overview & local businesses can access the eu market - mr. lincoln price - private sector...
DESCRIPTION
This session will contextualize focus on the shift in the nature of trade relationship between CARIFORUM and the European Union with the signature of the EPA. In particular, it will address issues related to WTO compatibility, Reciprocity, Regional Integration, Most Favoured Nation Treatment, National Treatment, The New Emphasis on Services and Investment, Development Cooperation, and Trade Related Issues particularly Intellectual Property.This session also seeks to discuss market access opportunities in services within the EU Market available to local businesses, paying particular attention to the services sector committed by Antigua and Barbuda, including but not limited to financial services, tourism, telecommunication services, marine services and transport, professional services, cultural services, health and wellness and construction services. This discussion should also include the required preparatory steps to be taken by local businesses to access markets under Mode 1 – Cross Border Supply and Mode 4 – Temporary Movement of Persons, as well as identify common non-tariff barriers that exist within the EU market.TRANSCRIPT
Lincoln Price
Private Sector Liaison OTN (CARICOM)
1
EPA Technical Workshop
Date 10th ndash 11th March 2011 Antigua amp Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute
Section 1
2
OVERVIEW OF THE CARIFORUM-EU ECONOMIC
PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT ndash CONTEXT AND PRINCIPLES
This session will contextualize focus on the shift in the nature of
trade relationship between CF and the EU with the signature of
the EPA In particular it will address issues related to WTO
compatibility Reciprocity Regional Integration Most Favoured
Nation Treatment National Treatment The New Emphasis on
Services and Investment Development Cooperation and Trade
Related Issues particularly Intellectual Property
EPA turning Point video (clip1)
What is the EPA
3
A reciprocal trade agreement between the Caribbean Group of States of the
ACP and the European Community (EC) designed to replace the trade
component of the Cotonou Agreement which was based on non-reciprocity
A trade instrument with development components to help CARIFORUM to
benefit from more predictable market access to the EU and reduce the cost of
trading by modernizing and improving the region‟s business environment
The negotiation of the Agreement was concluded on December 16 2007
The EPA was signed on October 15 2008 by most parties (inc Antigua amp
Barbuda) Guyana signed October 20 2008 Haiti signed the Agreement
on December 11 2009 Consequently the Agreement applies
provisionally from 29 December 2008
The EPA amp the WTO
4
Non-discrimination is a pillar of WTO
However discrimination is allowed under a FTA where there is reciprocity (ie exchange of market access liberalization)
It is not necessary that the offers share the same degree of liberalization commitment
GATT article 24 tests
(i) to keep the level of discrimination at a minimum so that global trade is not excessively distorted
(ii) to liberalise ldquosubstantially all traderdquo (However SAT is not defined by the WTO rules but practice suggests 80-90 of trade volume for goods usually in 10 yrs)
In 25 yrs CF is expected to liberalise 869 of trade with the EU with the larger countries making deeper cuts than the LDCs
Some features of the EPA
5
Development Cooperation (Art 1-8)
Reciprocity
Regional Integration
Most Favoured Nation Treatment
National Treatment
Trade Related Issues (TRIs) Competition Policy Innovation and IPR public
Procurement environment social aspects (inc labour) protection of personal data
See21 Guide to EPA page 15
See turning point video (clip 2)
Services and Investment
6
Title 2 Investment Services amp E-Commerce
The chapters under this section of the EPA contain
comprehensive provisions to facilitate and attract
investment within CARIFORUM to develop and improve
the CARIFORUM services sector and to provide
common rules on e-commerce These chapters are
significant in that CARIFORUM and Europe have agreed
for the first time to bdquoopen up‟ their services sectors and
deal with investment policy under a bilateral framework
Services and Investment
7
Chapter 2 Commercial Presence
Chapter 3 Cross Border supply of Services
Chapter 4 temporary presence of natural persons
Chapter 5 regulatory framework
Chapter 6 e-Commerce
See Guide to EPA page 29
Section 2
8
HOW CAN LOCAL BUSINESSES PREPARE TO ACCESS THE EU MARKET This session seeks to discuss market access opportunities in
services within the EU Market available to local businesses paying particular attention to the services sector committed by Antigua and Barbuda including but not limited to financial services tourism telecommunication services marine services and transport professional services cultural services health and wellness and construction services This discussion should also include the required preparatory steps to be taken by local businesses to access markets under Mode 1 ndash Cross Border Supply and Mode 4 ndash Temporary Movement of Persons as well as identify common non-tariff barriers that exist within the EU market
Antigua amp Barbuda Goods trade with EU
9
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
exports (euro mn) 790 486 139 215 250 190 120 61
imports (euro mn) 375 97 131 239 308 500 272 266
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Source EU export Helpdesk httpexporthelpeuropaeuindex_enhtml Ret Feb 21
2011
Understanding the goods schedule
10
See
explanatory guide to interpreting goods schedule
Antigua amp Barbuda Services trade surplus
11
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
imports (US$mn) 154 153 171 182 190 227 256 283 296 248
exports (US$mn) 416 403 394 418 477 463 477 517 542 523
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Source UN Comtrade Database wwwtrademaporg Ret Feb 21 2011
Understanding the services schedule
12
See
explanatory guide to services schedule
Exploring services schedule
here we will examine aspects of the schedule relevant to
ATG
OTN services studies on market
opportunities
13
Audiovisual Sector study
MRA studies for engineers and architects (being
completed)
Temporary entry regimes in CARICOM
Agri-food distribution services
Cultural Industries report
Telecoms Study
Entertainment services report
CHTA Tourism Guide to the EPA
Thoughts on a Way forward ldquotaking
ownershiprdquo
14
Services Firms and organizations should be formal (inc
funding Coalitions of services Providers
Understanding provisions of the EPA (inc Rules of Origin)
Understand EU market for services (attend tradeshows etc)
Establishing Observatories in the Services Coalitions
Document the export experience in a number of services areas
Report these experiences to the National EPA Implementation
Unit
Understand how to tap into available resources
Formulate general stakeholder mechanism for other Sectors
beyond the pilot phase
15
CRIPNIP
Your firmPSOEPA IU
proinvest
CDEGIZ etc
EU-CF BF
IPATPO
EU PSO EU firm
1 Export contracts
2 Import contracts
3 JV partnerships
4 Acquisitions (for some SMEs)
5 Offshore expansions
Extract benefits from the EPA
Promote your products via European Trade
showsCountry Events (May-Dec 08)
Belgium 49
Czech republic 75
Ireland 40
Italy 151
Latvia 29
France 231
Germany 407
Poland 72
UK 976
Sweden 56
2086 (this is not all EU)16
EPA and red tape Understand the
Documentary requirements
17
Movement Certificate EUR1
Only Invoice Declaration by the Exporter (shipments under euro6000 or if an approved exporter)
Commercial InvoicePro-forma Invoice
Bill of LadingAirway Bill
Relevant Import permitshealth permitsLabeling requirements
Services exporters
professional accreditation certificate Schengen visa business contract work permit
Schengen and work permit requirements have additional conditions
Other conditions of access are described in detail in EPA text schedules
Understand EU Directives Standards
Management Systems
18
FOOD SAFETY
PUBLIC
bullEUNational
General Food Law
HACCP
Organic Products
GMO‟s
Marketing standards for quality
amp labelling
Minimum Residue Levels
Phytosanitary issues
PRIVATE
HACCP
EureGap
ISO 9000
BRC
Inter Food Stand
Q amp S
At the
border On the
shelf
Activating EPA benefits
19
Goods
become a registered exporter
Understand ROOs (qualifying criteria for duty preference) participate in the
review process
Get a consigneedistributor who knows EPAmarket access regulations
CESEFORIDIMA(Spain) willing to help certify CF furniture providers
Services
Become a member of a professional association (coalition)
Negotiate Mutual recognition agreements
Creative industries professionals consider registering as companies eg
Roland Prince Co ltd (EPA only covers legal entities not informal ones)
Participate in the EPA consultative committee
Participate in Business Forums etc
Seek to utilize all existing and future TA programmes
See turning point video (clip 6)
Thank you
20
Lincoln Price
Private Sector Liaison
876-9060021
lpricecrnmorg
mdrakescrnmorg
privatesectorcrnmorg
wwwcrnmorg
Section 1
2
OVERVIEW OF THE CARIFORUM-EU ECONOMIC
PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT ndash CONTEXT AND PRINCIPLES
This session will contextualize focus on the shift in the nature of
trade relationship between CF and the EU with the signature of
the EPA In particular it will address issues related to WTO
compatibility Reciprocity Regional Integration Most Favoured
Nation Treatment National Treatment The New Emphasis on
Services and Investment Development Cooperation and Trade
Related Issues particularly Intellectual Property
EPA turning Point video (clip1)
What is the EPA
3
A reciprocal trade agreement between the Caribbean Group of States of the
