Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation - Mutual Recognition Arrangement

NRA Code:

NRA 1997/10

Responsible Department:

International Accreditation New Zealand

Subject and Purpose:

This mutual recognition agreement (MRA) forms a regional network of laboratories and inspection bodies accredited by accreditation bodies that have been peer-evaluated and recognised as being competent. This network facilitates the acceptance of test, calibration and inspection reports in the region, thus contributing to the facilitation of trade and the free-trade goal of

NZ Participants:

International Accreditation New Zealand

Other Participants:

Australia
- Aeronautical Authorities
Bangladesh
- Bangladesh Accreditation Board
Canada
- Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc.
Hong Kong
- Education Bureau of the Government
India
- Government
- National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies
Indonesia
- Government
Japan
- Aeronautical Authorities
Malaysia
- Bank Negra Malaysia
Mexico
- Consejo nacional se Ciencia y Tecnologia
Mongolia
- Government
Pakistan
- Government
Papua New Guinea
- Government
Philippines
- Aeronautical Authority
Russia
- Association of Analytical Centers
Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan Penghu Kinmen and Matsu
- Government
Singapore
- Agency for Science Technology and Research
South Korea
- Aeronautical Authorities
Sri Lanka
- Government
Thailand
- Bureau of Laboratory Accreditation
- Department of Medical Sciences
United States of America
- Accreditation Services Bureau dba Laboratory Accreditation Bureau
- AIHC Laboratory Accreditation Programs LLC
- American Association for Laboratory Accreditation
Viet Nam
- Bureau of Accreditation

Signature Date:

19/11/1997

Entry Into Effect Date:

19/11/1997

Status:

In Effect

Documents:

NRA 1997-10

Contact:

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