<![CDATA[Trade Supervisory Officers in the field of Legal Metrology perform dual functions as technical inspectors and Civil Servant Investigators (PPNS), requiring high standards of professional legal ethics due to the risk of abuse of authority and the economic impact of metrology supervision. This article examines the legal framework governing their professional ethics and the mechanisms for enforcing ethical violations. The study employs normative legal research using statutory, conceptual, and historical approaches. The findings indicate that the ethical framework is regulated through Law Number 20 of 2023 on State Civil Apparatus, Government Regulation Number 42 of 2004 on the Code of Ethics for Civil Servants, Government Regulation Number 94 of 2021 on Civil Servant Discipline, and Law Number 2 of 1981 on Legal Metrology. However, the framework remains inadequate because it lacks a specific code of ethics addressing the unique ethical challenges of the position. Enforcement of ethical violations is conducted through three channels: internal administrative mechanisms via the Code of Ethics Honor Council, external oversight by the State Civil Apparatus Commission (KASN), and criminal law enforcement under the Legal Metrology Law and Anti-Corruption Law. Nevertheless, these mechanisms remain constrained by institutional bias, the non-binding nature of KASN recommendations, unclear coordination between PPNS and the Police, and limited whistleblower protection. The study recommends establishing a dedicated code of ethics, strengthening KASN's authority, and developing a proactive oversight system supported by effective whistleblower protection to enhance ethical governance and accountability in Legal Metrology supervision.]]>
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