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As part of the efforts to obtain a better understanding of existing standards and product certification schemes worldwide, the Meeting held consultations with
officials from the EC, Japan and the New Zealand. The consultation also provides an opportunity to explore possible future collaborations.
6.1. EC
41. The Meeting took note with appreciation the presentation by Mr. Hugh Pullen
of DG Trade, European Commission on “EU-ASEAN cooperation on wood-based products”, which appears as ANNEX 15.
42.
The presentation provided an overview of EU-ASEAN cooperation on trade and investment policy; trade in wood products; and future EU-ASEAN works on
wood-based products. The TREATI Trans-Regional EU-ASEAN Trade Initiative is the framework for dialogue to address key trade barrier issues at the official level.
TREATI has identified trade in wood-based products as a priority sector. In the area of standards, cooperation activities can be developed to enhance standards for wood
and wood-based products. 43.
The Meeting was informed that an EU-ASEAN workshop would be held in Kuala Lumpur in 2006. The objective and timing of the workshop would still need to
be determined. In this regard, Member Countries were requested to submit possible themes or topics for discussion to the ASEAN Secretariat by 30 January 2006. The
ASEAN Secretariat would compile and submit to the EC for consideration.
Action Line : Member Countries
ASEAN Secretariat
44. The EC Delegate informed that all Member Countries are invited to the
workshop. He also informed that there may be possible funding assistance provided for the participants from Cambodia, Lao PDR and Viet Nam. The Meeting would like
to inquire if EC funding assistance can be accorded to all ASEAN Member Countries. In this regard the ASEAN Secretariat will consult with the EC on this matter and
inform Member Countries accordingly.
Action Line: ASEAN Secretariat
45. The Meeting expressed appreciation to the EC for their efforts and initiative to
enhance relations between ASEAN and EC. 6.2.
Japan
46. The Meeting took note with appreciation the presentation by Dr. Ichiroh
Nakaya of the Japan Testing Center for Construction Material on “Product Control by JIS and BSL in Japan”, which appears as ANNEX 16.
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The presentation provided an overview of the reform in their Conformity Assessment System under the Industrial Standardisation Law, the Building Standard
Law and the new JIS Mark System. 48.
The Meeting thanked Japan for the comprehensive and detailed presentation and the opportunity to share information.
6.3. New Zealand
