EU certificates deal could boost UK exports by a quarter, study finds

A deal between the UK and EU for mutual recognition of conformity assessment could boost UK exports to the EU by an average of 9.8%, with some sectors like industrial machinery seeing increases of up to 27.9%. Despite the UK government’s push for this agreement as part of a broader economic reset with the EU, Brussels has consistently rebuffed the request, citing political reasons and the UK’s own red lines. Industry bodies on both sides continue to advocate for the deal, highlighting its potential to ease trade barriers and support smaller firms facing complex compliance issues.

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