National Measurement Office

The National Measurement Office (NMO) is the Executive Agency of the Department of 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 a measurement infrastructure which supports innovation, facilitates fair competition, promotes international trade and protects consumers, health and the environment.