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The challenge of sharing informationObstacles and co-operation mechanisms in the field of product safety
Peter AveryHead of the Consumer Policy Unit
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
WTO, 9 November 2011, Geneva
OECD work on product safety
Background
Summer of recalls -- 2007
Work stream launched -- 2008
Working Party on Consumer Product Safety established – 2010 Promote information exchange Support research on product safety issues Monitor and assess policy and regulatory developments Promote co-operation with non-members Promote harmonisation of product safety requirements and information
collection
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OECD work on product safety
Work programmeShort term
Pool information on recalls and emergency alerts Mechanisms to co-ordinate initiatives more effectively Support regional and global fora: i) increase understanding of differences among
jurisdictions; ii) promote harmonisation of standards; iii) flag emerging issues
Medium term Web access to studies of hazards Web access to updates on regulatory activities Directory of safety experts
Longer term Injury data Pooled information on product hazards Confidentiality protocol Co-operation on traceability
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OECD work on product safety
Opportunities, challenges and obstaclesOpportunities
Governments more open to sharing information Strong interest of non-members Cost effectiveness
Principal challenges and obstacles Avoiding duplication Cost and technical challenges of developing web platforms Agreed taxonomies Language Maintaining vitality and relevance of platforms Mechanisms to engage non-members Funding
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For further information on the OECD work on consumer product safety, please contact [email protected]
www.oecd.org/sti/consumer-policy/productsafety