Basic Publications

OIML Convention

Guide for CIML Members (Superseded - Refer to G 17 Edition 2007)

OIML Basic Certificate System for OIML Type Evaluation of Measuring Instruments

Legal Metrology in OIML Member States (P 3-1)

The Recommendation applies to glass "volumetric flasks", where the nominal capacity is marked by a single gauge mark on the neck.

Legal Metrology in OIML Corresponding Members (P 3-2)

BIML Staff Regulations (including Amendment 1 dated 2021-02)

The provisions of this Recommendation apply to those thermometers called "clinical thermometers", of the mercury-in-glass type, with a maximum device, intended for measurement of the internal human body temperature.

OIML Financial Regulations

Amendment (2012) to B 10:2011 Framework for a Mutual Acceptance Arrangement on OIML Type Evaluations

Intended for the calibration of Vickers system testing machines for the hardness of materials.

Rules governing the translation, copyright and distribution of OIML Publications

Intended for the calibration of Rockwell B system testing machines for the hardness of materials.

Policy paper on liaisons between the OIML and other bodies

Intended for the calibration of Rockwell C system testing machines for the hardness of materials.

Procedure for the appointment of the BIML Director and Assistant Directors

Procedure for the election of the CIML President and Vice-Presidents

This Recommendation applies to polarimetric saccharimeters that are graduated in sugar degrees (°Z) in accordance with the ICUMSA International Sugar Scale and that belong to the visual or photo-electric type.

OIML Strategy

This Recommendation defines: 1) The property of cereals known as the "Hectolitre Mass"; 2) the measuring instrument used for determining this property and adopted as the standard instrument by the Member-States of the International Organization of Legal Metrology; 3) The industrial and commercial instruments of the type accepted by the International Organization of Legal Metrology and meant for day-to-day measurement of this mass.

Terms of reference for the Presidential Council

This Recommendation specifies general, performance, efficiency and mechanical and electrical safety requirements, including test methods for type approval, for non-invasive mechanical sphygmomanometers and their accessories which, by means of an inflatable cuff, are used for the non-invasive measurement of arterial blood pressure.

Policies and rules for the reimbursement of travel expenses incurred by CIML Members of Honour and invited guests in attending OIML events (including Amendment 1 dated 2023-11)

Framework for the OIML Certification System (OIML-CS)

This Recommendation applies to visual pyrometers and micropyrometers for measuring the radiance temperature of bodies in the visible and infrared parts of the spectrum, using the principle of the disappearing filament. Temperatures in the infrared part of the spectrum are measured using pyrometers having an eyepiece incorporating an image converter.

Terms of Reference for the Advisory Group on matters concerning Countries and Economies with Emerging Metrology Systems (CEEMS AG)

Rules for the use of OIML logos

Framework for OIML Training Centers and OIML Training Events

This International Recommendation specifies the metrological and technical requirements and test procedures for taximeters that are subject to national metrological control. It is intended to provide standardized requirements and testing procedures to evaluate the metrological and technical characteristics in a uniform and traceable way.

Policy and rules for the reimbursement of travel expenses incurred by the CIML President in attending legal metrology related events

The purpose of this Recommendation and of these Tables is to harmonize at international level the basic data relating to the density and to the alcoholic strengths by mass and by volume of mixtures of water and ethanol, used in all countries by the Institutions and Administrations concerned (customs, finances, alcohol monopolies, etc).