ArmInfo. Armenia is working to modernize its metrology system and bring it into line with international standards.
According to the press service of the RA Ministry of Economy, this issue was discussed during the final event of the "Support to Quality Infrastructure in Armenia" program, funded by the European Union.
Under the program, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has been supporting the government of Armenia since 2022 in modernizing its metrology system and bringing it into line with international standards. The program was launched with an investment of ?4.1 million and has contributed to bringing Armenia's quality infrastructure into line with international standards.
"Extensive work has been accomplished within the framework of the program. Four new, modern calibration laboratories have been established in seven districts, three of which have received international recognition with EU financial support. This allows for the testing and adjustment of measuring equipment on-site in accordance with international standards without sending it abroad, significantly saving time and resources," noted Narek Hovakimyan, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, speaking at the event. He also emphasized the participation of the National Body for Standardization and Metrology CJSC in international professional organizations, in particular, as a corresponding member of the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) and an associate member of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM), which also contributes to achieving this goal.
