RAOT develops standards and product certification build confidence in Thai rubber

Bangkok, June 14- RAOT together with CCIC and SMEs ASEAN signed a MOU to develop production standards and certification of rubber products. to be exported to China focus on building confidence By this collaboration It will have a positive effect on increasing business opportunities for rubber and rubber wood products in Thailand.

The Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) together with CCIC (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (CCIC) and the ASEAN Association of Small and Medium Enterprises in Economics and Trade (SMEs ASEAN) signed a memorandum of cooperation. (MOU) on rubber and rubber wood business to promote Support the development of standards and certification of Thai rubber and rubber wood products.

Mr. Nakorn Trapwiraphat, Governor of RAOT, said that this signing It is the starting point at RAOT. CCIC and ASEAN SMEs will jointly develop the Thai rubber and rubber wood industry to meet Chinese standards. Because China is an importer of rubber products. Including most of the rubber wood from Thailand

At present, China is preparing to drive the entire industrial and consumption sector. By focusing on the production standard system and the certification before the production process, RAOT therefore tries to push the rubber farmers and the rubber farmer institutes to develop a production standard system. for rubber and rubber wood products to be certified can be exported efficiently This will result in expanding business opportunities for farmers institutions that are ready to step into the role of new rubber exporters. To be able to build confidence among customers and partners. Including generating income and adding value to the whole system of rubber and rubber wood in a sustainable and stable way.

RAOT will support and promote technology transfer through curriculum training. selected by farmers farmers institute and rubber operators who are ready to develop themselves towards standardized training To understand the rules and requirements of China Management System Certification along with promoting the standard system certification audit commercial investment and develop the market system. All 3 parties are ready to move forward with 4 main projects, namely

– Project to certify the management system To support and drive business development in accordance with the rules and requirements of management system certification in China.

– A project to certify the traceability of products from rubber and rubber wood. To increase the popularity and confidence of rubber products and rubber wood from Thailand through the use of "shared QR labels", which the meaning of the label It is the symbol of 3 organizations used in the symbol. to convey the integration as one and unity have the same goal to develop standards for rubber products and rubber wood Build confidence in rubber-user countries in the global community.

– Project to inspect products before exporting To guarantee travel safety and confirm product quality

– Supplier audit program by inspecting and assisting suppliers in Thailand To obtain a valid supplier certificate

Mr. Nakorn emphasized that from this cooperation will help rubber farmers Rubber Farmers Institute and rubber operators of Thailand Able to produce and develop rubber products and rubber wood according to international standards to export to the Chinese market and other regional markets Build confidence in Thailand as a major rubber producing country in the world. It has a great impact on the Thai economy and industry.

Mr.Liu Hua Lyu, Managing Director of CCIC (Thailand) Co., Ltd., said that CCIC, as a company that conducts inspection, evaluation and certification of products that are recognized both internationally and in China. Ready to provide knowledge and training for system certification to rubber farmers. Rubber Farmers Institute and rubber operators Gain an understanding of the rules, regulations and management systems in China.

At the same time, a platform is also being prepared for the traceability certification project for rubber and rubber wood products. and provides traceability certification services for Thai rubber and rubber wood products. Including preparing a plan for the traceability certification process. It will facilitate communication on the procedures and regulations of certification and auditing of suppliers, and help RAOT coordinate with Chinese government agencies to discuss rubber standards. And provide inspection services before export by issuing inspection report documents that help build trust between partners. It is ready to promote and increase the awareness of Thai rubber products in the market and importers in China.

Mr.Jacky Saechen, President of the ASEAN Economic and Trade Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, said that Rubber products and rubber wood It is a product that China mainly imports from Thailand. The association will carry out preliminary coordination by selecting a target market in China. Introducing Thai rubber and rubber wood products to interested rubber and rubber wood entrepreneurs. and examine the credibility of entrepreneurs in China who are interested in buying Thai products and promote the international trading system to establish long-term standards. and trade investment Including developing a market system model. create business opportunities for rubber farmers Rubber Farmers Institute and rubber operators As well as promoting and supporting the export of rubber and rubber wood products to be internationally recognized and expand business boundaries both in China. and countries in the ASEAN region.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency