Export Barriers for EU Ceramic Tiles Heading to Saudi Arabia Lowered
EU exporters of ceramic tiles going to Saudi Arabia will have an easier, faster path now, the European Commission said. Starting from March 31, the EU will implement commitments made by Saudi Arabia under a Trade Barrier Regulation case opened…
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in 2020. The EC said it secured Saudi commitments on the removal of a "number of obstacles currently affecting the import of ceramic tiles," meaning EU exporters will no longer need to undergo redundant testing or product audits when they export ceramic tiles to Saudi Arabia. The EC said one of its market examinations in 2021 found that Saudi Arabia’s technical regulations were hindering 75% to 80% of EU exports in ceramic tiles.