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4.3: Conformity Assessment

Examine the Use of Alternative Conformity Assessment Practices

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Contribution to Mandate: As conformity assessment tools and approaches evolve, they have a direct impact on corporate economic performance and trade success, as well as the health, safety and welfare of workers and the public and consumer protection. Impact Measure: Availability of information on the use, risks, benefits and other impacts of new conformity assessment practices. Actions: i. Through ACCA, coordinate NSS partner research and policy development activities ii. Examine conditions for success of various approaches, impacts on various stakeholders, costs and benefits, etc.

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