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The history of NMO

The history of NMO goes back to Magna Carta until the naming of the Standards Department in 1866, which was renamed to the Department for Trade and Industry in 1987, to our current expanded role on the Teddington site.

Read about the history of weights and measures from Magna Carta to 1866 

Read about the history of weights and measures from The Standards Department - 1866 to 1987

Read about the history of weights and measures from The Teddington Site - 1987 to present

Read about our most recent Expanded Agency activities

Consultations

NMO is committed to effective consultation which is targeted at and easily accessible to those with a clear interest in the policy in question.

Visit the NMO consultations section of our website.

Our mission

To provide policy support to Ministers on measurement issues and a measurement infrastructure which enables innovation, promotes trade and facilitates fair competition and the protection of consumers, health and the environment.

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