ACP and the European Community (EC) designed to replace the trade
component of the Cotonou Agreement which was based on non-reciprocity
A trade instrument with development components to help CARIFORUM to
benefit from more predictable market access to the EU and reduce the cost of
trading by modernizing and improving the region‟s business environment
The negotiation of the Agreement was concluded on December 16 2007
The EPA was signed on October 15 2008 by most parties (inc Antigua amp
Barbuda) Guyana signed October 20 2008 Haiti signed the Agreement
on December 11 2009 Consequently the Agreement applies
provisionally from 29 December 2008
The EPA amp the WTO
4
Non-discrimination is a pillar of WTO
However discrimination is allowed under a FTA where there is reciprocity (ie exchange of market access liberalization)
It is not necessary that the offers share the same degree of liberalization commitment
GATT article 24 tests
(i) to keep the level of discrimination at a minimum so that global trade is not excessively distorted
(ii) to liberalise ldquosubstantially all traderdquo (However SAT is not defined by the WTO rules but practice suggests 80-90 of trade volume for goods usually in 10 yrs)
In 25 yrs CF is expected to liberalise 869 of trade with the EU with the larger countries making deeper cuts than the LDCs
Some features of the EPA
5
Development Cooperation (Art 1-8)
Reciprocity
Regional Integration
Most Favoured Nation Treatment
National Treatment
Trade Related Issues (TRIs) Competition Policy Innovation and IPR public
Procurement environment social aspects (inc labour) protection of personal data
See21 Guide to EPA page 15
See turning point video (clip 2)
Services and Investment
6
Title 2 Investment Services amp E-Commerce
The chapters under this section of the EPA contain
comprehensive provisions to facilitate and attract
investment within CARIFORUM to develop and improve
the CARIFORUM services sector and to provide
common rules on e-commerce These chapters are
significant in that CARIFORUM and Europe have agreed
for the first time to bdquoopen up‟ their services sectors and
deal with investment policy under a bilateral framework
Services and Investment
7
Chapter 2 Commercial Presence
Chapter 3 Cross Border supply of Services
Chapter 4 temporary presence of natural persons
Chapter 5 regulatory framework
Chapter 6 e-Commerce
See Guide to EPA page 29
Section 2
8
HOW CAN LOCAL BUSINESSES PREPARE TO ACCESS THE EU MARKET This session seeks to discuss market access opportunities in
services within the EU Market available to local businesses paying particular attention to the services sector committed by Antigua and Barbuda including but not limited to financial services tourism telecommunication services marine services and transport professional services cultural services health and wellness and construction services This discussion should also include the required preparatory steps to be taken by local businesses to access markets under Mode 1 ndash Cross Border Supply and Mode 4 ndash Temporary Movement of Persons as well as identify common non-tariff barriers that exist within the EU market
Antigua amp Barbuda Goods trade with EU
9
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
exports (euro mn) 790 486 139 215 250 190 120 61
imports (euro mn) 375 97 131 239 308 500 272 266
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Source EU export Helpdesk httpexporthelpeuropaeuindex_enhtml Ret Feb 21
2011
Understanding the goods schedule
10
See
explanatory guide to interpreting goods schedule
Antigua amp Barbuda Services trade surplus
11
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
imports (US$mn) 154 153 171 182 190 227 256 283 296 248
exports (US$mn) 416 403 394 418 477 463 477 517 542 523
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Source UN Comtrade Database wwwtrademaporg Ret Feb 21 2011
Understanding the services schedule
12
See
explanatory guide to services schedule
Exploring services schedule
here we will examine aspects of the schedule relevant to
ATG
OTN services studies on market
opportunities
13
Audiovisual Sector study
MRA studies for engineers and architects (being
completed)
Temporary entry regimes in CARICOM
Agri-food distribution services
Cultural Industries report
Telecoms Study
Entertainment services report
CHTA Tourism Guide to the EPA
Thoughts on a Way forward ldquotaking
ownershiprdquo
14
Services Firms and organizations should be formal (inc
funding Coalitions of services Providers
Understanding provisions of the EPA (inc Rules of Origin)
Understand EU market for services (attend tradeshows etc)
Establishing Observatories in the Services Coalitions
Document the export experience in a number of services areas
Report these experiences to the National EPA Implementation
Unit
Understand how to tap into available resources
Formulate general stakeholder mechanism for other Sectors
beyond the pilot phase
15
CRIPNIP
Your firmPSOEPA IU
proinvest
CDEGIZ etc
EU-CF BF
IPATPO
EU PSO EU firm
1 Export contracts
2 Import contracts
3 JV partnerships
4 Acquisitions (for some SMEs)
5 Offshore expansions
Extract benefits from the EPA
Promote your products via European Trade
showsCountry Events (May-Dec 08)
Belgium 49
Czech republic 75
Ireland 40
Italy 151
Latvia 29
France 231
Germany 407
Poland 72
UK 976
Sweden 56
2086 (this is not all EU)16
EPA and red tape Understand the
Documentary requirements
17
Movement Certificate EUR1
Only Invoice Declaration by the Exporter (shipments under euro6000 or if an approved exporter)
Commercial InvoicePro-forma Invoice
Bill of LadingAirway Bill
Relevant Import permitshealth permitsLabeling requirements
Services exporters
professional accreditation certificate Schengen visa business contract work permit
Schengen and work permit requirements have additional conditions
Other conditions of access are described in detail in EPA text schedules
Understand EU Directives Standards
Management Systems
18
FOOD SAFETY
PUBLIC
bullEUNational
General Food Law
HACCP
Organic Products
GMO‟s
Marketing standards for quality
amp labelling
Minimum Residue Levels
Phytosanitary issues
PRIVATE
HACCP
EureGap
ISO 9000
BRC
Inter Food Stand
Q amp S
At the
border On the
shelf
Activating EPA benefits
19
Goods
become a registered exporter
Understand ROOs (qualifying criteria for duty preference) participate in the
review process
Get a consigneedistributor who knows EPAmarket access regulations
CESEFORIDIMA(Spain) willing to help certify CF furniture providers
Services
Become a member of a professional association (coalition)
Negotiate Mutual recognition agreements
Creative industries professionals consider registering as companies eg
Roland Prince Co ltd (EPA only covers legal entities not informal ones)
Participate in the EPA consultative committee
Participate in Business Forums etc
Seek to utilize all existing and future TA programmes
See turning point video (clip 6)
Thank you
20
Lincoln Price
Private Sector Liaison
876-9060021
lpricecrnmorg
mdrakescrnmorg
privatesectorcrnmorg
wwwcrnmorg
What is the EPA
3
A reciprocal trade agreement between the Caribbean Group of States of the
ACP and the European Community (EC) designed to replace the trade
component of the Cotonou Agreement which was based on non-reciprocity
A trade instrument with development components to help CARIFORUM to
benefit from more predictable market access to the EU and reduce the cost of
trading by modernizing and improving the region‟s business environment
The negotiation of the Agreement was concluded on December 16 2007
The EPA was signed on October 15 2008 by most parties (inc Antigua amp
Barbuda) Guyana signed October 20 2008 Haiti signed the Agreement
on December 11 2009 Consequently the Agreement applies
provisionally from 29 December 2008
The EPA amp the WTO
4
Non-discrimination is a pillar of WTO
However discrimination is allowed under a FTA where there is reciprocity (ie exchange of market access liberalization)
It is not necessary that the offers share the same degree of liberalization commitment
GATT article 24 tests
(i) to keep the level of discrimination at a minimum so that global trade is not excessively distorted
(ii) to liberalise ldquosubstantially all traderdquo (However SAT is not defined by the WTO rules but practice suggests 80-90 of trade volume for goods usually in 10 yrs)
In 25 yrs CF is expected to liberalise 869 of trade with the EU with the larger countries making deeper cuts than the LDCs
Some features of the EPA
5
Development Cooperation (Art 1-8)
Reciprocity
Regional Integration
Most Favoured Nation Treatment
National Treatment
Trade Related Issues (TRIs) Competition Policy Innovation and IPR public
Procurement environment social aspects (inc labour) protection of personal data
See21 Guide to EPA page 15
See turning point video (clip 2)
Services and Investment
6
Title 2 Investment Services amp E-Commerce
The chapters under this section of the EPA contain
comprehensive provisions to facilitate and attract
investment within CARIFORUM to develop and improve
the CARIFORUM services sector and to provide
common rules on e-commerce These chapters are
significant in that CARIFORUM and Europe have agreed
for the first time to bdquoopen up‟ their services sectors and
deal with investment policy under a bilateral framework
Services and Investment
7
Chapter 2 Commercial Presence
Chapter 3 Cross Border supply of Services
Chapter 4 temporary presence of natural persons
Chapter 5 regulatory framework
Chapter 6 e-Commerce
See Guide to EPA page 29
Section 2
8
HOW CAN LOCAL BUSINESSES PREPARE TO ACCESS THE EU MARKET This session seeks to discuss market access opportunities in
