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Legal framework of metrological service requirements
Mamasodiqova Nodiraxon Yusufjonovna
Dots of Fergana Polytechnic Institute, Uzbekistan
Dilmurodov Xushnudbek Elmurodjon o‘g‘li
Magistr of Fergana Polytechnic Institute, Uzbekistan
Received:
07 December 2024;
Accepted:
09 January 2025;
Published:
11 February 2025
Abstract:
This article explores the legal and regulatory frameworks that govern metrology services, emphasizing
the role of accurate and reliable measurement systems in various industries. It examines the national and
international legal instruments that establish the standards for metrological services, highlighting the importance
of conformity to legal metrology in ensuring fair trade, consumer protection, and public safety.
Keywords:
Normative document, legal metrology, measurement standards, measurement instruments,
measurement systems.
Introduction:
Metrology, the science of measurement,
plays a fundamental role in various sectors including
trade, health, safety, science, and technology. The legal
framework surrounding metrological services ensures
that measurements and measuring instruments are
accurate, reliable, and consistent across borders. This
legal structure governs the standards, practices, and
procedures that ensure metrological services operate
in a way that protects consumers, supports fair trade,
and promotes public welfare. This article explores the
key components of the legal framework governing
metrological service requirements, focusing on
international
standards,
national
regulations,
accreditation, and enforcement mechanisms.
International Standards and Harmonization
At the core of metrology is the International System of
Units
(SI),
which
standardizes
measurements
worldwide. The SI units
—
such as the meter, kilogram,
second, and ampere
—
ensure consistency and facilitate
global trade, science, and communication. These units
are maintained by the International Bureau of Weights
and Measures (BIPM), a global authority that ensures
measurement consistency across countries.
The International Organization of Legal Metrology
(OIML) is another key div that facilitates the
harmonization
of
measurement
standards
internationally. OIML provides recommendations and
guidelines to ensure that metrological systems are
aligned across member countries. These guidelines
cover areas such as the calibration of measuring
instruments,
the
maintenance
of
national
measurement standards, and the testing of
instruments used in trade and commerce.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) also plays a role
in ensuring that international trade is not impeded by
measurement discrepancies. Under the Agreement on
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), countries are
encouraged to adopt international standards and best
practices in metrology to eliminate barriers in trade.
This agreement promotes the use of common
measurement standards and reduces the risk of
disputes arising from differing measurement systems.
National Metrological Legislation
While international standards provide the foundation,
individual countries implement metrological laws and
regulations to ensure that measurement systems
within their borders are accurate, reliable, and conform
to global standards. These laws are crucial for
safeguarding public health, ensuring fair trade, and
protecting consumers from deceptive practices.
Metrology, the science of measurement, plays a critical
role
in
ensuring
accuracy,
reliability,
and
standardization
across
various
industries.
In
Uzbekistan, the national legal framework for
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metrological services is designed to promote
uniformity, enhance trade competitiveness, and
protect the rights of consumers and producers. This
article provides an overview of the key components of
the metrological legal framework in Uzbekistan,
highlighting its objectives, governing bodies, and
legislative structure.
Key Objectives of the Metrological Legal Framework:
1)
Ensuring
measurement
accuracy:
the
framework sets strict
standards to guarantee the precision of measurements
across sectors, including industry, health, trade, and
environmental monitoring.
2)
Protecting consumer rights: by regulating
measurements in
commerce, the framework safeguards consumers
against fraudulent practices and ensures fair
transactions.
3)
Facilitating
trade:
compliance
with
international metrological
standards enhances the country's global trade
relations, ensuring that Uzbekistan's products and
services meet global benchmarks.
4)
Promoting
scientific
and
technological
development: the
framework supports innovation and technological
advancements in measurement techniques and
instrumentation.
Legislative structure
The legal framework governing metrology in
Uzbekistan is rooted in several key laws and
regulations, including:
1)
The Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on
Metrology: This
foundational legislation outlines the principles of
metrological regulation, specifying the rights and
responsibilities of entities involved in measurement
activities. Referring to the law on metrology of course
this law is a law that regulates Metrological actions in
the production process. The date of entry into force is
09.10.2020, which was approved by the Senate on
February 28, 2020, passed by the legislature on
November 12, 2019. Metrology legislation consists of
this law and other legislative acts. If the International
Treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan establishes rules
different from those provided for by the metrology law
of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the provisions of the
international treaty apply. Section 3 of this Act cites the
basic concepts. Metrology activities are activities
related to ensuring that measurements are in a single
unit, measurement techniques and tools, as well as
methods to achieve the required accuracy.
Metrological observability is the property of a
measurement result that can be attributed to a
benchmark through a sequence of documented
continuous calibrations. Metrological examination-a
set of organizational and legal works on the assessment
and analysis of the correctness and completeness of
the application of Metrological requirements, rules and
norms related to the uniform unity of measurements.
