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11 January 2024  
(24-0237) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
OIML  UPDATE TO THE TBT COMMITTEE  
INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF LEGAL METROLOGY (OIML)  
This document contains information provided by OIML at the TBT Committee meeting of 
8-10 November  2023 under Agenda Item 4 (Update by Observers).1  
 
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1.  The OIML  develops publications called International Recommendations, which are models for 
technical regulations on measuring instruments and measurements in the field of legal metrology. 
In this area, these are considered as "relevant international standards " in the context of the TBT 
Agreement.  
2.  The OIML would like to draw to Members' attention the following aspects of the OIML's work 
which are of interest to the Committee.  
1  MEMBERSHIP  
1.1.  The OIML welcomed Montenegro as a new Member State in September 2023, bringin g the 
Organisation's total membership to 64 Member States and 64 Corresponding Members.  
2  PRESIDENCY  
2.1.  Dr Bobjoseph  Mathew (Switzerland) took over as CIML President, for a six -year term, at 
October's 58th meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology, held in Chiang Mai, 
Kingdom of Thailand. At the same meeting, Mr Bill Loizides (Australia) became CIML Seco nd Vice -
President. The CIML First Vice -President remains Dr Charles Ehrlich (USA).  
3  "CHIANG MAI" DECLARATION ON THE OIML 'S WORK WITH COUNTRIES AND 
ECONOMIES WITH EMERGING METROLOGY SYSTEMS (CEEMS)  
3.1.  During the 58th CIML Meeting in Chiang Mai, Thailand put for ward a proposal for a programme 
to develop the OIML's work with CEEMS. This proposal is based on four "NEXT " principles:  
• Novelty and innovation  
• Enhancement in protection and services  
• EXperiences and intelligence  
• Transparency and Accountability  
 
3.2.  A detailed resolution was approved by the CIML, which asked the OIML CEEMS Advisory Group 
to work on the implementation of this programme. Further information on this and other resolutions, 
together with a summary report of the meeting, can be found on the OIML websi te at 
https://www.oiml.org/en/structure/ciml/sites . 
 
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  4  ONLINE TRAINING  
4.1.  The OIML and the BIPM have jointly published a brochure on the publication D  1:2020 National 
metrology systems – Developing the institutional and legislative framework . This important 
publication, which is aimed at policy makers, explains how a national metrology system forms an 
essential part of the national quality infrastructure. They are now w orking on an e -learning package 
on the same publication, and with the same audience. More information, and a download link can 
be found at https://www.oiml.org/en/ about/policy -and-legislation/bipm -oiml-brochure -on-d-1. 
For further information on any of these items, please contact Ian Dunmill, BIML Assistant Director 
(ian.dunmill@oiml.org ). 
 
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