Country Report National Metrology Center (NMC), Cambodia Presented by Ms. PEOU Vorleaks, President

Table of Content 6. Approach of Operation 1. NMC: National Metrology Center 2. Structure 3. Vision 4. Mission 5. Membership 6. Approach of Operation 7. Awareness raising and contribution of metrology to promote SMEs 8. Training and workshops 9. Challenge National Metrology Center (NMC) By Ms. PEOU Vorleaks

1. NMC: NATIONAL METROLOGY CENTER NMC was established under Metrology law, approved by Royal Decree No 0809/016 dated August 11, 2009, and was founded on 22nd April 2011 by sub-decree as governmental organization for managing all activities and services related to metrology such as scientific metrology, Industrial metrology and Legal metrology. NMC operates under supervision of the Ministry of Industry & Handicraft, having the level of a General Department and has its own specific stamp. Its main objective is to determine the mechanism and rules of the management of metrology within the Kingdom of Cambodia. All metrological works of NMC are stipulated by the Metrology law of Cambodia and shall cover the implementation of manufacturing, importation, installation, use, repairs, maintenance and the exposure for sale of metrology instruments, product goods, pre-packaged goods within the Kingdom of Cambodia. National Metrology Center (NMC) By Ms. PEOU Vorleaks

2. Structure of National Metrology Center Ministry of Industry & Handicraft National Metrology Center Department of Scientific Metrology Department of Legal Metrology Department of Industrial Metrology Department of Legislation Metrology Administration Office Mechanical Metrology Office Electrical Metrology Office Thermometry Metrology Office Dimension Metrology Office Chemical Metrology Office Acoustic and Vibration Metrology Office Photometry Metrology Office - Legal Metrology Affair Office - Verification of Metrological instrument Office - Verification of Pre package goods and Producing goods Office - System of Unit and Cooperation Office - Crime Control Metrology Office - Management and Information Office - Metrological technology Office - Planning and Statistic Office - Industrial Metrology Affair and International Cooperation Office - General Affairs Office - Legislative affair office - Project and Finance Office - Training and Advertise Office 25 Metrology Offices of municipalities and provinces National Metrology Center (NMC) By Ms. PEOU Vorleaks

3. Vision To improve metrology to be a core component in the development of industry, services, science, and technology and to form the basis of economic growth. 4. Mission To promote Cambodian innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life. To enhance the accurate measurements in industry in accordance with an internationally recognized measurement infrastructure. National Metrology Center (NMC) By Ms. PEOU Vorleaks

5. Membership Measurement Standards Legal Metrology BIPM (expected to apply for membership) APMP (Full member, 2014) ASEAN EGM Legal Metrology OIML (Member State, 2016) APLMF (Full member, 2003) ACCSQ (WG3) International 10/21/2013 Regional National Metrology Center (NMC) NMC Recently NMC has 77 staff who work in different areas of metrology such as scientific, industrial, and legal metrology, and some work as administrators . NMC has five Laboratories which are in progress such as Mass, Thermometry, Volume, Temperature and Humanity and Length

Create Tangible Impacts 6.Approach of Operation Create Tangible Impacts Building Network Building Strongest Foundation 10/21/2013 National Metrology Center (NMC)

International Network International Network International Network Approach of Operation Building Foundation Building Network Impact 10/21/2013 Establish food safety lab Create technical regulation Train the technicians Purchase equipment Chemical Metrology & Biometry Upgrade measurement standards New quantities, ranges & techniques Establish electrical lab Physical Metrology Participate in Key Comparisons Research & publish peer reviewed articles Join R &D International recognition Metrology Club Secondary Laboratory Network Industry and Handicraft department in 25 municipalities and provinces network Domestic Network ASEAN Experts Group on Metrology, ACCSQ WG3 APMP, APMP-DEC, APLMF Regional Network Bilateral cooperation e.g. NMIJ, PTB, NIM, KRISS Participation in international forum: OIML International Network Public health Food safety, clean water Consumer protection Environmental protection Disaster mitigation, climate change Road safety, energy efficiency Extend our traceability to cover new areas Cambodian SMEs Textile industries Food industries Train the trainers Consultation Organize & Manage our accumulated insights & skills Strengthen & harmonize metrological infrastructure to support free flow of goods Extend Technical cooperation with advance NMIs ASEAN Integration National Metrology Center (NMC) Secondary Laboratory Network Industry and Handicraft department in 25 municipalities and provinces network Metrology Club ASEAN Experts Group on Metrology, ACCSQ WG3 APMP, APMP-DEC, APLMF Regional Network Bilateral cooperation e.g. NMIJ, PTB, NIM, KRISS Participation in international forum: OIML International Network Public health Food safety, clean water Consumer protection Environmental protection Disaster mitigation, climate change Road safety, energy efficiency Extend our traceability to cover new areas Cambodian SMEs Textile industries Food industries Train the trainers Consultation Organize & Manage our accumulated insights & skills Strengthen & harmonize metrological infrastructure to support free flow of goods Extend Technical cooperation with advance NMIs ASEAN Integration Bilateral cooperation e.g. NMIJ, PTB, NIM, KRISS Participation in international forum: OIML International Network Public health Food safety, clean water Consumer protection Environmental protection Disaster mitigation, climate change Road safety, energy efficiency Extend our traceability to cover new areas Cambodian SMEs Textile industries Food industries Train the trainers Consultation Organize & Manage our accumulated insights & skills Strengthen & harmonize metrological infrastructure to support free flow of goods Extend Technical cooperation with advance NMIs ASEAN Integration Public health Food safety, clean water Consumer protection Environmental protection Disaster mitigation, climate change Road safety, energy efficiency Extend our traceability to cover new areas Cambodian SMEs Textile industries Food industries Train the trainers Consultation Organize & Manage our accumulated insights & skills Strengthen & harmonize metrological infrastructure to support free flow of goods Extend Technical cooperation with advance NMIs ASEAN Integration Public health Food safety, clean water Consumer protection Environmental protection Disaster mitigation, climate change Road safety, energy efficiency Extend our traceability to cover new areas Cambodian SMEs Textile industries Food industries Train the trainers Consultation Organize & Manage our accumulated insights & skills Strengthen & harmonize metrological infrastructure to support free flow of goods Extend Technical cooperation with advance NMIs ASEAN Integration Consumer protection Environmental protection Disaster mitigation, climate change Road safety, energy efficiency Food safety, clean water Cambodian SMEs Textile industries Food industries Train the trainers Consultation Organize & Manage our accumulated insights & skills Strengthen & harmonize metrological infrastructure to support free flow of goods Extend Technical cooperation with advance NMIs ASEAN Integration Metrology Club Secondary Laboratory Network Industry and Handicraft department in 25 municipalities and provinces network Domestic Network ASEAN Experts Group on Metrology, ACCSQ WG3 APMP, APMP-DEC, APLMF Regional Network Bilateral cooperation e.g. NMIJ, PTB, NIM, KRISS Participation in international forum: OIML International Network

Strategic areas To do survey on the market demands, and determine the identification of metrological equipment which prioritized for developing industry. To Support and improve the capacity and competency in metrology assurance with regard to quantity, quality, safety, service, environment and management. To take practical actions to strengthen the implementation of metrology as a tool for promoting competiveness; To strengthen the capacity of the National Metrology Centre in doing research and in preparing procedures for inspection, verification, calibration, and testing. To continue strengthening institutional framework and the capacity in managing metrology, which are the foundations of industrial activities. Additional efforts are dedicated to develop the appropriate regulatory framework and to get international recognition of key national institutions such as the National Metrology Center of Cambodia. To raise awareness of the importance of metrology in order to broaden and attract the interest of entrepreneurs To organize public forums and dialogues with private sectors on the public services of metrology; To enable the National Metrology to be internationally recognized standards (International Standard Organization(ISO)/International Electro-technical Commission (IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020); To extend international cooperation with developed NMIs in the region and global 10/21/2013 National Metrology Center (NMC)

