Thai Industrial Standards Institute
Self-Description : September 2008 http://www.tisi.go.th/
THE Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) comes under the Ministry of Industry
Vision
TISI is a focal point for standardization for internationally recognized in response to meet the needs of government, businesses and society and to strengthen capabilities for sustainable competitiveness.
Policy
TISI’ s policy is to undertake standardization with commitment to the promotion and development of industry, maximizing benefits for entrepreneurs, consumers and the nation as a whole.
Objectives
Consumer protection
Environmental protection and natural resources preservation
Industrial development to be competitive in the world market
To ensure fair trade and eliminate trade barriers caused by standardization measures
Background
1966 The Thai Industrial Standardization Project was approved by the Cabinet to be incorporated in the Second National Economic and Social Development Plan. In this connection, the draft Industrial Products Standards Act was submitted for the consideration of the Cabinet.
1968 The Industrial Products Standards Act B.E. 2511 (1968) was promulgated with approval of the Cabinet to be effective from 1 January 1969.
1969 On 1 January 1969, the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) was established in the Ministry of Industry as the national standards body of Thailand.
1979 On 25 March 1979. TISI was upgraded to a departmental status under the Ministry of Industry The scope of TISI also covers the Office of the National Codex Alimentarius Committee.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of TISI are according to the following:
Industrial Products Standards Act B.E. 2511 (1968)
Resolutions of the Cabinet
Policy and master plan of the Ministry of Industry
Policy of the government
The National Economic and Social Development Plan
Missions
- To develop national standards and monitor quality of products and services to be in line with the requirements and international practices
- To develop community product standards and provide certification service
- To promote and develop national standardization activities
- To cooperate with foreign standardization organizations both bilateral and multilateral levels
- To provide information on standardization
- To establish the national single network of standardization
Standardization Activities
1. Standards development
1.1 National standards development TISI develops both mandatory and voluntary Thai Industrial Standards (TlSs) to suit the need and the growth of industry, trade and economy of the country. Standards are developed according to the government policy in consumers protection, industrial promotion to be competitive in the world market, environmental protection and natural resources preservation.
1.2 International standards development TISI participates in the development of international standards of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the FAO/WHO Foods Standards Programme (Codex Alimentarius Commission).
Product certification
2.1 Product certification according to TlSs The product certification schemes of TISI consists of 2 types with different certification marks. They are voluntary certification mark and mandatory certification mark
2.2 Product registration According to the Cabinet resolution, TISI carries out product registration as a kind provisional certification for products of which standards have not been established.
2.3 Foreign inspection body To facilitate trade, TISI is designated foreign inspection body of the standards institutes of several countries such as Japan (JIS mark), Germany (VDE for electrical appliances), Sri Lanka, the Philippines and South Africa (for surveillance scheme).
2.4 Green Label TISI, in co-operation with the Thai Environment Institution, carries out Green Label Scheme by which certified product can bear green label. This is the measure to reduce pollution in the environment as well as to encourage manufacturers to use clean technology.
Information service
The information Centre of TISI provides information on standardization to manufacturers and interested persons. The service includes information on national, foreign and international standards, technical regulations,. Conformity assessment procedures, etc.
WTO Agreements
The Ministry of Industry is, by Cabinet resolution, the national focal point in the implementation of the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) under the World Trade Organization (WTO).
International standardization
For the purpose of trade and industrial development and of co-operation in technical areas, TISI has been participating in the standardization activities both at regional and international levels.
5.1 International standardization
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO) TISI is a member of ISO. TISI’ s participation in the international standards development of ISO is guided by the International Standardization Council of TISI.
- International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) The Thai National Committee for IEC of which TISI is secretary is a member of IEC.
- FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme (CODEX) TISI participates in the work of the FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme representing Thailand.
- Other organizations in the area of accreditation, TISI also participates in the activities of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), the International Auditor and Training Certification Association (IATCA) and the International Laboratory Conference (ILAC).
5.2 Regional standardization TISI is a member of the ASEAN Consultative Committee for Standards and Quality (ACCSQ). In the activities of the Asia Pacific region, TISI participates in work of the Standards and Conformance Subcommittee (SCSC) under the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and represents Thailand in the Pacific Area Standards Congress (PASC).
Standardization promotion
The standardization promotion activity of TISI is to publicize and disseminate the knowledge in standardization and to create the correct understanding as well as the awareness in standardization among the public. It also aims at promoting the application of standards in production and service industry for the purpose of trade competition and better quality of life.
Personnel development
The training activity of TISI is to improve the skill and efficiency of personnel in the public and private sectors to be complying with the international criteria.