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Georgia Department of Agriculture
Tyler J Harper, Commissioner
19 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW
Atlanta, GA 30334

Georgia Department of Agriculture's State Metrology Lab Earns 2025 Certificate of Metrological Traceability

Atlanta, GA – Today, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced that the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s (GDA) State Metrology Laboratory has received the 2025 Certificate of Metrological Traceability from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This prestigious certification recognizes the lab’s successful demonstration of compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, the gold standard for metrology laboratories.

“I am incredibly proud of the State Metrology Lab for earning this significant recognition,” said Commissioner Tyler Harper. “As a state agency, it is crucial that we uphold the highest standards of excellence to deliver the best service to all Georgians. This achievement highlights our commitment to meeting and exceeding those standards every day.”

This certification affirms that the State Metrology Lab operates with an advanced system that ensures consistent, repeatable, and traceable testing with the highest level of precision and reliability. To maintain its certification, the lab undergoes a comprehensive annual review by NIST, demonstrating ongoing compliance with the highest metrological standards.

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Located in Tifton, Georgia, the State Metrology Lab plays a critical role in maintaining fairness and accuracy in commercial transactions by calibrating weight kits and volume-measuring devices. As the official calibration lab for Georgia, it ensures that businesses in the state use accurate and reliable measurement tools, protecting consumers in the process. The lab serves state agencies and private companies in industries such as scale and fuel services, as well as calibrating equipment for other divisions within the GDA.

Georgia Department of Agriculture logo

Georgia Department of Agriculture
Tyler J Harper, Commissioner
19 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW
Atlanta, GA 30334