Training will be the key word in this respect. Moreover, it is important to prepare for future EU membership when Hungary will have to apply border controls on goods from outside the EU on behalf of the EU as a whole. Legislation on standardisation and certification A priority for the short term is completion of the process of aligning Hungary's standardisation legislation with Single Market rules, while in the medium term, the emphasis will have to be put on the development of the testing laboratories and supervisory bodies needed to perform conformity assessments of products. This Agreement will constitute a strong stimulus to speed up not only approximation of legislation but also infrastructure building in this crucial area. The strengthening of the common supervision authority is an absolute prerequisite, which will be ensured through better training of staff.
Legal remedies are rapid, effective and applied by courts.
Training on best practices would help increase further a system of quality. Intellectual and industrial property Hungary has already made significant progress in the protection of intellectual and industrial property. Nevertheless further efforts are required, notably with regard to patent protection in the field of pharmaceuticals. The recent adoption of legislation on border enforcement should help reinforce the fight against piracy. The Commission is looking to improve the existing reporting tools.