services within the EU Market available to local businesses paying particular attention to the services sector committed by Antigua and Barbuda including but not limited to financial services tourism telecommunication services marine services and transport professional services cultural services health and wellness and construction services This discussion should also include the required preparatory steps to be taken by local businesses to access markets under Mode 1 ndash Cross Border Supply and Mode 4 ndash Temporary Movement of Persons as well as identify common non-tariff barriers that exist within the EU market
Antigua amp Barbuda Goods trade with EU
9
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
exports (euro mn) 790 486 139 215 250 190 120 61
imports (euro mn) 375 97 131 239 308 500 272 266
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Source EU export Helpdesk httpexporthelpeuropaeuindex_enhtml Ret Feb 21
2011
Understanding the goods schedule
10
See
explanatory guide to interpreting goods schedule
Antigua amp Barbuda Services trade surplus
11
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
imports (US$mn) 154 153 171 182 190 227 256 283 296 248
exports (US$mn) 416 403 394 418 477 463 477 517 542 523
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Source UN Comtrade Database wwwtrademaporg Ret Feb 21 2011
Understanding the services schedule
12
See
explanatory guide to services schedule
Exploring services schedule
here we will examine aspects of the schedule relevant to
ATG
OTN services studies on market
opportunities
13
Audiovisual Sector study
MRA studies for engineers and architects (being
completed)
Temporary entry regimes in CARICOM
Agri-food distribution services
Cultural Industries report
Telecoms Study
Entertainment services report
CHTA Tourism Guide to the EPA
Thoughts on a Way forward ldquotaking
ownershiprdquo
14
Services Firms and organizations should be formal (inc
funding Coalitions of services Providers
Understanding provisions of the EPA (inc Rules of Origin)
Understand EU market for services (attend tradeshows etc)
Establishing Observatories in the Services Coalitions
Document the export experience in a number of services areas
Report these experiences to the National EPA Implementation
Unit
Understand how to tap into available resources
Formulate general stakeholder mechanism for other Sectors
beyond the pilot phase
15
CRIPNIP
Your firmPSOEPA IU
proinvest
CDEGIZ etc
EU-CF BF
IPATPO
EU PSO EU firm
1 Export contracts
2 Import contracts
3 JV partnerships
4 Acquisitions (for some SMEs)
5 Offshore expansions
Extract benefits from the EPA
Promote your products via European Trade
showsCountry Events (May-Dec 08)
Belgium 49
Czech republic 75
Ireland 40
Italy 151
Latvia 29
France 231
Germany 407
Poland 72
UK 976
Sweden 56
2086 (this is not all EU)16
EPA and red tape Understand the
Documentary requirements
17
Movement Certificate EUR1
Only Invoice Declaration by the Exporter (shipments under euro6000 or if an approved exporter)
Commercial InvoicePro-forma Invoice
Bill of LadingAirway Bill
Relevant Import permitshealth permitsLabeling requirements
Services exporters
professional accreditation certificate Schengen visa business contract work permit
Schengen and work permit requirements have additional conditions
Other conditions of access are described in detail in EPA text schedules
Understand EU Directives Standards
Management Systems
18
FOOD SAFETY
PUBLIC
bullEUNational
General Food Law
HACCP
Organic Products
GMO‟s
Marketing standards for quality
amp labelling
Minimum Residue Levels
Phytosanitary issues
PRIVATE
HACCP
EureGap
ISO 9000
BRC
Inter Food Stand
Q amp S
At the
border On the
shelf
Activating EPA benefits
19
Goods
become a registered exporter
Understand ROOs (qualifying criteria for duty preference) participate in the
review process
Get a consigneedistributor who knows EPAmarket access regulations
CESEFORIDIMA(Spain) willing to help certify CF furniture providers
Services
Become a member of a professional association (coalition)
Negotiate Mutual recognition agreements
Creative industries professionals consider registering as companies eg
Roland Prince Co ltd (EPA only covers legal entities not informal ones)
Participate in the EPA consultative committee
Participate in Business Forums etc
Seek to utilize all existing and future TA programmes
See turning point video (clip 6)
Thank you
20
Lincoln Price
Private Sector Liaison
876-9060021
lpricecrnmorg
mdrakescrnmorg
privatesectorcrnmorg
wwwcrnmorg
The EPA amp the WTO
4
Non-discrimination is a pillar of WTO
However discrimination is allowed under a FTA where there is reciprocity (ie exchange of market access liberalization)
It is not necessary that the offers share the same degree of liberalization commitment
GATT article 24 tests
(i) to keep the level of discrimination at a minimum so that global trade is not excessively distorted
(ii) to liberalise ldquosubstantially all traderdquo (However SAT is not defined by the WTO rules but practice suggests 80-90 of trade volume for goods usually in 10 yrs)
In 25 yrs CF is expected to liberalise 869 of trade with the EU with the larger countries making deeper cuts than the LDCs
Some features of the EPA
5
Development Cooperation (Art 1-8)
Reciprocity
Regional Integration
Most Favoured Nation Treatment
National Treatment
Trade Related Issues (TRIs) Competition Policy Innovation and IPR public
Procurement environment social aspects (inc labour) protection of personal data
See21 Guide to EPA page 15
See turning point video (clip 2)
Services and Investment
6
Title 2 Investment Services amp E-Commerce
The chapters under this section of the EPA contain
comprehensive provisions to facilitate and attract
investment within CARIFORUM to develop and improve
the CARIFORUM services sector and to provide
common rules on e-commerce These chapters are
significant in that CARIFORUM and Europe have agreed
for the first time to bdquoopen up‟ their services sectors and
deal with investment policy under a bilateral framework
Services and Investment
7
Chapter 2 Commercial Presence
Chapter 3 Cross Border supply of Services
Chapter 4 temporary presence of natural persons
Chapter 5 regulatory framework
Chapter 6 e-Commerce
See Guide to EPA page 29
Section 2
8
HOW CAN LOCAL BUSINESSES PREPARE TO ACCESS THE EU MARKET This session seeks to discuss market access opportunities in
services within the EU Market available to local businesses paying particular attention to the services sector committed by Antigua and Barbuda including but not limited to financial services tourism telecommunication services marine services and transport professional services cultural services health and wellness and construction services This discussion should also include the required preparatory steps to be taken by local businesses to access markets under Mode 1 ndash Cross Border Supply and Mode 4 ndash Temporary Movement of Persons as well as identify common non-tariff barriers that exist within the EU market
Antigua amp Barbuda Goods trade with EU
9
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
exports (euro mn) 790 486 139 215 250 190 120 61
imports (euro mn) 375 97 131 239 308 500 272 266
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Source EU export Helpdesk httpexporthelpeuropaeuindex_enhtml Ret Feb 21
2011
Understanding the goods schedule
10
See
explanatory guide to interpreting goods schedule
Antigua amp Barbuda Services trade surplus
11
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
imports (US$mn) 154 153 171 182 190 227 256 283 296 248
exports (US$mn) 416 403 394 418 477 463 477 517 542 523
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Source UN Comtrade Database wwwtrademaporg Ret Feb 21 2011
Understanding the services schedule
12
See
explanatory guide to services schedule
Exploring services schedule
here we will examine aspects of the schedule relevant to
ATG
OTN services studies on market
opportunities
13
Audiovisual Sector study
MRA studies for engineers and architects (being
completed)
Temporary entry regimes in CARICOM
Agri-food distribution services
Cultural Industries report
Telecoms Study
Entertainment services report
CHTA Tourism Guide to the EPA
Thoughts on a Way forward ldquotaking
ownershiprdquo
14
Services Firms and organizations should be formal (inc
funding Coalitions of services Providers
Understanding provisions of the EPA (inc Rules of Origin)
Understand EU market for services (attend tradeshows etc)
Establishing Observatories in the Services Coalitions
Document the export experience in a number of services areas
Report these experiences to the National EPA Implementation
Unit
Understand how to tap into available resources
Formulate general stakeholder mechanism for other Sectors
beyond the pilot phase
15
CRIPNIP
Your firmPSOEPA IU
proinvest
CDEGIZ etc
EU-CF BF
IPATPO
EU PSO EU firm
1 Export contracts
2 Import contracts
3 JV partnerships
4 Acquisitions (for some SMEs)
5 Offshore expansions
Extract benefits from the EPA
Promote your products via European Trade
showsCountry Events (May-Dec 08)
Belgium 49
Czech republic 75
Ireland 40
Italy 151
Latvia 29
France 231
Germany 407
Poland 72
UK 976
Sweden 56
2086 (this is not all EU)16
EPA and red tape Understand the
Documentary requirements
17
Movement Certificate EUR1
Only Invoice Declaration by the Exporter (shipments under euro6000 or if an approved exporter)
Commercial InvoicePro-forma Invoice
Bill of LadingAirway Bill
Relevant Import permitshealth permitsLabeling requirements
Services exporters
professional accreditation certificate Schengen visa business contract work permit
Schengen and work permit requirements have additional conditions
Other conditions of access are described in detail in EPA text schedules
Understand EU Directives Standards
Management Systems
18
FOOD SAFETY
PUBLIC
bullEUNational
General Food Law
HACCP
Organic Products
GMO‟s
Marketing standards for quality
amp labelling
Minimum Residue Levels
