Measurement Law Amendment Draft Takes Shape Around Three Main Pillars
The Science, Technology and Environment Committee, which met on October 1, 2026, reviewed the amendments to the Measurement Law and the new draft focusing on three main pillars.
The Science, Technology and Environment Committee gathered on the afternoon of October 1, 2026, to discuss the draft amending certain articles of the Measurement Law. During the meeting, the three main pillars focused on by the draft and related regulations were examined in detail.
Background and Participants of the Meeting
The meeting, held at the National Assembly building on the afternoon of October 1, 2026, was hosted by the Science, Technology and Environment Committee.
Deputy Ministers Le Xuan Dinh and Pham Duc Long, along with representatives from relevant ministries, attended the session.
Focus on Three Main Pillars
Presenting the Government's report on the bill, Deputy Minister Le Xuan Dinh stated that the amendments aim to institutionalize core policies.
It was noted that the reviewed contents are gathered into three pillars: digital transformation, national metrology capabilities, and the decentralization of administrative procedures.
Digital Transformation and Management Innovations
The draft aligns the terminology system with international standards while adding regulations for digital platforms and shared databases.
Inspection activities are planned to shift from pre-inspection to post-inspection based on risk levels.
Metrology and Administrative Reforms
While new development directions for scientific and industrial metrology are proposed, the Measurement Assurance Program for businesses has been legalized.
A legal basis has been established to shorten and simplify eight administrative procedures.