Building trust – The conformity assessment toolbox

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is excited to announce its new handbook, Building trust – The conformity assessment toolbox. It is the latest joint publication developed by IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and UNIDO, and is the product of a long-established and flourishing partnership between the organizations.

Businesses, consumers and public officials have certain expectations about the quality, safety, reliability, interoperability, efficiency, effectiveness and environmental sustainability of products and services. Conformity assessment provides the means for checking the conformity of products and services against these expectations, in accordance with relevant standards, regulations and specifications. It plays a pivotal role in ensuring that products, processes and services deliver on their promises. In essence, conformity assessment builds trust.

Building trust – The conformity assessment toolbox is a comprehensive, user-friendly handbook covering all aspects of conformity assessment and its role in international trade. It will be useful for business managers, regulators and consumer representatives.

This second edition reflects the latest developments and versions of standards and requirements related to conformity assessment as well as incorporates new case studies. Read the publication here.

For further information contact Dorina Nati,

Email: d.nati@unido.org