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EAEU created conditions for eliminating technical barriers in mutual trade with third countries
On September 14, members of the Eurasian Economic Commission’s Council agreed to sign an Agreement on the procedure and conditions for eliminating technical barriers in mutual trade with third countries.
The Agreement contemplates a clearly structured format of interaction between the EAEU and partners interested in trade relations from third countries and integration associations. This format provides for concluding separate agreements for products subject to the Union’s technical regulations.
The equivalence of procedures for accrediting conformity assessment bodies, comparability of mandatory requirements as well as recognition of only those conformity assessment results which are obtained by authorized authorities should be ensured for the purpose of mutual recognition between the EAEU States and third countries of the results of conformity assessment of mutually supplied products.
"The Agreement will enable protecting the internal market amid a sustained recovery of international trade," noted Viktor Nazarenko, EEC Minister in charge of Technical Regulation. "The key aspect of the document is to maintain a balance of interests while eliminating trade barriers in light of extending the Union's trade and economic relations with key partners".
The document is planned to be signed on the sidelines of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council’s meeting to be held on October 14 this year in Minsk.
