National Association of Testing Authorities, AustraliaMutual Recognition Arrangement • September 28th, 2007
Contract Type FiledSeptember 28th, 2007This reduces the need for re-testing, re-calibration or re-inspection of products in an importing economy and saves time and money for exporters. Before entering into such arrangements, accreditation bodies have the responsibility to thoroughly evaluate each other’s systems of accreditation. These arrangements also include mechanisms to ensure that test, calibration and inspection reports, covered by the arrangement, carry the same degree of accuracy and credibility on an ongoing basis.