Crown Agents understands the importance of internationally recognised standards in the development and integration of global economic activity. International and regional standards form the foundation of trade facilitative measures and remain a primary focus in all trade agreements. We help our clients to undertake the internal reform necessary to meet their commitments to international and regional standards and to maximise the benefits of their implementation.
For businesses, common standards lead to easier trade and better access to world markets, while the benefits to public authorities are found in the form of increased trader compliance and revenue collection, economic growth, and better international relations. Standardisation of information also often means improved access to information that may impact risk assessment and policy decisions.
We bring expertise in many internationally recognised standards such as those developed within the UN, WCO, and WTO as well as those developed at bilateral and regional levels. This expertise is often derived from practical experience in the construction of standards such as the EU Customs Blueprints. We help to strengthen the capacity of public administrations to meet such standards and to work with the private sector to create a mutually supportive commercial environment within an improved trading context.