UK-Switzerland Mutual Recognition Agreement
The UK and Switzerland have signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) to reduce non-tariff barriers related to conformity assessment in 5 sectors.
Summary of the agreement
The UK-Switzerland MRA contains the conditions under which each country will accept conformity assessment results from the other.
Sectors covered by the UK-Switzerland聽MRA
罢丑别听MRA聽covers multiple sectors and links directly to relevant UK regulations:
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radio equipment:
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noise emitting equipment for use outdoors:
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transportable pressure equipment:
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measuring instruments: 听补苍诲
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electrical equipment and electromagnetic compatibility: and
罢丑别听MRA聽allows for goods covered under these sectors to be tested in the UK against Swiss regulations. They can then be sold in Switzerland without additional testing there.
Equally, the聽MRA聽sets out how relevant goods can be tested in Switzerland against UK regulations. They can then be sold in the UK without additional testing here.
The UK and Switzerland have another MRA which covers good manufacturing practice (GMP) of pharmaceuticals, good laboratory practice (GLP) of chemicals and motor vehicles. Read more about this MRA.
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Treaty text
The treaty establishes mutual recognition of conformity assessment between the UK and Switzerland.
Updates to this page
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Updated treaty text section as agreement is in force.
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Addition of links to UK regulations covered by the MRA.
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Updated to reflect that the treaty text and explanatory memorandum have been laid in parliament.
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First published.