Trends in Conformity Assessment Practices and Barriers to Trade

This analytical report presents findings from a survey conducted in 2005/2006 of conformity assessmentbodies (CABs) and exporting companies from the OECD region. The survey was conceived to gatherprimary data from key players in the field on perceptions of conformity assessment (CA) barriers: whatthey are, where they are, and how important they are. A second goal was to identify trends in CA practices,including in the use of tools aimed at removing barriers and facilitating international trade.Drawing on the survey, some follow-up research and expert discussions, the report identifies what appearsto be major CA problems or issues and consequently...

OECD Trade Policy Papers

Trends in Conformity Assessment Practices and Barriers to Trade

Final Report on Survey of Cabs and Exporters