The capacity of SQAM organizations is enhanced through technical assistance in specific projects. National enquiry points for TBT (Technical Barriers to Trade) have been strengthened in seven African countries under the Joint Integrated Technical Assistance Programme, through provision of IT equipment, training and advisory missions. The Food and Environmental Control Laboratories of the Abu Dhabi Municipality were accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service under a Funds-in-Trust project. Other capacity building examples are detailed below.

ROAD MAP FOR QUALITY

Guidelines for the Review  of the Standardization, Quality Management, Accreditation and Metrology (SQAM) Infrastructure at National Level

A profile of the SQAM infrastructure is established in a specific country and a gap analysis is carried out taking account of the needs of exporters for standards and conformity assessment. This enables the design of a road map for development of the SQAM infrastructure at national level. This tool was used in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and St. Lucia.

Where possible, replies are given to technical enquiries. Otherwise, the person submitting an enquiry is referred to partner organizations such as National Standards Bodies.