JTW-JME-10
Justice, Trade & Work
Justice & Market Ethics
CORE
Excellence
v2.9.7
Accuracy of weights/measures
Evaluating the organization's commitment to upholding ʿAdl (justice), Mīzān (balance), and Wafāʾ (fulfillment), this standard focuses on precise weights, measures, and time-keeping. It ensures fair dealings with all stakeholders by preventing fraud, ensuring contractual accuracy in services, and building the trust (Amānah) essential to Islamic market ethics. Rooted in the strict prohibition of Taṭfīf (shortchanging), this exactitude protects Ḥifẓ al-Māl (preservation of wealth) within the Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah (objectives of Islamic law), framing commercial accuracy as a profound moral obligation.
Assessment Questions
- Does the organization maintain a comprehensive 'Measurement Scope Register' covering all physical and service-based measurement points?
- How does the organization define and track 'critical findings' regarding weights and measures, and what is the current OOT rate?
- What formal controls (ALCOA+) ensure the integrity of digital measurement data (e.g., timekeeping, POS, ERP)?
- How is the Metrology Owner appointed, and how are duties segregated between measuring, recording, and approving?
- Describe the supplier measurement assurance process: how are risks classified, samples taken, and challenge tests conducted?
- How does the Board/Trustee body gain assurance over measurement accuracy controls (e.g., FRC guidance/Provision 29)?
- Provide evidence of 'legal for trade' verification for all relevant instruments used in transactions.
- How does the organization ensure service/time measurements (e.g., billable hours) fulfill contractual obligations (Wafāʾ bil-ʿuqūd)?
Evidence Requirements
- Minimum Evidence Pack (last 12 months): Calibration schedule + 10 sampled certificates (incl. 2 critical).
- Measurement Scope Register (inventory of instruments/processes).
- Internal audit reports + CAPA log; OOT log with 3 sample impact assessments.
- 3 AQS batch records (if applicable); Supplier assurance file for 2 critical suppliers (COA/COC, challenge tests).
- Digital system SOPs and audit-trail screenshots showing ALCOA+ compliance.
- Board/Trustee minutes or internal controls attestation referencing measurement accuracy.
- Training matrix + 5 sampled sign-offs on ethical trade and technical procedures.
Scoring Guidelines
| Level | Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5/5 | Sustained excellence (24+ months zero critical findings), published methodology/performance, external benchmarking, and industry leadership. |
| 4 | 4/5 | Zero critical findings with proactive controls: ≥98% calibration adherence, SPC/trending usage, ≥95% CAPA closure <30 days, and Board/Trustee attestation. |
| 3 | 3/5 | Compliant system: Zero critical findings, ≥90% calibration adherence, complete internal audit coverage, and defined supplier assurance. |
| 2 | 2/5 | One or more critical findings or significant gaps in supplier assurance/digital integrity, with remediation in progress. |
| 1 | 1/5 | Multiple critical findings, lack of legal-for-trade instruments, or inadequate response to identified issues. |
Discussion (1)
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2026-03-07 11:07:56.049672
📋 **Version updated: 1.0.0 → 2.9.7** **Changes:** Updated islamic_references from mizan-297.json
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