CEFTA

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Specific CEFTA initiatives

The CEFTA 2006 recognises the potential negative impact of technical barriers to trade on CEFTA Parties’ trade and economic activities, and actively pursues to reduce such barriers. CEFTA’s efforts in this area are focused on:

  • Recognition programmes
    • Promoting the acceptance of products that comply with the standards and regulations of one CEFTA Party in another; and
    • Reducing the need for multiple conformity assessments, saving time and resources for businesses. 
  • Enhanced transparency
    • Improving the transparency of technical regulations and standards through the use of information and communication technology tools; and
    • Facilitating access to relevant information for businesses and stakeholders.
  • Cooperation with the private sector
    • Engaging with businesses to identify emerging TBT issues and potential solutions; and
    • Gathering inputs from the private sector to inform CEFTA Parties’ policy development and decision-making.

 By implementing these initiatives, CEFTA aims at creating a more favourable business environment, stimulating trade, and contributing to the overall economic development of CEFTA Parties.