Phytosanitary issues
PRIVATE
HACCP
EureGap
ISO 9000
BRC
Inter Food Stand
Q amp S
At the
border On the
shelf
Activating EPA benefits
19
Goods
become a registered exporter
Understand ROOs (qualifying criteria for duty preference) participate in the
review process
Get a consigneedistributor who knows EPAmarket access regulations
CESEFORIDIMA(Spain) willing to help certify CF furniture providers
Services
Become a member of a professional association (coalition)
Negotiate Mutual recognition agreements
Creative industries professionals consider registering as companies eg
Roland Prince Co ltd (EPA only covers legal entities not informal ones)
Participate in the EPA consultative committee
Participate in Business Forums etc
Seek to utilize all existing and future TA programmes
See turning point video (clip 6)
Thank you
20
Lincoln Price
Private Sector Liaison
876-9060021
lpricecrnmorg
mdrakescrnmorg
privatesectorcrnmorg
wwwcrnmorg
Some features of the EPA
5
Development Cooperation (Art 1-8)
Reciprocity
Regional Integration
Most Favoured Nation Treatment
National Treatment
Trade Related Issues (TRIs) Competition Policy Innovation and IPR public
Procurement environment social aspects (inc labour) protection of personal data
See21 Guide to EPA page 15
See turning point video (clip 2)
Services and Investment
6
Title 2 Investment Services amp E-Commerce
The chapters under this section of the EPA contain
comprehensive provisions to facilitate and attract
investment within CARIFORUM to develop and improve
the CARIFORUM services sector and to provide
common rules on e-commerce These chapters are
significant in that CARIFORUM and Europe have agreed
for the first time to bdquoopen up‟ their services sectors and
deal with investment policy under a bilateral framework
Services and Investment
7
Chapter 2 Commercial Presence
Chapter 3 Cross Border supply of Services
Chapter 4 temporary presence of natural persons
Chapter 5 regulatory framework
Chapter 6 e-Commerce
See Guide to EPA page 29
Section 2
8
HOW CAN LOCAL BUSINESSES PREPARE TO ACCESS THE EU MARKET This session seeks to discuss market access opportunities in
services within the EU Market available to local businesses paying particular attention to the services sector committed by Antigua and Barbuda including but not limited to financial services tourism telecommunication services marine services and transport professional services cultural services health and wellness and construction services This discussion should also include the required preparatory steps to be taken by local businesses to access markets under Mode 1 ndash Cross Border Supply and Mode 4 ndash Temporary Movement of Persons as well as identify common non-tariff barriers that exist within the EU market
Antigua amp Barbuda Goods trade with EU
9
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
exports (euro mn) 790 486 139 215 250 190 120 61
imports (euro mn) 375 97 131 239 308 500 272 266
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Source EU export Helpdesk httpexporthelpeuropaeuindex_enhtml Ret Feb 21
2011
Understanding the goods schedule
10
See
explanatory guide to interpreting goods schedule
Antigua amp Barbuda Services trade surplus
11
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
imports (US$mn) 154 153 171 182 190 227 256 283 296 248
exports (US$mn) 416 403 394 418 477 463 477 517 542 523
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Source UN Comtrade Database wwwtrademaporg Ret Feb 21 2011
Understanding the services schedule
12
See
explanatory guide to services schedule
Exploring services schedule
here we will examine aspects of the schedule relevant to
ATG
OTN services studies on market
opportunities
13
Audiovisual Sector study
MRA studies for engineers and architects (being
completed)
Temporary entry regimes in CARICOM
Agri-food distribution services
Cultural Industries report
Telecoms Study
Entertainment services report
CHTA Tourism Guide to the EPA
Thoughts on a Way forward ldquotaking
ownershiprdquo
14
Services Firms and organizations should be formal (inc
funding Coalitions of services Providers
Understanding provisions of the EPA (inc Rules of Origin)
Understand EU market for services (attend tradeshows etc)
Establishing Observatories in the Services Coalitions
Document the export experience in a number of services areas
Report these experiences to the National EPA Implementation
Unit
Understand how to tap into available resources
Formulate general stakeholder mechanism for other Sectors
beyond the pilot phase
15
CRIPNIP
Your firmPSOEPA IU
proinvest
CDEGIZ etc
EU-CF BF
IPATPO
EU PSO EU firm
1 Export contracts
2 Import contracts
3 JV partnerships
4 Acquisitions (for some SMEs)
5 Offshore expansions
Extract benefits from the EPA
Promote your products via European Trade
showsCountry Events (May-Dec 08)
Belgium 49
Czech republic 75
Ireland 40
Italy 151
Latvia 29
France 231
Germany 407
Poland 72
UK 976
Sweden 56
2086 (this is not all EU)16
EPA and red tape Understand the
Documentary requirements
17
Movement Certificate EUR1
Only Invoice Declaration by the Exporter (shipments under euro6000 or if an approved exporter)
Commercial InvoicePro-forma Invoice
Bill of LadingAirway Bill
Relevant Import permitshealth permitsLabeling requirements
Services exporters
professional accreditation certificate Schengen visa business contract work permit
Schengen and work permit requirements have additional conditions
Other conditions of access are described in detail in EPA text schedules
Understand EU Directives Standards
Management Systems
18
FOOD SAFETY
PUBLIC
bullEUNational
General Food Law
HACCP
Organic Products
GMO‟s
Marketing standards for quality
amp labelling
Minimum Residue Levels
Phytosanitary issues
PRIVATE
HACCP
EureGap
ISO 9000
BRC
Inter Food Stand
Q amp S
At the
border On the
shelf
Activating EPA benefits
19
Goods
become a registered exporter
Understand ROOs (qualifying criteria for duty preference) participate in the
review process
Get a consigneedistributor who knows EPAmarket access regulations
CESEFORIDIMA(Spain) willing to help certify CF furniture providers
Services
Become a member of a professional association (coalition)
Negotiate Mutual recognition agreements
Creative industries professionals consider registering as companies eg
Roland Prince Co ltd (EPA only covers legal entities not informal ones)
Participate in the EPA consultative committee
Participate in Business Forums etc
Seek to utilize all existing and future TA programmes
See turning point video (clip 6)
Thank you
20
Lincoln Price
Private Sector Liaison
876-9060021
lpricecrnmorg
mdrakescrnmorg
privatesectorcrnmorg
wwwcrnmorg
Services and Investment
6
Title 2 Investment Services amp E-Commerce
The chapters under this section of the EPA contain
comprehensive provisions to facilitate and attract
investment within CARIFORUM to develop and improve
the CARIFORUM services sector and to provide
common rules on e-commerce These chapters are
significant in that CARIFORUM and Europe have agreed
for the first time to bdquoopen up‟ their services sectors and
deal with investment policy under a bilateral framework
Services and Investment
7
Chapter 2 Commercial Presence
Chapter 3 Cross Border supply of Services
Chapter 4 temporary presence of natural persons
Chapter 5 regulatory framework
Chapter 6 e-Commerce
See Guide to EPA page 29
Section 2
8
HOW CAN LOCAL BUSINESSES PREPARE TO ACCESS THE EU MARKET This session seeks to discuss market access opportunities in
services within the EU Market available to local businesses paying particular attention to the services sector committed by Antigua and Barbuda including but not limited to financial services tourism telecommunication services marine services and transport professional services cultural services health and wellness and construction services This discussion should also include the required preparatory steps to be taken by local businesses to access markets under Mode 1 ndash Cross Border Supply and Mode 4 ndash Temporary Movement of Persons as well as identify common non-tariff barriers that exist within the EU market
Antigua amp Barbuda Goods trade with EU
9
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
exports (euro mn) 790 486 139 215 250 190 120 61
imports (euro mn) 375 97 131 239 308 500 272 266
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Source EU export Helpdesk httpexporthelpeuropaeuindex_enhtml Ret Feb 21
2011
Understanding the goods schedule
10
See
explanatory guide to interpreting goods schedule
Antigua amp Barbuda Services trade surplus
11
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
imports (US$mn) 154 153 171 182 190 227 256 283 296 248
exports (US$mn) 416 403 394 418 477 463 477 517 542 523
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Source UN Comtrade Database wwwtrademaporg Ret Feb 21 2011
Understanding the services schedule
12
See
explanatory guide to services schedule
Exploring services schedule
here we will examine aspects of the schedule relevant to
ATG
OTN services studies on market
opportunities
13
Audiovisual Sector study
MRA studies for engineers and architects (being
completed)
Temporary entry regimes in CARICOM
Agri-food distribution services
Cultural Industries report
Telecoms Study
Entertainment services report
CHTA Tourism Guide to the EPA
Thoughts on a Way forward ldquotaking
ownershiprdquo
14
Services Firms and organizations should be formal (inc
funding Coalitions of services Providers
Understanding provisions of the EPA (inc Rules of Origin)
Understand EU market for services (attend tradeshows etc)
Establishing Observatories in the Services Coalitions
Document the export experience in a number of services areas
Report these experiences to the National EPA Implementation
Unit
Understand how to tap into available resources
