A comparative assessment is performed on a number of design criteria, allowing for conclusions to be drawn on the level of harmonisation of these systems, and the identification of convergence or divergence of important operational features.
We are all aware, however, that in addition to mutual recognition, there must also be a minimum level of harmonisation.
As Mrs Roure's report points out, the framework decision establishes only a minimum level of harmonisation, and its effectiveness and scope have been severely limited by the many derogations it includes.
An improvement in the implementation of validated methods could arise from a better coordination on the matter at national and international levels, the harmonisation of different legislations, and a strict control of the national rules in order to make them up-to-date with respect to validated methods.
The steering committees have thus provided a strong platform for sectoral-level coordination, harmonisation of donor positions and, notwithstanding the sanctions environment and associated restrictions, alignment behind government policies, programmes and priorities.
Our aim is to support the process of harmonisation of these community structures by organizing meetings at the commune level.
Negotiators said today that levels of protection were their primary concern and that because the two regions were so different there could be "no question of harmonisation" across the chemical sector.
We have to create a mechanism of harmonisation, of culture and roles.
This EU – the EU of multinationals, of harmonisation – makes people uneasy.
Europe, however, came up with a more timid offer and flatly rejected the principle of harmonisation.
