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Huddersfield’s Centre for Precision Technologies (CPT) at Commons Select Committee Professor Liam Blunt, director of the University of Huddersfield’s Centre for Precision Technologies (CPT), has spoken before a Parliamentary Committee…

Huddersfield’s Centre for Precision Technologies (CPT) at Commons Select Committee https://bmta.co.uk/2025/09/22/huddersfields-centre-for-precision-technologies-cpt-at-commons-select-committee/

UKAS PAF meeting The BMTA attended the UKAS Policy Advisory Forum (PAF) in London on 17 September. This year’s forum coincided with UKAS’s 30th anniversary.

UKAS PAF meeting https://bmta.co.uk/2025/09/18/ukas-paf-meeting/

UKAS announces Juliette Love as new technical director UKAS has announced Juliette Love as new technical director.

UKAS announces Juliette Love as new technical director https://bmta.co.uk/2025/09/16/ukas-announces-juliette-love-as-new-technical-director/

2025 UKAS Policy Advisory Forum, Tuesday 16 September – have your say 2025 UKAS Policy Advisory Forum, Tuesday 16 September The BMTA has been invited to attend the 2025 UKAS Policy Advisory…

2025 UKAS Policy Advisory Forum, Tuesday 16 September – have your say https://bmta.co.uk/2025/09/10/2025-ukas-policy-advisory-forum-tuesday-16-september-have-your-say/

European metrology network appoints new chair The European Metrology Network (EMN) for Advanced Manufacturing has appointed Fernando Castro as its new Chair.

European metrology network appoints new chair https://bmta.co.uk/2025/09/08/european-metrology-network-appoints-new-chair/

The BMTA’s position on the Product Safety and Metrology Act 2025 The BMTA broadly welcomes the introduction of the Product Safety and Metrology Act 2025, which received Royal Assent on 21 July and has now passed into UK law.

The BMTA’s position on the Product Safety and Metrology Act 2025 https://bmta.co.uk/2025/08/06/the-bmtas-position-on-the-product-safety-and-metrology-act-2025/

The BMTA’s position on the Product Safety and Metrology Act 2025 The BMTA broadly welcomes the introduction of the Product Safety and Metrology Act 2025, which received Royal Assent on 21 July and has now passed into UK law.

The BMTA’s position on the Product Safety and Metrology Act 2025 https://bmta.co.uk/2025/08/06/the-bmtas-position-on-the-product-safety-and-metrology-act-2025/

EUROLAB highlights call for proportional regulation in new EU sustainability rules EUROLAB has published a position paper examining the changing sustainability regulations introduced by the European Commission and their impact on…

EUROLAB highlights call for proportional regulation in new EU sustainability rules https://bmta.co.uk/2025/08/05/eurolab-highlights-call-for-proportional-regulation-in-new-eu-sustainability-rules/

DBT launches review of UK machinery safety legislation – have your say The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has launched a major review of the UK’s machinery safety legislation and is inviting input from BMTA members and other stakeholders across the sector.

DBT launches review of UK machinery safety legislation – have your say https://bmta.co.uk/2025/07/29/dbt-launches-review-of-uk-machinery-safety-legislation-have-your-say/

Product Regulation and Metrology Act receives royal assent The Product Regulation and Metrology Act has received royal assent. The act is aimed at holding online marketplaces to the same high standards as traditional bricks-and-mortar retailers and forms a key part of the government’s ongoing Plan for Change.

Product Regulation and Metrology Act receives royal assent https://bmta.co.uk/2025/07/28/product-regulation-and-metrology-act-receives-royal-assent/

Socotec boosts fire safety expertise with acquisition of UKTC Socotec UK and Ireland has announced the acquisition of United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC), an independent fire testing laboratory located in East Kilbride, Scotland.

Socotec boosts fire safety expertise with acquisition of UKTC https://bmta.co.uk/2025/07/16/socotec-boosts-fire-safety-expertise-with-acquisition-of-uktc/

BMTA meets with minister to discuss changes to fire safety regulations The BMTA is attending a ministerial roundtable to discuss recent and planned changes to fire safety testing and flame retardant labelling.

BMTA meets with minister to discuss changes to fire safety regulations https://bmta.co.uk/2025/07/08/bmta-meets-with-minister-to-discuss-changes-to-fire-safety-regulations/

BSI launches global framework to assess ethical and operational impact of AI https://bmta.co.uk/2025/07/07/bsi-launches-global-framework-to-assess-ethical-and-operational-impact-of-ai/

Towards a new measurement of the second Researchers across the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Finland and Japan have completed a highly coordinated comparison of optical clocks – a significant step towards redefining the second.

Towards a new measurement of the second https://bmta.co.uk/2025/07/03/towards-a-new-measurement-of-the-second/

Markes International launches new range of gas sampling bags for flexible air testing Markes International has expanded its air sampling portfolio with the launch of high-quality gas sampling bags, now available in both…

Markes International launches new range of gas sampling bags for flexible air testing https://bmta.co.uk/2025/06/26/markes-international-launches-new-range-of-gas-sampling-bags-for-flexible-air-testing/

UK conformity assessment Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) How can we simultaneously make it cheaper and easier for UK businesses to trade goods while ensuring safety-critical products meet essential requirements and preserving UK regulatory autonomy? Through conformity assessment Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs).