Formulate general stakeholder mechanism for other Sectors
beyond the pilot phase
15
CRIPNIP
Your firmPSOEPA IU
proinvest
CDEGIZ etc
EU-CF BF
IPATPO
EU PSO EU firm
1 Export contracts
2 Import contracts
3 JV partnerships
4 Acquisitions (for some SMEs)
5 Offshore expansions
Extract benefits from the EPA
Promote your products via European Trade
showsCountry Events (May-Dec 08)
Belgium 49
Czech republic 75
Ireland 40
Italy 151
Latvia 29
France 231
Germany 407
Poland 72
UK 976
Sweden 56
2086 (this is not all EU)16
EPA and red tape Understand the
Documentary requirements
17
Movement Certificate EUR1
Only Invoice Declaration by the Exporter (shipments under euro6000 or if an approved exporter)
Commercial InvoicePro-forma Invoice
Bill of LadingAirway Bill
Relevant Import permitshealth permitsLabeling requirements
Services exporters
professional accreditation certificate Schengen visa business contract work permit
Schengen and work permit requirements have additional conditions
Other conditions of access are described in detail in EPA text schedules
Understand EU Directives Standards
Management Systems
18
FOOD SAFETY
PUBLIC
bullEUNational
General Food Law
HACCP
Organic Products
GMO‟s
Marketing standards for quality
amp labelling
Minimum Residue Levels
Phytosanitary issues
PRIVATE
HACCP
EureGap
ISO 9000
BRC
Inter Food Stand
Q amp S
At the
border On the
shelf
Activating EPA benefits
19
Goods
become a registered exporter
Understand ROOs (qualifying criteria for duty preference) participate in the
review process
Get a consigneedistributor who knows EPAmarket access regulations
CESEFORIDIMA(Spain) willing to help certify CF furniture providers
Services
Become a member of a professional association (coalition)
Negotiate Mutual recognition agreements
Creative industries professionals consider registering as companies eg
Roland Prince Co ltd (EPA only covers legal entities not informal ones)
Participate in the EPA consultative committee
Participate in Business Forums etc
Seek to utilize all existing and future TA programmes
See turning point video (clip 6)
Thank you
20
Lincoln Price
Private Sector Liaison
876-9060021
lpricecrnmorg
mdrakescrnmorg
privatesectorcrnmorg
wwwcrnmorg
Services and Investment
7
Chapter 2 Commercial Presence
Chapter 3 Cross Border supply of Services
Chapter 4 temporary presence of natural persons
Chapter 5 regulatory framework
Chapter 6 e-Commerce
See Guide to EPA page 29
Section 2
8
HOW CAN LOCAL BUSINESSES PREPARE TO ACCESS THE EU MARKET This session seeks to discuss market access opportunities in
services within the EU Market available to local businesses paying particular attention to the services sector committed by Antigua and Barbuda including but not limited to financial services tourism telecommunication services marine services and transport professional services cultural services health and wellness and construction services This discussion should also include the required preparatory steps to be taken by local businesses to access markets under Mode 1 ndash Cross Border Supply and Mode 4 ndash Temporary Movement of Persons as well as identify common non-tariff barriers that exist within the EU market
Antigua amp Barbuda Goods trade with EU
9
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
exports (euro mn) 790 486 139 215 250 190 120 61
imports (euro mn) 375 97 131 239 308 500 272 266
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Source EU export Helpdesk httpexporthelpeuropaeuindex_enhtml Ret Feb 21
2011
Understanding the goods schedule
10
See
explanatory guide to interpreting goods schedule
Antigua amp Barbuda Services trade surplus
11
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
imports (US$mn) 154 153 171 182 190 227 256 283 296 248
exports (US$mn) 416 403 394 418 477 463 477 517 542 523
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Source UN Comtrade Database wwwtrademaporg Ret Feb 21 2011
Understanding the services schedule
12
See
explanatory guide to services schedule
Exploring services schedule
here we will examine aspects of the schedule relevant to
ATG
OTN services studies on market
opportunities
13
Audiovisual Sector study
MRA studies for engineers and architects (being
completed)
Temporary entry regimes in CARICOM
Agri-food distribution services
Cultural Industries report
Telecoms Study
Entertainment services report
CHTA Tourism Guide to the EPA
Thoughts on a Way forward ldquotaking
ownershiprdquo
14
Services Firms and organizations should be formal (inc
funding Coalitions of services Providers
Understanding provisions of the EPA (inc Rules of Origin)
Understand EU market for services (attend tradeshows etc)
Establishing Observatories in the Services Coalitions
Document the export experience in a number of services areas
Report these experiences to the National EPA Implementation
Unit
Understand how to tap into available resources
Formulate general stakeholder mechanism for other Sectors
beyond the pilot phase
15
CRIPNIP
Your firmPSOEPA IU
proinvest
CDEGIZ etc
EU-CF BF
IPATPO
EU PSO EU firm
1 Export contracts
2 Import contracts
3 JV partnerships
4 Acquisitions (for some SMEs)
5 Offshore expansions
Extract benefits from the EPA
Promote your products via European Trade
showsCountry Events (May-Dec 08)
Belgium 49
Czech republic 75
Ireland 40
Italy 151
Latvia 29
France 231
Germany 407
Poland 72
UK 976
Sweden 56
2086 (this is not all EU)16
EPA and red tape Understand the
Documentary requirements
17
Movement Certificate EUR1
Only Invoice Declaration by the Exporter (shipments under euro6000 or if an approved exporter)
Commercial InvoicePro-forma Invoice
Bill of LadingAirway Bill
Relevant Import permitshealth permitsLabeling requirements
Services exporters
professional accreditation certificate Schengen visa business contract work permit
Schengen and work permit requirements have additional conditions
Other conditions of access are described in detail in EPA text schedules
Understand EU Directives Standards
Management Systems
18
FOOD SAFETY
PUBLIC
bullEUNational
General Food Law
HACCP
Organic Products
GMO‟s
Marketing standards for quality
amp labelling
Minimum Residue Levels
Phytosanitary issues
PRIVATE
HACCP
EureGap
ISO 9000
BRC
Inter Food Stand
Q amp S
At the
border On the
shelf
Activating EPA benefits
19
Goods
become a registered exporter
Understand ROOs (qualifying criteria for duty preference) participate in the
review process
Get a consigneedistributor who knows EPAmarket access regulations
CESEFORIDIMA(Spain) willing to help certify CF furniture providers
Services
Become a member of a professional association (coalition)
Negotiate Mutual recognition agreements
Creative industries professionals consider registering as companies eg
Roland Prince Co ltd (EPA only covers legal entities not informal ones)
Participate in the EPA consultative committee
Participate in Business Forums etc
Seek to utilize all existing and future TA programmes
See turning point video (clip 6)
Thank you
20
Lincoln Price
Private Sector Liaison
876-9060021
lpricecrnmorg
mdrakescrnmorg
privatesectorcrnmorg
wwwcrnmorg
Section 2
8
HOW CAN LOCAL BUSINESSES PREPARE TO ACCESS THE EU MARKET This session seeks to discuss market access opportunities in
services within the EU Market available to local businesses paying particular attention to the services sector committed by Antigua and Barbuda including but not limited to financial services tourism telecommunication services marine services and transport professional services cultural services health and wellness and construction services This discussion should also include the required preparatory steps to be taken by local businesses to access markets under Mode 1 ndash Cross Border Supply and Mode 4 ndash Temporary Movement of Persons as well as identify common non-tariff barriers that exist within the EU market
Antigua amp Barbuda Goods trade with EU
9
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
exports (euro mn) 790 486 139 215 250 190 120 61
imports (euro mn) 375 97 131 239 308 500 272 266
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Source EU export Helpdesk httpexporthelpeuropaeuindex_enhtml Ret Feb 21
2011
Understanding the goods schedule
10
See
explanatory guide to interpreting goods schedule
Antigua amp Barbuda Services trade surplus
11
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
imports (US$mn) 154 153 171 182 190 227 256 283 296 248
exports (US$mn) 416 403 394 418 477 463 477 517 542 523
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Source UN Comtrade Database wwwtrademaporg Ret Feb 21 2011
Understanding the services schedule
12
See
explanatory guide to services schedule
Exploring services schedule
here we will examine aspects of the schedule relevant to
ATG
OTN services studies on market
opportunities
13
Audiovisual Sector study
MRA studies for engineers and architects (being
completed)
Temporary entry regimes in CARICOM
Agri-food distribution services
Cultural Industries report
Telecoms Study
Entertainment services report
CHTA Tourism Guide to the EPA
Thoughts on a Way forward ldquotaking
ownershiprdquo
14
Services Firms and organizations should be formal (inc
funding Coalitions of services Providers
Understanding provisions of the EPA (inc Rules of Origin)
Understand EU market for services (attend tradeshows etc)
Establishing Observatories in the Services Coalitions
Document the export experience in a number of services areas
Report these experiences to the National EPA Implementation
Unit
Understand how to tap into available resources
Formulate general stakeholder mechanism for other Sectors
beyond the pilot phase
15
CRIPNIP
Your firmPSOEPA IU
proinvest
CDEGIZ etc
EU-CF BF
IPATPO
EU PSO EU firm
1 Export contracts
2 Import contracts
3 JV partnerships
4 Acquisitions (for some SMEs)
5 Offshore expansions
Extract benefits from the EPA
