National Measurement Institute

Approving authorities 

Approving authorities conduct pattern approval testing of certain measuring instruments used for trade or regulatory purposes.

Contact an approving authority to test your instrument prototypes for:

  • electricity meters
  • water meters
  • evidential breath-alcohol analysers.
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Title Address Expiry date Services offered
Department Of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (Manly Hydraulics Laboratory) [PDF 268.76 KB] 110 B King Street Manly Vale NSW 2093
 Water meters

How to apply to become an approving authority

  • Email nalma@measurement.gov.au for an application form.
  • We generally appoint approving authorities for 3 years. 
  • Pay an application fee of $4214 (GST exempt).

More information

Apply for pattern approval
Cost recovery for application fees
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