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EU–New Zealand mutual recognition agreement (MRA)
SUMMARY OF:
Agreement on mutual recognition between the European Community and New Zealand
WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE AGREEMENT AND THE DECISION?
The mutual recognition agreement (MRA)* aims to promote trade in goods between the EU and New Zealand by removing technical barriers.
Under the bilateral agreement that EU countries agreed on 18 June 1998, the EU and New Zealand accept the conformity assessment* results each other’s designated conformity assessment bodies carry out for specific industrial products.
The decision adopts the MRA with New Zealand on behalf of the EU.
KEY POINTS
The agreement covers the following sectors:
The agreement:
FROM WHEN DOES THE AGREEMENT APPLY?
It has applied since 1 January 1999.
BACKGROUND
In their resolution of 21 December 1989, EU countries agreed the principles of MRAs. On 21 September 1992, they authorised the European Commission to negotiate mutual recognition agreements on behalf of the EU with certain non-EU countries.
For more information see:
KEY TERMS
MAIN DOCUMENTS
Agreement on mutual recognition in relation to conformity assessment between the European Community and New Zealand (OJ L 229, 17.8.1998, pp. 62-110).
Successive amendments to the agreement have been incorporated in the original text. This consolidated version is of documentary value only.
Council Decision 98/509/EC of 18 June 1998 on the conclusion of an Agreement on mutual recognition in relation to conformity assessment between the European Community and New Zealand (OJ L 229, 17.8.1998, p. 61)
See consolidated version.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Council Resolution of 21 December 1989 on a global approach to conformity assessment (OJ C 10, 16.1.1990, pp. 1-2)
last update 24.07.2018