Promote your products via European Trade
showsCountry Events (May-Dec 08)
Belgium 49
Czech republic 75
Ireland 40
Italy 151
Latvia 29
France 231
Germany 407
Poland 72
UK 976
Sweden 56
2086 (this is not all EU)16
EPA and red tape Understand the
Documentary requirements
17
Movement Certificate EUR1
Only Invoice Declaration by the Exporter (shipments under euro6000 or if an approved exporter)
Commercial InvoicePro-forma Invoice
Bill of LadingAirway Bill
Relevant Import permitshealth permitsLabeling requirements
Services exporters
professional accreditation certificate Schengen visa business contract work permit
Schengen and work permit requirements have additional conditions
Other conditions of access are described in detail in EPA text schedules
Understand EU Directives Standards
Management Systems
18
FOOD SAFETY
PUBLIC
bullEUNational
General Food Law
HACCP
Organic Products
GMO‟s
Marketing standards for quality
amp labelling
Minimum Residue Levels
Phytosanitary issues
PRIVATE
HACCP
EureGap
ISO 9000
BRC
Inter Food Stand
Q amp S
At the
border On the
shelf
Activating EPA benefits
19
Goods
become a registered exporter
Understand ROOs (qualifying criteria for duty preference) participate in the
review process
Get a consigneedistributor who knows EPAmarket access regulations
CESEFORIDIMA(Spain) willing to help certify CF furniture providers
Services
Become a member of a professional association (coalition)
Negotiate Mutual recognition agreements
Creative industries professionals consider registering as companies eg
Roland Prince Co ltd (EPA only covers legal entities not informal ones)
Participate in the EPA consultative committee
Participate in Business Forums etc
Seek to utilize all existing and future TA programmes
See turning point video (clip 6)
Thank you
20
Lincoln Price
Private Sector Liaison
876-9060021
lpricecrnmorg
mdrakescrnmorg
privatesectorcrnmorg
wwwcrnmorg
Antigua amp Barbuda Goods trade with EU
9
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
exports (euro mn) 790 486 139 215 250 190 120 61
imports (euro mn) 375 97 131 239 308 500 272 266
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Source EU export Helpdesk httpexporthelpeuropaeuindex_enhtml Ret Feb 21
2011
Understanding the goods schedule
10
See
explanatory guide to interpreting goods schedule
Antigua amp Barbuda Services trade surplus
11
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
imports (US$mn) 154 153 171 182 190 227 256 283 296 248
exports (US$mn) 416 403 394 418 477 463 477 517 542 523
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Source UN Comtrade Database wwwtrademaporg Ret Feb 21 2011
Understanding the services schedule
12
See
explanatory guide to services schedule
Exploring services schedule
here we will examine aspects of the schedule relevant to
ATG
OTN services studies on market
opportunities
13
Audiovisual Sector study
MRA studies for engineers and architects (being
completed)
Temporary entry regimes in CARICOM
Agri-food distribution services
Cultural Industries report
Telecoms Study
Entertainment services report
CHTA Tourism Guide to the EPA
Thoughts on a Way forward ldquotaking
ownershiprdquo
14
Services Firms and organizations should be formal (inc
funding Coalitions of services Providers
Understanding provisions of the EPA (inc Rules of Origin)
Understand EU market for services (attend tradeshows etc)
Establishing Observatories in the Services Coalitions
Document the export experience in a number of services areas
Report these experiences to the National EPA Implementation
Unit
Understand how to tap into available resources
Formulate general stakeholder mechanism for other Sectors
beyond the pilot phase
15
CRIPNIP
Your firmPSOEPA IU
proinvest
CDEGIZ etc
EU-CF BF
IPATPO
EU PSO EU firm
1 Export contracts
2 Import contracts
3 JV partnerships
4 Acquisitions (for some SMEs)
5 Offshore expansions
Extract benefits from the EPA
Promote your products via European Trade
showsCountry Events (May-Dec 08)
Belgium 49
Czech republic 75
Ireland 40
Italy 151
Latvia 29
France 231
Germany 407
Poland 72
UK 976
Sweden 56
2086 (this is not all EU)16
EPA and red tape Understand the
Documentary requirements
17
Movement Certificate EUR1
Only Invoice Declaration by the Exporter (shipments under euro6000 or if an approved exporter)
Commercial InvoicePro-forma Invoice
Bill of LadingAirway Bill
Relevant Import permitshealth permitsLabeling requirements
Services exporters
professional accreditation certificate Schengen visa business contract work permit
Schengen and work permit requirements have additional conditions
Other conditions of access are described in detail in EPA text schedules
Understand EU Directives Standards
Management Systems
18
FOOD SAFETY
PUBLIC
bullEUNational
General Food Law
HACCP
Organic Products
GMO‟s
Marketing standards for quality
amp labelling
Minimum Residue Levels
Phytosanitary issues
PRIVATE
HACCP
EureGap
ISO 9000
BRC
Inter Food Stand
Q amp S
At the
border On the
shelf
Activating EPA benefits
19
Goods
become a registered exporter
Understand ROOs (qualifying criteria for duty preference) participate in the
review process
Get a consigneedistributor who knows EPAmarket access regulations
CESEFORIDIMA(Spain) willing to help certify CF furniture providers
Services
Become a member of a professional association (coalition)
Negotiate Mutual recognition agreements
Creative industries professionals consider registering as companies eg
Roland Prince Co ltd (EPA only covers legal entities not informal ones)
Participate in the EPA consultative committee
Participate in Business Forums etc
Seek to utilize all existing and future TA programmes
See turning point video (clip 6)
Thank you
20
Lincoln Price
Private Sector Liaison
876-9060021
lpricecrnmorg
mdrakescrnmorg
privatesectorcrnmorg
wwwcrnmorg
Understanding the goods schedule
10
See
explanatory guide to interpreting goods schedule
Antigua amp Barbuda Services trade surplus
11
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
imports (US$mn) 154 153 171 182 190 227 256 283 296 248
exports (US$mn) 416 403 394 418 477 463 477 517 542 523
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Source UN Comtrade Database wwwtrademaporg Ret Feb 21 2011
Understanding the services schedule
12
See
explanatory guide to services schedule
Exploring services schedule
here we will examine aspects of the schedule relevant to
ATG
OTN services studies on market
opportunities
13
Audiovisual Sector study
MRA studies for engineers and architects (being
completed)
Temporary entry regimes in CARICOM
Agri-food distribution services
Cultural Industries report
Telecoms Study
Entertainment services report
CHTA Tourism Guide to the EPA
Thoughts on a Way forward ldquotaking
ownershiprdquo
14
Services Firms and organizations should be formal (inc
funding Coalitions of services Providers
Understanding provisions of the EPA (inc Rules of Origin)
Understand EU market for services (attend tradeshows etc)
Establishing Observatories in the Services Coalitions
Document the export experience in a number of services areas
Report these experiences to the National EPA Implementation
Unit
Understand how to tap into available resources
Formulate general stakeholder mechanism for other Sectors
beyond the pilot phase
15
CRIPNIP
Your firmPSOEPA IU
proinvest
CDEGIZ etc
EU-CF BF
IPATPO
EU PSO EU firm
1 Export contracts
2 Import contracts
3 JV partnerships
4 Acquisitions (for some SMEs)
5 Offshore expansions
Extract benefits from the EPA
Promote your products via European Trade
showsCountry Events (May-Dec 08)
Belgium 49
Czech republic 75
Ireland 40
Italy 151
Latvia 29
France 231
Germany 407
Poland 72
UK 976
Sweden 56
2086 (this is not all EU)16
EPA and red tape Understand the
Documentary requirements
17
Movement Certificate EUR1
Only Invoice Declaration by the Exporter (shipments under euro6000 or if an approved exporter)
Commercial InvoicePro-forma Invoice
Bill of LadingAirway Bill
Relevant Import permitshealth permitsLabeling requirements
Services exporters
professional accreditation certificate Schengen visa business contract work permit
Schengen and work permit requirements have additional conditions
Other conditions of access are described in detail in EPA text schedules
Understand EU Directives Standards
Management Systems
18
FOOD SAFETY
PUBLIC
bullEUNational
General Food Law
HACCP
Organic Products
GMO‟s
Marketing standards for quality
amp labelling
Minimum Residue Levels
Phytosanitary issues
PRIVATE
HACCP
EureGap
ISO 9000
BRC
Inter Food Stand
Q amp S
At the
border On the
shelf
Activating EPA benefits
19
Goods
become a registered exporter
Understand ROOs (qualifying criteria for duty preference) participate in the
review process
Get a consigneedistributor who knows EPAmarket access regulations
CESEFORIDIMA(Spain) willing to help certify CF furniture providers
Services
Become a member of a professional association (coalition)
Negotiate Mutual recognition agreements
Creative industries professionals consider registering as companies eg
Roland Prince Co ltd (EPA only covers legal entities not informal ones)
Participate in the EPA consultative committee
Participate in Business Forums etc
Seek to utilize all existing and future TA programmes
See turning point video (clip 6)
Thank you
20
Lincoln Price
Private Sector Liaison
876-9060021
lpricecrnmorg
mdrakescrnmorg
privatesectorcrnmorg
wwwcrnmorg
Antigua amp Barbuda Services trade surplus
11
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
imports (US$mn) 154 153 171 182 190 227 256 283 296 248
exports (US$mn) 416 403 394 418 477 463 477 517 542 523
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Source UN Comtrade Database wwwtrademaporg Ret Feb 21 2011
Understanding the services schedule
12
See
explanatory guide to services schedule
Exploring services schedule
