Under provision of Legislative Decree No. 16 of 1985, with respect to 'Standards and Metrology', Metrology activities started in Bahrain. Standards and Metrology Directorate (BSMD) established in 1988 and now the Directorate functions under the Ministry of Industry & Commerce and is governed by a National Committee for Standards & Metrology that is chaired by the minister, his Excellency Dr. Hassan Abdulla Fakroo and comprised of representatives of governmental authorities, Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry and independent technical experts.