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Comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America Prosperity Agenda April 28, 2005 ASTM International welcomes the opportunity to provide comments on current standards-related issues in, the, Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America Prosperity Agenda, . While we share the vision of a seamless North American marketplace as expressed by leaders of the United States, Mexico, and Canada, we are focusing our comments on current policies of the Mexican government that unfairly limit the recognition, acceptance and use of international standards. We find the actions of the Mexican government to be inconsistent with existing international trade…, ASTM International Standards, ASTM International is the largest and one of the oldest U.S. domiciled international standards developing organizations. ASTM International facilitates the development of technical standards for over 90 industrial sectors including steel, copper, plastics, building construction, roads, petroleum, textiles, adhesives, medical devices, sports equipment, air quality, water quality, consumer…, WTO TBT Agreement and International Standards, Standards are vital to everyday commerce and trade. Developed through a deliberative process and founded on extensive research, standards effectively provide for a level playing field and ensure that two parties involved in a contract or two nations involved in trade are able to communicate clearly, in a common language. The World Trade Organization (WTO) Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)…, Standards Barriers in Mexico, While ASTM International standards are accepted and used throughout the world as the basis for contracts, codes, and regulations, we have found that in some countries - including Mexico - government policies and laws prohibit the use of de facto international standards such as those developed by ASTM International. Through the Federal Metrology and Standardization Law, the Mexican government…, Recommendations, The best standards in the world should not have any barriers to their use. Rather than basing decisions regarding the acceptance of standards on the label the standards bear or their source, Mexican laws and policies in standardization matters should conform to the obligations of the WTO TBT Agreement and permit the definition of "international standard" to include international standards…, Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America Prosperity Agenda, , particularly the desired outcome of preventing standards and technical regulations from serving as barriers to trade. In closing, ASTM International appreciates the assistance it receives from the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce and looks forward to continuing to work collaboratively in the development and implementation of positions on technical and…
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ASTM International is pleased to take this opportunity to comment on United States - China economic relations and Chinas role in the world economy. As the largest U.S. domiciled international standards developing organization, we are particularly interested in commenting on Chinas progress and the U.S. response in the implementation of Chinas World Trade Organization (WTO)…, ASTM Internationals Role in International Trade, ASTM International facilitates the development of technical standards for about 90 industrial sectors including steel, copper, plastics, building construction, roads, petroleum, textiles, adhesives, medical devices, sports equipment, air quality, water quality, consumer product safety, nuclear energy, industrial chemicals, etc. With 30,000 individual technical experts from 118 countries -…, ASTM International Agreements with Chinese Standards Bodies, ASTM International has a long history of participation in Chinese standardization activities and many deep and mutually productive relationships. Activities include the recent signing of an agreement with the Standardization Administration of the Peoples Republic of China, and agreements with other standards organizations including the Chinese National Institute of Standardization and the…, ASTM Internationals Presence in China, ASTM International is one of four U.S.-based international standards development organizations that have jointly established the Consortium for Standards and Conformity Assessment (CSCA) and that has opened a new China office to establish a much-needed presence in China for U.S.-based standards and conformity assessment organizations. Located in Beijing, the office will help to build cooperative…, Chinas Obligations Under the WTO TBT Agreement, With Chinas accession to the WTO comes an obligation for China to comply with the World Trade Organizations Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreement. The WTO TBT Agreement has established certain rules and procedures that pertain to the development, adoption and application of mandatory technical regulations, voluntary product standards, and the procedures used to determine…, China Launches Aggressive Standards Strategy, Recognizing that standards will continue to be a key success factor in the expansion of its economy and manufacturing base, and because of its accession to the WTO, China launched two research programs in September 2002. The programs, on the technical standards development strategy in China and the establishment of a national technical standards system, established strategic goals to be…, Conclusion, In conclusion, the standards of ASTM International are widely applied in various industries in China. With Chinas accession to the WTO comes an obligation for China to comply with the WTO TBT Agreement. We expect that with Chinas entry into the WTO and the expansion of international communication and international trade, the standards of ASTM international will most likely increase in…
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ASTM International Technical & Professional Training (TPT) courses and participation on ASTM International technical committees can help professional engineers satisfy their Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) Professional Development Hour (PDH) requirement for license renewal. Over 30 state licensing boards have a continuing education requirement for professional engineers to renew…
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Technically valid, market-relevant ASTM test methods have held a distinguished place in the global standards community for over a century. Precision and bias statements that accurately report the repeatability and reproducibility of tests play a crucial role in the continued success of ASTMs 5,000 test methods. ASTM Internationals Board of Directors, recognizing the importance of…
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On Jan. 18, 2005, ASTM International will hold an organizational meeting to discuss the development of consensus standards for Nanotechnology. The meeting will take place at ASTM International Headquarters in West Conshohocken, Pa. At a planning meeting held on Oct. 1, 2004, at NIST Headquarters, key representatives from the many stakeholders affected by the nanotech space, including the…, )., Release #7065