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December 9th 2025
VSL Achieves Accreditation for LED Light Flicker Measurements under European Ecodesign Directives
VSL Achieves Accreditation for LED Light Flicker Measurements under European Ecodesign Directives. The National Metrology Institute is now among the first institutes worldwide capable of calibrating and validating light sources against European ecodesign requirements for flicker.
November 27th 2025
European report: Every euro invested in metrology generates more than four euros in economic growth
A new report from EURAMET quantifies the economic value of its research programmes: the completed EMRP and EMPIR programmes and the ongoing Metrology Partnership. The analysis shows that every euro of EU funding under EMRP and EMPIR generates more than four euros in additional turnover for the economy. A similar impact is expected from the current programme.
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VSL, the National Metrology Institute
VSL manages and develops national primary measurement standards on the instructions of the Minister of Economic Affairs. Our experts also provide knowledge and services worldwide, such as calibrating measuring equipmentthey conduct market-oriented scientific research.
Our mission
VSL makes measurement results from companies, laboratories and institutions directly traceable to international standards. On behalf of the Dutch government, we manage and develop the national measurement standards and make an important contribution to the reliability, quality and innovation of products and processes in business and society.
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