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Commission Report 2002 (Slovakia)
Some progress has been achieved as regards implementation of the
acquis in the field of public procurement, and
the Public Procurement Office is functioning well. Staff increases as
foreseen in the Action Plan have been made. However, further strengthening of
surveillance and complaint procedures is required. Alignment with New
Approach Directives is almost complete and preparations for their full
implementation and that of the law on technical requirements for products and
on conformity assessment is ongoing, as are steps to upgrade market
surveillance and conformity assessment structures and to eliminate all
previously mandatory certification. In the sectors covered by product
specific legislation, including the fields of pharmaceuticals and chemicals,
alignment is largely complete and administrative capacity has been improved.
However, alignment in the field of motor vehicles is required, and as regards
pharmaceuticals, a central procedure for authorisations for the placing of
medicines on the market, as well as the procedure for mutual recognition of
registrations still need to be implemented. Delays in the transposition of
foodstuffs acquis have been occurring, and
particular efforts will be required in this sector to complete the necessary
preparations before accession. In line with the Action Plan, an
inter-ministerial Food Safety Commission has been established, however. Other
planned administrative measures in the foodstuffs area are ongoing. In the
non-harmonised area, screening of Slovak legislation to ensure it is in
compliance with Article 28 to 30 of the EC Treaty has begun. However,
concerted efforts will be required to ensure its timely completion.
Administrative arrangements for future monitoring in this area are being
established. Overall, the Accession Partnership priorities in the area of
free movement of goods have been partially met. Implementation of the
measures under the Action Plan is largely on track.
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