Harmonization Of Standards And Qualifications

Harmonization of standards and qualifications in Global Commerce Policy

In this regard, a definition of this issue is as follows: the adoption of a single standard or qualification requirement by two or more countries where previously each might have had its own, free-standing, set of requirements. Harmonization may involve the creation of an entirely new standard, the adoption of the standard of the most influential participant in the arrangement, the adoption of the most reasonable standard or a mixture of them. The entries on trade policy are here. Achieving harmonization often entails laborious negotiations. See also Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade, explicit harmonization, International Electrotechnical Commission, International Organization for Standardization, managed mutual recognition and mutual recognition arrangements.[1]

Harmonization of standards and qualificationsin the wold Encyclopedia

For an introductory overview on international trade policy, see this entry.

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Notes and References

1. Dictionary of Trade Policy, “Harmonization of standards and qualifications” entry (OAS)

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