UNIDO Organized Study Visit to Czech Republic for Armenian Metrology Experts
04 November 2025
Yerevan, Armenia - September 22-26, 2025 - As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Armenia’s national quality infrastructure, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), within the framework of the European Union-funded “Support to Quality Infrastructure in Armenia” project, organized a study visit to the Czech Metrology Institute (CMI) for specialists from the National Body for Standards and Metrology (NBSM). The delegation from Armenia included NBSM Quality Manager and Heads of two laboratories.
During the visit, the Armenian experts were introduced to CMI’s best practices in laboratory management, calibration and verification procedures, and quality management systems aligned with EU and international standards. The study tour placed particular emphasis on theoretical and practical training in technical procedures for fuel dispensers, carried out in line with MID Module B and the normative document OIML R117. The program featured presentations and on-site demonstrations in CMI’s state-of-the-art facilities covering dimensional, torque and pressure metrology.
The study visit provided an opportunity for peer-to-peer exchange with CMI specialists, enabling NBSM staff to deepen their technical knowledge, observe accreditation processes, and discuss practical steps for expanding NBSM’s internationally recognized services.
This initiative represents another important step in the UNIDO’s support to enhance Armenia’s metrology system, supporting the country’s alignment with European standards and improving the competitiveness of Armenian products and services.
The "Support to Quality Infrastructure in Armenia" project, funded by the European Union and implemented by UNIDO, is dedicated to strengthening NBSM’s role in providing sustainable and internationally recognized metrology services. By reinforcing Armenia’s legal, institutional, and technical frameworks for metrology, the initiative contributes to the country’s efforts in advancing economic diversification and trade competitiveness, aligning with the objective of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the EU.
For more information, please contact
Cong WU, Project Manager at C.WU@unido.org or
Mane Tapaltsyan, National Project Coordinator at m.tapaltsyan@unido.org
Mane Tapaltsyan
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