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Emirates Metrology Institute releases 2023 first quarter achievements
His Excellency Saeed Al Muhairi, Executive Director of the Emirates Metrology Institute said the Institute’s activities follows from its commitment to support key economic sectors of Abu Dhabi and the UAE in general. These activities were also undertaken as the Institute is the national reference entity for metrology in the UAE. The Institute also contributes at the regional level through the Gulf Metrology Assembly (GULFMET), as well as through its memberships in the International Committee for Weights and Measures (CIPM MRA), the Asia-Pacific Metrology Program (APMP), the Intra-Africa Metrology System (AFRIMETS), and the International Measurement Confederation (IMEKO), he said.
On the sidelines of its participation at IDEX and NAVDEX 2023 exhibition last February, the Institute signed an agreement with Caracal International LLC to enhance cooperation across scientific and technical metrology for developing capabilities in the defense industries.
Another cooperation agreement was signed with the Khalifa University of Science and Technology for enhanced innovation in the development of the science of measurement, scientific research and technological development, to contribute to the advancement of advanced technologies in the Abu Dhabi local economy and the UAE.
The Institute participated in the Joint International Committee of Regional Metrology Bodies (JCRBs) organized by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) and the Regional Metrological Bodies (RMOs) in March this year.
Other participations included the Advisory Committee for Electricity and Magnets meetings of BIPM in Paris to discuss global electrical metrology systems, wherein the Institute presented a report on the measurement, calibration and inter-comparison capabilities of GULFMET.
As part of supporting the Council-accredited laboratories, the Institute organized a workshop at its headquarters in cooperation with the German company, WIKA, specialized in calibration technology. The workshop had a participation from 23 representatives of government and semi-government sectors, companies and institutions and accredited laboratories.
During the workshop, a presentation was also made to introduce the Institute’s services in benchmarking, calibration of measurement tools, technical consultancy and training, while Wika briefed on its expertise in calibration and standardization, and introduced the latest devices and technologies it deploy in these sectors.
A GULFMET delegation visited the Institute in the first quarter of the year to enhance cooperation to facilitate the procedures required for the member states of the Assembly to meet the technical standards, and this was done by organizing programs in inter-comparisons and reviewing the application and evaluation of quality management systems for national institutes.
The delegation was also briefed on the services provided by the Institute as the National Institute of Measurement in the UAE, including calibration services, training, counseling, merit examination, or inter-laboratory comparisons, studies and scientific research services.
Abu Dhabi, May 03, 2023: The Emirates Metrology Institute of the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) said it issued 113 calibration certificates for legal measurement instruments, carried out 16 inter-comparisons and fitness checks and provided 7 advisory services, as well as issued 7 specialized advisory reports in the first quarter of 2023.
On the sidelines of its participation at IDEX and NAVDEX 2023 exhibition last February, the Institute signed an agreement with Caracal International LLC to enhance cooperation across scientific and technical metrology for developing capabilities in the defense industries.
Another cooperation agreement was signed with the Khalifa University of Science and Technology for enhanced innovation in the development of the science of measurement, scientific research and technological development, to contribute to the advancement of advanced technologies in the Abu Dhabi local economy and the UAE.
The Institute participated in the Joint International Committee of Regional Metrology Bodies (JCRBs) organized by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) and the Regional Metrological Bodies (RMOs) in March this year.
Other participations included the Advisory Committee for Electricity and Magnets meetings of BIPM in Paris to discuss global electrical metrology systems, wherein the Institute presented a report on the measurement, calibration and inter-comparison capabilities of GULFMET.
As part of supporting the Council-accredited laboratories, the Institute organized a workshop at its headquarters in cooperation with the German company, WIKA, specialized in calibration technology. The workshop had a participation from 23 representatives of government and semi-government sectors, companies and institutions and accredited laboratories.
During the workshop, a presentation was also made to introduce the Institute’s services in benchmarking, calibration of measurement tools, technical consultancy and training, while Wika briefed on its expertise in calibration and standardization, and introduced the latest devices and technologies it deploy in these sectors.
A GULFMET delegation visited the Institute in the first quarter of the year to enhance cooperation to facilitate the procedures required for the member states of the Assembly to meet the technical standards, and this was done by organizing programs in inter-comparisons and reviewing the application and evaluation of quality management systems for national institutes.
The delegation was also briefed on the services provided by the Institute as the National Institute of Measurement in the UAE, including calibration services, training, counseling, merit examination, or inter-laboratory comparisons, studies and scientific research services.
His Excellency Saeed Al Muhairi, Executive Director of the Emirates Metrology Institute said the Institute’s activities follows from its commitment to support key economic sectors of Abu Dhabi and the UAE in general. These activities were also undertaken as the Institute is the national reference entity for metrology in the UAE. The Institute also contributes at the regional level through the Gulf Metrology Assembly (GULFMET), as well as through its memberships in the International Committee for Weights and Measures (CIPM MRA), the Asia-Pacific Metrology Program (APMP), the Intra-Africa Metrology System (AFRIMETS), and the International Measurement Confederation (IMEKO), he said.
On the sidelines of its participation at IDEX and NAVDEX 2023 exhibition last February, the Institute signed an agreement with Caracal International LLC to enhance cooperation across scientific and technical metrology for developing capabilities in the defense industries.
Another cooperation agreement was signed with the Khalifa University of Science and Technology for enhanced innovation in the development of the science of measurement, scientific research and technological development, to contribute to the advancement of advanced technologies in the Abu Dhabi local economy and the UAE.