A test vehicle is a technical device, substance, and (or)
material with normalized technical descriptions,
intended for testing. A standard sample is a measuring
instrument in the form of a sample of the same
substance (material), in which one or more values are
determined that characterize the property or
composition of the substance (material) as a result of
Metrological attestation. A étalon is a measuring
instrument designed to be re-generated and stored for
the purpose of transferring the size of a particular unit
of magnitude to other measuring instruments. An
indicator of measurement accuracy is a defined
description of the accuracy of measurement results
obtained when observing the applicable norms and
rules of measurement methodology. The methodology
for performing measurements is a set of operations and
rules that ensure the execution of measurements and
their results are obtained with established accuracy
indicators. A meter is a technique used for
measurements and has normalized Metrological
properties. Calibration of measuring instruments is a
set of operations performed under given conditions
with the aim of determining Metrological descriptions
of the measuring instrument by determining the ratio
between the magnitude value obtained using the
measuring instrument and the corresponding
magnitude value to be reconstructed with the
benchmark. Comparison of measuring instruments is a
set of operations performed in order to determine and
confirm the compliance of measuring instruments with
the specified Metrological requirements. The uniform
unit of measurements is the state in which the results
of the measurements are expressed in legitimized units
and the accuracy indicators of the measurements are
located within the limits set by a certain probability.
Article 8 of the law provides that the state management
of the main area of activity related to Metrology is
carried out by the National Authority for metrology
—
the Uzbek agency for Standardization, Metrology and
certification.
Chapter 3 of the law provides insights into the
organization of Metrology-related activities. Article 13.
The approval and state registration of regulatory
documents
on
ensuring
the
uniformity
of
measurements is carried out by a specially authorized
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state div, which determines the norms and rules of
Metrology and ensures the uniform union of
measurements with mandatory force on the territory
of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The following types of
regulatory documents are used in the Republic of
Uzbekistan to ensure that measurements are in a single
unit:
methodology for comparing measuring instruments;
measurement instrument calibration methodology;
methodology for performing measurements;
methodology for attesting Test media
The normative acts on ensuring that measurements are
in a single unit also include documentation on
standardization, which determines the procedure for
conducting a metrology examination. Methods of
comparing and calibrating measuring instruments,
methods of certification of test instruments should be
carried out Metrological examination.
2)
Government Decrees and Standards: Various
decrees and
technical regulations establish specific measurement
standards and procedures for different industries. The
national standards, denoted as "Oʻz DSt," provide a
comprehensive framework for metrological practices.
For metrological service requirements, currently the
Oʻz DSt 3444 standard is in force. O‘z DSt 3444 is likely
a specific Uzbekistan State Standard (O‘z DSt), part of
the national standardization system managed by the
technical regulation agency. Unfortunately, without
specific context or access to the full database of
Uzbekistan's state standards, it's challenging to provide
precise details about this specific standard. The
standard establishes general requirements for the
competence, impartiality and stable functioning of
metrological services that carry out or apply for
activities [10 verification of measuring instruments
(hereinafter
—
laboratories), This standard is
applicable to all organizations engaged in activities on
the verification of measuring instruments, regardless of
the number of personnel, the standard was developed
on the basis of the state standard O‘z DSt IEC
17025:2019, taking into account the specific
requirements for laboratories engaged in the
verification of measuring instruments, Laboratory
customers, regulatory authorities, organizations and
schemes. using a parity assessment, the accreditation
bodies, as well as other parties, apply this standard
when approving and recognizing the competence of
the laboratory.
There are some terms and concepts related to this
standart:
Interlaboratory
comparison
(interlaboratory
comparison):
organization;
measurement
and
evaluation of the same or several samples by two or
more laboratories in accordance with predetermined
conditions.
Intra-laboratory comparison Organization, execution
and evaluation of measurements of the same or several
similar samples within the same laboratory in
accordance with pre-defined conditions.
Qualification testing (proficiency testing) Assessment
of the characteristics of the participant's functional
skills according to pre-established criteria of the
Department of interlaboratory comparisons,
Verification is a critical process in metrology that
ensures the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of
measuring instruments with established standards and
specifications. It is a legal and technical procedure
widely implemented in industries, trade, and public
services to maintain trust in measurements.
The laboratory must be liable on the basis of
obligations of legal importance for the management of
all information received from the outside or received in
the process of carrying out laboratory activities, the
laboratory must inform the client about the
information in advance. it is information that it intends
to place in free well-being, the eviction of which is
made available to the public by the decision of the
client or by agreement between the laboratory and the
client (for example, complaints are answered with a
tag). All other information is considered a trade secret
and must be solved; as confidential.
The laboratory must be a legal entity or the division of
a legal entity legally responsible for its activities, the
rights and obligations of metrological services of public
administration bodies and metrological services of legal
entities are determined by the rules agreed with the
bodies of the state metrological service.
The fact that international standards are currently
being adapted to the conditions of Uzbekistan is of
course an important event.Also, the urgent research on
perfecting these standards and ensuring the quality of
metrology services means that the legal pillars of
metrology services should definitely be prepared for
development and modifications.
CONCLUSION
The legal framework for metrological services
establishes a structured system to ensure the
reliability, accuracy, and uniformity of measurements
across all sectors. It protects consumers, enhances
industrial efficiency, and fosters trust in trade and
public services. By defining clear regulations,
standards, and verification processes, the framework
supports economic development, scientific innovation,
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and environmental safety.
In Uzbekistan, the alignment of metrological services
with national and international standards ensures
compatibility with global practices, promoting trade
and technological progress. However, continual
modernization, capacity-building, and integration into
international systems are necessary to address
challenges and meet future demands. A robust legal
framework in metrology is thus essential for fostering
economic competitiveness, consumer confidence, and
sustainable growth.
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