Sasa Presern Ministry of the Economy Geneva, November 22-23, 2004 UNECE Working party on Regulatory Cooperation and Standardisation Policies Regulatory priorities in Slovenia

PRINCIPLES UNECE Recommendation “L” “International model for technical harmonization based on good regulatory practice for the preparation, adoption and application of technical regulations via the use of international standards” - submitted at 11th session of the WP, October 2001 Guideline for Slovenia: “Blue guide”, published by the European Commission in 2000

PRIORITIES in Slovenia Highest priority: Strong sectors of Slovenian industry; Interest to become an equal market player in EU; Examples: electrical products, machinery, gas appliances etc. Midterm priorities: Weak sectors; Slovenian market already dominated by multinationals; Examples: lifts, cableways, toys etc.

Table A: Regulatory priorities relating to alignment with EU regulatory framework Highest priority: 2000 – 2001 (11 New Approach directives) Midterm priorities: (10 New Approach Directives) Standards become voluntary All European harmonised standards have been adopted to national standardisation Certification - an activity driven by market needs TRANSITIONAL PERIODS WHENEVER NEEDED

Conformity assessment bodies Certification – became an activity driven by market needs Notified bodies in: Machinery, Low voltage Electromagnetic compatib. Gas appliances Medical devices Construction products Radio and telecom t. equipment Personal protective equipment Lifts ATEX Non-automatic weighing equ.

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION Initiatives: Equipment in amusement parks Plugs and sockets for domestic use Slovenia has no regulation in these areas: transposition of directive on General product safety is used (2001/95/EC) Slovenia supports DEREGULATION

NATIONAL LEGISLATION USE OF EQUIPMENT: Periodic inspection of lifts Periodic inspection of pressure equipment Harmonisation would contribute to free movement of services Requirements for a body for periodic inspections: has to be accredited, must have insurance for professional error, is monitored by the ministry, everyone fulfilling the requirements is appointed.

FUTURE PLANS Result: Full implementation of parts of acquis – resulted in PECA protocol allowing for free movement of goods As the EU Member State: New EU directives: EMC, machinery, LVD, PPE, etc Represent positions of SMEs consumers, environment based on RIA ( Regulatory Impact Assessment )

What can Slovenia do SHARE ITS “FRESH” EXPERIENCE with countries that would like to benefit from the EU internal market (Balkan is a priority)