Japan-EC Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA)
The Agreement on Mutual Recognition between Japan and the European Community (EC) establishes a framework which enables certain procedures required in the importing country to be undertaken in the exporting country in the sectors of telecommunications equipment, electrical products, good laboratory practice (GLP) for chemicals and good manufacturing practice (GMP) for medicinal products, and in this way aims to promote trade between Japan and Europe by reducing the cost for companies that are engaged in trade in the four areas.
This agreement, which came into force on 1 January 2002, is the first bilateral agreement on mutual recognition for Japan. Being the first substantial agreement between Japan and the EC, it amply signifies the inauguration of the "Decade of Japan-Europe Cooperation" started in 2001.
Agreement on Mutual Recognition between Japan and the European Community [PDF]
- General Rule [PDF]
- Sectoral Annex
Joint Committee Meeting established under the Agreement on Mutual Recognition between Japan and the European Community
- Second Joint Committee Meeting established under the Agreement on Mutual Recognition between Japan and the European Community (October 2002)
- First Joint Committee Meeting established under the Agreement on Mutual Recognition between Japan and the European Community (March 2002)
Decisions taken by the Joint Committee
- No.1/EC/2002
- No.3/2002
(Publication of Lists of Confirmed Facilities) - No.1/JP/2002
(Registration of a Japanese Conformity Assessment Body) - No.2/2002
(Subcommittee for the Sectoral Annex on GMP for Medicinal Products) - No.1/2002
(Rules of Procedure for the Joint Committee)
Sub-Committee for GMP for Medical Products
- Fourth Sub-Committee Meeting (October 2006)
- Third Sub-Committee Meeting (February 2004)
- Second Sub-Committee Meeting (June 2003)
- First Sub-Committee Meeting (October 2002)
Relevant Japanese Legislations
Useful Sites
- MPHPT (Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications)
- DENPA (Radio Use Website)
- JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization)
Press Releases
- Signing and Exchange of the Notes on the Japan-EC Customs Cooperation (January 2008)
- Exchange of Diplomatic Notes for the Start of the Operation of the Sectoral Annex on Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for Medicinal Products to the Agreement on the Mutual Recognition between the EC and Japan (April 2004)
- Statement by Mr. Yohei Kono, Minister for Foreign Affairs, on the Signing of the Agreement on Mutual Recognition between Japan and the European Community (EC) (April 2001)
- Entry into Force of the Agreement on Mutual Recognition between Japan and the European Community (November 2001)
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