EPA

Information on human resources mobility after the effect of the EPA.

The EPA covers many different aspects of intellectual property protection, from patents to copyright, trade secrets, and common measures built on the provisions of the TRIPS Agreement. Discover more on this page.

Information on the complex effects of the EPA on Malt, Starches, Wheat Gluten and Albuminoidal Substances.

The EU-Japan EPA creates new opportunities to EU companies seeking to ship goods to Japan through Maritime transport. 

Japan will phase out under the EPA its ad valorem duties for fresh, chilled and frozen pork cuts, and significantly reduce the level of the gate price.

Impact of the EPA on Processed Agricultural Products.

The EU-Japan EPA offers opportunities to EU businesses in the Japanese Government procurement market.

Clarifications are made on the Rules of Origin following the signing of the EPA.

The EPA has an impact on transparency on domestic regulation and licensing procedures, independent regulators, and process for mutual recognition of qualification of professional.

The EU-Japan EPA offers business opportunities for SMEs as it facilitates trade and reduces costs.

The impact of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement on Spirits and Beers.

The EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement provides 25 TRQs for a number of EU products to be imported in Japan on a preferential basis.

The EPA and Telecom market in Japan.

A large majority of all tariff lines related to textile products (Chapter 50 to Chapter 63) has been liberalized as from the entry into force of the Agreement.

The EU-Japan EPA represents new opportunities to EU companies seeking to export vehicles and parts products to Japan.

Japan’s tariffs for EU wines have all been eliminated. Over time both sides will authorize most of current each other’s oenological practices (OPs).