Export Quality Management : An Answer Book for Small and Medium-Sized Exporters

Exporters in developing countries and transition economies have to comply with a range of non-tariff standards and regulations which can prove to be a difficult and costly process. These countries often lack a national infrastructure for standardisation and quality assurance. This book provides guidance to small and medium enterprises in developing and transition economies on the key issues in standards and conformity assessment including: technical regulations and standards; product certification; testing; metrology; quality management; ISO 9000; accreditation; and the WTO Agreements on the technical barriers to trade and the application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures.International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO is the author of 'Export Quality Management : An Answer Book for Small and Medium-Sized Exporters', published 2005 under ISBN 9789291372140 and ISBN 9291372145.