Title page
Contents
Foreword 4
Abbreviations 6
Introduction 7
Part I: The basics of quality infrastructure 10
Standardization 11
National technical regulations 14
Metrology 17
Market surveillance 21
Accreditation and conformity assessment 24
Risk management: ensuring safety without stifling growth 27
Part II: Quality infrastructure in the global picture 32
International regulatory cooperation 33
Cooperation between government agencies 35
Quality infrastructure and gender 38
Quality infrastructure and sustainable development 41
Looking forward: Technical regulation of products with embedded digital technologies 43