| Project Detail |
Project No. CD 02 2022S Project Title Adherence to OECD Mutual Acceptance of Data (MAD) System Project Status Project in Implementation Fund Account Self-Funded Project Year 2022 Sponsoring Forum Chemical Dialogue (CD) Topics Chemicals Committee Committee on Trade and Investment (CTI) The OECD’s Mutual Acceptance of Data (MAD) System provides a set of principle tools to harmonize chemical regulation to: reduce and/or eliminate conflicting or duplicative requirements; provide a a common basis for governments to work with each other; and reduce non-tariff barriers to trade. Both OECD members and non-members may participate in the MAD system as appropriate. Currently 11 APEC economies adhere to the OECD’s MAD system. This project aims to encourage the remaining APEC economies to learn more about the MAD system through the development of a knowledge sharing, informational webinar. This webinar will walk through the process for participation, share the benefits of participating in the MAD system, and provide member-experiences shared by existing adhering MAD members. |