The Institute participated in the Joint International Committee of Regional Metrology Bodies (JCRBs) organized by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) and the Regional Metrological Bodies (RMOs) in March this year.
Other participations included the Advisory Committee for Electricity and Magnets meetings of BIPM in Paris to discuss global electrical metrology systems, wherein the Institute presented a report on the measurement, calibration and inter-comparison capabilities of GULFMET.
As part of supporting the Council-accredited laboratories, the Institute organized a workshop at its headquarters in cooperation with the German company, WIKA, specialized in calibration technology. The workshop had a participation from 23 representatives of government and semi-government sectors, companies and institutions and accredited laboratories.
During the workshop, a presentation was also made to introduce the Institute’s services in benchmarking, calibration of measurement tools, technical consultancy and training, while Wika briefed on its expertise in calibration and standardization, and introduced the latest devices and technologies it deploy in these sectors.
A GULFMET delegation visited the Institute in the first quarter of the year to enhance cooperation to facilitate the procedures required for the member states of the Assembly to meet the technical standards, and this was done by organizing programs in inter-comparisons and reviewing the application and evaluation of quality management systems for national institutes.
The delegation was also briefed on the services provided by the Institute as the National Institute of Measurement in the UAE, including calibration services, training, counseling, merit examination, or inter-laboratory comparisons, studies and scientific research services.
Abu Dhabi, May 03, 2023: The Emirates Metrology Institute of the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) said it issued 113 calibration certificates for legal measurement instruments, carried out 16 inter-comparisons and fitness checks and provided 7 advisory services, as well as issued 7 specialized advisory reports in the first quarter of 2023.
On the sidelines of its participation at IDEX and NAVDEX 2023 exhibition last February, the Institute signed an agreement with Caracal International LLC to enhance cooperation across scientific and technical metrology for developing capabilities in the defense industries.
Another cooperation agreement was signed with the Khalifa University of Science and Technology for enhanced innovation in the development of the science of measurement, scientific research and technological development, to contribute to the advancement of advanced technologies in the Abu Dhabi local economy and the UAE.
The Institute participated in the Joint International Committee of Regional Metrology Bodies (JCRBs) organized by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) and the Regional Metrological Bodies (RMOs) in March this year.
Other participations included the Advisory Committee for Electricity and Magnets meetings of BIPM in Paris to discuss global electrical metrology systems, wherein the Institute presented a report on the measurement, calibration and inter-comparison capabilities of GULFMET.
As part of supporting the Council-accredited laboratories, the Institute organized a workshop at its headquarters in cooperation with the German company, WIKA, specialized in calibration technology. The workshop had a participation from 23 representatives of government and semi-government sectors, companies and institutions and accredited laboratories.
During the workshop, a presentation was also made to introduce the Institute’s services in benchmarking, calibration of measurement tools, technical consultancy and training, while Wika briefed on its expertise in calibration and standardization, and introduced the latest devices and technologies it deploy in these sectors.
A GULFMET delegation visited the Institute in the first quarter of the year to enhance cooperation to facilitate the procedures required for the member states of the Assembly to meet the technical standards, and this was done by organizing programs in inter-comparisons and reviewing the application and evaluation of quality management systems for national institutes.
The delegation was also briefed on the services provided by the Institute as the National Institute of Measurement in the UAE, including calibration services, training, counseling, merit examination, or inter-laboratory comparisons, studies and scientific research services.
QCC conducts 91924 laboratory tests in Abu Dhabi in Q1 2023
The data was announced at the release of the performance indicators of the Council’s Central Testing Laboratory. In the case of food and liquids, the laboratory carried out 19,917 tests, while 55,544 laboratory tests were conducted for water, 10,286 for environment, 3,291 for building and construction materials, 1,910 for motor oils, 720 for agricultural crops, and 51 for medicines and medical equipment.
Laboratory tests for water had the largest share overall at 60.4%, followed by food and liquids at 21.6%, environment by 11.2%, while the rest of the tests accounted for building and construction materials, transformer oils, agriculture, cosmetics, medicines and medical equipment.
His Excellency Eng. Abdullah Hassan Al Maeeni, Executive Director of the Central Testing Laboratory sector, said that QCC strives to meet market needs of government and private agencies by providing quality infrastructure services, and ensuring consumer safety in Abu Dhabi. This in turn enhances the quality of the national industry and local products, leading to achieving regional leadership and better integration with the global economy.
He said that laboratory testing of products is one of the important mandates of the Council which helps meet the needs of its strategic government and private sector partners. The Central Testing Laboratory since 1981 has been providing testing services across product segments, as well as value-added services which include technical consultations, specialized technical training, certificates of conformity and applied scientific research.
In the first quarter of the year, the laboratory implemented two specialized training programs and provided five technical consultations, in addition to evaluating product labels of about 698 commodities and verifying the net weight of 111 products.
Coinciding with the UAE Innovation Month in February, QCC also won the gold award at the Stevie Awards Middle East and North Africa for of innovative achievement in growth. The award endorsed the success and excellence of the Council in delegating laboratory testing services to local private companies, thereby strengthening strategic partnership between the Council and the private sector for sustainability, quality and to reduce the cost of services in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi, May 03, 2023: The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) conducted 91,924 laboratory tests in Abu Dhabi, including for food, liquids, water, medicines, medical equipment, building and construction materials, environment, agricultural products etc. in the first quarter of 2023.
