The following terms of reference were agreed in March 2005 at the annual meeting of the Joint CIPM/ILAC Working Group:

intensify the information flow between the two organizations;

review the BIPM-ILAC MoU when necessary;

review issues concerning the degree of equivalence and appropriate mutual strengthening of the CIPM MRA and the ILAC Arrangement;

exchange information on current and planned interlaboratory comparisons under both organizations with a view to identifying those which are of common importance to both;

review the traceability and dissemination process between NMIs and accredited laboratories and give appropriate feedback to both memberships for appropriate further action;

review the impact of ISO Standards on metrology and related matters.