Taiwan Accreditation Foundation was presented with the Organizational Recognition Award at the annual Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation meeting for its active participation and exceptional contributions to accreditation-related activity in the region July 16 in Dubai.
According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs, APAC is the largest regional accreditation organization in the world. TAF was the only entity to receive the award from among APAC’s 83 members, it said.
With support from the MOEA’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection, TAF implements accreditation regulations and developmental plans, as well as attending international meetings and inking mutual recognition arrangements on behalf of the country. TAF has signed a total of 18 MRAs, the third most of any APAC member, the ministry said.
Since TAF is a member of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation and the International Accreditation Forum, reports and certifications issued by TAF-accredited agencies are globally recognized, expediting the export of domestic products, the MOEA added.
Alongside societal and industrial evolution, the demand for sustainable appliances and devices commodities is growing, the MOEA said, adding that the current number of TAF-accredited laboratories and institutions exceeds 2600.
The ministry anticipated that TAF would continue advancing Taiwan’s trade by providing independent, objective and unbiased certification services while concluding more MRAs. (POC-E)
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