FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2005-07-07

SCC Signs Cooperation Agreement with the Standardization Administration of China

OTTAWA - The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is pleased to announce that it has signed an Agreement on Cooperation with the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) - paving the way for further collaboration in standardization.

"The agreement sets out a number of significant areas where both organizations have agreed to work together towards the mutual objective of promoting standardization both within our own countries and internationally," said Peter Clark, Executive Director for the Standards Council.

"The signing of this agreement will greatly facilitate the cooperation of both countries in standardization, and further promote the development of economics and trade between China and Canada," noted Mr. Li Zhonghai, Administrator for the SAC.

The agreement formally recognizes the significance of working together, exchanging views and engaging in dialogue to facilitate the development and use of standards. It represents a strengthening of Canada's relationship with China and is a means to ensure that the respective standards of each organization do not present any barriers to trade.

The Standardization Administration of China represents China within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and other international and regional standardization organizations. SAC approves and organizes the implementation of international cooperation and the exchange of projects on standardization.  For additional information, visit http://www.sac.gov.cn/english/home.asp

The Standards Council of Canada is a Crown corporation with the mandate to promote efficient and effective voluntary standardization. The SCC is involved in coordinating Canada's participation in the development of international standards through organizations such as ISO and IEC and, as Canada's national standardization body, oversees the National Standard System. For more information on the Standards Council of Canada, visit www.scc.ca, or contact the Standards Council via e-mail at [email protected].

Click here to view photos from the signing ceremony.

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