September 1, 2025, was a landmark date for the development of international standards and trust in Eurasian markets. On this day, the Eurasian Association for Sustainability and Business Security (EAASS) and the Eurasian Association of Conformity Assessment and Certification Experts (ECA) signed a Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA).
The purpose of this agreement is to ensure mutual recognition of accredited certificates between the parties, laying the foundation for their subsequent widespread acceptance in international markets based on uniform accreditation requirements.
Key aspects of the agreement:
- Common standards and best practices: The parties agreed to adhere to uniform requirements, exchange best practices, and develop common approaches to issues of trust in certification results and the use of international standards.
- Responsibility and Integrity: Through their members, associations are accountable for the integrity and quality of accredited certification and inspection activities.
- Maintaining Trust: Cooperation is based on unquestionable integrity, honesty, and ethical business practices, which aims to strengthen the trust of all stakeholders.
This bilateral agreement marks an important step in strengthening integration processes and creating a transparent, reliable business environment in the region.
Links to organizations:
- ECA: https://e-c-a.pro
- EAASS: https://eaass.org
