Rada passes law on “industrial visa-free” regime with EU

This was reported by the press service of the Verkhovna Rada Secretariat, according to Ukrinform.

“The adoption of this law is an important step toward the conclusion of the Agreement on the Mutual Recognition of Conformity Assessment Results for Industrial Products between Ukraine and the European Union (the so-called ‘industrial visa-free regime’) and Ukraine’s further integration into the EU internal market,” the statement reads.

The document aims to harmonize Ukrainian legislation in the areas of technical regulation and accreditation with EU standards. Its implementation is intended to improve the safety of industrial products, strengthen confidence in national certification bodies, and create conditions for expanding access for Ukrainian goods to the EU market.

The adoption of these legislative changes will facilitate the production of Ukrainian goods in accordance with European safety standards, improve product quality in the domestic market, and expand opportunities for Ukrainian manufacturers to enter the European market.

It is also expected to create new jobs, which will contribute to increased incomes for people thanks to easier access for Ukrainian manufacturers to the EU market.

As reported by Ukrinform, Ukraine has been preparing for several years to sign the Agreement on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of Industrial Products (ACAA), the so-called “industrial visa-free regime,” with the EU. This involves the mutual recognition of certificates issued by both parties. Afterward, Ukrainian exporters will no longer have to spend time and money on recertifying their products for sale in Europe.