We are pleased to announce the publication of our latest guidance document on Proficiency Testing (PT). A big thank you goes out to Carlos Bindé and Anett Matbadal who are the authors of this guidance document. It would serve as a practical resource for scientists and technicians involved in testing and quality assurance, offering key…
PTB looks back on three years of aid to Ukraine and accompanies the country into its European future. Help in times of war can look very different. The Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) has found its own way and set up a task force immediately after Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Its goal: to provide colleagues in Ukraine…
The Agency for Standardization, Metrology, Certification, and Trade Inspection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan has reached a significant milestone in the development of its national quality infrastructure. The agency’s calibration laboratory has been officially accredited by the Turkish Accreditation Agency (TURKAK) in accordance with the TS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard. This accreditation…
On 26 February 2025, Djibouti reached an important milestone for the country’s economic development: Ron Osman Omar, Director of Industry, Minerals, Entrepreneurship and Tourism at the African Union Commission, submitted the National Quality Policy of the Republic of Djibouti during a meeting at the Ministry of Trade and Tourism. In her speech, she pointed out…
Water is life, but millions of people still have problems with access to clean water. To mark World Water Day on 22 March, we are drawing attention to our global commitment to sustainable water and energy management. With our projects in Jordan, Bolivia, India and Tunisia, we are strengthening the quality infrastructure for the water…
After more than six years of technical cooperation, the closing event of the bilateral project “Strengthening Quality Infrastructure for Environmental and Climate Protection” between the German national metrology institute (PTB) and the Directorate of the National Quality System in Guatemala (SNC) was held in Guatemala City on 27 November 2024. This project has been of…
To mark International Women’s Day, PTB’s International Cooperation Group sends warm greetings to all our partners and colleagues around the world. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of gender equality and the role we all play in fostering an inclusive and fair society. At PTB, we firmly believe that integrating gender…
Join Us for the Virtual Launch of the UNIDO/PTB Publication: Building Legal Frameworks for a Future-Proof Quality Infrastructure We are pleased to invite you to the virtual launch of the latest UNIDO/PTB publication, Building Legal Frameworks for a Future-Proof Quality Infrastructure, taking place on Wednesday, 19 March 2025, from 13:00 to 15:00 UTC. This publication…
How can we measure our health? Quality infrastructure (QI) in the health sector is the focus of International Cooperation’s new video that is now on PTB’s website and on YouTube. Standards, measurements and all the other elements in a QI are essential for healthcare systems to work well. Such elements lead to more safety for…
Reflecting on a Successful Year As we step into 2025, it’s time to reflect on the journey of the re-energized QuISP Alumni Network. The past year has been pivotal for our community, marked by significant achievements and initiatives that have strengthened our connections and enhanced our collective impact. Here’s a look back at what we…