Metrology lab designation reviewed in Oman

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), through its Directorate General for Standards and Metrology (DGSM), in cooperation with the GCC Standardisation Organisation, held a workshop on Tuesday to review the designation of measurement and calibration laboratories.
The workshop brought together stakeholders from industrial, health, service and regulatory sectors, reflecting MoCIIP’s efforts to strengthen national partnerships and enhance Oman’s metrology infrastructure.
Imad bin Khamis al Shukaili, Director General of DGSM, said the workshop aimed to clarify the roles and responsibilities of Designated Institutes (DIs) and the services they provide in disseminating international units of measurement. He highlighted achievements recorded in 2025, during which the National Calibration Centre calibrated 970 devices and instruments. In addition, more than 2,300 scales and liquid fuel pumps were verified, generating revenues of RO 16,500.
Al Shukaili noted that the workshop represents a qualitative step towards developing national technical capabilities and optimising available resources in support of economic development. He said these efforts enhance the competitiveness of Omani products and services in regional and international markets, while protecting consumers and ensuring measurement accuracy in line with global standards.
Discussions focused on governance frameworks and mechanisms for designating measurement and calibration laboratories under international mutual recognition arrangements, particularly the CIPM MRA. This enables Oman to strengthen its participation in the global metrology system and reinforce its standing in this critical field.
The workshop forms part of the implementation of the Measurement and Calibration Law No. 17/2013 and the activation of the National Calibration Centre’s role under DGSM in completing the International System of Units (SI). These efforts support the establishment of a reliable, internationally recognised national metrology infrastructure and enhance confidence in Oman’s measurement systems across global markets. — ONA