Rules of origin in the revised Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention

Two sets of alternative rules of origin apply until 31 December 2025. As of 1 January 2026, only the revised PEM Convention will apply:

  1. The rules of origin of the Regional Convention on pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin (PEM Convention). The PEM Convention was agreed in 2011 in view of establishing common rules of origin and cumulation among 25 PEM Contracting Parties (see The list of the PEM Contracting Parties) and the EU to facilitate trade and integrate the supply chains within the zone.
  2. The revised PEM Convention
    • These are simplified and modernised rules of origin compared to those included in the PEM Convention.
    • More background information on the revision process is available here.

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