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Division of Standards Shares Results from the 2024 National Price Verification Survey, and its Commitment to Price Accuracy  

8/02/2024 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Continuing its focus on educating consumers and businesses about the importance of price accuracy, the Massachusetts Division of Standards (DOS) participated in the 2024 National Price Verification Survey. Here are the results.

Grocery store check out counter with a round price scanner on the left, and a blue shopping basket on the right.

Workers’ Compensation Rate Decrease Is Good for Massachusetts’ Businesses  

7/08/2024 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

For the fifth consecutive time, Massachusetts businesses will benefit from a decrease in workers’ compensation rates.

Dark blue graphic with "Workers' Compensation" white text in the center surrounded by small illustrations of workplace injuries.

Division of Standards’ Metrology Laboratory: Scientific Study in the Heart of Ashland Benefitting Consumers  

6/24/2024 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

The DOS Metrology Laboratory tests and calibrates a range of weights, volumetric, and linear measuring devices for both municipal and private sector agencies.

Student co-ops viewing an equipment demonstration at the Metrology Lab

Women’s History Month: Celebrating the Division of Occupational Licensure’s Female Building Inspectors  

3/28/2024 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Women in Construction

Winter Energy Savings Tips  

1/03/2023 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Winter Energy Savings Tips

Scam Alert: FBI Imposter Phone Calls  

12/27/2022 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Scam Alert: FBI Imposter Phone Calls

Scam Alert: Avoid Screen Overlay Scams  

12/19/2022 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Scam Alert: Avoid Screen Overlay Scams

Consumer Tip: Hire Registered Home Improvement Contractors for Winterization Projects  

12/12/2022 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Consumer Tip: Hire Registered Home Improvement Contractors for Winterization Projects

Consumer Tip: How to Avoid Social Media Scams  

11/29/2022 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Avoid Social Media Scams

Holiday Shopping: Black Friday  

11/22/2022 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Black Friday shopping deals

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