1. Developed by the Secretariat of OIML TC 6 Presented by SH Carstens
Cost Implications of the proposed international system for the certification of prepackages
Developed by the Secretariat of OIML TC 6
Presented by SH Carstens
12/9/2018
OIML TC 6 ,Washington , USA

2. Introduction
The basis of the system is a voluntary certification system to establish rules and procedures
For fostering confidence in the labelling and content declaration on prepackages
To promote efficiency of the control of prepackages
To promote global harmonisation, uniform interpretation and implementation of legal metrology requirements which will facilitate market access
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3. Management Committee
Comprising CIML members
or their delegates
BIML Secretariat
International
National
Designating Authorities DA DA DA DA
CIML members
or Corresponding
members
Designated Bodies DB DB DB DB
Packer
Packer
Packer
Packer

4. First Level: International
Management Committee
(comprises CIML members or their delegates)
BIML Secretariat
Costs
Management Committee (MC) (same as MAA CPR)
Attendance of MC by member country
Venue supplied by host member country or BIML
BIML ( Similar to MAA)
Providing secretariat (incl. cost of attending meetings)
Host webpage and maintain links to Designated Bodies (DBs)
Invoicing
Handle complaints, appeals and interpretation of ISCP
Arrange and administer peer assessments
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5. First Level: International
Management Committee
(comprises CIML members or their delegates)
BIML Secretariat
Income
BIML
Levy designation fee to cover BIML costs
Recover costs of administering Peer Evaluation (includes actual cost of team and travel etc. recovered and paid to team)
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6. Second Level: National
Designating Authorities
Cost
Administration
Evaluation of applications
Recommendation to Management Committee
Member of assessment team
Conducting assessments
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7. Second Level: National
Designating Authorities
Income
Levy administration fee to cover costs
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8. Third Level: Registration
Designated Bodies
Cost ( similar to MAA issuing authority)
Application fee to Management Committee
Accreditation or Peer Evaluation costs
Designating authority administration fee
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9. Third Level: Registration
Designated Bodies
Income
Income from registering packers
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10. Fourth Level: Industry
Packers
Cost
Registration fees levied by Designated Bodies
Implementing and maintaining a quantity control system (if one is not in place)
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11. Fourth Level: Industry
Packers
POSSIBLE Benefits with a monetary value
Increased market access
Reduced inspection
Reduced disputation costs
Carrying mark will increase sales due to enhanced reputation/consumer confidence/ retailer confidence
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12. Potential benefits of the system
A more efficient and cost effective means of regulating
Confidence in accuracy of prepackages
Easier access to export markets
Enables manufacturers to practice good governance
Visibility and marketing of the OIML
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13. Conclusion The scheme is voluntary
The scheme has no unmanageable financial implications to
BIML
National Designating Authorities
Packers
Allows for more effective and cost efficient regulating
Easier market access
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OIML TC 6 ,Washington , USA