Laboratory tests for water had the largest share overall at 60.4%, followed by food and liquids at 21.6%, environment by 11.2%, while the rest of the tests accounted for building and construction materials, transformer oils, agriculture, cosmetics, medicines and medical equipment.
His Excellency Eng. Abdullah Hassan Al Maeeni, Executive Director of the Central Testing Laboratory sector, said that QCC strives to meet market needs of government and private agencies by providing quality infrastructure services, and ensuring consumer safety in Abu Dhabi. This in turn enhances the quality of the national industry and local products, leading to achieving regional leadership and better integration with the global economy.
He said that laboratory testing of products is one of the important mandates of the Council which helps meet the needs of its strategic government and private sector partners. The Central Testing Laboratory since 1981 has been providing testing services across product segments, as well as value-added services which include technical consultations, specialized technical training, certificates of conformity and applied scientific research.
In the first quarter of the year, the laboratory implemented two specialized training programs and provided five technical consultations, in addition to evaluating product labels of about 698 commodities and verifying the net weight of 111 products.
Coinciding with the UAE Innovation Month in February, QCC also won the gold award at the Stevie Awards Middle East and North Africa for of innovative achievement in growth. The award endorsed the success and excellence of the Council in delegating laboratory testing services to local private companies, thereby strengthening strategic partnership between the Council and the private sector for sustainability, quality and to reduce the cost of services in Abu Dhabi.
The data was announced at the release of the performance indicators of the Council’s Central Testing Laboratory. In the case of food and liquids, the laboratory carried out 19,917 tests, while 55,544 laboratory tests were conducted for water, 10,286 for environment, 3,291 for building and construction materials, 1,910 for motor oils, 720 for agricultural crops, and 51 for medicines and medical equipment.
Laboratory tests for water had the largest share overall at 60.4%, followed by food and liquids at 21.6%, environment by 11.2%, while the rest of the tests accounted for building and construction materials, transformer oils, agriculture, cosmetics, medicines and medical equipment.
His Excellency Eng. Abdullah Hassan Al Maeeni, Executive Director of the Central Testing Laboratory sector, said that QCC strives to meet market needs of government and private agencies by providing quality infrastructure services, and ensuring consumer safety in Abu Dhabi. This in turn enhances the quality of the national industry and local products, leading to achieving regional leadership and better integration with the global economy.
He said that laboratory testing of products is one of the important mandates of the Council which helps meet the needs of its strategic government and private sector partners. The Central Testing Laboratory since 1981 has been providing testing services across product segments, as well as value-added services which include technical consultations, specialized technical training, certificates of conformity and applied scientific research.
In the first quarter of the year, the laboratory implemented two specialized training programs and provided five technical consultations, in addition to evaluating product labels of about 698 commodities and verifying the net weight of 111 products.
Coinciding with the UAE Innovation Month in February, QCC also won the gold award at the Stevie Awards Middle East and North Africa for of innovative achievement in growth. The award endorsed the success and excellence of the Council in delegating laboratory testing services to local private companies, thereby strengthening strategic partnership between the Council and the private sector for sustainability, quality and to reduce the cost of services in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi, May 03, 2023: The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) conducted 91,924 laboratory tests in Abu Dhabi, including for food, liquids, water, medicines, medical equipment, building and construction materials, environment, agricultural products etc. in the first quarter of 2023.
Laboratory tests for water had the largest share overall at 60.4%, followed by food and liquids at 21.6%, environment by 11.2%, while the rest of the tests accounted for building and construction materials, transformer oils, agriculture, cosmetics, medicines and medical equipment.
His Excellency Eng. Abdullah Hassan Al Maeeni, Executive Director of the Central Testing Laboratory sector, said that QCC strives to meet market needs of government and private agencies by providing quality infrastructure services, and ensuring consumer safety in Abu Dhabi. This in turn enhances the quality of the national industry and local products, leading to achieving regional leadership and better integration with the global economy.
He said that laboratory testing of products is one of the important mandates of the Council which helps meet the needs of its strategic government and private sector partners. The Central Testing Laboratory since 1981 has been providing testing services across product segments, as well as value-added services which include technical consultations, specialized technical training, certificates of conformity and applied scientific research.
In the first quarter of the year, the laboratory implemented two specialized training programs and provided five technical consultations, in addition to evaluating product labels of about 698 commodities and verifying the net weight of 111 products.
Coinciding with the UAE Innovation Month in February, QCC also won the gold award at the Stevie Awards Middle East and North Africa for of innovative achievement in growth. The award endorsed the success and excellence of the Council in delegating laboratory testing services to local private companies, thereby strengthening strategic partnership between the Council and the private sector for sustainability, quality and to reduce the cost of services in Abu Dhabi.
QCC carries out inspections on over 26,000 products across sales and online outlets in Abu Dhabi
Releasing a report on the performance indicators of the Council’s Consumer and Market Services Sector, QCC said that 4,896 measurement instruments and 312 product packages were verified spanning 7,800 commodities during the period.
The report said two products which have been withdrawn from international markets were recalled from Abu Dhabi markets, while three products were rectified during checks on a total of 1,456 commodities.
His Excellency Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Executive Director of the Consumer and Market Services Sector said that QCC is committed to ensure safety of products traded in the markets, and this is done by monitoring their conformity with the relevant specifications and technical regulations through sample examinations at the Council's laboratories.
