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Sasa Presern Ministry of the Economy Geneva, November 22-23, 2004 UNECE Working party on Regulatory Cooperation and Standardisation Policies Regulatory priorities in Slovenia
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PRINCIPLES UNECE Recommendation “L” “International model for technical harmonization based on good regulatory practice for the preparation, adoption and application of technical regulations via the use of international standards” - submitted at 11th session of the WP, October 2001 Guideline for Slovenia: “Blue guide”, published by the European Commission in 2000
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PRIORITIES in Slovenia Highest priority: Strong sectors of Slovenian industry; Interest to become an equal market player in EU; Examples: electrical products, machinery, gas appliances etc. Midterm priorities: Weak sectors; Slovenian market already dominated by multinationals; Examples: lifts, cableways, toys etc.
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Table A: Regulatory priorities relating to alignment with EU regulatory framework Highest priority: 2000 – 2001 (11 New Approach directives) Midterm priorities: 2002-2004 (10 New Approach Directives) Standards become voluntary All European harmonised standards have been adopted to national standardisation Certification - an activity driven by market needs TRANSITIONAL PERIODS WHENEVER NEEDED
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Conformity assessment bodies Certification – became an activity driven by market needs Notified bodies in: Machinery, Low voltage Electromagnetic compatib. Gas appliances Medical devices Construction products Radio and telecom t. equipment Personal protective equipment Lifts ATEX Non-automatic weighing equ.
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ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION Initiatives: Equipment in amusement parks Plugs and sockets for domestic use Slovenia has no regulation in these areas: transposition of directive on General product safety is used (2001/95/EC) Slovenia supports DEREGULATION
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NATIONAL LEGISLATION USE OF EQUIPMENT: Periodic inspection of lifts Periodic inspection of pressure equipment Harmonisation would contribute to free movement of services Requirements for a body for periodic inspections: has to be accredited, must have insurance for professional error, is monitored by the ministry, everyone fulfilling the requirements is appointed.
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FUTURE PLANS Result: Full implementation of parts of acquis – resulted in PECA protocol allowing for free movement of goods As the EU Member State: New EU directives: EMC, machinery, LVD, PPE, etc Represent positions of SMEs consumers, environment based on RIA ( Regulatory Impact Assessment )
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What can Slovenia do SHARE ITS “FRESH” EXPERIENCE with countries that would like to benefit from the EU internal market (Balkan is a priority)
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