2002/800/EC: Council Decision of 8 October 2002 amending Decision 98/508/EC on the conclusion of an Agreement on mutual recognition in relation to conformity assessment, certificates and markings between the European Community and Australia

Council Decision
of 8 October 2002
amending Decision 98/508/EC on the conclusion of an Agreement on mutual recognition in relation to conformity assessment, certificates and markings between the European Community and Australia
(2002/800/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 in conjunction with Article 300(2), first subparagraph, first sentence, and Article 300(3), first subparagraph, first sentence, and (4) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas:
In order to ensure the efficient operation of the Agreement on mutual recognition in relation to conformity assessment, certificates and markings between the European Community and Australia(1) (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") it is necessary to amend Decision 98/508/EC(2) in order to empower the Commission to take all necessary measures for the operation of the Agreement,