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- English
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) Recommendation No. 2 was originally approved at the same time as ECE Recommendation No. 1: United Nations Layout Key for Trade Documents to underline the importance of unambiguous definition of the information in documents and to recommend the use of code lists to the extent possible. It was later integrated into the United Nations Layout Key
- Français
La Recommandation no 2 de la Commission économique pour l’Europe (CEE) a été initialement approuvée en même temps que la Recommandation no 1 intitulée « Formule-cadre des Nations Unies pour les documents commerciaux » afin de souligner qu’il importait d’arrêter une définition univoque des informations figurant dans les documents et de recommander l’utilisation de listes de codes dans la mesure du
- Pусский
Рекомендация № 2 Европейской экономической комиссии (ЕЭК) Организации Объединенных Наций была первоначально утверждена одновременно с Рекомендацией № 1 ЕЭК «Формуляр-образец Организации Объединенных Наций для внешнеторговых документов», чтобы подчеркнуть важность четкого определения используемой в документах информации и рекомендовать применение перечней кодов, когда это возможно. Позднее она
- English
This study (ECE/TRADE/477) provides information regarding the current state of play of the trade facilitation framework and the remaining outstanding Category C commitments, including the current standing with respect to the implementation status of specific measures, further capacity needs, and recommendations for the way forward. It also specifies which recommendations refer to mandatory
- English
Quality infrastructure is the unsung hero of trade; it is essential for market access whilst promoting essential regulatory objectives such as safety, quality and sustainability in industrial goods. But it is not well known by the general public. This publication provides a baseline understanding of the different elements of quality infrastructure and some insight as to how this affects trade
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This policy paper explores the various intuitional arrangements for transitions to a circular economy in UNECE region and shapes out policy options for successful transition and establishment of sustainable connections among stakeholders. 
- English
The short publication Why Gender-Responsive Standards are Better for Everyone offers an explanation and rationale of gender-responsive standards for the new comer. It provides a general overview of the intrinsic nature of standards and how these might affect women and men differently. The publication underlines that gender-responsive standards improve the desired outcome. Standards seek by nature
- English
The Economic Cooperation and Trade Division (ECTD) assists UNECE’s 56 member States to better integrate into the world economy and to harness trade, innovation and infrastructure financing and investment for the sustainable development of the UNECE region. ECTD’s normative tools cover many diverse areas, ranging from trade facilitation and agricultural quality standards to ESG traceability of
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The UNECE Working Party on Regulatory Cooperation and Standardization Policies (WP. 6) has worked in close cooperation with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the IEC System for Certification to Standards relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres (IECEx) to develop a model for legislation in the sector of equipment used in environments with an explosive
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Currently over a third of all food produced is lost or wasted along supply chains and at consumer levels, with considerable impacts on both the availability of food and the environmental sustainability of food systems. The challenge is particularly pronounced for fresh fruit and vegetables, which are frequently traded over large distances, involving several actors. Their perishable nature means
- Français
À l’heure actuelle, plus d’un tiers de la nourriture produite est perdue ou gaspillée le long des chaînes d’approvisionnement et au niveau des consommateurs, ce qui a des répercussions considérables sur la disponibilité de la nourriture et sur la durabilité environnementale des systèmes alimentaires. Le défi est de taille, surtout pour les fruits et légumes frais, dont le commerce s’effectue
- Pусский
В настоящее время более трети всего производимого продовольствия теряется или превращается в отходы по цепочкам поставок и на уровне потребителей, что оказывает значительное влияние как на доступность продовольствия, так и на экологическую устойчивость продовольственных систем. Особенно остро эта проблема стоит в отношении свежих овощей и фруктов, торговля которыми часто осуществляется на большие
- English
Este glosario multilingüe (inglés, francés, ruso y español) ofrece una lista exhaustiva de términos utilizados en la práctica legislativa relacionada con la vigilancia del mercado. Las políticas de vigilancia del mercado tienen un fuerte impacto en la competitividad de las empresas, el comercio internacional y el desarrollo económico. Para construir un sistema eficaz de vigilancia del mercado es
- English
Ce glossaire multilingue (anglais, français, russe et espagnol) fournit une liste complète des termes utilisés dans la pratique législative liée à la surveillance du marché. Les politiques de surveillance du marché ont un fort impact sur la compétitivité des entreprises, le commerce international et le développement économique. La mise en place d'un système efficace de surveillance du marché
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This multilingual glossary (English, French, Russian and Spanish) provides a comprehensive list of terms used in legislative practice related to market surveillance. Market surveillance policies have a strong impact on business competitiveness, international trade and economic development. To build an effective market surveillance system requires cooperation among the system stakeholders, both
- English
Этот многоязычный глоссарий (английский, французский, русский и испанский) содержит исчерпывающий перечень терминов, используемых в законодательной практике, связанной с надзором за рынком. Политика надзора за рынком оказывает сильное влияние на конкурентоспособность бизнеса, международную торговлю и экономическое развитие. Для создания эффективной системы надзора за рынком необходимо
- English
The Guidelines on Developing Gender-Responsive Standards offer practical steps to establishing effective policies and practices, which support women’s equal participation as a strategic priority. The report acknowledges that standardization has traditionally been a maledominated world and seeks to offer a baseline for standards development organizations (SDOs) aiming to ensure equity in their
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The Working Party on Regulatory Cooperation and Standardization Policies covers quality infrastructure and related areas such as risk management and gender-responsive standards. Participation in the development in the recommendations and guidance material of the working party is open to all stakeholders globally, from Governments, standards bodies, non-governmental organizations, academia and the