Experts in standardization and conformity assessment of European Union and Mercosur entities participated in São Paulo on July 25, the “Round Table – Regulatory Convergence”, held by Abinee with the support of Apex-Brasil, within Abinee TEC 2019.
During the event, the practices of the countries participating in the blocks regarding regulation, conformity assessment and market monitoring of electrical and electronic products were presented.
Presentations converged on the need to promote joint work between the private sector and public agencies as an essential factor in curbing the presence of non-compliant, pirated or low quality products in the market. In addition, countries are modernizing their systems to streamline processes and increase competitiveness, giving manufacturers and traders more responsibility.
According to Abinee President Humberto Barbato, the purpose of the meeting was “to facilitate international trade, broaden and deepen discussions between countries and regional blocks,” he said. He also stressed the importance of each country participating in international mechanisms for mutual recognition and conformity assessment, such as the international IEC scheme.
IEC Latin America Director Amaury Santos updated participants on the facilities that IEC systems offer to electrical and electronic products in different countries.
About Electro-Electronic Brasil
Electro-Electronic Brasil Program is the result of the agreement between ABINEE and Apex Brasil – (Agência Brasileira de Promoção de Exportações e Investimentos), with the objective of promoting foreign trade in the electronic and electronic sector. The initiative contemplates several commercial promotion actions, such as participation in fairs, missions, business roundtables, market studies, buyer project, among others. The program currently has 102 participating companies, that together export 207 products to 134 destinations, covering the areas of industrial automation, electro-electronic components, telecommunications, electrical installation material, industrial equipment, electronic security and GTD.