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Case Studies
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Establishing the Central Role of Conformity Assessment in Digital Supply Chains
IAF MLA contributes to the reliability of media content
ENAC-accredited certification facilitates products’ exportation in the Middle East
Accredited certification of cloud computing service providers
Accredited certification of TV products protects consumer safety
The Office for Product Safety and Standards launches first ever strategy to further enhance the UK’s world-leading product safety regime
Accredited testing of animal by-products
Accredited Verification of the Gross Weight of Shipping Containers in the ports of Guatemala
Underpinning the competence of 175 professions
EU Commission uses accreditation to ensure safer and cleaner cars
Indian Textile Commissioner requires accredited certification
Improving payment systems for non-financial institutions
Improving IT performance in China
Improving product quality in China
Improving business process performance
Accredited testing supports China’s Procurement Law
The EU proposes that accredited conformity assessment underpins type-approval of automotive products
Accreditation provides cost effective support for Typhoon
IFIA study shows that accredited 3rd party testing improves product safety
Protecting and promoting French know-how: Manufactured goods are eligible for protected indication
Using accreditation to underpin technical decisions in Sri Lanka
Ensuring the safety of low-risk consumer electronics
Ensuring the safety of consumer electronics
Accreditation underpins KENYA’S Imports
Accreditation supports the delivery of better ‘regulation’ in Sweden
Vehicle type approval
Gaming machines and online gambling underpinned by accreditation
Toy safety in Brazil
Accreditation gives credibility to classification of hotels in France
Global accreditation system core to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
India recognises ILAC and IAF arrangements in its steel regulations
ACCA agreement to enhance trading arrangements between Tunisia and EU
Japanese Nuclear industry recognises the importance of calibration labs
Calibration labs support the Japanese telecommunications sector
ISO food standards drive food safety
Accredited inspection supports car safety in Sweden
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) relies on accreditation as part of its equipment authorization program
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) operate single Market Regulatory System
Government supported energy efficiency programmes backed by ILAC MRA
Public sector procurement of ambulances supported by the ILAC MRA
ILAC MRA underpins the testing of lifesaving and fire safety equipment and materials
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) relies on the ILAC MRA for confidence in the quality of children’s products.
Accreditation stipulated for laboratories testing minerals and metals
New Zealand Government states that high hazard toys must use an accredited lab
Accreditation helps avoid unintended radio emissions from high risk electronic equipment
Chinese recognition of New Zealand certification and testing of electrical goods
The New Approach in the European Union
Research
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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 Economic Value of Accreditation in Australia (April 2018)
The Impact of Standardization and Standards on Innovation (November 2013)
Effectiveness of accreditation to support EU Single Market (2013-2017)
UK business report uses 9001 as an indicator of Good Governance
Accreditation cited as a tool to achieve ethical regulation
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)
World Bank Policy National Quality Infrastructure Brief (World Bank, 2013)
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)
The importance of measurement (NPL 2015)
Opportunities for Standards in Investment & Asset Management (October 2014)
Opportunities for Standards in Insurance
Backing Market Forces: How To Make Voluntary Standards Markets Work For Financial Services Regulation (2013)
UNIDO report: ISO 9001- Its Relevance and Impact In China
The impact of participation within formal standardization on firm performance
External knowledge sourcing and involvement in standardization-Evidence from the community innovation survey
Exploring Business Benefits of Internationally Recognized Certifications
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
ISO 9000 implementation: a study of manufacturing companies in Saudi Arabia
Does ISO 9000 certification make a profound difference to the way service quality is perceived and measured
Influence of ISO certification on the progress of Spanish industry towards TQM
ISO 9000 implementation in Turkish industry
A Longitudinal Study of ISO 9000 Contribution towards TQM in Greek industry
Relationship of ISO 9001:2000 quality system certification with operational and business performance – A survey in Australia and New Zealand-based manufacturing and service companies
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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The Missing Links In The Chains? Mutual Distributed Ledger (aka blockchain) Standards
Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals with ISO standards
Ensuring Quality to Gain Access to Global Markets (The World Bank, 2019)
Guide for the Use of Standards and Accreditation in public procurement
Standards for the SDGs
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?
ISO Guidance for SMEs using ISO 9001 for quality management
The benefits of a Quality Infrastructure (UNIDO, 2016)
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
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
