"Standards and standardization touch all aspects of economic and social activities of human beings. Standards are the best guarantee towards removal of non-tarrif trade barriers, and are most effective instruments for fast industrial development, resource conservation, technology transfer, skills upgadation, environmental protection, safety and protection of health of the populace at large, consumer protection and welfare of society."

"Reliable measurements are pre-requisites for fair and efficient trade, scientific research, industrial process control, technological development, quality assurance, protection of health and safety".

" Legal metrology provides the basis for credible measurements which lead to effective trading at national, regional and international levels. A knowledge of industrial metrology and its application, is of increasing importance in industry for quality and productivity "

"Conformity assessment is a process for evaluating a product, process, service, or system against a standard. Conformity assessment is important to manufacturers, suppliers, consumers and regulators. In addition to helping conscientious producers and consumers, it enables governments to enforce the regulations for protecting the public health and safety."

"Without the standards, conformity assessment is meaningless; and without well specified standards backed by unambiguous operational procedures and reliable testing, conformity assessment may be of marginal value."

"Certification is a procedure by which a third party gives written assurance that a product process or service conforms to specified requirements."

"Mark of conformity (for certification) is a protected mark, applied or issued under the rules of certification system, indicating that confidence is provided, that the relevant product process or service is in conformity with a specific standard or other normative document."

" 'Omani Quality Mark' is the third party Product Certification Mark (Mark of Conformity) applied on a product - under licence from the DGSM, under the product Certification Scheme of the Directorate General for Specifications and Measurements."

" Accreditation Systems are essential safeguards against possible incompetence of conformity Assessment and Certification/Registration Bodies."