UK-USA Mutual Recognition Agreement
Documents relating to the UK-USA Mutual Recognition Agreement.
Summary of the agreement
The UK-USA Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) contains the conditions under which each country will accept conformity assessment results from the other. It maintains the effects of the operational aspects of the EU-USA agreement in a bilateral context.
The UK-USA MRA covers:
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electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) (The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016)
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telecommunication equipment (The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017)
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good manufacturing practice (GMP) of pharmaceuticals (The Human Medicines Regulations 2012) and The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013)
These UK goods can be tested in the UK against USA regulations. The goods can then be sold in the USA without additional testing in the USA.
These goods from the USA can be tested in the USA against UK regulations. The goods can then be sold in the UK without additional testing in the UK.
The UK and USA also have a separate MRA which covers marine equipment.
Search the UK Market Conformity Assessment Bodies (UKMCAB) database to source UK government appointed CABs.
Treaty text and explanatory memorandum
The treaty establishes mutual recognition of conformity assessment between the UK and the USA.
The explanatory memorandum has information on the mutual recognition agreement, including:
- ministerial responsibility
- policy considerations
- implementation
Last updated 1 May 2024 + show all updates
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Addition of links to UK regulations covered by MRA.
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First published.