Czech Office for Standards, Metrology and Testing
Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding in the field of standardization and legal metrology between the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technologies of the United Arab Emirates (MOIAT)
On the occasion of the 1st meeting of the Czech-Emirati Intergovernmental Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation, a "Memorandum of Understanding in the field of standardization and legal metrology" was signed between the Office for Technical Standardization, Metrology and State Testing (ÚNMZ) and the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technologies of the United Arab Emirates (MOIAT) on 14 June 2024 at the [...]
Categories: NewsAmendment to MIT Decree No. 345/2002 Coll., establishing measuring instruments subject to mandatory verification and measuring instruments subject to type approval
On 1 July 2024, Decree No. 127/2024 Coll., which amends MIT Decree No. 345/2002 Coll., which establishes measuring instruments for mandatory verification and measuring instruments subject to type approval, comes into force. The text of Decree No. 127/2024 can be found here, the full working text of Decree No. 345/2002 Coll. can be found in the legislation - here.
Categories: NewsNew regulation on construction products
The European Commission has published a roadmap of the first steps in the implementation of the new CPR: after the completion of the legal-linguistic revision, which is now underway, the final English version will be published on 20 September 2024, after which the other language versions will be published.The new CPR is expected to enter into force in November 2024 (20 days after publication in the Official Journal of the EU) for products harmonised under [...]
Categories: NewsNoise emissions - Commission Delegated Regulation published in the OJEU
On 2 May 2024, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1208 of 16 November 2023 amending Directive 2000/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the methods for measuring airborne noise emitted by equipment intended for use outdoors was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The said Commission Delegated Regulation completely restructures Directive 2000/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council [...].
Categories: NewsToy safety - current information
In the field of toy safety, a new regulation is currently being drafted, the proposal for which has been submitted by the European Commission in order to address the identified shortcomings of the existing legislation, i.e. Directive 2009/48/EC on the safety of toys. These shortcomings include, in particular, the lack of protection for children from the risks posed by hazardous chemicals in toys and the increased incidence of toys that do not comply with the [...]
Categories: NewsDIGITAL WEIGHING AGE 2024
This year, the Union of Scale Manufacturers of the Czech Republic is organising the first Czech conference on weight, which will take place on 5-6 June 2024 at the Grand Hotel Towers Prague. The importance of accurate measurement and weighing in industry, commerce and even in high-tech medical solutions is unmissable even in today's digital age. Modern weighing technology is the cornerstone of progress in [...]
Categories: NewsWorld Metrology Day - 20 May 2024 - Measurement for Sustainability
This year, for the first time, the World Metrology Day is based on the resolution of the UNESCO General Conference declaring 20 May as World Metrology Day. This decision opens up new avenues for promoting metrology in line with UNESCO's mission to build a better world through science and education. Metrology provides the basis for data-driven decision-making and policy development in the field of sustainability. [...]
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