UK conformity assessment Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) https://bmta.co.uk/2025/06/18/uk-conformity-assessment-mutual-recognition-agreements-mra/

China’s 2030 metrology action plan China has launched a far-reaching action plan to transform its national metrology capabilities, with a focus on advanced semiconductor, quantum,…

China’s 2030 metrology action plan https://bmta.co.uk/2025/06/10/chinas-2030-metrology-action-plan/

Product regulation and metrology bill progresses through parliament The Product Regulation and Metrology Bill, which aims to reshape how products are marketed and regulated in the UK, is moving through Parliament and the report stage is scheduled for 4 June 2025.

Product regulation and metrology bill progresses through parliament https://bmta.co.uk/2025/05/29/product-regulation-and-metrology-bill-progresses-through-parliament/

“If you can’t measure it, you can’t make it!” – New report highlights role of measurement in engineering innovation A new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has outlined the indispensable role of accurate measurement in engineering.

“If you can’t measure it, you can’t make it!” – New report highlights role of measurement in engineering innovation https://bmta.co.uk/2025/05/27/if-you-cant-measure-it-you-cant-make-it-new-report-highlights-role-of-measurement-in-engineering-innovation/

UK and EU take positive step forward on regulatory cooperation but continued action is needed The BMTA welcomes the latest UK-EU agreement on regulatory cooperation and it marks important progress but we understand that more work needs to be done.

UK and EU take positive step forward on regulatory cooperation but continued action is needed https://bmta.co.uk/2025/05/20/uk-and-eu-take-positive-step-forward-on-regulatory-cooperation-but-continued-action-is-needed/

EUROLAB temperature measurements training – 4-6 June, Malta EUROLAB is hosting a three-day international training event on improving testing by improving temperature measurements from 4–6 June in Valletta, Malta.

EUROLAB temperature measurements training – 4-6 June, Malta https://bmta.co.uk/2025/05/15/eurolab-temperature-measurements-training-4-6-june-malta/

World Metrology Day 2025 marks 150 years of international collaboration The global metrology community will celebrate World Metrology Day 2025 on 20 May, an occasion that marks the 150th anniversary…

World Metrology Day 2025 marks 150 years of international collaboration https://bmta.co.uk/2025/05/12/world-metrology-day-2025-marks-150-years-of-international-collaboration/

TIC Summit 2025 to address new rules for global trade and innovation Industry leaders, policymakers and global experts will gather in Brussels on 13 May for the TIC Summit 2025.

TIC Summit 2025 to address new rules for global trade and innovation https://bmta.co.uk/2025/04/29/tic-summit-2025-to-address-new-rules-for-global-trade-and-innovation/

CIM2025 – the growing influence of AI in metrology The 22nd International Metrology Congress (CIM2025) took place this March at Eurexpo Lyon, celebrating 150 years since the signing of the Metre Convention.

CIM2025 – the growing influence of AI in metrology https://bmta.co.uk/2025/04/28/cim2025-the-growing-influence-of-ai-in-metrology/

Measure for Measure: A History of Measurement, Sat 7 June 2025 A major one-day conference exploring the evolution of measurement will take place at the Mathematical Institute, Oxford, on Saturday 7 June 2025.

Measure for Measure: A History of Measurement, Sat 7 June 2025 https://bmta.co.uk/2025/04/23/measure-for-measure-a-history-of-measurement-sat-7-june-2025/

ESA’s Biomass satellite – getting to the heart of forest measurement The European Space Agency (ESA) is about to launch its pioneering Biomass satellite. The mission, which takes place on on…

ESA’s Biomass satellite – getting to the heart of forest measurement https://bmta.co.uk/2025/04/22/esas-biomass-satellite-getting-to-the-heart-of-forest-measurement/

BMTA x Make UK | Tariff Survey – have your say on trade policy The BMTA, in association with Make UK, is supporting the UK Government’s urgent request for industry insights on tariff policy.

BMTA x Make UK | Tariff Survey – have your say on trade policy https://bmta.co.uk/2025/04/17/bmta-x-make-uk-tariff-survey-have-your-say-on-trade-policy/

Product Regulation and Metrology Bill call for evidence The House of Commons Public Bill Committee is inviting written submissions from individuals and organisations with expertise, experience, or a special interest in the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill, which is currently under parliamentary consideration.

Product Regulation and Metrology Bill call for evidence https://bmta.co.uk/2025/04/08/product-regulation-and-metrology-bill-call-for-evidence/

Response to Construction Products Reform Green Paper consultation needed The UK Government has launched a critical consultation on the Construction Products Reform Green Paper, outlining ambitious proposals to transform the regulatory framework for construction products.

Response to Construction Products Reform Green Paper consultation needed https://bmta.co.uk/2025/04/03/response-to-construction-products-reform-green-paper-consultation-needed/

BSIF Announces John Hooker as new CEO The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has appointed John Hooker as its new CEO. Hooker is chief executive of SATRA…

BSIF Announces John Hooker as new CEO https://bmta.co.uk/2025/04/01/bsif-announces-john-hooker-as-new-ceo/