India to host international legal-metrology meeting in New Delhi
The Department of Consumer Affairs says India will host the 61st CIML meeting from 26 to 28 October 2026.
A Press Information Bureau release dated 19 October says India will host the 61st Meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology in New Delhi from 26–28 October, with more than 100 international delegates expected.
What is planned
The Department of Consumer Affairs is organising the meeting with the International Organization of Legal Metrology. The programme includes an international seminar on 26 October and an OIML strategy workshop on 27 October, according to the official release.
The discussions are expected to cover digitalisation, international recommendations, measurement instruments, certification and cooperation between countries. These are scheduled programme details, not claims that every outcome has already been achieved.
Why measurement rules matter
Legal metrology concerns measurements used in regulated transactions, including quantities declared on goods and measurements used in trade. Reliable standards help make measurements comparable and support consumer confidence.
For manufacturers, internationally aligned requirements can reduce duplicated testing in applicable cases. For consumers, accurate quantity and measurement declarations help make transactions fairer. The meeting is one forum for discussing these standards.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the meeting scheduled?
26–28 October 2026 in New Delhi.