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First CMCs from Tanzania and Bangladesh published in the KCDB

Milestone achieved by Tanzania and Bangladesh under the CIPM MRA

For the first time, both the United Republic of Tanzania and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh have declared calibration and measurement capabilities (CMCs) within the framework of the CIPM Mutual Recognition Arrangement (CIPM MRA). Their peer-reviewed CMCs are now published in the BIPM’s Key Comparison Database (KCDB), marking a significant milestone in the international recognition of their national measurement systems.

For Tanzania and Bangladesh, this achievement demonstrates the growing capacity of their national metrology systems to provide reliable measurements that support essential activities such as trade, regulation and public services.

To have CMCs published in the KCDB, National Metrology Institutes (NMIs) must:

  • take part in international comparisons of measurement standards,
  • demonstrate a reviewed and approved quality management system aligned with ISO/IEC 17025 (for calibration) or ISO 17034 (for reference materials),
  • and undergo peer review within the CIPM MRA framework.

Building long-term capabilities

The publication of these first CMCs illustrates the impact of BIPM Capacity Building and Knowledge Transfer (CBKT) initiatives, which assist NMIs in strengthening their technical and quality systems and engaging effectively in the CIPM MRA. Tanzania has participated in BIPM activities as an Associate State since 2018, and Bangladesh since 2010. Their progress shows how sustained engagement leads to international recognition.

Bangladesh – NML-BSTI team following publication of their first CMCs

From left: Md. Masud Al Mamun, Head of Mass Laboratory and CMC Submitter, NML-BSTI; S. M. Ferdous Alam, Director General, NML-BSTI; and Md. Shahinur Islam, Director, NML-BSTI, photographed in the Mass Laboratory at the National Metrology Laboratory, Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI).
Photo credit: NML-BSTI.

Tanzania – TBS team celebrating publication of their first CMCs

From left: Mr. Joseph Kadenge, Principal Metrologist and CMC Writer; Ms. Stella Mrosso, Metrology Manager; Dr. Ashura Katunzi, Director General, Tanzania Bureau of Standards (second right); and Mr. Ridhiwani Matange, Director of Testing and Metrology Services (right), at the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS).
Photo credit: TBS.

Find out more

Learn more about the CIPM Mutual Recognition Arrangement and explore the newly published CMCs from Bangladesh and Tanzania: