The procurement was carried out as part of a UNIDO project aimed at expanding market access for small and medium-sized enterprises. The initiative focuses on strengthening compliance with standards within fruit value chains.
Impact on measurements and standards
Abdymanap Karymshakov, Deputy Director of the Center for Standardization and Metrology under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, announced the update during a regional forum on industrial development in Bishkek on November 5. The new equipment will allow for precise measurements of several key parameters.
- mass
- mass
- temperature
- temperature
- humidity
- humidity
- pressure
- pressure
- liquid volume
- liquid volume
According to Karymshakov, Kyrgyzstandart serves as the national body for standardization and metrology and acts as the custodian of national reference standards. Currently, the national accreditation system includes more than 50 testing, calibration, and inspection laboratories.
National standardization capacity
The organization maintains an extensive database of standards available for purchase through its online store. Additionally, the center's accredited bodies handle certifications for management systems such as ISO 22000 (HACCP) and ISO 9001.
Context
The equipment was delivered to territorial centers in Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, and Tyup. The UNIDO project, managed by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization founded in 1966, supports industrial development and standard compliance.
