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National Weights and Measures Laboratory

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Date: 1989-2009
History: The National Weights and Measures Laboratory (NWML), based at Teddington in Middlesex, was established on 18 April 1989. Agency status was confirmed, following a Review, in July 1995, and again in May 2001. The NWML is responsible for ensuring all trade measurements are accurate, legal and fair to both buyer and seller. It provides the following services: type approval; mass, length and volume calibration; ISO 9001 certification; metrology training; and consultancy. On 28 June 2007, the NWML became part of the new Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills. On 1 April 2009, the NWML became the National Measurement Office, an Executive Agency of the new Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).
Functions, occupations and activities: Government (central)
References: Whitakers; NCA Rules
Name authority reference: GB/NNAF/C286831
Collections
Number Description Held by Reference Further information
1
2004-2005: Steering Board: Agendas, Papers and Minutes
WM 1
2
2005-2008: Legal Metrology Programme 2005-2008: Programme Monitoring: Records
WM 2
3
From 2000: National Weights and Measures Laboratory Website
The National Archives, Kew
WM 3
4
From 2008: Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Website
The National Archives, Kew
WM 4
5
2000-2014: Records of the National Weights and Measures Laboratory
The National Archives, Kew
WM
Related record creators
  Record creator Description of relationship Dates Category of relationship
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National Measurement Office
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