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Revision of OIML D1

Revision of OIML International Document D1 “Considerations for a Law on Metrology” 45 th CIML Meeting, Orlando Manfred Kochsiek. Revision of OIML D1 . Why is a revision necessary?. Revision of OIML D1. Globalization of trade and services

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Revision of OIML D1

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  1. Revision of OIML International Document D1 “Considerations for a Law on Metrology” 45th CIML Meeting, Orlando Manfred Kochsiek Revision of OIML D1

  2. Why is a revision necessary? Revision of OIML D1

  3. Globalization of trade and services Technical developments, e.g. use of measurement systems instead of instruments Use of conformity assessment procedures instead of verification Supervision of the metrology system on a regional or international basis Participation of private manufacturers and users Revision of OIML D1

  4. Many countries revise their Law on Metrology orVerification Act Newly founded states and developing countries need a modern Law Revision on OIML D1

  5. 2008Resolution at 13th International Conference on Legal Metrology: “In order to better assist developing countries, the Conference considered it desirable that publication D1 Elements for a Law on Metrology be revised to take account of the latest developments in world trade, such as conformity assessment, certification and globalization.” 2009New input at Round Table discussions at 44th CIML Meeting in Mombasa 2010May: Discussion of new structure September: Presentation of first resulats at 45th CIML Meeting in Orlando Revision OIML D1

  6. Structure Foreword 1 page Part 1 Introduction – Scope 1 page Part 2 Rationale 5 pages Part 3 Guidelines for Setting up 26 pages Structures in Metrology and Proposed Articles for the Law Part 4 Proposal of Regulations for a 7 pages Law on Metrology Part 5 References 1 page Revision OIML D1

  7. Revision OIML D1 More details Part 2 Rationale • What is metrology? • Why a Law on Metrology? • Further elaboration of what metrology is good for: - Metrology facilitates fair trade - Metrology drives innovation - Metrology underpins regulation - Metrology underpins the protection of the citizen - Metrology helps meet societal goals • National quality infrastructure • What is legal metrology? • Why is a metrological infrastructure necessary? • What is the role of the government? • Need for compatibility between national and international metrological requirements

  8. Revision OIML D1 Part 3 Guidelines for setting up structures in metrology and proposed articles for the law(1) • Definitions • National metrology - Policy - Infrastructure - National institutes - Organization of the Authorities • Transparency of metrological information • Legal Units of Measurement • Traceability and uncertainties

  9. Revision OIML D1 Part 3 Guidelines for setting up structures in metrology and proposed articles for the law (2) • Legal metrology • Application of the law- Bodies participating in the application of the law - Surveillance - Powers of official agents - Powers of official agents - right of access - Powers of official agents - actions

  10. Revision OIML D1 Part 3 Guidelines for setting up structures in metrology and proposed articles for the law (3) • Offences • Responsibilities and duties • Conformity assessment procedures • Financial provisions

  11. Revision OIML D1 Part 4 Proposal of regulations for a Law on Metrology • Proposal to organize a metrological infrastructure by a suitable order of laws, decrees and standards • Proposals for the structure of a Law on Metrology (approx. 30 articles)

  12. Revision OIML D1 Next steps • September 2010 Discussions with ad hoc WG D1 during 45th CIML Meeting in Orlando • End of 2010 TC 3; 1st Draft • 2011 Discussion with BIPM and ILAC

  13. Thank you for your Attention! Revision on OIML D1

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