European Economic
and Social Committee
Japan Automobile Manufacturers' Association (JAMA)
Summary of the initiative
The voluntary agreement has been fully abandoned. Already in 2003 it became evident that legislation needed to be introduced (Directive 2003/102/EC as supplemented by Commission Decision 2004/90/EC) and it has been completely overhauled in 2009. This was done through Regulation (EC) No 78/2009, implemented by Regulation (EC) No 631/2009 (as amended by 458/2011).
In the meantime a harmonized international UNECE Regulation No 127 has been implemented (recognised as equivalent in the EU when indeed combined with a compliant UNECE Regulation No 13-H braking system including Brake Assist System (BAS)).
That UNECE regulation entered into force on 17 November 2012 and was by virtue of accession by the EU immediately recognized as equivalent in terms of the relevant scope. There is no sunset clause or other transitional provisions foreseen at this moment. Since then, there is no room anymore for voluntary agreements in this area.
Description of the Initiative
Sector
Sector
Self/Co-Regulation Basic Act
Self/Co-Regulation Basic Act
Geographical Coverage
Description
Description
Conduct an initial survey of compliance capacity of future regulatees | Conduct regular visits and spot checks | Initiate complaints procedures | Maintain database of those bounded by the norms | Produce regular reports | Receive complaints and verify if norms were breached or not | Reflexive dialogue with the - stakeholders | Other | |
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European Commission | yes | |||||||
National public authority | ||||||||
International public authority | ||||||||
Private regulator (code owner) | ||||||||
Private independent party with a mandate (e.g. auditors) | ||||||||
Self-appointed private parties (e.g. NGOs) |
Faming, shaming and blaming | Judicial sanctions | Membership suspension/exclusion | Private fines | Other | |
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Private Regulator | |||||
Private independent party with a mandate (e.g. auditors) | |||||
Court system | |||||
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) / Online dispute resolution (ODR) |