ASTANA, Kazakhstan, January 14. The Majilis,
the lower house of Kazakhstan’s Parliament, has ratified an
agreement that establishes unified rules for determining and
verifying the origin of goods exported outside the Eurasian
Economic Union (EAEU), Trend reports via the Majilis.
Signed by the member states of the EAEU on December 4, 2023, the
agreement seeks to standardize the procedures for verifying the
country of origin of exported goods, thereby ensuring uniform
control measures across the Union.
This initiative is expected to enhance Kazakhstan's ability to
monitor the export of goods originating from other EAEU nations,
particularly those subject to restrictions or bans imposed by
Kazakhstan. The agreement is also designed to address the issue of
"grey re-export schemes," which could potentially circumvent such
restrictions.
Furthermore, the Majilis has ratified a Protocol to amend the
Agreement on State Control Over Compliance with Technical
Regulations within the EAEU. Signed in Moscow on May 8, 2024, the
Protocol aims to harmonize EAEU law with the national legislations
of its member states, thereby minimizing potential reputational
risks for businesses.
The amendments provide clarity on certain provisions, including
a shift in terminology from "dangerous products" to "products that
do not comply with the technical regulations of the Union"
throughout the document.
