The need for the impartiality and objectivity of an international group of experts is self-evident.
Good progress continues to be made.
A conflict has arisen over a new standard reference value for the viscosity of water which is the ultimate standard for all viscometry. The PTB in Germany have issued a recommendation without any consultation with any other body. This will require delicate negotiations since the recommendation is not the same as that planned by the subcommittee. The latter body intended to adopt what PTB recommend which is simply wrong. Negotiations are in progress for a joint effort but they are delicate.