Footnote:
The Brochure was developed based on the joint BIPM/OIML publication "National metrology systems - Developing the institutional and legislative framework" (OIML D 1:2020). It summarizes all the aspects covered by the joint publication, with six inserts providing additional information on (1) the role of government in a national metrology system, (2) international aspects of national metrology systems, (3) assessing metrology needs that support national priorities, (4) policy implementation options for governments, (5) legislating for metrology: setting up necessary institutions and legal regulations, and (6) developing a metrology system responsive to future technology change