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Upcoming Online Seminar on Measurement Traceability for Management Systems

The Japan Quality Assurance Organization (JQA), in collaboration with the National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE) and the Japan Accreditation Board (JAB), invites professionals to participate in the much-anticipated seminar titled "2025 Management System Measurement Traceability Seminar," scheduled for February 25, 2026. This complimentary web-based event aims to enhance understanding and dissemination of measurement traceability, a critical element in quality control across various industries.

As we stand at the threshold of significant advancements in measurement precision and quality management, this seminar has garnered participation from key institutions responsible for Japan’s measurement standards. For over a decade, this event has served as a comprehensive platform for participants to grasp the essentials of measurement traceability, responding effectively to the quality requirements specified by international management system standards, such as ISO 9001.

Seminar Overview

Event Title: 2025 Management System Measurement Traceability Seminar
Date and Time: February 25, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 4:40 PM (Available to connect from 10:15 AM)
Target Audience:

• - Management system auditors and consultants (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, JIS Q 9100, ISO 13485, etc.)
• - Quality assurance and control professionals
• - Internal auditors and those interested in measurement traceability

Format: Online seminar via Webex Webinar
Capacity: 1,000 participants (Registration required, first-come-first-served)
Cost: Free
Registration: Click here to register
(Note: Registration will close once the participant limit is reached.)

Seminar Schedule

• - 10:30 AM: Opening Address by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry
• - 10:35 AM: Presentation on National Measuring Standards and International Equivalence by NMIJ
• - 11:15 AM: Discussion on Measurement Traceability and Laboratory Accreditation by JAB

Break

• - 1:00 PM: Overview of JCSS (Japan Calibration Service System) by NITE
• - 1:30 PM: Measurement Traceability and Legal Measurement by JAMP
• - 2:00 PM: Standards for Measurement Traceability in Chemical Analysis by CERI

Break

• - 2:50 PM: Discussion on Japan Standard Time, Frequency Calibration, and more by NICT
• - 3:15 PM: Management of Measuring Instruments and Use of Calibration Certificates by JQA
• - 3:45 PM: Digitalization of Traceability Information - Summarization of Survey Results by JAC

Q&A Session

For further details, please visit the JQA Information Page.

About NITE

Established in 1928, NITE has evolved from a silk export inspection agency to a pivotal entity in Japan's industrial safety and quality assurance system. Acting as an administrative agency under the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, NITE is dedicated to supporting industrial growth through various initiatives, including product safety, chemical substance management, biotechnology, and international evaluation technologies.

The organization also administers the Japan Calibration Service System, a crucial aspect of maintaining national measurement standards and ensuring the reliability of test and calibration data. Its certification center provides accreditation to testing and calibration organizations, bolstering trust in product quality and fostering compliance with international standards.

As we move forward in an era increasingly defined by precision and compliance, the insights provided in this seminar will be invaluable for professionals seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of quality management systems.