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Commission Report (2002): Czech Republic
Alignment of sectoral, horizontal and foodstuffs legislation, the
implementation of the remaining New Approach Directives and the adoption of
European standards is largely complete. Some further measures are needed for
effective implementation in the area of foodstuffs. Continued training and
the strengthening of administrative capacity mean that progress has been made
in ensuring the effectiveness of implementing structures, and completing
reinforcement of conformity assessment. A 2001 analysis of market
surveillance will guide further continued enhancement of the system. A
government resolution has provided the framework for structures for
exchanging information and notification on technical requirements. As
foreseen in the Action Plan, legislative steps have been adopted, whilst the
additional training and analysis to ensure the effectiveness of implementing
authorities is ongoing. Improved co-operation between market surveillance
authorities is a regular theme. Screening of legislation in the
non-harmonised area is ongoing, including discussions with the Commission to
ensure compliance with Articles 28 -- 30 of the EC Treaty. Administrative
arrangements for the future monitoring in this area are provided for in a
government resolution of June 2002 in line with the Action Plan. Technical
consultations have taken place to further define the implementation
arrangements for mutual recognition. The methodological guidelines, foreseen
in the Action Plan, have been elaborated by the Ministry of Industry and
Trade. Despite an amendment to the existing Public Procurement Act, new
legislation is still needed for alignment in the area of public procurement,
including to abolish the national preference clause for public procurement by
introducing access for all Community companies to award procedures in the
Czech Republic.The Accession partnership priorities in the area of free
movement of goods have been met, with the exception of Public Procurement.
Implementation of the measures under the Action Plan is on schedule.
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