He said the Council continuously strives to develop, improve and sustain its services by adopting and implementing the best-in-class international methodologies and practices, as well as through the optimal use of available resources. The Council also empowers employees and enhances their efficiency through training, effective planning, follow-ups and measurement of its services to increase product competitiveness and consumer safety and rights.
His Excellency said the results also indicate QCC’s commitment to ensure fair trade in Abu Dhabi with supervisory control over exports and imports of goods in cooperation with competent authorities. This also helps ensure the safety of products by making sure it does not contain substances that may pose a threat to health and safety.
The report said the Council’s eight QCC inspectors were awarded Judicial Enforcement Officer certificates by the Judicial Training Academy of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, while the status of about 18 inspectors were renewed after they cleared a two-month basic training program for qualifying to judicial officers.
In line with the control programs of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, a campaign was carried out on pre-packaged Ramadan products from March 21-24 in Abu Dhabi across 13 markets, including over 6 in Abu Dhabi, 4 in Al Ain, and 3 in Al Dhafra. The campaign verified the quantity of pre-packaged products and their conformity with specifications. The campaign also covered verification of approved legal measurement units.
Abu Dhabi, May 03, 2023: The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) said that it carried out inspections and audits on 26,214 products in markets across Abu Dhabi, including 24,091 during field inspections and 2,123 on online sales platforms in the first quarter of 2023.
The report said two products which have been withdrawn from international markets were recalled from Abu Dhabi markets, while three products were rectified during checks on a total of 1,456 commodities.
His Excellency Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Executive Director of the Consumer and Market Services Sector said that QCC is committed to ensure safety of products traded in the markets, and this is done by monitoring their conformity with the relevant specifications and technical regulations through sample examinations at the Council's laboratories.
He said the Council continuously strives to develop, improve and sustain its services by adopting and implementing the best-in-class international methodologies and practices, as well as through the optimal use of available resources. The Council also empowers employees and enhances their efficiency through training, effective planning, follow-ups and measurement of its services to increase product competitiveness and consumer safety and rights.
His Excellency said the results also indicate QCC’s commitment to ensure fair trade in Abu Dhabi with supervisory control over exports and imports of goods in cooperation with competent authorities. This also helps ensure the safety of products by making sure it does not contain substances that may pose a threat to health and safety.
The report said the Council’s eight QCC inspectors were awarded Judicial Enforcement Officer certificates by the Judicial Training Academy of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, while the status of about 18 inspectors were renewed after they cleared a two-month basic training program for qualifying to judicial officers.
In line with the control programs of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, a campaign was carried out on pre-packaged Ramadan products from March 21-24 in Abu Dhabi across 13 markets, including over 6 in Abu Dhabi, 4 in Al Ain, and 3 in Al Dhafra. The campaign verified the quantity of pre-packaged products and their conformity with specifications. The campaign also covered verification of approved legal measurement units.
Releasing a report on the performance indicators of the Council’s Consumer and Market Services Sector, QCC said that 4,896 measurement instruments and 312 product packages were verified spanning 7,800 commodities during the period.
The report said two products which have been withdrawn from international markets were recalled from Abu Dhabi markets, while three products were rectified during checks on a total of 1,456 commodities.
His Excellency Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Executive Director of the Consumer and Market Services Sector said that QCC is committed to ensure safety of products traded in the markets, and this is done by monitoring their conformity with the relevant specifications and technical regulations through sample examinations at the Council's laboratories.
He said the Council continuously strives to develop, improve and sustain its services by adopting and implementing the best-in-class international methodologies and practices, as well as through the optimal use of available resources. The Council also empowers employees and enhances their efficiency through training, effective planning, follow-ups and measurement of its services to increase product competitiveness and consumer safety and rights.
His Excellency said the results also indicate QCC’s commitment to ensure fair trade in Abu Dhabi with supervisory control over exports and imports of goods in cooperation with competent authorities. This also helps ensure the safety of products by making sure it does not contain substances that may pose a threat to health and safety.
The report said the Council’s eight QCC inspectors were awarded Judicial Enforcement Officer certificates by the Judicial Training Academy of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, while the status of about 18 inspectors were renewed after they cleared a two-month basic training program for qualifying to judicial officers.
In line with the control programs of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, a campaign was carried out on pre-packaged Ramadan products from March 21-24 in Abu Dhabi across 13 markets, including over 6 in Abu Dhabi, 4 in Al Ain, and 3 in Al Dhafra. The campaign verified the quantity of pre-packaged products and their conformity with specifications. The campaign also covered verification of approved legal measurement units.
Abu Dhabi, May 03, 2023: The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) said that it carried out inspections and audits on 26,214 products in markets across Abu Dhabi, including 24,091 during field inspections and 2,123 on online sales platforms in the first quarter of 2023.
The report said two products which have been withdrawn from international markets were recalled from Abu Dhabi markets, while three products were rectified during checks on a total of 1,456 commodities.
His Excellency Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Executive Director of the Consumer and Market Services Sector said that QCC is committed to ensure safety of products traded in the markets, and this is done by monitoring their conformity with the relevant specifications and technical regulations through sample examinations at the Council's laboratories.
He said the Council continuously strives to develop, improve and sustain its services by adopting and implementing the best-in-class international methodologies and practices, as well as through the optimal use of available resources. The Council also empowers employees and enhances their efficiency through training, effective planning, follow-ups and measurement of its services to increase product competitiveness and consumer safety and rights.
His Excellency said the results also indicate QCC’s commitment to ensure fair trade in Abu Dhabi with supervisory control over exports and imports of goods in cooperation with competent authorities. This also helps ensure the safety of products by making sure it does not contain substances that may pose a threat to health and safety.
The report said the Council’s eight QCC inspectors were awarded Judicial Enforcement Officer certificates by the Judicial Training Academy of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, while the status of about 18 inspectors were renewed after they cleared a two-month basic training program for qualifying to judicial officers.
In line with the control programs of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, a campaign was carried out on pre-packaged Ramadan products from March 21-24 in Abu Dhabi across 13 markets, including over 6 in Abu Dhabi, 4 in Al Ain, and 3 in Al Dhafra. The campaign verified the quantity of pre-packaged products and their conformity with specifications. The campaign also covered verification of approved legal measurement units.
QCC issues 5,303 individual conformity certificates, registers 84 products, issues 35 licenses to use Trust Mark
In a statement based on the first quarter report of the Council’s Conformity and Standards Services sector, QCC said it also issued 12 product registration certificates and 35 licenses to use the Trust Mark, while renewing 27 licenses.
His Excellency Badr Khamis Al-Shumaili, Executive Director of the Conformity and Standards Services Sector said the Council continues to strengthen its strategic partnerships with the government and private sector by applying quality standards and systems to ensure conformity of products and individuals, thereby enhancing safety and quality as well as competitiveness of Abu Dhabi regionally and internationally.
The report reviewed the outcome of the 44th meeting of the Permanent Technical Committee for Abu Dhabi Technical Standards, held in the first quarter this year, where a technical document for a health program submitted by the Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health was discussed, apart from a study on the impact of applying the individual conformity program for school bus drivers and supervisors, in the light of the increase in accidents by 56% during 2016 -2022.
The report stated that the Council adopted the Abu Dhabi Technical Standards for active work environment to promote physical fitness activities and sports in institutions and workplaces to improve the health of employees and raise their productivity, and in turn help nurture an active society. The need for the standards were presented to the Council by the Department of Community Development and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council. The submission was to promote a culture of physical activity in workplaces by implementing pioneering fitness practices and inculcating a culture of physical activity.
The Council also initiated the service of issuing a certificate of conformity for individual services in the first quarter through authorized test centers in line with the objectives of the Abu Dhabi Program for Effortless Customer Experience 2022, implemented by the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority. Under this initiative, 16 test centers in Abu Dhabi were authorized to evaluate the services of individual professionals working in electricity, building and construction, school transportation, public health, waste management, and other sectors.
As part of strengthening the strategic partnership with government agencies, the Council discussed with the Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health ways to enhance joint cooperation by creating conformity programs in public health for a safe and healthy environment in Abu Dhabi. In the same lines, QCC also discussed cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure to study the application of updated guide to extend the Abu Dhabi specifications of roads infrastructure services and engineering concepts to the federal roads system to raise competitive standards to global benchmarks.
The Conformity and Standards Services Sector also participated in the 48th session of the Middle East Energy Exhibition 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Center from 7 to 9 March to promote and market its 13 conformity programs in the energy sector.
At the expo, the Council presented conformity programs for products and equipment across public infrastructure, sustainable building, air conditioning, building and construction and power charger systems to over 900 international energy suppliers. In addition, it also presented conformity programs for individuals working in the energy sector which could ensure that they meet the professional standards and requirements in competencies, capabilities and skills to work in electrical and energy sectors.
The Conformity and Standards Services Sector organized a workshop on the launch of the service of the appointment of reference laboratories in Abu Dhabi to improve the quality of laboratory services and to ensure that these entities follow relevant international best practices and technical documents.
The workshop was attended by over 60 representatives from 50 laboratories operating in Abu Dhabi where a briefing was provided on how to evaluate and select reference laboratories through standard comparisons, so that these chosen laboratories are distinguished as having the highest standards.
Abu Dhabi, April 28, 2023: The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) issued 2,328 conformity certificates for individual services, renewed another 2,975, while 84 certificates for product conformity were issued, apart from renewing 60 in the first quarter of 2023.
His Excellency Badr Khamis Al-Shumaili, Executive Director of the Conformity and Standards Services Sector said the Council continues to strengthen its strategic partnerships with the government and private sector by applying quality standards and systems to ensure conformity of products and individuals, thereby enhancing safety and quality as well as competitiveness of Abu Dhabi regionally and internationally.
The report reviewed the outcome of the 44th meeting of the Permanent Technical Committee for Abu Dhabi Technical Standards, held in the first quarter this year, where a technical document for a health program submitted by the Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health was discussed, apart from a study on the impact of applying the individual conformity program for school bus drivers and supervisors, in the light of the increase in accidents by 56% during 2016 -2022.
The report stated that the Council adopted the Abu Dhabi Technical Standards for active work environment to promote physical fitness activities and sports in institutions and workplaces to improve the health of employees and raise their productivity, and in turn help nurture an active society. The need for the standards were presented to the Council by the Department of Community Development and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council. The submission was to promote a culture of physical activity in workplaces by implementing pioneering fitness practices and inculcating a culture of physical activity.
The Council also initiated the service of issuing a certificate of conformity for individual services in the first quarter through authorized test centers in line with the objectives of the Abu Dhabi Program for Effortless Customer Experience 2022, implemented by the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority. Under this initiative, 16 test centers in Abu Dhabi were authorized to evaluate the services of individual professionals working in electricity, building and construction, school transportation, public health, waste management, and other sectors.
