Useful Links

The Netherlands Institute of Metrology and Technology (NMI) is a group of companies active in measurement, calibration, testing, certification, training and consulting related to metrology and technology.

The International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) has developed a worldwide technical structure that provides its Members with metrological guidelines for the elaboration of national and regional requirements concerning the manufacture and use of measuring instruments for legal metrology applications.

The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (formerly the National Bureau of Standards), also known simply as "N.I.S.T." - Among their many areas of interest, NIST is the author of the reference standards for weights and measures laws across the US; of particular interest, Handbooks 44 and 130.

The UK National Weights and Measures Laboratory (NWML) - the authority for weights and measures issues for the United Kingdom and, to a large extent, Europe.

The German Authority for Weights and Measures Issues - The PTB (Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt.

The UK Trading Standards - website covering average weights and measures legislation.

The Welmec website includes contact details for European Approval Authorities (e.g. NWML,MNi, PTB).

Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association, (CCFRA) undertakes research and development for the many industries associated with agriculture, food and drink manufacture, distribution, retailing and food service: in essence those industries which together make up the food chain.

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) who describe themselves as a team of dedicated professionals working to protect, promote and enhance the health of the American people.

The Canadian Department of Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada - responsible for most all aspects of food safety, labeling and weights and measures across Canada.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.

Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC) provides creative, confidential technical solutions, training, consulting and auditing to the Canadian agri-food industry in the areas of R&D, product development, packaging, shelf-life, food safety, quality, and productivity improvement.

The Ontario Food Protection Association (OFPA) is an affiliate of the International Association for Food Protection. Our mission is to provide food safety professionals with a forum to exchange information on protecting the food supply.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is dedicated to safeguarding food, animals and plants, which enhances the health and well-being of Canada’s people, environment and economy.

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is the trusted source across the globe for product compliance. Benefiting a range of customers - from manufacturers and retailers to consumers and regulating bodies - we’ve tested products for public safety for more than a century.

The Institute of Food Science & Technology, more familiarly known as IFST -- a science and technology professional organization in the United Kingdom.

The American Meat Institute (AMI) - a US based trade organization for the benefits of the meat industry and their suppliers.

The Leatherhead Food Research Association (LFRA) - a leading independent research organization serving the technical and information needs of the international food and drink industry.

The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) - the largest packaging machinery trade association in North America and host of the huge and widely recognised "PMMI" or "PackExpo" and "Pack Expo West" shows in Chicago.

In the UK the packaging and processing industry is represented by the PPMA who organise the annual PPMA show.