In December 1998, the Framework Agreement on Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs) was signed. This led to key goods related associations to implement the MRAs.

ASEAN Harmonized Cosmetic Regulatory Scheme (AHCRS)

The Agreement on the ASEAN Harmonized Cosmetic Regulatory Scheme (AHCRS) was signed on 2 September 2003. The AHCRS lays down the requirements for cosmetic products for all signatory ASEAN Member Economies starting from 1 January 2008. A product produced or marketed in any signatory country and meeting the requirements of AHCRS would be able to enter other signatory countries. The most significant aspect of this harmonized scheme is that all ASEAN Member Economies will move from the traditional and preferred approach of "premarket approval" to the new approach of "post-market surveillance" for cosmetic products.

ASEAN Sectoral Mutual Recognition Arrangement for Electrical & Electronic Equipment (ASEAN EE MRA)


The ASEAN EE MRA is an agreement signed by the Economic Ministers of ASEAN Countries which aims to facilitate the free movement of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) in the region through reduction on duplication of testing and certification for EEE manufactured in ASEAN.
The ASEAN EE MRA covers all new EEE that is intended to either directly be connected or plugged into a low voltage power supply or is battery-powered. It does not cover medical devices and products already included in the ASEAN Telecommunications MRA.