Quality Infrastructure   Within the present global economy based on the division of labour and the resulting national, regional and international trade, quality infrastructure has become a key issue.   This commonly accepted term comprises the fields of: standardization , metrology , testing , quality management and conformity assessment, including certification and accreditation .   Having a strong national quality infrastructure is highly beneficial for a country. It is necessary to ensure environmental, health and consumer protection; it contributes to the country economic and social development; and it helps promote international trade.   : QI | WorldWide Services : provides expertise within the following key areas:   •  Quality Assurance Systems Implementation (Good practices, HACCP, ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and others). •  Product Conformity Assessment. •  Support to Administrations in Developing National Quality Infrastructure (Standardisation, Metrology, Testing, Certification, Accreditation).