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Calibration Services
Calibration services verify and adjust the accuracy of weighing, sensing, dosing and control equipment across the poultry operation. Traceable calibration (usually against national standards) is required for audit-ready commercial and export operation.
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Role within the project
Calibration underpins revenue accuracy (price-per-kg), welfare compliance (environmental control) and food-safety compliance (dosing, temperature). Uncalibrated equipment is a hidden cost centre.
Typical applications
- Weighing scales — feed silos, packaging line
- Environmental controllers and sensors
- Dosing pumps for water medication and chlorination
- Temperature-recorders for cold chain
Selection criteria
- Accreditation (ISO 17025) where required
- Traceability to national or international standards
- On-site vs lab calibration options
- Reporting format audit-ready
Engineering considerations
- Calibration schedule per instrument criticality
- Records retained per audit requirement
- Alert on out-of-tolerance readings before scheduled calibration
Commercial considerations
- Per-instrument fee schedule
- On-site call-out vs planned batch
- Emergency response for critical instruments
Procurement considerations
- Accreditation and traceability confirmed in RFQ
- Reporting format matched to your regulator and buyer audit
- Schedule aligned to production windows
Common mistakes
- No calibration schedule — audit failures
- Non-traceable calibration accepted — audit failures
- Ignoring cold-chain recorder calibration — shipments rejected
- Weighing-scale drift on packaging line — revenue loss
Ask suppliers
Ask for accreditation certificate, traceability declaration and reporting format matched to your regulator's audit.
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Frequently asked
Is ISO 17025 always required?
Not always — but for regulator or buyer audits (EU export, US export, retailer supply) it is usually required at least on critical instruments (weighing, temperature).
How often should we calibrate?
Manufacturer default is a starting point; risk-based scheduling is preferred. Critical instruments (retail scales, cold-chain recorders) typically every 6–12 months.