Czech Office for Standards, Metrology and Testing
Cooperation with the Albanian Metrology Authority
As part of the TAIEX project, experts from the National Institute of Metrology (ÚNMZ) shared their experience with colleagues from the Albanian Directorate-General for Metrology (DPM). The main topic was the implementation of European metrology requirements, including the application of Articles 34 to 36 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), which concern the free movement of goods.
Categories: NewsWorld Metrology Day – 20 May 2026, Metrology: Building trust in policy-making
World Metrology Day, which is celebrated annually on 20 May, was proclaimed in 1999 by the International Committee for Weights and Measures (CIPM) to commemorate the signing of the Metre Convention on 20 May 1875 in Paris – an agreement that laid the foundations for a globally unified and evolving metric system. The aim of World Metrology Day is to highlight the vital role of the science of […]
Categories: NewsMeeting between ÚNMZ and ÚNMS
On 5 and 6 May 2026, a meeting took place between the Office for Technical Standardisation, Metrology and State Testing (ÚNMZ) and the Office for Standardisation, Metrology and Testing of the Slovak Republic (ÚNMS SR). The meeting focused on strengthening existing cooperation. Current issues within the offices’ areas of competence were also discussed.
Categories: NewsThe Office and the Uzbek Agency for Technical Regulation (O'ZTTSA) discussed the future direction of their cooperation
On 16 April 2026, representatives of the Uzbek Agency for Technical Regulation (O’ZTTSA), Director Akmal Jumanazarov and Head of the International Relations Department Abdulla Orifboev, met with senior officials and representatives of the specialist departments of ÚNMZ and ČAS to discuss the implementation of the signed Memorandum and priority areas of cooperation for the coming period. The meeting confirmed a shared interest in developing technical and economic cooperation between the two countries.
Categories: NewsSeminar: CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS – Placing construction products on the market and supplying them, changes to the legislation
Seminar: CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS – Placing construction products on the market and supplying them, changes to legislation 3 June 2026, 10:00–15:00 Ministry of Industry and Trade, Na Františku 32, 110 15 Prague 1 The National Metrology Institute (ÚNMZ) informs the professional community that the Association of Construction Testing Laboratories (Svaz zkušeben pro výstavbu, z.s.) is organising a specialist seminar focusing on the issue of construction products, their placing on the market and supply to the European […]
Categories: NewsAmendment to Directive 2014/32/EU on measuring instruments
On 20 March 2026, Directive (EU) 2026/706 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2026 was published in the Official Journal of the EU, amending Directive 2014/32/EU as regards metering systems for electric vehicle recharging points and compressed gas dispensers, and electricity meters, gas meters and heat meters. The Directive shall enter into force on 9 […]
Categories: NewsTargeted survey on the revision of the New Legislative Framework (NLF)
The European Commission (DG GROW) has launched a targeted survey as part of the consultation process for an impact assessment study on the possible revision of the New Legislative Framework (NLF). The aim of this study is to propose, based on an analysis of past shortcomings, a modification of the rules to ensure that the NLF is ready for new technologies, digitalisation and the requirements of the circular economy. This consultation [...]
Categories: NewsNew directions of technical cooperation with Serbia
On 5 and 6 February 2026, during the 15th meeting of the Czech-Serbian Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation in Prague, the ÚNMZ discussed further opportunities for mutual cooperation. The discussions on the European Territorial Cooperation Programme showed the potential of the ICEA's expert participation in the formulation and implementation of projects in priority areas of interest to Serbia, such as digitisation, smart infrastructure, modern transport solutions [...]
Categories: NewsDeepening bilateral cooperation between the Czech Republic and Uzbekistan
On Tuesday, 20 January 2026, the President of the ÚNMZ Ing. Jiří Kratochvíl welcomed an expert delegation from Uzbekistan led by Alisher Dodoev, Head of the Technical Policy Implementation Department of the Uzbek Agency for Technical Regulation (UzStandard). The study tour of the representatives of the quality infrastructure bodies subordinated to UzStandard is mainly focused on the field of standardization and state testing as well as market surveillance. The professional program of the meeting, [...]
Categories: NewsWorld Standardisation Day
Every year, 14 October is celebrated worldwide as World Standards Day. You can find out more about this important event at https://www.worldstandardsday.org/.
