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Efficient Certification System in Asia. APEC TPT-WG21 in Manila RTHP Phase V Stage 3 Workshop September 24, 2002 OICA/JAMA. 1. Definition of certification. Certification is defined as confirmation of the regulation compliance of the products usually before sales launch.
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Efficient Certification System in Asia APEC TPT-WG21 in Manila RTHP Phase V Stage 3 Workshop September24, 2002 OICA/JAMA
1.Definition of certification Certification is defined as confirmation of the regulation complianceof the products usually before sales launch
2. A certification system proposed by JAMA Main Object: This proposal is put forward for the sake of countries which are seriously considering to introduce type approval system in conjunction with adopting ECE regulations.
2. A certification system proposed by JAMA ①The basics (1)It might be inefficient to have test facilities and do certification testing respectively in each country. JAMA proposes a certification system featuring manufacturers’ test reports and supplementary document check on test facilities.
2. A certification system proposed by JAMA ①The basics (2)JAMA opposes to a certification system which obligate the manufacturers to use only third party technical services because it will boost the certification cost on manufacturers.
2. A certification system proposed by JAMA ①The basics (3)JAMA strongly recommends that countries which have test facilities and do certification testing by themselves should join 1958 Agreement in order to realize regulation harmonization and mutual recognition of certification.
2. A certification system proposed by JAMA ②A certification system proposed by JAMA (1)Accept ECE certificate (even though before joining 58 agreement)
2. A certification system proposed by JAMA ②A certification system proposed by JAMA (2)Accept manufacturer’s test reports if no ECE certificate is available.
2. A certification system proposed by JAMA ②A certification system proposed by JAMA (3)Review the manufacturer’s test reports and, if necessary, documents on test facilities to assure the reliability of test results.
2. A certification system proposed by JAMA ②A certification system proposed by JAMA (4) It is an option to audit the manufacturer’s test facilities if there is any doubt about product compliance
2. A certification system proposed by JAMA ③GlobalCertificationConceptunder discussion by OICA OICA strongly supports various aspects of Australian certification system. 1) Type approval system 2) Electronic data exchange 3) Manufacturer self-testing