BENEFIT

The MRA supports international trade by promoting international trust and acceptance of test and inspection results, proficiency testing services, and the production of accredited reference materials. Technical barriers to trade, such as re-inspection of imported and exported products, will be reduced. In this way, the free trade goal of “recognized once, accepted everywhere” becomes a closer reality.

For the Government

The MRA provides governments with a reliable and technically sound framework for developing and enhancing the regulatory role in government bilateral and multilateral international trade agreements. The long-term aim is for both public and private industry to fully accept the results of accredited laboratories, inspection bodies, proficiency testing services and reference manufacturers, including results. of institutions recognized in other countries. In this way, the goal of free trade “recognized once, accepted everywhere” will be realized.

For the governing body

MRA is the internationally recognized “mark of approval” to demonstrate compliance with agreed standards and requirements. As a result, risks are minimized, as decisions will be based on reliable results. Duplication is also minimized because test, calibration, inspection, proficiency testing and reference material data submitted for product certification can be evaluated without retesting. Many regulators, such as government agencies, have recognized the importance of reliable accreditation programs developed against internationally recognized standards. Accreditation and the ILAC MRA help regulators fulfill their regulatory responsibilities by providing a globally recognized system for accepting services and results from accredited organisations.

For industry

The MRA ensures that businesses that depend on test data, calibration, inspection, proficiency testing and reference materials have greater confidence in the accuracy of the services and reports they purchase, because they are created by organizations judged to be competent enough to carry out such activities.

For consumers

The MRA provides more confidence to the public and consumers purchasing testing, calibration or inspection services for their samples, equipment or products. By emphasizing that calibration, testing or inspection results are from an accredited body, they can be confident that the organization has been evaluated by an accredited independent accreditation body. is capable of meeting international standards.