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Technical Conformity
Adherence to technical regulations, voluntary standards, and conformity assessment procedures that ensure product and process fitness for purpose.
Scope Note: WTO TBT Agreement; ISO/IEC 17000 series conformity assessment standards; Codex Alimentarius.
Narrower Concepts
| URI | Definition |
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| topics:technical-regulations | Compliance with mandatory government-imposed technical requirements for products, processes, and production methods. |
| topics:voluntary-standards | Adherence to consensus-based standards developed by recognized standards bodies for products, services, and management systems. |
| topics:metrology-and-measurement | Accuracy and traceability of measurements and calibrations to national and international measurement standards. |
| topics:testing-and-certification | Third-party conformity assessment including laboratory testing, product certification, and inspection by accredited bodies. |
| topics:sanitary-and-phytosanitary | Compliance with food safety, animal health, and plant health standards designed to protect human, animal, and plant life. |
| topics:interoperability-standards | Conformity with standards ensuring compatibility, data exchange, and seamless interaction between systems, components, and services. |
| topics:accessibility-requirements | Compliance with inclusive design and accessibility standards ensuring products and services are usable by people with diverse abilities. |
| topics:performance-specifications | Meeting defined functional, reliability, and performance benchmarks established by regulations, standards, or contractual requirements. |
Related Match
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| sdg:9 |