As part of strengthening the strategic partnership with government agencies, the Council discussed with the Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health ways to enhance joint cooperation by creating conformity programs in public health for a safe and healthy environment in Abu Dhabi. In the same lines, QCC also discussed cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure to study the application of updated guide to extend the Abu Dhabi specifications of roads infrastructure services and engineering concepts to the federal roads system to raise competitive standards to global benchmarks.
The Conformity and Standards Services Sector also participated in the 48th session of the Middle East Energy Exhibition 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Center from 7 to 9 March to promote and market its 13 conformity programs in the energy sector.
At the expo, the Council presented conformity programs for products and equipment across public infrastructure, sustainable building, air conditioning, building and construction and power charger systems to over 900 international energy suppliers. In addition, it also presented conformity programs for individuals working in the energy sector which could ensure that they meet the professional standards and requirements in competencies, capabilities and skills to work in electrical and energy sectors.
The Conformity and Standards Services Sector organized a workshop on the launch of the service of the appointment of reference laboratories in Abu Dhabi to improve the quality of laboratory services and to ensure that these entities follow relevant international best practices and technical documents.
The workshop was attended by over 60 representatives from 50 laboratories operating in Abu Dhabi where a briefing was provided on how to evaluate and select reference laboratories through standard comparisons, so that these chosen laboratories are distinguished as having the highest standards.
In a statement based on the first quarter report of the Council’s Conformity and Standards Services sector, QCC said it also issued 12 product registration certificates and 35 licenses to use the Trust Mark, while renewing 27 licenses.
His Excellency Badr Khamis Al-Shumaili, Executive Director of the Conformity and Standards Services Sector said the Council continues to strengthen its strategic partnerships with the government and private sector by applying quality standards and systems to ensure conformity of products and individuals, thereby enhancing safety and quality as well as competitiveness of Abu Dhabi regionally and internationally.
The report reviewed the outcome of the 44th meeting of the Permanent Technical Committee for Abu Dhabi Technical Standards, held in the first quarter this year, where a technical document for a health program submitted by the Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health was discussed, apart from a study on the impact of applying the individual conformity program for school bus drivers and supervisors, in the light of the increase in accidents by 56% during 2016 -2022.
The report stated that the Council adopted the Abu Dhabi Technical Standards for active work environment to promote physical fitness activities and sports in institutions and workplaces to improve the health of employees and raise their productivity, and in turn help nurture an active society. The need for the standards were presented to the Council by the Department of Community Development and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council. The submission was to promote a culture of physical activity in workplaces by implementing pioneering fitness practices and inculcating a culture of physical activity.
The Council also initiated the service of issuing a certificate of conformity for individual services in the first quarter through authorized test centers in line with the objectives of the Abu Dhabi Program for Effortless Customer Experience 2022, implemented by the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority. Under this initiative, 16 test centers in Abu Dhabi were authorized to evaluate the services of individual professionals working in electricity, building and construction, school transportation, public health, waste management, and other sectors.
As part of strengthening the strategic partnership with government agencies, the Council discussed with the Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health ways to enhance joint cooperation by creating conformity programs in public health for a safe and healthy environment in Abu Dhabi. In the same lines, QCC also discussed cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure to study the application of updated guide to extend the Abu Dhabi specifications of roads infrastructure services and engineering concepts to the federal roads system to raise competitive standards to global benchmarks.
The Conformity and Standards Services Sector also participated in the 48th session of the Middle East Energy Exhibition 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Center from 7 to 9 March to promote and market its 13 conformity programs in the energy sector.
At the expo, the Council presented conformity programs for products and equipment across public infrastructure, sustainable building, air conditioning, building and construction and power charger systems to over 900 international energy suppliers. In addition, it also presented conformity programs for individuals working in the energy sector which could ensure that they meet the professional standards and requirements in competencies, capabilities and skills to work in electrical and energy sectors.
The Conformity and Standards Services Sector organized a workshop on the launch of the service of the appointment of reference laboratories in Abu Dhabi to improve the quality of laboratory services and to ensure that these entities follow relevant international best practices and technical documents.
The workshop was attended by over 60 representatives from 50 laboratories operating in Abu Dhabi where a briefing was provided on how to evaluate and select reference laboratories through standard comparisons, so that these chosen laboratories are distinguished as having the highest standards.
Abu Dhabi, April 28, 2023: The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) issued 2,328 conformity certificates for individual services, renewed another 2,975, while 84 certificates for product conformity were issued, apart from renewing 60 in the first quarter of 2023.
His Excellency Badr Khamis Al-Shumaili, Executive Director of the Conformity and Standards Services Sector said the Council continues to strengthen its strategic partnerships with the government and private sector by applying quality standards and systems to ensure conformity of products and individuals, thereby enhancing safety and quality as well as competitiveness of Abu Dhabi regionally and internationally.
The report reviewed the outcome of the 44th meeting of the Permanent Technical Committee for Abu Dhabi Technical Standards, held in the first quarter this year, where a technical document for a health program submitted by the Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health was discussed, apart from a study on the impact of applying the individual conformity program for school bus drivers and supervisors, in the light of the increase in accidents by 56% during 2016 -2022.
The report stated that the Council adopted the Abu Dhabi Technical Standards for active work environment to promote physical fitness activities and sports in institutions and workplaces to improve the health of employees and raise their productivity, and in turn help nurture an active society. The need for the standards were presented to the Council by the Department of Community Development and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council. The submission was to promote a culture of physical activity in workplaces by implementing pioneering fitness practices and inculcating a culture of physical activity.
