United States-European Free Trade Association Mutual Recognition Agreement

摘要

The United States is considering a proposal to negotiate a mutual recognition agreement (MRA) with European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries who are part of the European Economic Area (EEA)-- i.e., Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Such an agreement would parallel the provisions of the 1998 U.S.-EU MRA, but would be restricted to sectoral annexes on telecommunications equipment, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and recreational craft. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) seeks public comment on the desirability of negotiating a mutual recognition agreement in these sectors with EFTA EEA.