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Case Studies
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Accreditation: Unlocking the Potential of Cassava to Promote Economic Development and Fight Hunger and Poverty
Digital accredited certification verification service builds confidence in global trade
The ENAC accreditation mark enables SGS Tecnos’ clients to export products to Australia
ENAC-accredited certification facilitates products’ exportation in the Middle East
Laboratory accreditation helps Chinese traditional medicine exports
Accreditation central to EU / Japan Trade deal
The European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO) and European Accreditation (EA) continue their cooperation for accreditation of plant pest diagnostic laboratories
The Office for Product Safety and Standards launches first ever strategy to further enhance the UK’s world-leading product safety regime
Accredited Verification of the Gross Weight of Shipping Containers in the ports of Guatemala
Accredited testing supports China’s Procurement Law
Import / Export inspection underpinned by accreditation
UK Tax Authority (HMRC) recognises ISO 9001 as criteria to be Authorised Economic Operator
EU / Swiss trade agreement places strong reliance on accredited conformity assessment
Accredited conformity assessment firmly referenced in Canada-EU Trade Agreement (CETA)
EU – Japan Regulatory Cooperation – Joint Statement by BusinessEurope and Keidanren
Using accreditation to underpin technical decisions in Sri Lanka
Certification improves safety levels of New Zealand adventure tourism
European Accreditation supporting ground-breaking trade accord between Canada and the EU
Accreditation underpins KENYA’S Imports
Egyptian Regulators recognise ILAC MRA
Global accreditation system core to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
ACCA agreement to enhance trading arrangements between Tunisia and EU
Accredited inspection underpins Egypt’s imports and exports
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) operate single Market Regulatory System
New Zealand Government states that high hazard toys must use an accredited lab
The New Approach in the European Union
Research
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World Bank Group Infographic and data
International commerce – the value of accreditation and standardization (May 2019)
The effects of cooperation in accreditation on international trade: Empirical evidence on ISO 9000 certifications (January 2018)
Reports Recommends harmonisation of standards to support free internal trade
Innovation Dynamics and the Role of Quality Infrastructure – UK (2012)
Insurance association: Standards and Accreditation support risk and add value – UK (2018)
Standards Support Business Competitiveness in Colombia (2018)
The Impact of Standardization and Standards on Innovation (November 2013)
Standards have a positive impact on trade and value chains (November 2017)
Effectiveness of accreditation to support EU Single Market (2013-2017)
Accreditation plays a significant role in facilitating trade, employment and GDP
Experience in the Market Surveillance of ISO 9001 QMS (UNIDO 2017)
Trade-related International Regulatory Cooperation – A theoretical framework (OECD, 2016)
How Adopting Standards Affects Canada’s Productivity and Growth
Global Accreditation Systems contribute to International Regulatory Co-operation (OECD, 2016)
Quality Systems and Standards for a Competitive Edge (The World Bank, 2007)
International Standards and Trade (OECD, 2010)
World Bank Policy National Quality Infrastructure Brief (World Bank, 2013)
Harnessing Quality for Global Competitiveness in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (World Bank, 2011)
National Quality Infrastructure: Vital Link to Global Trade and Investment Competitiveness (World Bank, 2016)
ISO 9001 – Relevance and impact in Brazil (September 2016)
The Value of Accreditation (UK, 2016)
Opportunities for Standards in Investment & Asset Management (October 2014)
The contribution of mutual recognition to international regulatory co-operation (2016)
Assessing regulatory and procedural measures in trade: An Evaluation Methodology (2013)
Regulatory and Procedural Barriers to Trade in the Republic of Tajikistan (2014)
Regulatory and Procedural Barriers to Trade in Kyrgyzstan (2015)
Regulatory and Procedural Barriers to Trade in Belarus (2012)
UNIDO report: ISO 9001- Its Relevance and Impact In China
The Trade Impact of ISO 9000 Certifications and International Cooperation in Accreditation
Driving Factors of Service Companies to Participate in Formal Standardization Processes: An Empirical Analysis
The role of technical standards for trade between China and the European Union (July 2011)
External knowledge sourcing and involvement in standardization-Evidence from the community innovation survey
Mutual Recognition of Accreditation: Does it Matter to Trade? Evidence from the Food, Beverage, and Tobacco Industry
Exploring Business Benefits of Internationally Recognized Certifications
The Trade Impact of European Regulatory Standards for Developing Countries
The Effects of Standards on Value Chains and Trade in Europe (September 2015)
The National Quality Infrastructure – A tool for competitiveness, trade and well-being (The World Bank, March 2013)
The Economic Value of Standards in the UK (June 2015)
The economic value of standards
Growing Exports by Signaling Product Quality: Trade Competition and the Cross-National Diffusion of ISO 9000 Quality Standards
Resolving Information Asymmetrics in Markets: The Role of Certified Management Programs
Is an environmental management system able to influence environmental and competitive advantage?
WTO report highlights benefits of conformity assessment tools in addressing ‘Specific Trade Concerns’
Economic benefits of accreditation valued at more than £600M a year in the UK
World Bank report: ‘Unlocking Central America’s Export Potential’
ISO 9001- Its relevance and impact in Asian Developing Economies
Supporting Material
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Ensuring Quality to Gain Access to Global Markets (The World Bank, 2019)
Guide for the Use of Standards and Accreditation in public procurement
Good governance in developing a quality infrastructure system (UNIDO)
Chinese Accreditation body (CNAS) create Public Sector Brochure
Strategic Roadmap for the Quality Infrastructure of the Americas launched
Directory of accredited CABs in West Africa (August 2017)
The Quality Infrastructure in Grenada
UNECE trade recommendations reference accreditation
The case for accreditation
How do we look for the best quality?
A step by step guide to gaining accreditation
COMPETENCY OR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BASED STANDARDS?
The benefits of a Quality Infrastructure (UNIDO, 2016)
Accreditation supports UNIDO’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
New guide on how accreditation in developing economies can facilitate trade and support sustainable development
Accreditation – an overview
Quality assurance is like an onion – multi-layered
ISO 9001 – what does it mean in the Supply Chain (ISO, 2016)
Accreditation: A tool to support Regulators
Accreditation: A tool to support European and International Trade
UNIDO – Trade Facilitation – smoothing the path to global markets
Standards, metrology and accreditation support Developing Countries
Accreditation: Delivering Confidence in Everyday life
Specifying accreditation in Regulation – the ILAC MRA
The IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA)
Accreditation: Facilitating global trade
How does accredited inspection benefit government and regulators?
The ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA)
How does using an Accredited Laboratory benefit Government and Regulators?
Public sector solutions
A guide for engaging with Government and Regulators
A briefing for European Commission officials
Specifying accreditation in regulation
How does Accredited Certification benefit Regulators
Using and referencing ISO and IEC standards for technical regulations
The ISO 9001 family – Global management standards
