SCOPE
- Measurements may fall within the scope of legal metrology when:
- those affected have conflicting interests
- these parties do not have the competence or the possibility to evaluate the reliability of the measurement results
- the party carrying out the measurement is not impartial
- legal evidence is needed of measurement reliability
- health & safety require reliability of measurement
WHY DO WE NEED LEGAL METROLOGY?
- protect the interests of individuals and companies
- protect the national interest
- protect public health and safety (in conjunction with environmental and medical services)
- meet the requirements of international trade