2024 ASEAN Sectoral Mutual Recognition Arrangement for Building and Construction Materials

2024 ASEAN Sectoral MRA for BCM

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ARTICLE 10 – SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES

1. Member States shall at all times endeavour to agree on the interpretation or implementation of this Sectoral MRA and shall make any attempt through communication, dialogue, consultation, and cooperation to arrive at a mutually satisfactory resolution of any matter that may affect the implementation of this Sectoral MRA.
2. In the event that Member States cannot reach a mutually satisfactory solution, the ASEAN Protocol on Enhanced Dispute Settlement Mechanism signed on 29 November 2004 in Vientiane, Lao PDR or its successor, shall apply to the settlement of disputes concerning the interpretation or implementation of any of the provisions under this Sectoral MRA.

Secretary-General of ASEAN

Annex A – List of Building and Construction Materials within the Scope of this Sectoral MRA

Annex B – Procedures and Requirements Relating to Listing, Suspension, Removal, Verification, and Technical Competence of Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABS)

Annex C – Listed Conformity Assessment Bodies

31/12/2024

ARTICLE 13 – FINAL PROVISIONS

1. This Sectoral MRA shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after Member States have notified the Secretary-General of ASEAN completion of their internal requirements or on 31 December2024, whichever is earlier.

2016 Guidelines for the Development of Mutual Recognition Arrangements

2009 ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement

1998 ASEAN Framework Agreement on Mutual Recognition Arrangements

ASEAN Secretariat accessed on 20/02/2026