readability: 0.001 g (1 mg) |
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Trade Certification: Measurement Canada Approval AM-5692 Class II |
Trade Certification: Measurement Canada Approved Class II - AM-6158 |
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Compact footprint, fast stabilization, and RS-232 output for seamless recordkeeping. |
Advanced features like comparator mode, data logging, and full-metal housing for extra durability. |
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Perfect for jewellers looking for exceptional value, fast setup, and reliable accuracy in a compact design. |
Ideal for jewellers who demand a robust balance with maximum control and configurability. |
💎 Why Choose A&D for Jewellery Applications?
- Certified Class II Legal-for-Trade balances
- Exceptional 1 mg precision
- Reliable performance for precious metal and gemstone weighing
- Trusted by jewellers, refiners, and appraisers across Canada
Information Package for the Canadian Jewellers Association and its Membership
- Measurement Canada Certification Class: Class II
- Reminder: This scale is Legal for Trade and must be certified by a Measurement Canada–licensed technician before use in commercial transactions.
Legal for Trade - Measurement Canada FAQ
Is the model of scale I am interested in purchasing a Class II scale?
Measurement Canada classifies scales as either: I, II, III, IIIHD, or IIII. Only Class II scales can be used to weigh precious metals or gemstones.
FX-300INC & GF-603AN are both Class II scales
Is the model of scale I am interested in purchasing approved in Canada for use in trade measurement?
The specifications sheet provided by the scale supplier should indicate this.
Approved scales in the Canadian marketplace will typically have an approval number in the following format: AM-xxxx, where the x’s are a 4-digit number associated with the approval document issued by MC’s Approval Laboratories.
Special attention should be made to ensure that you choose a model of scale that is approved, as many scale models can be purchased in both an approved and unapproved version. Purchasing an unapproved scale will result in it being removed from trade through enforcement action by an inspector should it be found in use in trade measurement.
Once purchased, what will I need to do to authorize the scale ready to be used in trade?
Once the scale has been received, you will need to arrange to have it calibrated and inspected by an Authorized Service Provider.
The calibration is absolutely necessary on a scale as sensitive as a precious metals scale, since changes in gravity from the place it is purchased to where it is installed can affect the accuracy of the scale’s measurement. (Whenever the scale is moved to a different location it should be re-calibrated.)
An inspection is required prior to the scale’s first use in trade to determine if the scale meets all of the necessary requirements for accuracy, installation, performance and use; this inspection is referred to as an initial inspection.
Once the inspection has been completed and the scale is deemed
accurate and appropriate, a certificate will be issued by the individual that
performed the inspection in order to authorize its use in trade measurement.
Re-Inspection Events
Once the scale has been purchased, installed, calibrated and inspected, your scale is authorized for use in trade measurement. A copy of the certificate that was issued to you by the ASP technician should be kept somewhere accessible in case your customers (or a MC inspector) ask to see it as confirmation that the device has been certified.
Since scales used in the purchasing and selling of precious metals and gemstones are not within one of the eight (8) mandatory examination trade sectors, they will not need to be re-certified once they have been
initially inspected unless one of the following events occurs:
• The scale is re-located to a new site, where gravity tolerances will affect the accuracy of the scale and the device location would need to be updated by way of an issued certificate
• The scale is deemed by an inspector to be non-compliant, during randomized device sampling, to any requirement of the Weights and Measures Act or its regulations, and
needs to be repaired or corrected
• The scale has been damaged in such a way that the measurement accuracy has been affected, and the repairs required to fix the issue necessitate an inspection
• In the validation process of a complaint received by MC, the scale needs to be inspected to establish compliance with the Weights and Measures Act and its regulations