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British Measurement and Testing Association
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/
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…
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September 22, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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 https://bmta.co.uk/2025/09/18/ukas-paf-meeting/
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.
bmta.co.uk
September 18, 2025 at 1:42 PM
UKAS PAF meeting https://bmta.co.uk/2025/09/18/ukas-paf-meeting/
UKAS announces Juliette Love as new technical director https://bmta.co.uk/2025/09/16/ukas-announces-juliette-love-as-new-technical-director/
UKAS announces Juliette Love as new technical director
UKAS has announced Juliette Love as new technical director.
bmta.co.uk
September 16, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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 https://bmta.co.uk/2025/09/10/2025-ukas-policy-advisory-forum-tuesday-16-september-have-your-say/
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…
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September 10, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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 https://bmta.co.uk/2025/09/08/european-metrology-network-appoints-new-chair/
European metrology network appoints new chair
The European Metrology Network (EMN) for Advanced Manufacturing has appointed Fernando Castro as its new Chair.
bmta.co.uk
September 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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 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.
bmta.co.uk
August 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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 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.
bmta.co.uk
August 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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 https://bmta.co.uk/2025/08/05/eurolab-highlights-call-for-proportional-regulation-in-new-eu-sustainability-rules/
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…
bmta.co.uk
August 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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 https://bmta.co.uk/2025/07/29/dbt-launches-review-of-uk-machinery-safety-legislation-have-your-say/
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.
bmta.co.uk
July 29, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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 https://bmta.co.uk/2025/07/28/product-regulation-and-metrology-act-receives-royal-assent/
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.
bmta.co.uk
July 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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 https://bmta.co.uk/2025/07/16/socotec-boosts-fire-safety-expertise-with-acquisition-of-uktc/
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.
bmta.co.uk
July 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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 https://bmta.co.uk/2025/07/08/bmta-meets-with-minister-to-discuss-changes-to-fire-safety-regulations/
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.co.uk
July 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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/
bmta.co.uk
July 7, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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 https://bmta.co.uk/2025/07/03/towards-a-new-measurement-of-the-second/
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.
bmta.co.uk
July 3, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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 https://bmta.co.uk/2025/06/26/markes-international-launches-new-range-of-gas-sampling-bags-for-flexible-air-testing/
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…
bmta.co.uk
June 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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) https://bmta.co.uk/2025/06/18/uk-conformity-assessment-mutual-recognition-agreements-mra/
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).
bmta.co.uk
June 18, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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 https://bmta.co.uk/2025/06/10/chinas-2030-metrology-action-plan/
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,…
bmta.co.uk
June 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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 https://bmta.co.uk/2025/05/29/product-regulation-and-metrology-bill-progresses-through-parliament/
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.
bmta.co.uk
May 29, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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 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/
“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.
bmta.co.uk
May 27, 2025 at 8:06 AM
“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 https://bmta.co.uk/2025/05/20/uk-and-eu-take-positive-step-forward-on-regulatory-cooperation-but-continued-action-is-needed/
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.
bmta.co.uk
May 20, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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 https://bmta.co.uk/2025/05/15/eurolab-temperature-measurements-training-4-6-june-malta/
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.
bmta.co.uk
May 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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 https://bmta.co.uk/2025/05/12/world-metrology-day-2025-marks-150-years-of-international-collaboration/
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…
bmta.co.uk
May 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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 https://bmta.co.uk/2025/04/29/tic-summit-2025-to-address-new-rules-for-global-trade-and-innovation/
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.
bmta.co.uk
April 29, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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 https://bmta.co.uk/2025/04/28/cim2025-the-growing-influence-of-ai-in-metrology/
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.
bmta.co.uk
April 28, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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 https://bmta.co.uk/2025/04/23/measure-for-measure-a-history-of-measurement-sat-7-june-2025/
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.
bmta.co.uk
April 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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/