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ASEAN and standards for tourism; -
to disseminate information to private sectors and other organizations on the activities undertaken by the ACCSQ.
- to coordinate with the related ASEAN bodies to ensure the successful
implementation of the roadmaps for the integration.
13. While waiting for the final report of the COPS in order to discuss the follow-up
actions in details, the Meeting agreed on the following course of actions:
- Philippines to inform the ASEAN Electrical Forum AEF of the on-
going activity of the JSC EE MRA in particular the progress in the implementation of the ASEAN EE MRA and Harmonization of Electrical
and Electronic Regulatory Regimes.
- Singapore to discuss with its SEOM Leader and representative from
TELSOM to define the scope of activities to be covered by the ACCSQ under the e-ASEAN roadmap and to submit the recommendations to
ACCSQ for its consideration at the next Meeting. Measures XIX 47 “Align Conformity assessment procedures for ICT products” and 48
“Establish MRAs for ICT Products” should also be considered.
- In the area of Tourism, the Meeting noted the proposal to develop
standards for tourism. The Meeting also noted that there is currently a working group under ASEAN National Tourism Organisations NTOs
that has been working in this field. In this regard, the Meeting agreed to further discuss this matter upon receiving the final report of the COPS.
In the meantime, Thailand will coordinate with the Working Group on Standards for Tourism to see how ACCSQ can provide its support in
this area.
14. The Meeting also agreed on the proposal of Philippine that SEOM should look
into the development of clear guidance on how relevant bodies in ASEAN can coordinate and support each other to ensure the successful implementation of the
roadmaps.
AGENDA ITEM 5: FACILITATION OF THE REALIZATION OF THE ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY
5.1. ASEAN Policy on Standards and Conformance
15. The Meeting discussed and adopted the final ASEAN Policy Guideline on
Standards and Conformance, which appears as ANNEX 5. The Meeting also agreed to submit the Guideline to SEOM for its consideration and endorsement and
subsequently to submit for consideration and endorsement by the ASEAN Economic Ministers during the 37
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AEM. 5.2
Review of the current TOR of the ACCSQ
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ACCSQ, which appears as ANNEX 6.
17. The Meeting recalled the basis for revising the TOR, which include, amongst
others, the following: i
to take into account the emergence of new issues, challenges and tasks to be undertaken by ACCSQ.
ii to enhance the role of all relevant stakeholders in ACCSQ activities.
iii to strengthen the networking between ACCSQ and other ASEAN
relevant bodies. 18.
The Meeting considered the revised TOR and suggested the following should be included in the TOR:
i The role of the Secretary.
ii The necessary participation of the Chairs and Co- Chairs of the WGs
and PWGs in the ACCSQ Meetings. 19.
Viet Nam suggested considering the renaming of the Committee to reflect the full activities that ACCSQ has been undertaking.
20. In view of the above, the Meeting requested the ASEAN Secretariat to revise
the TOR taking into account the views and comments expressed by Member Countries in the Meeting and to circulate the revised TOR to Member Countries for
their consideration prior to the next Meeting. The current TOR will also be circulated for reference and comparison by Member Countries.
5.3. Progress in harmonization of standards and MRAs
21. The Chair of WG1 briefed the Meeting on the outcome of the 16
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Meeting of the ACCSQ WG1 on Standards and MRAs held on 9 – 10 May 2005 in Phnom
Penh, Cambodia. The Chair’s paper appears as ANNEX 7.
22. The Meeting noted the progress made by the WG1 and endorsed the Report
of 16
th
WG1 Meeting and its Work Programme, which appears as ANNEX 8. 5.4. Progress in accreditation and conformity assessment
23. The Chair of WG2 briefed the Meeting on the outcome of the 11
th
Meeting of the ACCSQ WG2 on Accreditation and Conformity Assessment held on 30 - 31 July
2005 in Manila, Philippines. The Chair’s paper appears in ANNEX 9.
24. The Meeting considered and endorsed the decision of WG2 not to establish a
peer evaluation scheme at this time due to the discrepancy of readiness among Member Countries in technical infrastructure. The Meeting was of the view that such
system can be considered in future if there is a need.
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Co-Chair of the WG2, respectively. The Meeting expressed its appreciation to Indonesia and Thailand for their contribution to the WG2 activities as the Chair and
Co- Chair.
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Meeting of the ACCSQ WG on Accreditation and Conformity Assessment and its work programme, which appears
as ANNEX 10. 5.5. Progress in Electrical and Electronic Sector
27. The Co- Chair of JSC EE MRA on behalf of the Chair briefed the Meeting on
the progress made in the implementation of the ASEAN EE MRA and the draft Agreement on ASEAN Harmonized Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulatory
Regime. The Chair’s paper appears as ANNEX 11.
28. The Meeting noted the progress in the implementation of the ASEAN EE MRA
particularly the listing of Designated CABs. The Meeting further noted with the appreciation the progress made by the Taskforce on Harmonization of Electrical and
Electronic Regulatory Regimes in developing an Agreement on ASEAN Harmonized Electrical Electronic Equipment Regulatory Regime.
ASEAN Harmonized EEE Regulatory Regime
29. Indonesia proposed that the following issues need to be further considered to
ensure the smooth implementation of the Agreement:
i The idea to establish the essential requirements is reasonable.
However, there is a need to work out on the listed standards and harmonized technical regulatory requirements as soon as possible to
facilitate Member Countries in transposing the requirements of the Agreement into national technical regulations.
ii There is a need to work out in more detail the procedures for ASEAN
Conformity Mark, particularly on its ownership, liability, administration and management. The ASEAN Conformity Mark should be used for
various sectors and not only for electrical and electronic equipment.
30. The Meeting discussed and made the following decisions:
i To drop the ASEAN Conformity Mark from the Agreement on ASEAN
Harmonized EEE Regulatory Regime. In this regard, the Meeting requested the Taskforce on Harmonization of EEE Regulatory Regime
to revise the Agreement and submit for consideration by the ACCSQ as soon as possible. The Meeting also reiterated its desire to get the
Agreement ready for signing by end of 2005.
ii To establish a Taskforce on ASEAN Conformity Mark led by Indonesia
with participation of Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand to look into all issues related to the Mark and submit the recommendations for
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to come up with the draft paper on this matter and circulate for consideration by the Members of the Taskforce as soon as possible.
31. Indonesia also proposed that the Article 4 of the Agreement should be further
considered by the Taskforce in terms of legal aspect to ensure that there is no contradiction between sub-articles.
ASEAN EE MRA
32. The Meeting considered and endorsed the recommendation of the JSC EE
MRA on the definition of the ASEAN Manufactured Product as follows:
“A manufacturer incorporated and operating within the boundary of ASEAN that carry out manufacturing activities and are responsible for the quality of
the product concerned. An “ASEAN Manufactured Product” is a product manufactured by the said ASEAN Manufacturer”.
33. The Meeting considered and endorsed the Report of the 7
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Meeting of the JSC EE MRA, and the report of the 6
th
Task Force EE Regulatory Regime subject to decisions in
paragraph 30.i. The reports appear together as ANNEX 12.
5.6. Progress in implementation of ASEAN Harmonized Cosmetic Regulatory Scheme
