EFIC believes in open and rules-based international trade, with EU rules being applicable both to products manufactured in the EU and to those imported into the EU. EFIC regularly participates in the Market Access Advisory Committee (MAAC) hosted by DG TRADE, where tariff and non-tariff barriers of third countries are tackled. EFIC also follows closely ongoing trade negotiations with third countries that are an important export market for the European furniture industries.

 

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See also:

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• EFIC Manifesto 2019-2024

• EFIC position paper"Brexit potentially exacerbating barrier to furniture trade in Europe due to UK furniture flammability requirements"

• EFIC feedback to the Roadmap consultation on Intellectual Property Action Plan

• EFIC feedback to the Roadmap consultation: EU trade & investment policy review

• EFIC position papers in view of ongoing negotiations for Free Trade Agreements with Australia and New Zealand: here and here

• EFIC feedback to the roadmap consultation on the Customs Union Action Plan

• EFIC Position Paper on draft budget act of the Indian Government raising customs duties for furniture

• Joint statement with various stakeholders on the swift ratification of EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement

• Joint Statement with EuroCommerce and EBIA on Chinese furniture standards (TBT notification CHN 1094,1095,1096)

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