EU/New Zealand Agreement: mutual recognition in relation to conformity assessment (amendment)

The Committee International Trade unanimously adopted the report drafted by Vital MOREIRA (ADLE, PT) in which it recommends the European Parliament to give its consent to the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand amending the Agreement on mutual recognition in relation to conformity assessment between the European Community and New Zealand.

Members welcome the improvements made to this Agreement which aim in particular to:

• allow greater flexibility in the structure of sectoral annexes,
• remove unnecessary restrictions on trade between the parties,
• reduce the administrative burden related to management of the MRA,
• facilitate and clarify the operation of the MRA.