This document establishes the legal requirements for the marking of goods and the standardized abbreviation of measurement units within the United Kingdom. The regulations were issued by the British government to ensure consistency in commercial labeling and consumer protection. It provides the formal framework for compliance regarding how quantities must be displayed on products sold to the public.

Legal professionals and regulatory compliance officers utilize this text as a primary source for historical and administrative reference. It is considered a technical document intended for those operating within the scope of British trade law.