here we will examine aspects of the schedule relevant to
ATG
OTN services studies on market
opportunities
13
Audiovisual Sector study
MRA studies for engineers and architects (being
completed)
Temporary entry regimes in CARICOM
Agri-food distribution services
Cultural Industries report
Telecoms Study
Entertainment services report
CHTA Tourism Guide to the EPA
Thoughts on a Way forward ldquotaking
ownershiprdquo
14
Services Firms and organizations should be formal (inc
funding Coalitions of services Providers
Understanding provisions of the EPA (inc Rules of Origin)
Understand EU market for services (attend tradeshows etc)
Establishing Observatories in the Services Coalitions
Document the export experience in a number of services areas
Report these experiences to the National EPA Implementation
Unit
Understand how to tap into available resources
Formulate general stakeholder mechanism for other Sectors
beyond the pilot phase
15
CRIPNIP
Your firmPSOEPA IU
proinvest
CDEGIZ etc
EU-CF BF
IPATPO
EU PSO EU firm
1 Export contracts
2 Import contracts
3 JV partnerships
4 Acquisitions (for some SMEs)
5 Offshore expansions
Extract benefits from the EPA
Promote your products via European Trade
showsCountry Events (May-Dec 08)
Belgium 49
Czech republic 75
Ireland 40
Italy 151
Latvia 29
France 231
Germany 407
Poland 72
UK 976
Sweden 56
2086 (this is not all EU)16
EPA and red tape Understand the
Documentary requirements
17
Movement Certificate EUR1
Only Invoice Declaration by the Exporter (shipments under euro6000 or if an approved exporter)
Commercial InvoicePro-forma Invoice
Bill of LadingAirway Bill
Relevant Import permitshealth permitsLabeling requirements
Services exporters
professional accreditation certificate Schengen visa business contract work permit
Schengen and work permit requirements have additional conditions
Other conditions of access are described in detail in EPA text schedules
Understand EU Directives Standards
Management Systems
18
FOOD SAFETY
PUBLIC
bullEUNational
General Food Law
HACCP
Organic Products
GMO‟s
Marketing standards for quality
amp labelling
Minimum Residue Levels
Phytosanitary issues
PRIVATE
HACCP
EureGap
ISO 9000
BRC
Inter Food Stand
Q amp S
At the
border On the
shelf
Activating EPA benefits
19
Goods
become a registered exporter
Understand ROOs (qualifying criteria for duty preference) participate in the
review process
Get a consigneedistributor who knows EPAmarket access regulations
CESEFORIDIMA(Spain) willing to help certify CF furniture providers
Services
Become a member of a professional association (coalition)
Negotiate Mutual recognition agreements
Creative industries professionals consider registering as companies eg
Roland Prince Co ltd (EPA only covers legal entities not informal ones)
Participate in the EPA consultative committee
Participate in Business Forums etc
Seek to utilize all existing and future TA programmes
See turning point video (clip 6)
Thank you
20
Lincoln Price
Private Sector Liaison
876-9060021
lpricecrnmorg
mdrakescrnmorg
privatesectorcrnmorg
wwwcrnmorg
Understanding the services schedule
12
See
explanatory guide to services schedule
Exploring services schedule
here we will examine aspects of the schedule relevant to
ATG
OTN services studies on market
opportunities
13
Audiovisual Sector study
MRA studies for engineers and architects (being
completed)
Temporary entry regimes in CARICOM
Agri-food distribution services
Cultural Industries report
Telecoms Study
Entertainment services report
CHTA Tourism Guide to the EPA
Thoughts on a Way forward ldquotaking
ownershiprdquo
14
Services Firms and organizations should be formal (inc
funding Coalitions of services Providers
Understanding provisions of the EPA (inc Rules of Origin)
Understand EU market for services (attend tradeshows etc)
Establishing Observatories in the Services Coalitions
Document the export experience in a number of services areas
Report these experiences to the National EPA Implementation
Unit
Understand how to tap into available resources
Formulate general stakeholder mechanism for other Sectors
beyond the pilot phase
15
CRIPNIP
Your firmPSOEPA IU
proinvest
CDEGIZ etc
EU-CF BF
IPATPO
EU PSO EU firm
1 Export contracts
2 Import contracts
3 JV partnerships
4 Acquisitions (for some SMEs)
5 Offshore expansions
Extract benefits from the EPA
Promote your products via European Trade
showsCountry Events (May-Dec 08)
Belgium 49
Czech republic 75
Ireland 40
Italy 151
Latvia 29
France 231
Germany 407
Poland 72
UK 976
Sweden 56
2086 (this is not all EU)16
EPA and red tape Understand the
Documentary requirements
17
Movement Certificate EUR1
Only Invoice Declaration by the Exporter (shipments under euro6000 or if an approved exporter)
Commercial InvoicePro-forma Invoice
Bill of LadingAirway Bill
Relevant Import permitshealth permitsLabeling requirements
Services exporters
professional accreditation certificate Schengen visa business contract work permit
Schengen and work permit requirements have additional conditions
Other conditions of access are described in detail in EPA text schedules
Understand EU Directives Standards
Management Systems
18
FOOD SAFETY
PUBLIC
bullEUNational
General Food Law
HACCP
Organic Products
GMO‟s
Marketing standards for quality
amp labelling
Minimum Residue Levels
Phytosanitary issues
PRIVATE
HACCP
EureGap
ISO 9000
BRC
Inter Food Stand
Q amp S
At the
border On the
shelf
Activating EPA benefits
19
Goods
become a registered exporter
Understand ROOs (qualifying criteria for duty preference) participate in the
review process
Get a consigneedistributor who knows EPAmarket access regulations
CESEFORIDIMA(Spain) willing to help certify CF furniture providers
Services
Become a member of a professional association (coalition)
Negotiate Mutual recognition agreements
Creative industries professionals consider registering as companies eg
Roland Prince Co ltd (EPA only covers legal entities not informal ones)
Participate in the EPA consultative committee
Participate in Business Forums etc
Seek to utilize all existing and future TA programmes
See turning point video (clip 6)
Thank you
20
Lincoln Price
Private Sector Liaison
876-9060021
lpricecrnmorg
mdrakescrnmorg
privatesectorcrnmorg
wwwcrnmorg
OTN services studies on market
opportunities
13
Audiovisual Sector study
MRA studies for engineers and architects (being
completed)
Temporary entry regimes in CARICOM
Agri-food distribution services
Cultural Industries report
Telecoms Study
Entertainment services report
CHTA Tourism Guide to the EPA
Thoughts on a Way forward ldquotaking
ownershiprdquo
14
Services Firms and organizations should be formal (inc
funding Coalitions of services Providers
Understanding provisions of the EPA (inc Rules of Origin)
Understand EU market for services (attend tradeshows etc)
Establishing Observatories in the Services Coalitions
Document the export experience in a number of services areas
Report these experiences to the National EPA Implementation
Unit
Understand how to tap into available resources
Formulate general stakeholder mechanism for other Sectors
beyond the pilot phase
15
CRIPNIP
Your firmPSOEPA IU
proinvest
CDEGIZ etc
EU-CF BF
IPATPO
EU PSO EU firm
1 Export contracts
2 Import contracts
3 JV partnerships
4 Acquisitions (for some SMEs)
5 Offshore expansions
Extract benefits from the EPA
Promote your products via European Trade
showsCountry Events (May-Dec 08)
Belgium 49
Czech republic 75
Ireland 40
Italy 151
Latvia 29
France 231
Germany 407
Poland 72
UK 976
Sweden 56
2086 (this is not all EU)16
EPA and red tape Understand the
Documentary requirements
17
Movement Certificate EUR1
Only Invoice Declaration by the Exporter (shipments under euro6000 or if an approved exporter)
Commercial InvoicePro-forma Invoice
Bill of LadingAirway Bill
Relevant Import permitshealth permitsLabeling requirements
Services exporters
professional accreditation certificate Schengen visa business contract work permit
Schengen and work permit requirements have additional conditions
Other conditions of access are described in detail in EPA text schedules
Understand EU Directives Standards
Management Systems
18
FOOD SAFETY
PUBLIC
bullEUNational
General Food Law
HACCP
Organic Products
GMO‟s
Marketing standards for quality
amp labelling
Minimum Residue Levels
Phytosanitary issues
PRIVATE
HACCP
EureGap
ISO 9000
BRC
Inter Food Stand
Q amp S
At the
border On the
shelf
Activating EPA benefits
19
Goods
become a registered exporter
Understand ROOs (qualifying criteria for duty preference) participate in the
review process
Get a consigneedistributor who knows EPAmarket access regulations
CESEFORIDIMA(Spain) willing to help certify CF furniture providers
Services
Become a member of a professional association (coalition)
Negotiate Mutual recognition agreements
Creative industries professionals consider registering as companies eg
Roland Prince Co ltd (EPA only covers legal entities not informal ones)
Participate in the EPA consultative committee
Participate in Business Forums etc
Seek to utilize all existing and future TA programmes
See turning point video (clip 6)
Thank you
20
Lincoln Price
Private Sector Liaison
876-9060021
lpricecrnmorg
mdrakescrnmorg
privatesectorcrnmorg
wwwcrnmorg
Thoughts on a Way forward ldquotaking
ownershiprdquo
14
Services Firms and organizations should be formal (inc
funding Coalitions of services Providers
Understanding provisions of the EPA (inc Rules of Origin)
Understand EU market for services (attend tradeshows etc)
Establishing Observatories in the Services Coalitions
Document the export experience in a number of services areas
Report these experiences to the National EPA Implementation
Unit
Understand how to tap into available resources
Formulate general stakeholder mechanism for other Sectors
beyond the pilot phase
15
CRIPNIP
Your firmPSOEPA IU
proinvest
CDEGIZ etc
EU-CF BF
IPATPO
