- Establishing an appropriate Quality Infrastructure System can substantially assist a developing nation in positioning their economy to seize the many opportunities presented by increased international trade.
- A QP is the policy adopted at national level to develop and sustain an efficient and effective QI. The importance of instilling and supporting a quality culture, not only for trade promotion, but also to address national trade, and human, animal and plant health and safety needs, is an important and integral part of any quality initiative.
- There are five key principles that have been identified as the underlying elements for the effective development of a QP. These are Coherence, Ownership, Inclusiveness, Optimization and Sustainability.
- NQP elements should be designed individually and take in to account country realities, market demands, international good practice and formal agreements.
- QP should be developed in a participative manner and agreed among the national stakeholders, and considered and approved by the highest relevant authority in the country.