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The demand for competent and experience-based advice in the field of quality infrastructure has increased continuously in recent years. PTB International Cooperation has developed numerous formats that address very different target groups. We are pleased to make this offer accessible. Our aim is to impart knowledge about quality infrastructure and to improve the corresponding services in such a way that they are competitive, support the economy and promote trade. Environmental and health aspects are included in the holistic approach. Enjoy browsing.

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Technical Regulations

Created: July 2009 Category: Development of Quality Infrastructure systems and services
Stakeholders: Policy makers Thematic focus: Technical Regulations

The booklet gives recommendations on the elaboration and enforcement of technical regulations. It was created as result of the dialogue and the exchange of experience between PTB, ITC, and their partner institutions in the field of technical regulations and standards.

Using Quality Infrastructures to Cope with the Economic Impacts of the Pandemic

Created: October 2020 Category: Development of Quality Infrastructure systems and services
Stakeholders: QI experts Thematic focus: QI systems

The document gives recommendations based on the experience of PTB´s technical cooperation during the Covid-19 pandemic. It highlights possible changes in the support of Quality Infrastructure and highlights the importance of risk management.

How Standards Contribute to Business Resilience in Crisis Situations

Created: October 2020 Category: Development of Quality Infrastructure systems and services
Stakeholders: General public, QI experts, Sector stakeholders Thematic focus: Standards

The paper describes how standardisation can enhance the resilience of companies in global crisis such as the Covid-19 pandemic. The publication presents existing standards in the area of business resilience and provides recommendations for development cooperation organisations.

Guide to Quality for Medical Laboratories Performing Molecular Tests for Covid-19

Created: March 2021 Category: Development of Quality Infrastructure systems and services
Stakeholders: QI experts Thematic focus: Testing

This document provides guidance to laboratories that use molecular-based methods for Covid-19 testing according to EN ISO 15189:2012, the Good Microbiological Practice and Procedure, and the WHO Guideline for Laboratory testing for coronavirus disease.

Green Economy, Innovation and Quality Infrastructure

Created: July 2021 Category: Impacts of Quality Infrastructure
Stakeholders: QI experts, Sector stakeholders Thematic focus: Environment/ Natural Resources

The publication describes the contribution of Quality Infrastructure to the development of a green economy. The study is based on cases in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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