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The demand for competent and experience-based advice in the field of quality infrastructure has increased continuously in recent years. PTB International Cooperation has developed numerous formats that address very different target groups. We are pleased to make this offer accessible. Our aim is to impart knowledge about quality infrastructure and to improve the corresponding services in such a way that they are competitive, support the economy and promote trade. Environmental and health aspects are included in the holistic approach. Enjoy browsing.

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Aseguramiento de las mediciones de opacidad en gases de emisión vehicular en Centros de Inspección Técnica Vehicular

Created: 2025 Category: Development of Quality Infrastructure systems and services, Quality Infrastructure in specific regions
Stakeholders: General public, Policy makers, QI experts, QI systems, SMEs, Scientists and technicians, Sector organisations, Sector stakeholders Thematic focus: Calibration, Environment/ Natural Resources, Environmental Policy and -Administration, Latin America and the Caribbean, Metrology, Technical Regulations, Testing

The consumption of fossil fuels by vehicular traffic releases greenhouse gases (GHG) into the atmosphere. Controlling these gases is an essential task for governments, and they need tools that guarantee the reliability of these measurements. This leaflet describes the action taken by Metrology institutes in the region to technically underpin this responsibility.

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Certificación de bosques sostenibles y cadena de custodia dentro del esquema PEFC

Created: 2025 Category: Development of Quality Infrastructure systems and services, Quality Infrastructure in specific regions
Stakeholders: General public, Policy makers, QI experts, QI systems, SMEs, Scientists and technicians, Sector organisations, Sector stakeholders Thematic focus: Accreditation, Certification, Environment/ Natural Resources, Environmental Policy and -Administration, Latin America and the Caribbean, Standards, Certification, Trade and Export

Mexico, Ecuador and Colombia are mega-diverse countries with great biodiversity in their forests and jungle areas. The leaflet describes how certification of sustainable forests helps to protect this diversity and combat climate change.

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Medidas exactas de clorofila, fósforo y oxígeno disuelto en diferentes medios acuáticos para la evaluación del monitoreo de la biodiversidad

Created: 2025 Category: Development of Quality Infrastructure systems and services, Quality Infrastructure in specific regions
Stakeholders: General public, Policy makers, QI experts, QI systems, Scientists and technicians, Sector organisations, Sector stakeholders Thematic focus: Calibration, Environment/ Natural Resources, Latin America and the Caribbean, Metrology, Testing, Water

Efforts to address eutrophication in surface water involve monitoring variables like chlorophyll, phosphorus, and dissolved oxygen. The project aims to improve measurement reliability through certified reference materials and sensor calibration.

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Asegurar la calidad en mediciones de calidad de aire – Metrología química para emisiones vehiculares

Created: 2025 Category: Development of Quality Infrastructure systems and services, Quality Infrastructure in specific regions
Stakeholders: General public, Policy makers, QI experts, Scientists and technicians, Sector organisations, Sector stakeholders Thematic focus: Calibration, Certification, Climate/Energy, Environment/ Natural Resources, Environmental Policy and -Administration, Latin America and the Caribbean, Metrology, Technical Regulations, Testing

The transport sector is a major source of carbon dioxide emissions, an air pollutant that increases the greenhouse effect and thus global warming. The leaflet describes the effort undertaken by metrology institutes in Latin America for the development of measurement capabilities to underpin the verification activities of government authorities with the final aim to mitigate climate change.

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Material de referencia certificado regional de Quinua como apoyo a la biodiversidad y protección del clima

Created: 2025 Category: Development of Quality Infrastructure systems and services, Quality Infrastructure in specific regions
Stakeholders: General public, Policy makers, QI experts, QI systems, Scientists and technicians, Sector organisations, Sector stakeholders Thematic focus: Agriculture, Calibration, Certification, Food Safety and Quality, Latin America and the Caribbean, Metrology, Rural development/Nutrition, Trade and Export

Quinoa is considered a strategic food due to its nutritional properties and its capacity to adapt to climate change. The leaflet illustrates the steps undertaken to develop a certified reference material of this crop which represents an accessible and low-cost option to monitor and promote its production through quality measurements.

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