13.06.2006 · The Government

The Faroes observer status in COCE

The Faroes have been granted observer status in the EFTA Committee of Origin and Customs Experts.

The Faroes have been granted observer status in the EFTA Committee of Origin and Customs Experts (COCE).

For the Faroes it was a natural step to apply for Observer status in this committee since it works on matters concerning the Pan Euro Med, which the Faroes have been members of since December 2005.

For the Faroes it is important to be able to participate in the Committees work. The Observer Status is moreover an opportunity for the Faroese customs authorities to network and cooperate with other countries authorities on customs and origin matters in Europe.

The Faroese customs authorities, Toll- og Skattstova Føroya, will be representing the Faroes at the forthcoming COCE meeting in Reykjavik later this month.