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The Meeting noted with appreciation the efforts taken by the Programme Team in Jakarta, WGs and PWGs in moving forward the successful implementation
of the Programme by end of 2005. The Meeting, however, noted the concern on the delay of the implementation of some activities especially in cosmetic sector that may
cause the delay in the work programme of the ASEAN Cosmetic Committee. In this regard, the Meeting requested Indonesia to discuss with the Team Leader of the
Programme to keep to the original schedules of activities as much as possible.
71. The Meeting also noted concerns raised by Member Countries with regard to
the administrative issues. The Meeting requested Member Countries to put up their concerns in writing and submit to Indonesia for compilation and follow-up actions.
The Meeting also agreed that all concerns raised by Member Countries if not resolved would be discussed at the next PSC Meeting to be held tentatively on 17-18
September 2005. The Meeting also requested the Programme Team to send out the invitation and draft agenda of the Meeting to Member Countries as soon as possible.
6.4. ASEAN – US Cooperation on Standards and Conformance
72. Vietnam briefed the Meeting on the latest development on ASEAN-US Cooperation on Trade-related Standards and Conformance Issues. Vietnam’s paper
appears as ANNEX 32.
73. Member Countries expressed concerns over the delay in implementing the 3
Years ACCSQ- US Action Plan. In this regard, the Meeting agreed on the suggestion of the Madam Co-Chair that ACCSQ conducts an informal meeting with trade officer
of the US back to back with the ISO GA Meeting in Singapore in order to discuss all pending issues and decide on the follow-up actions. Viet Nam is requested to follow-
up on this matter and inform Member Countries accordingly.
6.5. ASEAN- CER Cooperation
74. The Meeting noted the update on the ASEAN- CER Cooperation by Singapore. The Meeting also noted that the next ACCSQ- CER Meeting will be held
in March 2006 back to back with the 27
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6.6. ASEAN – China Cooperation on Standards and Conformance
75. The ASEAN Secretariat briefed the Meeting on the Chinese Proposal to
cooperate with ASEAN in the area of standards and conformance. The Chinese Proposal appears as ANNEX 33.
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The Meeting discussed the proposal and made the following decisions: i
The Workshop can be considered as a kick-off meeting to discuss cooperation between ASEAN and China in the areas of standards and
conformance.
ii ACCSQ Leaders are encouraged to attend the workshop.
iii Member Countries to put up in writing and submit to the ASEAN
Secretariat any proposals that they may wish to cooperate with China including in the area of technical regulations and conformity
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by Member Countries prior to the Workshop. iv
With regard to the date, the Meeting agreed that the workshop should be held on 9-11 November 2005.
6.7. AADCP Programme
77. The Meeting noted the progress of the implementation of the AADCP Programme presented by Indonesia which appears as ANNEX 34.
6.8. Cooperation with PTB
78. The ASEAN Secretariat informed the Meeting on the progress of the ACCSQ-
PTB Cooperation. The Meeting noted the following: i
the training on ISO IEC 17011 to be held in October 2005 in Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
ii the training on ISO IEC 17025 to be held in Philippines. Detailed
information will be communicated in due course. iii
the Workshop on the Importance of Accreditation in Legal Metrology to be held in Brunei Darussalam on 22-23 November 2005.
iv on-going discussion for cosmetics and proficiency testing.
AGENDA ITEM 7: DEVELOPMENTS OF OTHER RELEVANT REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
7.1. WTO TBT Matters