Categories: NewsPublic consultation – revision of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2011 on European standardisation
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the planned revision of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 on European standardisation, which provides the legal basis for the use of standards, in particular harmonised standards, in support of EU legislation and policies. This revision, announced in the Competitiveness Compass for the EU 2025, aims to ensure that standard-setting processes are faster and […]
Categories: NewsNew issue of Metrology magazine
The new issue of the journal "Metrology No. 2-2025" has been published The journal Metrology can be found here
Categories: NewsCurrent information regarding the EU Regulation on batteries and waste batteries
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2023 on batteries and waste batteries, amending Directive 2008/98/EC and Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and repealing Directive 2006/66/EC (hereinafter referred to as the “Batteries Regulation”) imposes due diligence obligations on economic operators in the field of batteries, which apply to the sourcing and processing of cobalt, natural graphite, [...]
Categories: NewsAnalysis of the national metrology system of the Czech Republic
The Office for Technical Standardization, Metrology and State Testing together with the Czech Metrology Institute are preparing a current analysis of the national metrology system of the Czech Republic (hereinafter referred to as the "NMS CR"). In this context, it is necessary to obtain information also from the subjects affected by the NMS CR in order to formulate qualified recommendations for its further development. For this reason, we are addressing in particular public authorities, [...]
Categories: NewsSigning of the Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic
On 28 May 2025, a Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of technical standardisation, metrology and conformity assessment was signed between the Czech Republic's Office for Technical Standardisation, Metrology and State Testing (ÚNMZ) and the Slovak Republic's Office for Standardisation, Metrology and Testing (ÚNMS SR) at the Congress Centre of the Slovak Academy of Sciences in Smolenice. The Memorandum was signed by the Chairmen of both institutions, Mr. Jiří [...]
Categories: NewsSigning of the Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation between the Uzbek Technical Regulatory Agency and the Uzbek Technical Regulatory Authority
On the occasion of the 10th meeting of the Czech-Uzbek Commission for Economic, Industrial and Scientific-Technical Cooperation, a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation between the Office for Technical Standardization, Metrology and State Testing (O'ZTTSA) and the Uzbek Agency for Technical Regulation was signed on 18 March 2025 at the premises of the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Prague. On behalf of the Czech side the Memorandum was signed by Ing. Jiří [...]
Categories: NewsFulfilling cooperation in the field of technical regulation between the Czech Republic and South Korea
As part of the cooperation based on the Memorandum of Understanding on standardization between the Institute of Standardization and the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS), another joint activity was carried out in Seoul on 11 February 2025, namely a workshop focused on sharing experiences in the field of fire safety of large batteries, hydrogen technology and standardization for artificial intelligence with the participation of [...]
Categories: NewsCooperation of the State Institute for Drug Control and the Office for Technical Standardization, Metrology and State Testing
On Thursday 5 December 2024, the Director of the State Institute for Drug Control (SÚKL) Tomáš Boráň and the Chairman of the Office for Technical Standardization, Metrology and State Testing Jiří Kratochvíl signed an updated Memorandum of Cooperation. The two institutions agreed to act in a unified manner in national and international negotiations concerning the scope of both parties, to coordinate their [...]
Categories: NewsThe Czech Agency for Standardization awarded personalities who have contributed to the development and popularization of standardization, as well as authors of student works at the Vladimír List Award Ceremony.
Prague, 26 November 2024 - The Czech Standards Agency honoured personalities who have contributed to the development and popularisation of standardisation, as well as authors of student works, at the Vladimír List Award ceremony. On 20 November 2024, the 21st edition of the Vladimir List Award and Honorable Mentions took place at the Kaiserstein Palace in Prague. These prestigious awards have been presented since 2002 [...]
Categories: NewsSigning of the Action Plan for cooperation in the field of standardization between the national standardization organizations of the Czech Republic and the Republic of Korea
On 21 October 2024, during the General Assembly of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), hosted by the British Standards Institute (BSI) in Edinburgh, a Standardization Cooperation Action Plan was signed by the top officials of the Office of Technical Standardization, Metrology and Government Testing (OSTM) and the Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS), specifying the specific focus [...]
Categories: NewsSigning 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 [...]
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