Considerations on COM(2022)311 - EU position concerning the mutual recognition of the Authorised Economic Operators Programme with Moldova

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dossier COM(2022)311 - EU position concerning the mutual recognition of the Authorised Economic Operators Programme with Moldova.
document COM(2022)311 EN
date June 27, 2022
 
(1) The Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Moldova, of the other part was concluded by Council Decision 2014/493/EU 5  on 30 August 2014 and entered into force on 1 July 2016.

(2) Article 192 of the Association Agreement calls on customs authorities to develop customs cooperation of widest possible scope.

(3) Pursuant to Article 200 of the Association Agreement, the Customs Sub-Committee is established and may take the measures necessary for customs cooperation. 

(4) Pursuant to Article 200(3) (b) of the Association Agreement, the Customs Sub-Committee set up by the Association Agreement may adopt a decision on mutual recognition of customs controls and trade partnership programmes, and mutually agreed benefits.

(5) The Customs Sub-Committee, during its eighth meeting in 2022, or by written procedure if the Parties so agree, is to adopt a decision concerning the mutual recognition of the Programme of Authorised Economic Operator of Republic of Moldova and the Authorised Economic Operators Programme of the European Union.

(6) It is appropriate to establish the position to be taken on the Union's behalf in the Customs Sub-Committee, as the decision on mutual recognition of Authorised Economic Operators Programme will be binding on the Union.

(7) In order to allow for the prompt application of the measures provided for in the decision concerning the Mutual Recognition of AEO, this decision should enter into force on the date of its adoption.