Why is there a need for results of conformity assessment to be recognized overseas?
CA is needed to improve international trading opportunities by reducing technical barriers to trade and demonstrating compliance with technical requirements imposed by markets.
The WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade specifies that Members:
- shall ensure that results of conformity assessment procedures of other Members are accepted;
- are encouraged, at the request of other Members, to be willing to enter into negotiations for the conclusion of agreements for the mutual recognition of results of each other's conformity assessment procedures.
