OIML is an Intergovernmental organization which was established in 1955.
Bharat became it's member in 1956.
It has 63 Member States and 64 Corresponding Members.
Bharat has now become authority for issuing internationally accepted OIML certificate for selling weights & measures anywhere in the world.
OIML Basic Certificates are issued by Issuing Authorities appointed by OIML Member States after completing all the tests, evaluations and examinations specified in the relevant OIML Recommendation and after it is demonstrated that the type complies with the requirements of the Recommendation.
India became a member of OILM in 1956.
Other countries authorised for issuing OIML approval certificates are: Australia, Switzerland, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, France, United Kingdom, Japan, Netherlands, Sweden and Slovakia.
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