The aim of this Memorandum is to strength the cooperation between the Parties in the field of standardization, metrology, laboratories and quality systems. It is composed of 12 articles. Articles 1 to 10 deal with fields of cooperation between both Countries, which are: to work for the realization of the conformity in standards and metrology for the exchanged commodities; to work for the realization of the reciprocal recognition of procedures and measures for the conformity certifications and valuation; to lay down detail procedures for the issuance of certificates of conformity; to prepare a list of exchanged commodities and goods between the Parties; to develop a programme concerning the comparison laboratory for the standardization equipment and instruments; to unify quality management systems and tests; to exchange information, experiences, research and studies related to standardization and metrology; and, to cooperate in the development and creation of laboratories for standards and quality control. Articles 11 and 12 pertain to the implementation and entry into force of the Agreement.
Lebanon, Qatar · 2009-01-07