The Cell is responsible for the Implementation of International system of weights & Measures through the enforcement of NWFP standared Weights & Measures Act, 1876. The cell is headed by Deputy Controller Weights &Measures (BPS-18) and assisted by one Assistant Controller Weights & Measures (BPS-17) and seven Inspectors Weights & Measures (BPS-16) posted through out the province. These officer are technically qualified trained in their field.

Inspectors Weights & Measures make regular checking of the petrol pumps to ensure correct supply of petroleum products. They verify and stamp all useable scales and weights before they are sold in the markets. This is done in order to ensure that only those weighing and measuring instruments are used in the market, which give correct weights and measures.

Inspectors Weights & Measures also collect reasonably good amount of government revenue on account of verification fee and license fee at prescribed rates due under the Act. In case of violation made by the dealers and shopkeepers punitive action is taken by way of prosecutions by the inspecting officers.