Responsibilities of the committee

The committee is in charge of the implementation of the following tasks and functions

1

Study and discuss topics on the accreditation activities and make recommendations thereon.

2

Review policies and strategies of the GAC and give opinion and appropriate recommendations to the General Director.

3

Review the GAC plans and programs provided by the Director-General and make recommendations thereon.

4

Review of annual reports on the activities and achievements of the Center to give opinion and appropriate recommendations.

Composition of the stakeholders advisory committee

The Advisory Committee is composed of 3 groups of interested parties represented as follows

  • One representative of a government authority (ministry) in each of the Member States (7 members).
  • One representative from the conformity assessment bodies accredited by the GAC (up to 6 members)
  • One representative from the conformity assessment bodies associations.
  • One representative of the chambers of commerce and industry of the Member States
  • One representative of the consumer protection organizations
  • One representative of the Secretariat-general of the Cooperation Council
  • One representative of the GCC Standardization Organization
  • One representative of the regional metrology organization GULFMET
  • One representative from NGOs representing beneficiaries of conformity assessment activities
  • One representative of the General Direction of the GCC accreditation Center.