Title: NIST Laboratory Recognition Program Supports State Metrology Laboratories
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) offers a Laboratory Recognition service through its Office of Weights and Measures (OWM) Laboratory Metrology Program. Established in 1965, this program provides recognition to state weights and measures laboratories based on technical specifications outlined in NIST Handbook 143.
The program aims to ensure accurate and traceable measurements by providing guidance, training, proficiency testing, and assistance to state legal metrology laboratories. While the primary focus is on state weights and measures programs and their staff, other metrology laboratory users may find the resources useful and are encouraged to adapt them for their own applications.
The technical criteria applicable to state weights and measures laboratories are explicitly referenced in the current version of NIST Handbook 143.
Keywords: Laboratory Recognition, NIST Handbook 143, State weights and measures
