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FTA Chile, EU and sustainable fair trade
The modernized FTA between the EU and Chile rules the trade of raw materials (like lithium for batteries) and hydrocarbons by Promoting dialogue and cooperation in the energy and raw material sectors; fostering sustainable and fair trade and investments; ensuring a level playing-field in those sectors, and to strengthen competitiveness of related value chains including value addition. The parties (EU and Chili): are committed to grant the access to infrastructure for producers of electricity generated from renewable energy sources; agree to cooperate on any relevant issue of mutual interest, such as: a) renewable energy particularly with regards to technologies, integration into and access to the electricity system, storage and flexibility,…
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ESA countries and last negotiations round
In the report of the last virtual meeting held in March 2023 by ESA countries (Zimbabwe, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles) and the EU it is stated that: About the technical barriers to trade (TBT): “…Both Parties had a constructive exchange on the outstanding issues, i.e. conformity assessment procedures, technical regulations and technical assistance…” Rules of Origin: “… The Parties continued discussions on the product specific rules (PSR) and agreed on most of the PSR for textiles and clothing and industrial products. Both sides continued discussions on outstanding provisions of Protocol 1 related to wholly obtained goods, cumulation of product origin, accounting, segregation and transitional provisions and managed to clean the…
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Ghana, ESA country and REX for EU preferential origin
According to the FTA with the EU and ESA 5 countries (Zimbabwe, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles) the goods originating from Seyshelles since 01 July 2023 have to be accompanied by a statement of origin with REX number. While, from 20 August 2023 the goods originating from Ghana-according to the FTA between this African country and the EU- will need the statement of origin with REX number. REX (registered exporter) is a system of certification of origin of goods based on a principle of self-certification.