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Enhancing Trade and Safety

Introduction: We are pleased to announce the release of the revised edition of the Technical Regulations booklet, a valuable resource for regulators and policymakers working towards implementing improved regulatory processes. Developed by PTB (Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt) and ITC (International Trade Centre), this updated version aims to address the challenges of developing and enforcing technical regulations in…

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WTO meets with PTB and BMZ: Trade, standards and technical regulations

The World Trade Organization (WTO) visited the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). PTB and the Trade Department of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) invited various stakeholders from industry, politics and civil society to Berlin on 6 July 2023 for a presentation and discussion…