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NIST works to assure that the U.S. realization of the basic
and derived measurement units is consistent with the realization in other
nations. NIST Laboratories engage in a number of international activities
to support trade and global science, and to promote the international
acceptance of U.S. measurement standards.
International Agreements and Legal Metrology
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CIPM
Mutual Recognition Arrangement—National metrology institutes
of the International Committee of Weights and Measures (CIPM)
have signed this international arrangement calling for
"mutual recognition of national measurement
standards."
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Other
International Agreements—Under bilateral agreements with organizations
in 18 nations, NIST is working to improve the quality of the
international measurement system. These complement multilateral
agreements, some involving more than 20 nations.
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International
Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML)—NIST serves as the U.S.
representative to this 97-country treaty organization. OIML
recommends performance requirements for measuring instruments,
which nations may incorporate into their laws or regulations.
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Metric
Program—This program helps to encourage the US transition
to the metric system, the international standard for weights and
measures.
Web Page last modified: Wednesday, January 14, 2004
Web Page created: Wednesday, June 20, 2001
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