About TSCC
The Timor-Leste Standards and Conformity Committee (TSCC) is the national multi-stakeholder coordination body responsible for guiding and strengthening the country’s standardization and conformity framework.
Who We Are
TSCC plays a central role in supporting the development, harmonization, and implementation of national standards aligned with international and regional systems, including ISO, IEC, Codex Alimentarius, WTO, and ASEAN mechanisms.
Through structured dialogue between government institutions, regulatory bodies, private sector representatives, academia, and civil society, TSCC ensures that standards are developed transparently, inclusively, and in the public interest.
Our Mandate
TSCC serves as a consultative and coordination platform that:
- Advises on national standardization priorities
- Promotes harmonization with international standards
- Supports regulatory authorities in the application of technical standards
- Facilitates public consultation on draft standards
- Strengthens Timor-Leste’s National Quality Infrastructure (NQI)
Why Standards Matter
Standards are essential instruments for:
- Protecting consumers and public health
- Ensuring product safety and quality
- Supporting inspection and fiscalization activities
- Enhancing market confidence
- Facilitating international trade and economic development
By establishing measurable technical benchmarks, standards provide objective criteria that strengthen regulatory enforcement and legal certainty.
Priority Areas
TSCC focuses on priority sectors that have strategic impact on national development. These sectors reflect both public protection needs and economic growth objectives:
Transparency & Participation
TSCC is committed to open consultation and stakeholder engagement. The Committee operates with principles of transparency, accountability, and technical rigor.
Draft standards are subject to structured public consultation processes to ensure that all relevant voices are heard.
Supporting National Development
Through coordinated standardization efforts, TSCC contributes to:
Consumer Protection
Ensuring safety and public health
Strong Institutions
Strengthening regulatory bodies
Competitiveness
Enhancing national products & services
Integration
Regional and international alignment
TSCC remains dedicated to building a robust and credible national standards system that promotes quality, safety, and trust for the benefit of all citizens.