The Pusat Standard dan Akreditasi Brunei Darussalam (PSABD), under the Ministry of Finance and Economy (MOFE), had the honour of hosting a delegation from the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS), People’s Republic of China. The delegation, led by Ms. Tang Jiping, Deputy Director General of the Department of Accreditation, Inspection and Testing, SAMR, visited Brunei Darussalam from 20th to 21st May 2026.
During the visit, the delegation called upon Mr. Mohammad Harris bin Brigadier General (B) Dato Paduka Haji Ibrahim, Acting Permanent Secretary (Economy, Trade and Industry) as Acting Chair of Majlis Standard dan Akreditasi Brunei Darussalam (MSABD). During the courtesy call, both parties highlighted the strong partnership between Brunei Darussalam and the People’s Republic of China in the field of standards and accreditation, and welcomed further collaboration and cooperation in accreditation and conformity assessment. Both sides agreed that closer collaboration would support trade facilitation, regulatory alignment, and build mutual confidence in product quality and safety. The expertise and institutional experience of SAMR and CNAS were welcomed as valuable contributions to Brunei Darussalam’s efforts in strengthening technical capacity and enhancing systems readiness to deliver competent, reliable, and internationally recognized test results.
As part of the programme, the delegation also met with PSABD, where discussions focused on formalizing the cooperation in conformity assessment in the form of a possible Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The delegation also visited the Department of Scientific Services (DSS) at the Ministry of Health (MOH) to gain firsthand insight into Brunei’s facilities and explore opportunities for shared learning. This exchange is expected to help Brunei further enhance its national standards and accreditation framework, while reinforcing a shared commitment to practical cooperation that strengthens quality systems and supports broader economic integration between the two countries.
This visit reflects Brunei Darussalam’s commitment to advancing international cooperation in standards and accreditation, ensuring that its national quality infrastructure continues to facilitate trade as well as support sustainable growth, competitiveness and continuous innovation.
Prepared by:
Pusat Standard dan Akreditasi Brunei Darussalam (PSABD)
Ministry of Finance and Economy
E-mail: psabd@mofe.gov.bn
Date: 4 Zulhijjah 1447 / 22 May 2026
