EU mutual recognition regulation becomes applicable

摘要

A new European Union (EU) Regulation setting down rules for operators and national authorities on how to apply the principle of mutual recognition became applicable on 13 May 2009,rnEuropean trade organisation EHPM has said.rnEHPM Director of Regulatory Affairs Lorene Courrege said that the Regulation could be a vital tool for the food supplement sector in helping to break down national trade barriers in the EU.rnThe Regulation is based on the concept of mutual recognition of national rules, which stems from the principle of the free movement of goods guaranteed by the EU treaties. It applies to areas of EU legislation not yet harmonised and sets up a compulsory dialogue between Member States and companies facing restriction to market access for their products because of national technical rules.