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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.

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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.

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