What is the EU-China Memorandum of Understanding?
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on general product safety between DG SANCO and the Chinese General Administration for Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) was first signed in January 2006. The MoU establishes a framework for better communication and collaboration between both regulators and specifically seeks to support the Chinese authorities in their efforts to ensure product safety, particularly for consumer goods exported to the EU. The MoU is also the basis for the RAPEX-China system. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) full text (pdf) How has the Memorandum of Understanding been strengthened in the agreement signed today? The MoU has been strengthened and updated in view of the significant progress made over the last three years in the cooperation with China.. The updated MoU includes clearer reference to the RAPEX-China system and the roles in this respect of both sides, provides for more opportunities to cooperate, for example by undertaking joint enforcemen
