§9.2.3 EEA EFTA States: Mutual recognition agreements and Agreements on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance

Mutual Recognition Agreements with third countries concerning conformity assessment for products where the use of a mark is provided for in EU legislation are to be negotiated on the initiative of the EU. Hence, as established in Protocol 12 of EEA, the EU will negotiate on the basis that the third countries concerned will also conclude with the EEA EFTA States parallel Mutual recognition agreements and Agreements on conformity assessment and acceptance equivalent to those to be concluded with the EU. The EEA States shall cooperate in accordance with the general information and consultation procedures set out in the EEA Agreement. If a difference arises in relationships with third countries, it will be dealt with in accordance with the relevant provisions of the EEA Agreement. The system of parallel agreements formally grants the third country concerned the same market access throughout the European Economic Area for products covered by the mutual recognition agreements or Agreements on conformity assessment and acceptance of industrial products. As to the practical implementation of these agreements, common sessions of the Joint Committee meetings with the third country concerned are to be arranged.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-09-07