"DEVELOPMENT OF A DEMAND-LED QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE IN ARMENIA" SEMINAR IN YEREVAN

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05.10.2009 10:58

Armenian-European Policy and Legal Advice Centre (AEPLAC) jointly
with EU Advisory Group and German Institute, organize seminar on
"of Metrology (PTB) on the request of the Ministry of Economy of
Armenia Development of a Demand-led Quality Infrastructure in Armenia".

Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement, which envisages free
access of Armenian products into EU, sets distinct standards to comply
with in order to ensure the safety and quality of products. The main
goal of the seminar is to create a coherent understanding of the reform
needs in the sector in view of the future Deep and Comprehensive Free
Trade Agreement with the EU.

Participants of the seminar will get acquainted with the necessity
to develop a quality Infrastructure in Armenia in accordance with
international requirements as well as the reform needs in the
field of metrology, accreditation, standardization, elaboration and
implementation of technical regulations.

The seminar to be held on October 7 will bring together decision
makers in relevant governmental structures (Ministries of Economy,
Agriculture, Health, and Environment), leading persons of the
institutions of the Quality Infrastructure in Armenia (metrology,
standardization, accreditation, market surveillance), representatives
of leading testing laboratories, enterprises and entrepren eurial
associations and chambers of commerce as well as academic community.

Participants from donor organizations (World Bank, European Commission,
GTZ, USAID etc.) will be present as well.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress