Section for measuring instruments used for the protection of human and animal health and of general safety and security

Tasks of the Section for measuring instruments intended for use in the protection of human and animal health and of general safety and security include conduct of administrative proceedings related to verification of measurement instruments which, based on a specific regulation, are subject to obligatory verification and/or type approval, which are used in the protection of human and animal health and of general safety and security, as well as activities in the area pertaining to:

• provision of expert opinion and professional assistance;
• determination of the fulfilment of conditions for granting authorisations for carrying out tasks in the area of metrology;
• maintenance of database of verified measuring instruments;
• implementation of information technologies in verification procedures;
• ensuring electronic communication and availability of data to applicants;
• preparation of professional bases for drafting the regulations in the area of metrology;
• preparation of studies, papers and analyses in the area of metrology;
• participation in the preparation of technical specifications for procurements;
• cooperation with service users in order to clarify their requests and meet their requirements;
• review of applications, offers and contracts;
• making sure that internal documents are implemented;
• making sure that regulations and international standards in place are implemented;
• carrying out tasks related to the establishment and maintenance of quality management systems.