International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML)

The International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) is a global group that develops standards and guidelines for measurement systems and devices, like scales, timers, and fuel pumps. Its goal is to ensure measurements are accurate, consistent, and fair across different countries. By doing so, it helps facilitate international trade, consumer protection, and safety. OIML provides technical recommendations that national authorities can adopt to regulate and verify measuring instruments, ensuring trust and uniformity in measurements worldwide.