UNIDO Supported the International Recognition of NBSM Calibration Laboratories through International Accreditation
11 March 2026
Yerevan, Armenia - The newly established Electrical and Torque Calibration Laboratories, together with the Pressure Calibration Laboratory at the National Body for Standards and Metrology (NBSM), have successfully undergone an accreditation assessment conducted on 23–24 October 2025 by an internationally recognized accreditation body. This achievement represents a significant milestone in aligning Armenia’s metrology infrastructure with European and international standards and directly contributes to the country’s commitments under the EU–Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
The accreditation certificate 1450 confirms that the NBSM calibration laboratories comply with the international standard ISO/IEC 17025, demonstrating technical competence, measurement traceability, and a robust quality management system. As a result, calibration certificates issued by NBSM are internationally recognized, enabling the mutual acceptance of calibration results, reducing technical barriers to trade, and enhancing the competitiveness of Armenian industry in global markets.
The availability of these internationally recognized calibration services within Armenia will deliver tangible benefits to a wide range of sectors, including energy, telecommunications, manufacturing, construction, high-tech and electronics, healthcare, research institutions, conformity assessment bodies, testing and inspection laboratories, as well as the aerospace and automotive industries. Access to these services domestically will allow businesses and organizations to save time and costs, improve product quality and safety, and strengthen their competitiveness without the need to seek calibration services abroad.
These achievements are the result of close cooperation between the Government of Armenia, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and the European Union under the EU-funded “Support to Quality Infrastructure in Armenia” project. Through targeted investments in modern laboratory equipment, capacity-building of technical staff, and support for accreditation readiness, the project has played a key role in advancing Armenia’s quality infrastructure.
The "Support to Quality Infrastructure in Armenia" project, funded by the European Union and implemented by UNIDO, is dedicated to strengthening NBSM’s capacity to provide sustainable, internationally recognized metrology services. By reinforcing Armenia’s legal, institutional, and technical frameworks in metrology, the initiative contributes to the country’s economic diversification and trade competitiveness, in line with the objective of the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
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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