EFTA Register
The EFTA Register contains references to documents drawn up by the EFTA Secretariat. The documents are either
public, and thus directly available for download, or
restricted, in which case access to them can be requested. Each document listing is followed either by the ‘download’ icon
![download icon](/web/20190506200930im_/http://register.efta.int/images/reader_icon.gif)
, or the ‘apply for access’ icon
![apply for access icon](/web/20190506200930im_/http://register.efta.int/images/mail_icon.gif)
. Clicking on the first directly opens the document, while clicking on the second opens an application form.
Search for documents
You can locate a document on the Register by searching for its title (complete or parts thereof) or its reference number. You can also search by period or date of the document’s placement on the Register.
To search for documents, use the search box below. For example, by entering ‘EFTA Council’ you will get a list of documents that are related to the EFTA Council. By entering a number, you will get the document with that particular number.
In the top menu you have several options. Under ‘Common EFTA expressions’ you will find a list of predefined searches, based on commonly used EFTA expressions and terms. The ‘List of Abbreviations’ contains abbreviations that are used in EFTA, which can be useful when searching for document titles. Under ‘Documents’ you will find the full list of documents uploaded to the Register.
About the Register
The list of the types of documents that are publicly available can be found in the annexes to the Decisions. These publicly accessible documents are available for immediate download from the Register.
Documents that are restricted can be requested by filling out a form.
Prior to the establishment of the register on 1 April 2008, certain types of documents were published on the EFTA website. These documents can be found in the
Public Access Archives.
In addition to seeking access to documents through the EFTA Register, it is possible to approach the Secretariat directly and apply for access, subject to the conditions in the decisions mentioned above,
Decision of the EFTA Standing Committee No. 3 of 2007 or
Decision of the EFTA Council No. 6 of 2007 (as amended). For that purpose, please email
access@efta.int or send your request to:
EFTA Secretariat
Attn: Laurie Anne Agnese
Information coordinator
12-16, Rue Joseph II
1000 Brussels
Belgium
In the absence of a reply within reasonable time from registration of the application, but in no event earlier than 12 days from that time, you are entitled to refer the request to the Standing Committee of the EFTA States (EEA-related documents) or the EFTA Council (incl. administrative documents) at the addresses below.
Standing Committee:
EFTA Secretariat
Attn: Marius Vahl
Secretary to the EFTA Standing Committee
12-16, Rue Joseph II
1000 Brussels
Belgium
Email: standingcommittee@efta.int
|
EFTA Council:
EFTA Secretariat
Attn: Désirée von Hohenlohe
9-11 Rue de Varambé
CH 1211 Geneva 20
Switzerland
email: council@efta.int
|
Documents
Below you will find a list of documents that are in the Register. The documents are sorted by date of publication.
You can navigate between pages by using the menu at the bottom of the list.
You can search for document numbers, document titles and upload dates by filling in the text fields. By clicking on the filter icon
![filter icon](/web/20190506200930im_/http://register.efta.int/images/filter.gif)
you can choose different search criteria: ‘Equal to’ searches for the exact text entered. ‘Contains’ search for documents containing the number/title/date. ‘After’ and ‘Before’ applies to document dates, and search documents uploaded before or after the date specified.
Click a row to download or request the document.
Common EFTA expressions
Here, you can find some pre-defined search criteria, based on organisational structure and Public Access rules.
35 | Agricultural products - Preferential trade |
74 | Albania |
42 | Alcoholic beverages |
75 | Algeria |
76 | ANEC |
77 | ASEAN |
79 | Budget |
80 | Bulgaria |
81 | Canada |
82 | Capital |
83 | CEN |
84 | CENELEC |
43 | Chemicals |
85 | Chile |
86 | China |
31 | Civil Protection |
87 | Colombia |
21 | Company Law |
67 | Competition |
44 | Construction |
88 | Consultative Committee |
22 | Consumer Protection |
23 | Consumer's Consultative Committee |
89 | Convention |
45 | Cosmetics |
Public Access Archives
Public Access documents preceding the establishment of the EFTA Public Register are available in the
Public Access Archives.