Describes the country's standards landscape, identifies the national standards and accreditation bodies, and lists the main national testing organization(s) and conformity assessment bodies.
Last Published: 7/12/2019

Overview

Brunei adheres to a range of international standards, including the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) regimes. Brunei also recognizes certifications from bodies that have been accredited by the members of the Pacific Accreditation Cooperation. Conformance certificates and laboratory accreditations are also accepted from Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) Mutual Recognition Arrangement members.

The National Standards Council was established in December 2009 and operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy, Manpower and Industry..

Telecommunications standards are regulated by AITI under Section 9 of Telecommunications Order, 2001. AITI regulates the use of telecommunication equipment in Brunei, requiring that services meet national standards.

Standards

Publication of technical regulations

Brunei’s laws, acts, and orders are published in the Brunei government Gazette. The Gazette is published by the Government of Brunei Printing Department. Copies can be purchased from the Printing Department of the Prime Minister’s Office.

Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) are required under the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) to notify to the WTO proposed technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures that could affect trade. Notify U.S. (www.nist.gov/notifyus) is a free, web-based e-mail registration service that captures and makes available for review and comment key information on draft regulations and conformity assessment procedures. Users receive customized e-mail alerts when new notifications are added by selected country(ies) and industry sector(s) of interest, and can also request full texts of regulations.  This service and its associated web site are managed and operated by the USA WTO TBT Inquiry Point housed within the National Institute of Standards and Technology, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Contact Information

U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan
Adriana Agusdin
Commercial Specialist
Phone: (673)-2384616
Email: AgusdinA@state.gov

Head, Food Safety and Quality Control Division
Department of Health Services
Ministry of Health Brunei Darussalam
Phone: (673)-233-1100
Fax: (673)-233-1107
E-mail: fsqc@moh.gov.bn

Authority for Info-Communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI) Block B14, Simpang 32-5 Kampung Anggerek Desa
Jalan Berakas BB3713
Brunei Darussalam.
Phone: (673)-232-3232
Fax: (673)-238-2447
E-mail: info@aiti.gov.bn
 

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