The Council also initiated the service of issuing a certificate of conformity for individual services in the first quarter through authorized test centers in line with the objectives of the Abu Dhabi Program for Effortless Customer Experience 2022, implemented by the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority. Under this initiative, 16 test centers in Abu Dhabi were authorized to evaluate the services of individual professionals working in electricity, building and construction, school transportation, public health, waste management, and other sectors.
As part of strengthening the strategic partnership with government agencies, the Council discussed with the Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health ways to enhance joint cooperation by creating conformity programs in public health for a safe and healthy environment in Abu Dhabi. In the same lines, QCC also discussed cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure to study the application of updated guide to extend the Abu Dhabi specifications of roads infrastructure services and engineering concepts to the federal roads system to raise competitive standards to global benchmarks.
The Conformity and Standards Services Sector also participated in the 48th session of the Middle East Energy Exhibition 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Center from 7 to 9 March to promote and market its 13 conformity programs in the energy sector.
At the expo, the Council presented conformity programs for products and equipment across public infrastructure, sustainable building, air conditioning, building and construction and power charger systems to over 900 international energy suppliers. In addition, it also presented conformity programs for individuals working in the energy sector which could ensure that they meet the professional standards and requirements in competencies, capabilities and skills to work in electrical and energy sectors.
The Conformity and Standards Services Sector organized a workshop on the launch of the service of the appointment of reference laboratories in Abu Dhabi to improve the quality of laboratory services and to ensure that these entities follow relevant international best practices and technical documents.
The workshop was attended by over 60 representatives from 50 laboratories operating in Abu Dhabi where a briefing was provided on how to evaluate and select reference laboratories through standard comparisons, so that these chosen laboratories are distinguished as having the highest standards.
Emirates Metrology Institute presents report on GULFMET capabilities at Electrical Advisory Committee meetings of BIPM
His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Muhairi, Executive Director of the Institute, emphasized the importance of the Institute’s participation in the meeting as a representative of the UAE as well as the Chairman of the Committee on Electricity, Magnets, Time and Frequency in GULFMET, and in line with the goals to achieve regional leadership and to play an effective role internationally.
The Institute’s Chairman of the Electricity, Magnetism, Time and Frequency Committee of the GULFMET, Engineer Walid Al-Kalbani, presented a report on the capabilities of measurement, calibration and inter-comparisons of the regional entity and on Regional Organizations (RMOs) which contribute to raising the capabilities of member states in regional groupings.
He added that the Electricity, Magnet, Time and Frequency Committee of GULFMET is working on implementing activities and programs in cooperation with member states and regional organizations to fulfill the mutual recognition arrangement in calibration and measurement capabilities (CMCs), conducting complementary comparisons, participating in relevant advisory committees, and organizing training programs.
Abu Dhabi, March 23, 2023: The Emirates Metrology Institute of the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) in its participation at the meetings of the Advisory Committee on Electricity and Magnets of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) in Paris, presented a report on the measurement, calibration and inter-comparison capabilities of the Gulf Metrology Association (GULFMET), among discussions on worldwide electrical metrology.
The Institute’s Chairman of the Electricity, Magnetism, Time and Frequency Committee of the GULFMET, Engineer Walid Al-Kalbani, presented a report on the capabilities of measurement, calibration and inter-comparisons of the regional entity and on Regional Organizations (RMOs) which contribute to raising the capabilities of member states in regional groupings.
He added that the Electricity, Magnet, Time and Frequency Committee of GULFMET is working on implementing activities and programs in cooperation with member states and regional organizations to fulfill the mutual recognition arrangement in calibration and measurement capabilities (CMCs), conducting complementary comparisons, participating in relevant advisory committees, and organizing training programs.
His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Muhairi, Executive Director of the Institute, emphasized the importance of the Institute’s participation in the meeting as a representative of the UAE as well as the Chairman of the Committee on Electricity, Magnets, Time and Frequency in GULFMET, and in line with the goals to achieve regional leadership and to play an effective role internationally.
The Institute’s Chairman of the Electricity, Magnetism, Time and Frequency Committee of the GULFMET, Engineer Walid Al-Kalbani, presented a report on the capabilities of measurement, calibration and inter-comparisons of the regional entity and on Regional Organizations (RMOs) which contribute to raising the capabilities of member states in regional groupings.
He added that the Electricity, Magnet, Time and Frequency Committee of GULFMET is working on implementing activities and programs in cooperation with member states and regional organizations to fulfill the mutual recognition arrangement in calibration and measurement capabilities (CMCs), conducting complementary comparisons, participating in relevant advisory committees, and organizing training programs.
Abu Dhabi, March 23, 2023: The Emirates Metrology Institute of the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) in its participation at the meetings of the Advisory Committee on Electricity and Magnets of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) in Paris, presented a report on the measurement, calibration and inter-comparison capabilities of the Gulf Metrology Association (GULFMET), among discussions on worldwide electrical metrology.
The Institute’s Chairman of the Electricity, Magnetism, Time and Frequency Committee of the GULFMET, Engineer Walid Al-Kalbani, presented a report on the capabilities of measurement, calibration and inter-comparisons of the regional entity and on Regional Organizations (RMOs) which contribute to raising the capabilities of member states in regional groupings.
He added that the Electricity, Magnet, Time and Frequency Committee of GULFMET is working on implementing activities and programs in cooperation with member states and regional organizations to fulfill the mutual recognition arrangement in calibration and measurement capabilities (CMCs), conducting complementary comparisons, participating in relevant advisory committees, and organizing training programs.
