On the recommendation of the Qualification and Membership Board, the Council approved the proposal to remove the Product Template Route and that a grace period of six months would be provided commencing 16 March 2018.  Applicants who wish to apply for the class of Member via the Product Template Route should submit their applications to the Secretariat on or before 15 September 2018.  For the requirements and procedures of the Product Template Route, please refer to M3 Routes to Membership.