Revised Procedure for Obtaining Calibration Certification
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved amendments to the procedure for obtaining certification to calibrate measuring instruments. These changes affect the authorizations issued to organizations that perform calibration of water, gas, electricity meters, and other measurement devices. The Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture published the details of these regulatory updates. This move is part of ongoing efforts to modernize Ukraine's technical infrastructure and align with European standards.
New Assessment Rules and Criteria
Under the new rules, organizations will receive notification of any deficiencies in their application documentation within three business days. They are then granted ten calendar days to rectify these issues. Notably, the regulations eliminate the possibility of an outright refusal to register an application, which is expected to improve access to certification.
A commission will evaluate applying organizations based on five key criteria:
- Independence and impartiality;
- Staff qualifications;
- Availability of equipment and facilities;
- Regulatory documentation;
- Quality management systems.
Commission members must possess at least five years of experience in metrology. Staff from the applying organizations must pass a 40-question test and demonstrate a practical calibration procedure.
If an organization disagrees with the inspection results, it has the right to appeal within five business days of receiving the inspection report. The Ministry of Economy will review any objections within the following five business days. Additionally, the Ministry will process any application to revoke a certificate within 20 business days. Should an organization receive a final denial of certification, it may challenge the decision in court within six months of the ruling.
The reforms aim to streamline procedures and ensure higher quality calibration of measuring instruments in Ukraine.
The introduced amendments to the certification process for instrument calibration are anticipated to enhance the effectiveness of measurement quality control in Ukraine. By reducing administrative barriers and clarifying requirements for calibration service providers, access to these essential services should become simpler, potentially benefiting end consumers. These changes may also stimulate the development of the country's metrological infrastructure, thereby increasing trust in measurement results.
These regulatory changes are part of a broader initiative to enhance the efficiency of calibration organizations in Ukraine. For a deeper understanding of how these updates align with previous reforms concerning inspection agencies, you can explore the latest details in our article about the revised certification rules for meter inspection agencies.