Entrepreneurs were informed about the role of quality infrastructure, including metrological support, in business development, improving product quality and enhancing competitiveness.

Khamis Seyranov, Director General of the Azerbaijan Metrology Institute (AzMI), which operates under the State Agency for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, participated in a Special Session of the National Business Development Forum. The session, held online, provided entrepreneurs with detailed information on “The Importance of Metrological Support for Business”.

At the outset of the session, participants were informed about the main areas of activity of the Azerbaijan Metrology Institute, its laboratory infrastructure, and the work carried out in this field.

The role of metrology in ensuring the accuracy of measurements and their conformity with international requirements was also explained. It was noted that the reliability of measurements performed in everyday life, production and scientific research directly affects the soundness of decisions made and the results obtained across various fields. The uniformity of measurements ensures that the same physical quantity, when measured in different countries and regions, yields comparable results.

Addressing the role of metrological support in business activities, it was emphasized that accurate and reliable measurements are of significant importance for quality control in production processes, determining the technical characteristics of products, ensuring the proper conduct of commercial transactions, reducing risks, optimizing operations and costs, conserving resources, increasing customer satisfaction, and protecting consumer rights.

It was also noted that the proper and timely use of relevant metrological services by entrepreneurs has a positive impact on the efficiency of production processes, on the quality of products and services, and on competitiveness in the market.

At the conclusion of the session, participants’ questions were answered, followed by an exchange of views on practical issues related to metrological support for businesses.