Core Points - The first locally issued EU MID (Measuring Instruments Directive) certificate in Shandong has been established, facilitating easier access for local measuring instrument manufacturers to the EU market [2] - MID certification is a mandatory entry system set by the EU for measuring instruments, covering ten categories including water meters and electric meters, serving as a "passport" for these products to enter the EU market [2] - Previously, obtaining MID certification required sending products to foreign institutions for testing, which was costly (ranging from 400,000 to 800,000 yuan) and time-consuming (approximately one year), impacting international competitiveness [2] - A collaboration between Shandong Provincial Institute of Metrology and TÜV Rheinland Group has established local testing laboratories, reducing certification time by over 50% and costs to 200,000 to 300,000 yuan [2] - The increasing popularity of smart electric meters in domestic and international markets highlights the importance of speed in seizing opportunities, with the recent MID certification completed in under six months boosting confidence in development [3] - A cooperation intention was reached between Shandong Provincial Institute of Metrology and the French National Metrology Institute to enhance collaboration in OIML (International Organization of Legal Metrology) certification and testing laboratories, aiming to align Shandong's measuring instruments with international standards [3]