General Assembly (GA) ILAC Secretariat The General Assembly, acting on the recommendation of the Executive Committee, approved the extension of the Deed of Agreement for the provision of the ILAC Secretariat by NATA, Australia, for a maximum period of two years from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2023. [...] SISO Funding Report 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2021 Page 2 of 17 Support for Industry Service Organisations Program - NATA There was discussion about revision of the new membership rules and rights for all members, and the next steps and timeframes in the establishment of the new organisation, including establishment of the Secretariat and various alternatives such as merging IAF into ILAC, merging. [...] Brendon Moo is actively involved in the development of a consumer education program, and production of a series of podcasts for ILAC as a new communications initiative, and production of educational material including a documentary film to celebrate NATA’s 75 Anniversary and its role in accreditation for the benefits of Australians and on the global stage. [...] The Terms of Reference for the Working Group have been finalised and an update of the APMP-APAC MoU drafted for consideration by the Executive Committees of APMP and APAC. [...] The PTWG is keen to explore possibilities on how to work closer with APEC or the APEC Sub Committee on Standards and Conformance (SCSC) to raise recognition of the role of this joint PTWG in support of global trade and to explore means for addressing the proficiency testing needs of traceable measurements related to the pandemic.
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- 1. Maintain membership and participate in the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) 2
- 2. Maintain membership and participate in the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) 7
- 3. Participation in Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) evaluations and related activities 9
- 4. Represent Australia’s interests in relevant international standardisation activities related to conformance 10
- 5. Represent Australia’s interests in the OECD Working Group on Good Laboratory Practice as the national compliance monitoring authority 13
- 6. Provide Technical Support for Government Free Trade Agreements & Mutual Recognition Arrangements; Liaise with Foreign Accreditation Bodies focussing on economies of Australia’s major or emerging trade partners; Lead & Participate in Regional Techn... 14
- 7. Other activities with public interest outcome (as agreed) 17