About metrology

The Asia Pacific Legal Metrology Forum (APLMF) and the Asia-Pacific Metrology Programme (APMP) are the peak Asia Pacific bodies that respectively bring together legal metrology authorities and national metrology institutes to develop regional capabilities in legal and scientific measurement (metrology). Both APLMF and APMP have jointly developed this web portal under the German-funded MEDEA Programme to raise awareness of the importance of metrology - both legal and scientific. Click on the links below to find out more.

What is metrology?

Metrology is the science of measurement, embracing both experimental and theoretical determinations at any level of uncertainty in any field of science and technology - BIPM

How does metrology support the economy and government?

Metrology can help a government establish consumer, business and international confidence in an economy’s products and services, regulatory frameworks as well as reduce technical barriers to trade for export and safeguard quality of imports, among other things.

How does metrology support trade?

Having metrological control lessens any unfair commercial advantage or trade practices.

How does metrology support you every day?

Every day, metrology touches people’s lives in many different ways. It has an impact on the quality of our life and our health and wellbeing. Metrology gives us confidence in measurement results in such important areas as health, safety, environmental monitoring, food safety, protection of consumer rights and law enforcement.

What is Quality Infrastructure?

The quality infrastructure is required for the effective operation of domestic markets, and its international recognition is important to enable access to foreign markets.