Context: Conformity Assessment

Why is Conformity Assessment needed?

All economies require access to a credible conformity assessment service as part of their Quality Infrastructure (QI). CA is an important component in the development of a country’s Quality Infrastructure, which is vital for trade. CA can play the following roles:

  • Demonstrates that products, processes, services, commodities and personnel meet required specifications.
  • Establishes and monitors appropriate requirements for protection of health, safety and the environment
  • Assures the quality of public infrastructure services
  • Protects  consumers
  • Ensures the compatibility and interoperability of components in products and systems
  • Improves international trading opportunities by reducing technical barriers to trade and demonstrating compliance with technical requirements imposed by markets