UK-USA Mutual Recognition Agreement
Documents relating to the UK-USA Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA).
Summary of the agreement
The UK-USA MRA contains the conditions under which each country will accept conformity assessment results from the other. It maintains the effects of the operational aspects of the EU-USA agreement in a bilateral context.
Sectors covered by the UK-USA MRA
The MRA covers multiple sectors and links directly to relevant UK regulations:
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telecommunication equipment: The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017
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electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
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good manufacturing practice (GMP) of pharmaceuticals: The Human Medicines Regulations 2012) and The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013
UK goods covered under these sectors can be tested in the UK against USA regulations. The goods can then be sold in the USA without additional testing there.
Likewise, goods from the USA can be tested in the USA against UK regulations. The goods can then be sold in the UK without additional testing here.
The UK and USA also have a separate MRA which covers marine equipment.
Search the UK Market Conformity Assessment Bodies (UKMCAB) database to source UK government appointed CABs.
Treaty text
The treaty establishes mutual recognition of conformity assessment between the UK and the USA.
Updates to this page
Published 12 March 2019Last updated 8 August 2024 + show all updates
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Updated treaty text section as agreement is in force.
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Addition of links to UK regulations covered by MRA.
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First published.