Strategy map Financial perspective Learning and growth perspective Customer perspective Internal process perspective Learning and growth perspective Financial perspective 10/21/2013 National Metrology Center (NMC)

Improve the awareness of customers Institutional support Customer perspective Improve the awareness of customers Institutional support Satisfaction responds to our services Internal process perspective Develop national metrological policy Increase traceability system of measurement standards Modify metrology law in accordance with international good practice Regulatory measure for market demands/ needs and determine the identification of metrological equipment which is prioritized for developing metrology ( scientific, industrial, and legal metrology) Regularly review the implementation of strategies and policy Develop technical regulation of legal metrology that is harmonised with international regulations Develop scope of verification/ calibration capability Increase quality assurance of verification/ calibration results Learning and growth perspective International cooperation Internal training Participation in international training/ seminar/ workshop Improve high-quality human resources in metrology Continuous updating of measuring equipment and establishing quality management system based on international standards Increase high quality standards facilities Financial perspective Increased support from government Increased the support from Bilateral partners Increased the support from International agencies project 10/21/2013 National Metrology Center (NMC)

7. Awareness raising and the contribution of metrology to SMEs Stakeholder understanding quarterly meeting Consultancy support Industry and factory inspection Workshop Seminar Training course Public forum Publication through webpage, media, banner, booklet Private sector/ government agencies Manufacturer expectation Institutional support Satisfaction responds to our services Create Credible environment on the use of metrological equipment in trade transaction and industry 10/21/2013 National Metrology Center (NMC)

Stakeholder understanding Monthly meeting Consultancy support 10/21/2013 National Metrology Center (NMC) Stakeholder understanding Monthly meeting Consultancy support Industry and factory inspection Workshop Seminar Training course Public forum Publication through webpage, media, banner, booklet Private sector/ government agencies Manufacturer expectation Institutional support Satisfaction responds to our services Create Credible environment on the use of metrological equipment in trade transaction and industry

Contribution of metrology to SMEs 10/21/2013 National Metrology Center (NMC)

8. Trainings, Workshops & Seminars and consultancy to suppliers and manufacturers to improve the quality of goods NMC provides technical training courses through its extensive annual training programme and series of special workshops and seminars. The aim of the training and workshops is to provide the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge on particular measurement standards and techniques to staff of calibration laboratories and industry sectors. By Dr. LAIM KIMLENG 25/06/2015 National Metrology Center (NMC)

Stakeholder understanding Monthly meeting Consultancy support 10/21/2013 National Metrology Center (NMC) Stakeholder understanding Monthly meeting Consultancy support Industry and factory inspection Workshop Seminar Training course Public forum Publication through webpage, media, banner, booklet Private sector/ government agencies Manufacturer expectation Institutional support Satisfaction responds to our services Create Credible environment on the use of metrological equipment in trade transaction and industry

Con’t Consulting Services: NMC provides consultation to industry in order to assist in the implementation of metrological related tools to improve their productivity and product or handling of specific measurement systems. Consulting services are also available for verification, calibration laboratories. Information Services: NMC provides information in terms of metrological knowledge, verification, calibration techniques and innovative measurement information in order to raise awareness and visibility of metrology in the public. National Metrology Center (NMC)

9. Challenge NMC technicians have limited skills in calibration, testing, pattern approval, and verification. Lack of facilities (reference standard) to conduct the testing, calibration and verification. Lack of technical assistance (Experts) Limited budget for development. Lack of National Primary, Secondary and Working standards Lack of budget to procure the requirement standards, National Metrology Center (NMC) By Ms PEOU Vorleaks

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