Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

serving the state of wisconsin since 1839

DATCP works to assure safe food, healthy people, animals, plants and environment, vibrant agriculture and fair business practices.

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Consumer Law at Your Fingertips

Fair Packaging & Labeling

False Weight or Measure

  • Wisconsin law prohibits false weights or measures. For example:
  • A package label may not misrepresent the net weight of package contents.

  • A motor fuel pump may not misrepresent the amount of fuel delivered to the consumer’s fuel tank.