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1. Non-tariff barriers: Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) Newsletter nº6
   • Abstract: The sixth edition of a newsletter on Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) concluded between the European Union and third countries. MRAs are instruments that facilitate market access by reducing costs and time associated with obtaining product approvals. The newsletter provides information on the current status of MRAs with the United States, Canada, Japan, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand, and the Agreement on chemical Good Laboratory Practice with Israel. It also covers the agreement with the US on marine equipment.
   • 30 April 2012
   • Type: Other
   • Source: Commission
   • Format: PDF 413Kb
2. Non-tariff barriers: Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) Newsletter nº5
   • Abstract: Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) Newsletter nº5
   • 1 March 2011
   • Type: Other
   • Source: Commission
   • Format: PDF 161Kb
3. Non-tariff barriers: Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) Newsletter nº 4
   • Abstract: Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) Newsletter nº 4
   • 20 July 2009
   • Type: Issues and policies
   • Source: Commission
   • Format: PDF 303Kb
4. Non-tariff barriers: Response from the Taiwanese TIPO Office to the EU Press release from the same day
   • Abstract: Related to the Press release "EU report criticises Taiwanese compulsory licensing practices for compact discs".
   • 30 January 2008
   • Type: Press release
   • Source: Other source
   • Format: PDF 128Kb
5. Non-tariff barriers: Specific Trade concerns discussed in the TBT Committee (2006-2007)
   • Abstract: Specific Trade concerns discussed in the TBT Committee (2006-2007)
   • 20 December 2007
   • Type: Issues and policies
   • Source: Commission
   • Format: PDF 67Kb
6. Tariff barriers: NAMA-NTB submission by EC and US
   • Abstract: Understanding on the Interpretation of the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade with respect to the Labelling of Textiles, Clothing, Footwear, and Travel Goods.
   • 26 October 2007
   • Type: Issues and policies
   • Source: Commission
   • Format: PDF 25Kb
7. Non-tariff barriers: TBT Minutes of the meeting of 5 July 2007
   • Abstract: From the WTO Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade
   • 5 July 2007
   • Type: Issues and policies
   • Source: Commission
   • Format: PDF 247Kb
8. Non-tariff barriers: Mutual Recognition Agreement Newsletter n. 3
   • Abstract: MRA Newsletter n. 3
   • 8 June 2007
   • Type: Issues and policies
   • Source: Commission
   • Format: PDF 140Kb
9. Non-tariff barriers: TBT Minutes of the meeting of 21 March 2007
   • Abstract: From the WTO Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade
   • 21 March 2007
   • Type: Issues and policies
   • Source: Commission
   • Format: PDF 135Kb
10. Non-tariff barriers: Specific Trade concerns discussed in the TBT Committee (2005-2006)
    • Abstract: Specific Trade concerns discussed in the TBT Committee (2005-2006)
    • 1 March 2007
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 52Kb
11. Non-tariff barriers: Mutual Recognition Agreement Newsletter n°2
    • Abstract: This is the second edition of a newsletter on Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) concluded between the European Union and third countries. MRAs are instruments that facilitate market access by reducing costs and time associated with obtaining product approvals.
    • 15 September 2006
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 171Kb
12. Non-tariff barriers: TBT Minutes of the meeting of 15-17 March 2006
    • Abstract: From the WTO Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade
    • 15 March 2006
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 175Kb
13. Non-tariff barriers: Mutual Recognition Agreement Newsletter n°1
    • Abstract: State of play of the Agreements in February 2006
    • 13 February 2006
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 111Kb
14. Non-tariff barriers: TBT Minutes of the meeting of 2 November 2005
    • Abstract: From the WTO Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade
    • 2 November 2005
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 136Kb
15. Non-tariff barriers: EC and EC Member State Technical Assistance Projects/Programmes in the TBT field
    • Abstract: From the WTO Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade
    • 31 October 2005
    • Type: Official document
    • Source: WTO
    • Format: PDF 55Kb
16. China: Transitional review mechanism pursuant to Section 18 of the Protocol of Accession of The Peoples’ Republic of China. EC submissions to the TBT and anti-dumping Committees
    • Abstract: European Commission questions to China on technical barriers to trade and on anti-dumping practices
    • 18 October 2005
    • Type: Official document
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 47Kb
17. News archive: EU Trade policy: Main issues for the 133 Committee in the second half of 2005
    • Abstract: This document is an updated version of the 2005 work programme set out in 133 document no 472/04, and indicates the areas on which discussions between the Commission and the Member States in the 133 Committee are likely to focus during the second half of 2005.
    • 1 July 2005
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 122Kb
18. Non-tariff barriers: TBT Minutes of the meeting of 16-17 June 2005
    • Abstract: From the WTO Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade
    • 16 June 2005
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 132Kb
19. Non-tariff barriers: Good Regulatory Practice
    • Abstract: From the WTO Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade
    • 14 June 2005
    • Type: Official document
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 22Kb
20. Non-tariff barriers: Fourth triennial review of the agreement on Technical barriers to trade
    • Abstract: From the WTO Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade
    • 12 June 2005
    • Type: Official document
    • Source: WTO
    • Format: PDF 15Kb

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