Government and Regulators
- To help them meet regulatory and legislative (WTO TBT) responsibilities
- Reduced uncertainties in decisions affecting the protection of human health and environment
- A flexible alternative to legislation
- Facilitator of trade
- Improved markets with more confidence in partners, goods and services
- Efficient monitoring tool
Businesses
- Greater acceptance of products and services
- A tool for market access
- The means to avoid costs for multiple testing, inspection or certification
- Reduced errors in production
- Minimised product failures or recalls, more satisfied consumers, marketing and reputational advantage, more informed procurement selection
Consumers
- Greater public confidence in goods and services in a complex marketplace
- Increased quality of products and services
- Increased safety of products and services