Joint statement calling for an EU-UK mutual recognition agreement on conformity assessment

APPLiA,together with 18 industry representatives from the EU and the UK, has co-signed a joint statement calling for the adoption of a mutual recognition agreement on conformity assessment. The proposed agreement seeks to reduce trade barriers and stimulate economic growth by streamlining the regulatory framework.

Such an agreement would facilitate the integration of supply chains and enhance market access for businesses across the EU and the UK. Broader market access, in turn, supports export potential and drives economic growth.

The proposal highlights the following key points:

• A practical and achievable agreement that addresses technical barriers to trade

• Improved market access through the elimination of duplicate conformity assessments

• A scalable framework that can be extended over time to include additional sectors