The overall objective is to contribute to reduce transaction costs and time needed of flow of goods as in the context of the WTO TF agreement.
- Conduct analytical work to identify the shortcomings in traded products
- Support institutions/National standards bodies (NSB) to align with international standards
- Increase transparency by supporting testing/inspection service providers
- Strengthening WTO TBT/SPS/TF Enquiry Points to contribute to the simplification of trade flows
- Harmonization of compliance requirements and mutual recognition of conformity assessment procedures
Testing and Inspection: the missing link for successful implementation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement
Effective Inspection can make a difference:
- Meeting international market requirements
- Reducing costs
- Improving competitiveness
- Ensuring consumer safety
- Enabling access to international markets
- Reducing economic distance to the market.