EU PSO EU firm
1 Export contracts
2 Import contracts
3 JV partnerships
4 Acquisitions (for some SMEs)
5 Offshore expansions
Extract benefits from the EPA
Promote your products via European Trade
showsCountry Events (May-Dec 08)
Belgium 49
Czech republic 75
Ireland 40
Italy 151
Latvia 29
France 231
Germany 407
Poland 72
UK 976
Sweden 56
2086 (this is not all EU)16
EPA and red tape Understand the
Documentary requirements
17
Movement Certificate EUR1
Only Invoice Declaration by the Exporter (shipments under euro6000 or if an approved exporter)
Commercial InvoicePro-forma Invoice
Bill of LadingAirway Bill
Relevant Import permitshealth permitsLabeling requirements
Services exporters
professional accreditation certificate Schengen visa business contract work permit
Schengen and work permit requirements have additional conditions
Other conditions of access are described in detail in EPA text schedules
Understand EU Directives Standards
Management Systems
18
FOOD SAFETY
PUBLIC
bullEUNational
General Food Law
HACCP
Organic Products
GMO‟s
Marketing standards for quality
amp labelling
Minimum Residue Levels
Phytosanitary issues
PRIVATE
HACCP
EureGap
ISO 9000
BRC
Inter Food Stand
Q amp S
At the
border On the
shelf
Activating EPA benefits
19
Goods
become a registered exporter
Understand ROOs (qualifying criteria for duty preference) participate in the
review process
Get a consigneedistributor who knows EPAmarket access regulations
CESEFORIDIMA(Spain) willing to help certify CF furniture providers
Services
Become a member of a professional association (coalition)
Negotiate Mutual recognition agreements
Creative industries professionals consider registering as companies eg
Roland Prince Co ltd (EPA only covers legal entities not informal ones)
Participate in the EPA consultative committee
Participate in Business Forums etc
Seek to utilize all existing and future TA programmes
See turning point video (clip 6)
Thank you
20
Lincoln Price
Private Sector Liaison
876-9060021
lpricecrnmorg
mdrakescrnmorg
privatesectorcrnmorg
wwwcrnmorg
15
CRIPNIP
Your firmPSOEPA IU
proinvest
CDEGIZ etc
EU-CF BF
IPATPO
EU PSO EU firm
1 Export contracts
2 Import contracts
3 JV partnerships
4 Acquisitions (for some SMEs)
5 Offshore expansions
Extract benefits from the EPA
Promote your products via European Trade
showsCountry Events (May-Dec 08)
Belgium 49
Czech republic 75
Ireland 40
Italy 151
Latvia 29
France 231
Germany 407
Poland 72
UK 976
Sweden 56
2086 (this is not all EU)16
EPA and red tape Understand the
Documentary requirements
17
Movement Certificate EUR1
Only Invoice Declaration by the Exporter (shipments under euro6000 or if an approved exporter)
Commercial InvoicePro-forma Invoice
Bill of LadingAirway Bill
Relevant Import permitshealth permitsLabeling requirements
Services exporters
professional accreditation certificate Schengen visa business contract work permit
Schengen and work permit requirements have additional conditions
Other conditions of access are described in detail in EPA text schedules
Understand EU Directives Standards
Management Systems
18
FOOD SAFETY
PUBLIC
bullEUNational
General Food Law
HACCP
Organic Products
GMO‟s
Marketing standards for quality
amp labelling
Minimum Residue Levels
Phytosanitary issues
PRIVATE
HACCP
EureGap
ISO 9000
BRC
Inter Food Stand
Q amp S
At the
border On the
shelf
Activating EPA benefits
19
Goods
become a registered exporter
Understand ROOs (qualifying criteria for duty preference) participate in the
review process
Get a consigneedistributor who knows EPAmarket access regulations
CESEFORIDIMA(Spain) willing to help certify CF furniture providers
Services
Become a member of a professional association (coalition)
Negotiate Mutual recognition agreements
Creative industries professionals consider registering as companies eg
Roland Prince Co ltd (EPA only covers legal entities not informal ones)
Participate in the EPA consultative committee
Participate in Business Forums etc
Seek to utilize all existing and future TA programmes
See turning point video (clip 6)
Thank you
20
Lincoln Price
Private Sector Liaison
876-9060021
lpricecrnmorg
mdrakescrnmorg
privatesectorcrnmorg
wwwcrnmorg
Promote your products via European Trade
showsCountry Events (May-Dec 08)
Belgium 49
Czech republic 75
Ireland 40
Italy 151
Latvia 29
France 231
Germany 407
Poland 72
UK 976
Sweden 56
2086 (this is not all EU)16
EPA and red tape Understand the
Documentary requirements
17
Movement Certificate EUR1
Only Invoice Declaration by the Exporter (shipments under euro6000 or if an approved exporter)
Commercial InvoicePro-forma Invoice
Bill of LadingAirway Bill
Relevant Import permitshealth permitsLabeling requirements
Services exporters
professional accreditation certificate Schengen visa business contract work permit
Schengen and work permit requirements have additional conditions
Other conditions of access are described in detail in EPA text schedules
Understand EU Directives Standards
Management Systems
18
FOOD SAFETY
PUBLIC
bullEUNational
General Food Law
HACCP
Organic Products
GMO‟s
Marketing standards for quality
amp labelling
Minimum Residue Levels
Phytosanitary issues
PRIVATE
HACCP
EureGap
ISO 9000
BRC
Inter Food Stand
Q amp S
At the
border On the
shelf
Activating EPA benefits
19
Goods
become a registered exporter
Understand ROOs (qualifying criteria for duty preference) participate in the
review process
Get a consigneedistributor who knows EPAmarket access regulations
CESEFORIDIMA(Spain) willing to help certify CF furniture providers
Services
Become a member of a professional association (coalition)
Negotiate Mutual recognition agreements
Creative industries professionals consider registering as companies eg
Roland Prince Co ltd (EPA only covers legal entities not informal ones)
Participate in the EPA consultative committee
Participate in Business Forums etc
Seek to utilize all existing and future TA programmes
See turning point video (clip 6)
Thank you
20
Lincoln Price
Private Sector Liaison
876-9060021
lpricecrnmorg
mdrakescrnmorg
privatesectorcrnmorg
wwwcrnmorg
EPA and red tape Understand the
Documentary requirements
17
Movement Certificate EUR1
Only Invoice Declaration by the Exporter (shipments under euro6000 or if an approved exporter)
Commercial InvoicePro-forma Invoice
Bill of LadingAirway Bill
Relevant Import permitshealth permitsLabeling requirements
Services exporters
professional accreditation certificate Schengen visa business contract work permit
Schengen and work permit requirements have additional conditions
Other conditions of access are described in detail in EPA text schedules
Understand EU Directives Standards
Management Systems
18
FOOD SAFETY
PUBLIC
bullEUNational
General Food Law
HACCP
Organic Products
GMO‟s
Marketing standards for quality
amp labelling
Minimum Residue Levels
Phytosanitary issues
PRIVATE
HACCP
EureGap
ISO 9000
BRC
Inter Food Stand
Q amp S
At the
border On the
shelf
Activating EPA benefits
19
Goods
become a registered exporter
Understand ROOs (qualifying criteria for duty preference) participate in the
review process
Get a consigneedistributor who knows EPAmarket access regulations
CESEFORIDIMA(Spain) willing to help certify CF furniture providers
Services
Become a member of a professional association (coalition)
Negotiate Mutual recognition agreements
Creative industries professionals consider registering as companies eg
Roland Prince Co ltd (EPA only covers legal entities not informal ones)
Participate in the EPA consultative committee
Participate in Business Forums etc
Seek to utilize all existing and future TA programmes
See turning point video (clip 6)
Thank you
20
Lincoln Price
Private Sector Liaison
876-9060021
lpricecrnmorg
mdrakescrnmorg
privatesectorcrnmorg
wwwcrnmorg
Understand EU Directives Standards
Management Systems
18
FOOD SAFETY
PUBLIC
bullEUNational
General Food Law
HACCP
Organic Products
GMO‟s
Marketing standards for quality
amp labelling
Minimum Residue Levels
Phytosanitary issues
PRIVATE
HACCP
EureGap
ISO 9000
BRC
Inter Food Stand
Q amp S
At the
border On the
shelf
Activating EPA benefits
19
Goods
become a registered exporter
Understand ROOs (qualifying criteria for duty preference) participate in the
review process
Get a consigneedistributor who knows EPAmarket access regulations
CESEFORIDIMA(Spain) willing to help certify CF furniture providers
Services
Become a member of a professional association (coalition)
Negotiate Mutual recognition agreements
Creative industries professionals consider registering as companies eg
Roland Prince Co ltd (EPA only covers legal entities not informal ones)
Participate in the EPA consultative committee
Participate in Business Forums etc
Seek to utilize all existing and future TA programmes
See turning point video (clip 6)
Thank you
20
Lincoln Price
Private Sector Liaison
876-9060021
lpricecrnmorg
mdrakescrnmorg
privatesectorcrnmorg
wwwcrnmorg
Activating EPA benefits
19
Goods
become a registered exporter
Understand ROOs (qualifying criteria for duty preference) participate in the
review process
Get a consigneedistributor who knows EPAmarket access regulations
CESEFORIDIMA(Spain) willing to help certify CF furniture providers
Services
Become a member of a professional association (coalition)
Negotiate Mutual recognition agreements
Creative industries professionals consider registering as companies eg
Roland Prince Co ltd (EPA only covers legal entities not informal ones)
Participate in the EPA consultative committee
Participate in Business Forums etc
Seek to utilize all existing and future TA programmes
See turning point video (clip 6)
Thank you
20
Lincoln Price
Private Sector Liaison
876-9060021
lpricecrnmorg
mdrakescrnmorg
privatesectorcrnmorg
wwwcrnmorg
Thank you
20
Lincoln Price
Private Sector Liaison
876-9060021
lpricecrnmorg
mdrakescrnmorg
privatesectorcrnmorg
wwwcrnmorg