Beijing, November 19, 2024 – The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Peru on international standardisation cooperation. The MoU, which was included in the outcomes of the recent heads of state meeting during the APEC summit, is set to foster closer ties between the two nations in the areas of climate change, smart cities, digital technology, and sustainable development.

The agreement emphasizes the promotion of international standardisation cooperation and includes provisions for joint research initiatives and capacity-building efforts. This marks a significant step forward in aligning the standardisation efforts of China and Peru within international standard-setting frameworks.

SAMR expressed its commitment to implementing the consensus reached at the heads of state meeting and highlighted the importance of promoting standard coordination and alignment between the two countries. By reducing technical barriers to trade, the MoU aims to facilitate smoother trade exchanges, contributing to the ongoing growth of bilateral economic relations.

Furthermore, the MoU also addresses the areas of food safety, with SAMR and the Ministry of Health of Peru signing an additional cooperation agreement. This agreement, also a key outcome of the heads of state meeting, focuses on establishing a cooperation mechanism in the field of food safety regulation. The two sides will collaborate on food safety laws, enforcement of food safety regulations, and the quality and safety of agricultural and food processing products.