Beginning in January 2009, ANSI will be carrying out a multi-faceted Standards and Conformance Cooperation Program (SCCP) in India in cooperation with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), with sponsorship from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.
The main components of the program include:
- Development of U.S. Standards Directory
The directory will include specific information on standards, conformity assessment procedures, technical regulations, and trade capacity building opportunities for five key sectors. It is intended to serve as a foundation for a comprehensive directory of market access and market acceptance requirements in the U.S.
- U.S. Standards and Conformance Workshops
A series of workshops will be sponsored and co-organized by U.S. private-sector organizations. These events are intended to be targeted technical exchanges between small groups of industry stakeholders and will include opportunities to present results of discussion to high-level officials within regulatory and other government agencies.
- Expansion of StandardsPortal
New features will include:
- Expanded information on the standards and conformance systems in India
- Guide to U.S. Best Practices for standards and conformance
- Directory of conformity assessment bodies in the U.S.
 The following program materials are available for download:
Key Messages for Standards and Conformance in India
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