Trade Facilitation. The Parties, in accordance with the provisions set out in Annex IV, with the aim to facilitate trade between the EFTA States and Serbia, shall:
(a) simplify, to the greatest extent possible, procedures for trade in goods and related services;
(b) promote co-operation among them in order to enhance their participation in the development and implementation of international conventions and recommendations on trade facilitation; and
(c) co-operate on trade facilitation within the framework of the Joint Committee.
Trade Facilitation. The Parties shall work cooperatively in the fields of standards, technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures with a view to facilitating trade between the Parties. In particular, the Parties shall seek to identify trade facilitating bilateral initiatives regarding standards, technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures that are appropriate for particular issues or sectors. Such initiatives may include:
(a) cooperation on regulatory issues, such as convergence or equivalence of technical regulations and standards;
(b) alignment with international standards; and
(c) use of the approaches as defined in Article 7.9.
Trade Facilitation. 1. The Parties shall develop and apply trade facilitation tools on the basis of the recognition by the importing Party of the inspection and certification systems of the exporting Party.
2. Such trade facilitation tools aim at avoiding the inspection by the importing Party of each consignment or each exporting establishment in the territory of the exporting Party according to existing legislation. They may include an approval of an exporting establishment and the establishment of lists of the exporting establishments in the territory of the exporting Party based on guaranties given by the exporting Party.
Trade Facilitation. The Parties shall share experiences and examine possibilities to simplify import, export and other customs procedures, increase transparency of trade regulations and develop customs cooperation, including mutual administrative assistance mechanisms and also seek convergence of views and joint action in the context of international initiatives. The Parties will pay special attention to increasing the security dimension of international trade, including transport services, and to ensuring a balanced approach between trade facilitation and the fight against fraud and irregularities.
Trade Facilitation. The Parties shall work cooperatively in the fields of standards, technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures with a view to facilitating trade between the Parties. In particular, the Parties shall seek to identify trade facilitating bilateral initiatives regarding standards, technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures that are appropriate for particular issues or sectors. Such initiatives may include:
(a) cooperation on regulatory issues, such as convergence or equivalence of technical regulations and standards;
(b) alignment with international standards;
(c) reliance on a supplier’s declaration of conformity; and
(d) use of accreditation to qualify conformity assessment bodies, as well as cooperation through recognition of conformity assessment procedures.
Trade Facilitation. The provisions regarding Trade Facilitation are set out in Annex VII (Trade Facilitation).
Trade Facilitation. 1. The Parties shall intensify their joint work in the field of standards, technical regulations, and conformity assessment procedures with a view to facilitating access to each other’s market. In particular, the Parties shall seek to identify initiatives among them that are appropriate for particular issues or sectors. Such initiatives may include cooperation on regulatory issues, such as harmonisation or equivalence of technical regulations and standards, alignment with international standards, reliance on a supplier's declaration of conformity, and use of accreditation to qualify conformity assessment bodies, as well as cooperation through mutual recognition.
2. Initiatives identified by the Parties shall be focused on the promotion of the use of international standards, transparency, exchange of information and reducing compliance costs.
Trade Facilitation. 1. The Parties shall intensify their bilateral cooperation in the fields of standards, technical regulations, and conformity assessment procedures with a view to facilitating trade between them.
2. To this end, the Parties shall seek to identify trade facilitating bilateral initiatives regarding standards, technical regulations, and conformity assessment procedures that are appropriate for particular issues or sectors. Such initiatives may include cooperation on regulatory issues, such as convergence and/or equivalence of technical regulations and standards, alignment with international standards, reliance on a supplier’s declaration of conformity and use of accreditation to qualify conformity assessment bodies, as well as cooperation through recognition of the results of the conformity assessment procedures.
Trade Facilitation. To facilitate trade between Colombia and the EFTA States, the Parties shall:
(a) simplify, to the greatest extent possible, procedures for trade in goods and related services;
(b) promote multilateral co-operation among them in order to enhance their participation in the development and implementation of international conventions and recommendations on trade facilitation; and
(c) co-operate on trade facilitation within the framework of the Joint Committee,
Trade Facilitation. 1. The Parties shall work cooperatively in the fields of standards, technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures to facilitate trade between the Parties. In particular, the Parties shall seek to identify bilateral initiatives regarding standards, technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures that are appropriate for particular issues or sectors so as to facilitate trade. Such initiatives may include:
(a) cooperation on regulatory issues, such as convergence or equivalence of technical regulations and standards;
(b) alignment with international standards;
(c) feasibility of acceptance and reliance on a supplier’s declaration of conformity;
(d) use of accreditation to qualify conformity assessment bodies; and
(e) cooperation through recognition of conformity assessment procedures.
2. The Parties shall encourage their respective standardising and conformity assessment bodies to consult and exchange views when developing standards, guidelines, recommendations or policies relevant to this Chapter, and to consult and exchange views on major issues under discussion in relevant international or regional bodies.
