National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) Information

The National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) was established under the Measurement Units ans Measurement Standards Act, No 18 of 2006 (The Measurement Act). Our mission is to provide the South African industry and environmental, health and safety sectors with fit-for-purpose measurement standards and measurements. This is achieved by keeping and maintaining the national measurement standards to an acceptable international standard through disseminating treceability to the South African industry and to ensure the correct application of the International System of Units (SI) in South Africa. NMISA is committed to be a measurement centre of excellence that is inspired to constantly deliver outstanding, innovative and internationally comparable measurement solutions that support the company's trade, people's quality of life and enable the protection of the environment.