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The official time of the Netherlands
This clock displays the official Dutch time, as established and maintained by VSL. The time is directly linked to the national time standard and is continuously synchronised with highly accurate time sources. As such, this clock serves as a reliable reference for government, industry and society, and is fully aligned with the legal time in the Netherlands.
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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.
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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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