National Measurement Office

The National Measurement Office (NMO) is an Executive Agency of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).

It ensures that the UK's system of weights and measures is fair, accurate and legal so that consumers and businesses can be confident that they are operating a in a fair marketplace.

They work to ensure that consumers and businesses have access to sufficient information to make informed purchasing decisions.

NMO is also responsible for all aspects of the National Measurement System (NMS), which includes investment in the UK’s scientific measurement infrastructure and research programmes. These are managed by the National Measurement Institutes (NMIs).

The mission of the National Measurement Office is: To provide policy support to Ministers on measurement issues and a measurement infrastructure which enables innovation, promotes trade and facilitates fair competition and the protection of consumers, health and the environment.