Subject:

Monitoring legal measurement tools, known as 'metrological control', is key to verifying conformity in commercial and service transactions such as trade-approved, retail, airport and shipping scales. It is also crucial for ensuring accurate readings of gas station meters, measurements in fabric stores and other everyday tools.

To ensure the conformity of these tools with regulatory requirements, metrological control is considered a key pillar of accuracy across scales and meters. This is part of the ministry's scope of work, under the Conformity Sector, in cooperation with local and federal government entities, as well as the private sector.

Metrological control program results for 2023 show the verification of more than 1,200 medical measurement devices nationwide, including blood pressure monitors and thermometers, in addition to 12,000 gas station meters, with more than 99% conformity to technical requirements.

3000 gold, jewelry and perfume trade scales were verified in the sector. In prepackaging, the quantities printed on 1,700 products across the local market were verified. These efforts have a direct impact on providing safe, reliable products and services to consumers, protecting their rights, as well as promoting fair and competitive trade practices. This reinforces the UAE's position as a leader in quality and conformity in line with international standards.

Metrology supports the UAE economy by enhancing the competitiveness of national industries in local, regional, and international markets, as well as supporting trade exchange through harmonizing standards. The UAE's quality infrastructure closely aligns with international best practices.

Metrological control contributes to the accuracy of product quantities, ensuring the rights of manufacturers and consumers, as well as fairness, with regular inspections to promote responsible practices among manufacturers.

 Objectives:

·       Keep partners, stakeholders and all community members informed of legal measurement tools, as well as strict conformity and control measures.

·       Emphasize that control over legal measurement tools is a key objective to ensure quality and safety.

·       Highlight coordination and integration between the ministry and public and private sector partners to enhance metrological control programs.