ArmInfo. Armenia intends to become an associate member of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures and a corresponding member of the International Organization of Legal Metrology. At its February 4 meeting, the NA Committee on Economic Affairs approved the draft letters of agreement submitted by the RA government for ratification.
According to Narek Hovakimyan, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, the first document was signed on March 18 of last year, and the second on April 2, 2025. The National Authority for Standardization and Metrology, a closed joint-stock company, currently ensures the uniformity of measurements throughout the Republic of Armenia, which is a fundamental pillar of a high-quality national economic infrastructure. The company carries out metrological control of measuring instruments, including inspection, examination, testing, and type certification. Metrological control not only ensures the safety of RA citizens from a healthcare perspective but also regulates trade relations between consumers and sellers.
Membership in international metrological organizations is crucial for the development of a system that ensures uniformity in measurements in the Republic of Armenia. It also helps regulate trade relations between producers and consumers, and introduce innovations.
It is proposed to facilitate the process of the CJSC's accession as an associate and corresponding member of two reputable international organizations. The Republic's membership in international metrological organizations, particularly the OIML (International Organization of Legal Metrology) and the BIPM (International Bureau of Weights and Measures), has several important strategic, economic, and technical justifications. From an economic perspective, it will ensure the development of international trade, as membership in the OIML and BIPM guarantees the international comparability of measurements. This is important for reducing technical barriers in export and import processes and creates a level playing field, allowing Armenian producers to enter foreign markets without duplicating test or measurement certificates. Furthermore, this membership will enhance investment attractiveness by increasing confidence in the economic environment, facilitating investment thanks to a measurement system that complies with international metrological requirements.
From a technical and scientific perspective, membership will improve measurement accuracy and harmonize the national measurement system with international standards. From an institutional perspective, membership will strengthen legal metrology and help improve the legal metrology sector by creating a reliable and transparent measurement system. Membership will also ensure the sector's compliance with EU requirements.
