Armenia to become an associate member of  BIPM and a corresponding  member of OIML

ArmInfo.  Armenia intends to become an associate member of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures and a corresponding member of the International  Organization of Legal Metrology. At its February 4 meeting, the NA  Committee on Economic Affairs approved the draft letters of agreement  submitted by the RA government for ratification.

According to Narek Hovakimyan, Deputy Minister of Economy of the  Republic of Armenia, the first document was signed on March 18 of  last year, and the second on April 2, 2025. The National Authority  for Standardization and Metrology, a closed joint-stock company,  currently ensures the uniformity of measurements throughout the  Republic of Armenia, which is a fundamental pillar of a high-quality  national economic infrastructure. The company carries out  metrological control of measuring instruments, including inspection,  examination, testing, and type certification. Metrological control  not only ensures the safety of RA citizens from a healthcare  perspective but also regulates trade relations between consumers and  sellers.

Membership in international metrological organizations is crucial for   the development of a system that ensures uniformity in measurements  in the Republic of Armenia. It also helps regulate trade relations  between producers and consumers, and introduce innovations.

It is proposed to facilitate the process of the CJSC's accession as  an associate and corresponding member of two reputable international  organizations. The Republic's membership in international  metrological organizations, particularly the OIML (International  Organization of Legal Metrology) and the BIPM (International Bureau  of Weights and Measures), has several important strategic, economic,  and technical justifications. From an economic perspective, it will  ensure the development of international trade, as membership in the  OIML and BIPM guarantees the international comparability of  measurements. This is important for reducing technical barriers in  export and import processes and creates a level playing field,  allowing Armenian producers to enter foreign markets without  duplicating test or measurement certificates.  Furthermore, this  membership will enhance investment attractiveness by increasing  confidence in the economic environment, facilitating investment  thanks to a measurement system that complies with international  metrological requirements.

From a technical and scientific perspective, membership will improve  measurement accuracy and harmonize the national measurement system  with international standards. From an institutional perspective,  membership will strengthen legal metrology and help improve the legal  metrology sector by creating a reliable and transparent measurement  system. Membership will also ensure the sector's compliance with EU  requirements.