CIML members flocked to attend the Thai meeting in large numbers. Join in laying down standards for weights and measures - INN News

CIML members flocked to attend the Thai meeting in large numbers. Participate in setting standards for weights and measures

“Permanent Secretary of Commerce” opened the 58th meeting of the International Committee of Weights and Measures (CIML), which Thailand hosted for the first time in person after COVID-19. It was revealed that there were 128 people attending the meeting from 54 countries around the world. Thailand is ready to push forward the development of the international weights and measures system. Supports modern technology Including charging electric cars, using QR Codes and monitoring via remote systems.

Mr. Keerati Ratchano, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce It was later revealed together with the president of the International Weights and Measures Board. (International Committee of Legal Metrology meeting : CIML) opened the 58th CIML meeting in Chiang Mai Province, saying that this meeting was the first in-person meeting. After the COVID-19 situation occurred It is also the first time that Thailand has hosted the conference. There are representatives at the level of heads of weights and measures agencies from member countries of the International Weights and Measures Organization. (International Organization of Legal Metrology: OIML) attended the meeting, a total of 128 people from 54 countries around the world. It consists of 40 permanent member countries and 14 associate members.

This CIML meeting discussed the development of standards for weights and measures according to current technology development trends, such as DC electricity meters that will be used to measure electricity for electric vehicle chargers (EV chargers). Which will continue to increase more and more. And a charging fee is also calculated.

In addition, the meeting will discuss the use of digital technology in the development of weights and measures, such as the use of the OR Code in regulating scales. and remote inspection of weighing and measuring equipment If international standards are developed and fully implemented, it will increase the efficiency of inspection of weights and measures. and thus being able to expand the scope of work to cover more scales and measures in the future.

“This meeting It is a good opportunity for Thailand to show its leadership in weights and measures in the region. and is ready to cooperate with other countries in developing an international weights and measures system. We are ready to raise the level in this matter together with neighboring countries. and other OIML countries because of the development of an international weights and measures system. It not only helps citizens and consumers receive fairness. But it also helps to create justice and fairness in society,” Mr. Keerati said.

Dr. Roman Schwartz, President of CIML, said that he is delighted that Thailand is hosting the 58th CIML Conference in Chiang Mai, a beautiful city. There is a good atmosphere. and is ready to organize international meetings after CIML has suspended face-to-face meetings for 4 years due to the COVID-19 outbreak. And thank you Department of Internal Trade Ministry of Commerce It was such a great place to host the conference. It is believed that this meeting will have concrete results and will be beneficial to member countries.