Outputs
1) Research Work
The "Research Work" deliverable of this project will encompass research activities, including a Desk Study, preliminary survey (questionnaire), and Focus Group Discussion, all aimed at developing a comprehensive background paper.
The research work aims to capture strategic approaches employed by APEC economies in the harmonization of standards and conformity assessment for Electronic Household Appliances (EHA). This includes identifying the types, categories, and risk levels of EHA products, conformity assessment schemes, and mechanisms for harmonization or Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) related to Standards, Technical Regulations, and Conformity Assessment Procedures (STRACAP) for these products.
The results of the desk study and preliminary survey (questionnaire) will be discussed in FGD involving Government, CAB, Business actor/Association of Industry as well as consumer in Indonesia, to compile an overview and distribute them, along with the questionnaires, to APEC economies to solicit their responses on the issues identified. The findings are expected to establish benchmarks and provide actionable recommendations for APEC economies to enhance their EE regulations, with a focus on harmonizing standards and conformity assessment procedures. Additionally, it is anticipated to serve as a comprehensive strategic policy to promote mutual recognition, expand market access, increase transparency, and ensure uniform safety and quality standards for products across the APEC region.
It should be noted that the research findings will not be published as an APEC Publication. The report will have minimum 12 pages in length (excluding annexes) and contain the following sections:
1. Executive Summary
2. Table of Contents
3. Introduction
4. Overview
5. Research Findings :
- Desk Study
- Result Analysis of the questionnaire
- Focus Group Discussion
- Best practices of EHA policies from APEC economies
6. Conclusion and Recommendations
7. References
2) Workshop
Workshop on the Development of Strategies for harmonizing standards and conformity assessment on Electronic Household Appliances in The APEC region will be held in June 2025 (3 days in person), Bali Indonesia, and involve 60 participants from multi-stakeholders (Government, Industrial Associations, Academia, International Organization, Conformity Assessment Body and/or related organizations) to discuss and develop strategies for harmonizing Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs), including standards, technical regulations, and conformity assessment. The electronic household appliance products are highlighted due to their widespread use and direct relevance to user safety, environmental impact, innovation, rapid technological advancement, and its significant economic sector in APEC member economies.
Expert (speaker and moderators) from International organizations such as IEC, IECEE; ASEAN JSC EEE; Industrial Association; and Representative from APEC Economies)
Tentative Agenda: 09:00-17:00
Day 1
- Opening workshop
- Presentation and discussion on international standards related to electronic household appliances.
- Harmonization STRACAP and Acceptance of Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs)
- Best practices STRACAP related Electronics Household Appliance in APEC Economies
Day 2
- Risk category products and conformity assessment schemes
- International perspectives on regulatory acceptances in APEC economies
- Report on research work
- International forum related to sectoral integration protocol for Electronics Household Appliances
- Group task assignment and workshop management for Group Discussions
Day 3
- Presentation from each group
- Discussion
- finalize the strategic approach as recommendation by the workshop
- closing the workshop
the result of the workshop:
The project overseer will circulate the survey and compile the feedback through the post- workshop evaluation, especially input related to possible areas for future capacity-building activities right after the Workshop.
3) Project Summary Report
An electronic version of the Project Summary Report will be approximately 12 pages of substances (excluding annexes). Recommendations for future work will be prepared as part of the Project Summary Report guided by the discussions/results of the Workshop. This Project Summary Report will be an APEC publication. The structure of the Project Summary Report is a table of contents, executive summary, project activities, key discussions from Workshop, best practices shared through Research Report and/or Workshop, conclusion, recommendations and Research Report as one of the Project Summary Report's annexes.
Outcomes
1) Enhance the participants understanding regarding category products, risk, standards, conformity assessment, and best practices for ensuring product compliance with standards and requirements (regulations) for Electronic Household Appliances. It will be measure by post-workshop evaluation.
2) Increased participant knowledge on developing and implementing an effective Strategies approach for harmonizing standards and conformity assessment on Electronic Household Appliances in The APEC region. It will be measure by post-workshop evaluation.
3) Promoted internal coordination strategies to eliminate technical barriers from conformity asessment procedures between APEC Economies and maximized the potential and the strength of these strategies to promote trade and investment through a transparent, fair, and predictable trade among APEC economies. It will be measure by post- workshop evaluation.
Beneficiaries
The targeted participants in this project are policymakers in APEC economies. This project will also involve industries/enterprise/association, academia, international organization, representatives from Conformity Assessment Body and/or other related organizations in the scope of electronic household appliance. It is expected that the PPD will result a recommendation report for participants on development of policies and good practices with the aim of increasing consumer confidence and improve competition on electronic household appliance in global trade. Speakers will consist of individuals or institution including international organizations, Conformity Assessment Body (CAB), Policymaker with significant involvement or expert on standardization and conformity assessment as well as international policies in the field of electronic household appliance. This project may have indirect benefit such as harmonized of standards and conformity assessment in APEC could influence global norms and practices, simplify trade relations with APEC economies and extending beyond direct participants to promote regional economic integration and sustainable development.
