To circulate freely within the European Economic Area, products must conform to certain requirements laid down by the EEA Agreement aimed at protecting legitimate interests, such as health, safety and the environment.
In certain areas, under the new approach, EEA product legislation is complemented by European harmonised standards.
The objective of Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) is to promote trade in goods between the EEA EFTA Member States and third countries by facilitating market access. These are bilateral agreements, aiming to benefit industry by providing easier access to conformity assessment procedures.
The four EFTA States have a longstanding policy of contributing financially to and participating actively in EU technical cooperation programmes in the field of quality infrastructure.
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