Recognising results of conformity assessment

SWEDAC, the Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment, is holding a conference on mutual recognition of conformity assessment results in Stockholm, on 13 June 2001. The conference is arranged in co-operation with the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the European Commission, the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) and the European Organisation for Conformity Assessment (EOTC).

The aim of the conference is to illustrate problems and specifically to:

-- give examples of national conformity assessment systems which simultaneously ensure a high level of protection of life and health and facilitate mutual recognition;

-- discuss the opportunities for increased co-ordination between Member States regarding requirements for conformity assessment bodies;

-- discuss and find solutions on how to deal with national marking requirements and reporting to national responsible authorities.

The agenda will also cover:

- The principles of mutual recognition in the non-harmonised area;
- The role and impact of conformity assessment on the internal market;
- How safety of products is achieved by conformity assessment procedures - what is needed in order to guarantee safety for citizens;
- How national requirements on conformity assessment hinder trade;
- Commission initiatives to improve mutual recognition of conformity assessment in the non-harmonised sector etc.
For additional information, the complete programme and registration information, please visit:

E-mail: christel.lindborg@swedac.se
URL http://www.swedac.se/sdd/SwInternet.nsf/StartFSEng?OpenFrameSet(opens in new window)
EOTC News is available on-line at:

URL: http://www.eotc.be/News/eotc(opens in new window)