The World Metrology System (WMS)

The BIPM and the OIML play an integral role in what could be termed the 'World Metrology System'. The amount of money spent on metrology is a very small portion of total national expenditure, but its impact is tremendous, demonstrating the vital importance of metrology to us all and the world in which we live.

Without metrology our world would be very different. Metrology is of fundamental importance in industry and trade - not only from the point of view of the consumer but also for those involved in manufacturing. Both groups must have confidence in the accuracy and reliability of the measurements upon which they depend.

Every small investment in metrology results in a large return to the investor, whether the investor be a private company, a national government or an international organization. This makes investing in metrology a sound strategy for future prosperity.