Emirates Metrology Institute in Joint International Committee of Regional Metrology Bodies meeting in Paris
His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Muhairi, Executive Director of the Emirates Metrology Institute, said: "This meeting is one of the most prominent events of BIPM, which supervises metrology activities worldwide and hence the importance of the Institute's participation."
He said the Institute's 10 measurement and calibration capabilities (CMCs) that support access of local products in global markets and enhance its competitiveness have been published in the database of BIPM-KCDB.
The Institute chairs the quality committee of the Gulf Metrology Assembly (GULFMET) and is entrusted with submitting a status report on the quality management systems in the Gulf assembly, based on data provided by metrologist experts and specialists from all over the world, which immensely benefit and help refine national skills in this field in the Gulf countries.
His Excellency said the participation in the JCRB meetings puts the Institute and the UAE in general among the ranks of developed countries in the world in metrology, which in turn help enhance competitiveness while contributing to strengthening cooperation and partnerships with regional and international entities.
He stressed that the Institute is committed to represent the GCC countries in such a global forum to reflect the level of quality and measurement capabilities of the countries of the region, and help them earn acceptance and confidence across the world. JCRB coordinates regional groupings on calibration and measurement certificates in line with the terms of mutual recognition - CIPM-MRA - and to highlight the achievements in this field to member states in a detailed report.
Abu Dhabi, March 29 , 2023: The Emirates Metrology Institute of the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) said it participated in the meetings of the Joint International Committee of the Regional Metrology Bodies (JCRB), organized by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) and the Regional Metrological Bodies (RMOs) in Paris, as part of its endeavor in seeking to raise the capabilities of regional members.
He said the Institute's 10 measurement and calibration capabilities (CMCs) that support access of local products in global markets and enhance its competitiveness have been published in the database of BIPM-KCDB.
The Institute chairs the quality committee of the Gulf Metrology Assembly (GULFMET) and is entrusted with submitting a status report on the quality management systems in the Gulf assembly, based on data provided by metrologist experts and specialists from all over the world, which immensely benefit and help refine national skills in this field in the Gulf countries.
His Excellency said the participation in the JCRB meetings puts the Institute and the UAE in general among the ranks of developed countries in the world in metrology, which in turn help enhance competitiveness while contributing to strengthening cooperation and partnerships with regional and international entities.
He stressed that the Institute is committed to represent the GCC countries in such a global forum to reflect the level of quality and measurement capabilities of the countries of the region, and help them earn acceptance and confidence across the world. JCRB coordinates regional groupings on calibration and measurement certificates in line with the terms of mutual recognition - CIPM-MRA - and to highlight the achievements in this field to member states in a detailed report.
His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Muhairi, Executive Director of the Emirates Metrology Institute, said: "This meeting is one of the most prominent events of BIPM, which supervises metrology activities worldwide and hence the importance of the Institute's participation."
He said the Institute's 10 measurement and calibration capabilities (CMCs) that support access of local products in global markets and enhance its competitiveness have been published in the database of BIPM-KCDB.
The Institute chairs the quality committee of the Gulf Metrology Assembly (GULFMET) and is entrusted with submitting a status report on the quality management systems in the Gulf assembly, based on data provided by metrologist experts and specialists from all over the world, which immensely benefit and help refine national skills in this field in the Gulf countries.
His Excellency said the participation in the JCRB meetings puts the Institute and the UAE in general among the ranks of developed countries in the world in metrology, which in turn help enhance competitiveness while contributing to strengthening cooperation and partnerships with regional and international entities.
He stressed that the Institute is committed to represent the GCC countries in such a global forum to reflect the level of quality and measurement capabilities of the countries of the region, and help them earn acceptance and confidence across the world. JCRB coordinates regional groupings on calibration and measurement certificates in line with the terms of mutual recognition - CIPM-MRA - and to highlight the achievements in this field to member states in a detailed report.
Abu Dhabi, March 29 , 2023: The Emirates Metrology Institute of the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) said it participated in the meetings of the Joint International Committee of the Regional Metrology Bodies (JCRB), organized by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) and the Regional Metrological Bodies (RMOs) in Paris, as part of its endeavor in seeking to raise the capabilities of regional members.
He said the Institute's 10 measurement and calibration capabilities (CMCs) that support access of local products in global markets and enhance its competitiveness have been published in the database of BIPM-KCDB.
The Institute chairs the quality committee of the Gulf Metrology Assembly (GULFMET) and is entrusted with submitting a status report on the quality management systems in the Gulf assembly, based on data provided by metrologist experts and specialists from all over the world, which immensely benefit and help refine national skills in this field in the Gulf countries.
His Excellency said the participation in the JCRB meetings puts the Institute and the UAE in general among the ranks of developed countries in the world in metrology, which in turn help enhance competitiveness while contributing to strengthening cooperation and partnerships with regional and international entities.
He stressed that the Institute is committed to represent the GCC countries in such a global forum to reflect the level of quality and measurement capabilities of the countries of the region, and help them earn acceptance and confidence across the world. JCRB coordinates regional groupings on calibration and measurement certificates in line with the terms of mutual recognition - CIPM-MRA - and to highlight the achievements in this field to member states in a detailed report.
AD TRUST MARK
Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council has lunched the Trustmark (AbuDhabi Trustmark) which indicates product's compliance with safety, environmental and performance standards, in addition to administrative and production systems compliance with the conformity Program
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