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.
| Metric | Measurement Integrity Scorecard |
|---|---|
| Target | 0 Critical; ≥98% Calibration; ≤1% OOT |
| Frequency | Monthly/Quarterly |
| Method | Composite score of: Critical findings (Lagging), Calibration adherence (Leading), OOT rate, AQS compliance, CAPA closure rate. |
| Unit | Composite |
Level 1: Initial/Ad-hoc
Basic, informal practices are in place. Checks on weights and measures are ad-hoc, inconsistent, and reliant on individual discretion rather than a formal system.
Level 2: Developing
Defined procedures for weighing and measuring exist. Key equipment is calibrated on a planned schedule, and responsibilities are assigned, but the system operates in silos.
Level 3: Established
A standardized system is implemented (≥90% calibration adherence). Includes 'Measurement Scope Register', supplier assurance, and AQS for packaged goods. Compliance is verified through regular internal audits, and staff receive training on procedures and Islamic principles.
Level 4: Advanced
Proactive management (≥98% calibration adherence) with SPC/trending. Digital integrity (ALCOA+) is enforced. Board/trustees review and attest internal controls over measurement accuracy. Supplier assurance includes challenge testing.
Level 5: Optimizing
Sustained excellence (24+ months zero critical findings). The organization is a benchmark for fair dealing, publishes methodology/performance, shares tools with peers, and actively influences ethical market practices.
Organisation Types
By Organisation Size
| Size | Applicability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | exempt | Disproportionate; highly unlikely to operate multiple trade-approved measurement instruments requiring formal registers. |
| Small | exempt | Disproportionate administrative burden; basic legal compliance applies only if specifically trading or distributing goods by weight. |
| Medium | partial | Scaled down to basic calibration records for relevant equipment (e.g., food banks); full 10-certificate audit pack likely excessive. |
| Large | full | Applies fully if operating logistics, large food distribution, or trading arms requiring strict legal metrology. |
| Major | full | Applies fully to ensure legal metrology compliance across extensive logistics, distribution, or trading operations. |
Applicable When
- The organization deals with measurable goods or services
- The organization handles financial transactions requiring accurate reporting
- The organization provides certification or standardization services where accuracy is paramount
- The organization prepares food with specific ingredients that need to be accurately measured
- Organizations that measure time, attendance, service levels, or billable units.
Not Applicable When
- Only where no quantifiable inputs, outputs, time, or financial measures are used in delivering value.
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