ISOPolicyonglobalrelevance.pptVIP

ISO Policy on global relevance What is global relevance? Strive to achieve a unique solution The required characteristic of an International Standard is that it can be used/implemented as broadly as possible by affected industries and other stakeholders in markets around the world? TMB resolution 1/2003 TMB policy statement and implementation guidelines Why is global relevance important ? Growth in international trade USD 2 000 billion (1980) to USD 6 500 billion (2000) Regional initiatives European Union, APEC… ISO standards More than 15 600 published in 59 years 20 countries vote on average Developing countries And WTO/TBT Global relevance and WTO In order to serve the interests of the WTO […]in facilitating international trade and preventing unnecessary trade barriers, international standards need to be relevant and to : Global relevance and WTO (cont.) Who needs to be aware of this policy ? Bodies proposing new work items ISO committee chairs, secretaries, delegates and WG experts The TMB How do we achieve global relevance?Determine the factors that affect global relevance Evaluate feasibility of global relevance: Stage 0 and feasibility study before launching a new proposal (NP) ballot When voting on a NP : Market needs are recognized No potential impediments to the development of a globally relevant standard How do we achieve global relevance? Manufacturers Users Test houses and conformity assessment operators Regulators Socio-economic partners Developed and developing countries How do we achieve global relevance? Governmental requirements and standards How do we achieve global relevance? Performance over prescription! Go the performance route Horizontal approach Fewer commercial conflicts Facilitates innovation Standards require less frequent revision Avoid “empty-shell” standards How do we achieve global relevance? Performance over prescription! (cont.) And what about market differences ? One option is an alternative deliverable (e.g. ISO/