Rettarmætar

rettarmætar is an Icelandic term that translates to "legal metrology" or "metrology law." It encompasses the set of regulations and standards governing the use of measuring instruments in Iceland. This field is crucial for ensuring fair trade, consumer protection, and accurate scientific and industrial measurements.

The primary objective of rettarmætar is to guarantee that measuring instruments used in commercial transactions, legal proceedings, and public safety applications are accurate and reliable. This involves establishing specifications for various types of measuring devices, such as scales, thermometers, fuel dispensers, and electricity meters, and ensuring they comply with national and international standards.

In Iceland, the Directorate of Industry and Innovation (Tilraunastofa ríkisins) is responsible for overseeing metrology and enforcing the regulations related to rettarmætar. This includes type-approval of measuring instruments, regular verification and calibration, and market surveillance to detect and remove non-compliant devices. Consumers and businesses alike rely on these measures to have confidence in the accuracy of measurements affecting their daily lives and commercial activities. The legal framework for rettarmætar is based on Icelandic law and aligned with European Union directives on measuring instruments.