on Sample Testing and Factory Inspection 1. When and how will non-Chinese lab testing and approval be incorporated?
• CNCA supports the principle of one standard, one test and one certification, and has entered into several MOUs on reciprocal testing including MOUs with Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Norway. While CNCA hopes to pursue formal arrangements in the future, it remains unclear when testing at non-Chinese labs will be officially approved and incorporated. CNCA is willing to provide more specific information on this issue, as well as a complete list of signed MOUs, however, CNCA believes that the establishment of mutual recognition agreements (MRAs) is an issue separate from WTO compliance. • CNCA has been very active in discussions on MRAs, particularly at APEC. Many MRAs were established under the old CCIB and CCEE systems, and thus CNCA is negotiating with foreign organizations to establish cooperation under the new CCC Mark system.
