Chapter 5: Regulatory framework Section 1: Domestic regulation Article SERVIN.5.1: Scope and definitions 1. This Section applies to measures by the Parties relating to licensing requirements and procedures, qualification requirements and procedures, formalities and technical standards that affect: (a) cross-border trade in services; (b) establishment or operation; or (c) the supply of a service through […]
Category: Qualifications Recognition
Guidelines Recognition Qualifications EU UK Agreement
ANNEX SERVIN-6: GUIDELINES FOR ARRANGEMENTS ON THE RECOGNITION OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS SECTION A: General Provisions Introduction 1. This Annex contains guidelines for arrangements on the conditions for the recognition of professional qualifications (“arrangements”), as foreseen by Article SERVIN.5.13 [Professional qualifications]. 2. Pursuant to that Article, these guidelines shall be taken into account in the development […]
Qualifications Overview
Approach to Qualifications The EU has introduced sector-specific and general qualifications legislation in relation to recognising diplomas, qualifications, and equivalent awards. There are two different approaches to the harmonisation of diplomas and qualifications. The first approach involves specific rules for sectors. There are specific directives which have been made law throughout the European Union covering […]
Recognition of Qualifications
Overview A practical issue which arises in exercising the right to establish in another member state is the recognition of qualifications. In 2005 the EU adopted a general Qualifications Directive on the mutual recognition of professional qualifications. The Directive applies to regulated professional activities. The recognition of professional qualifications under EU law has been modernised […]
Procedure for Recognition
Comparison The Qualifications Directive requires the EU Member States to establish a procedure to examine and recognise professional qualifications. The host state must compare the migrant’s qualifications and abilities with those required by the national system. It allows the application of compensatory measures by the host state if there are substantial differences between the training […]
Enhancing Qualifications Recognition
Qualifications Card The 2013 amendment to the Qualifications Directive provided for a European Professional Card (EPC) in a view to facilitating temporary mobility of the provision of services in the EU. It is contemplated that card may be made available in respect of particular professions, under implementing acts adopted by the Commission according to needs […]
EU Qualifications UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance Get your EU professional qualification recognised in the UK How to get professional qualifications obtained in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein recognised in the UK. Published 31 December 2020 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Print this page This guidance is about getting an EEA or Swiss qualification recognised in the UK. […]
Teacher Qualification UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance Qualified teacher status (QTS): qualify to teach in England Find out how to obtain qualified teacher status (QTS) to teach in a maintained school or non-maintained special school in England. Published 15 April 2014 Last updated 31 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Education, Teaching Regulation Agency, and National College for Teaching and Leadership […]
Architects’ Qualifications UK Post- Deal Guidance
Guidance The system for recognising EU qualified architects in the UK from 1 January 2021 Guidance on the system for recognition of architects with an approved qualification from a European Economic Area (EEA) state or Switzerland from 1 January 2021. Published 24 January 2019 Last updated 29 December 2020 — see all updates From: Ministry of […]
Services / Qualifications [No Deal]
Providing services including qualified professional How professions and services will be regulated and the SOLVIT problem solving service will work if the UK leaves the EU with no deal. Published 12 October 2018 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Documents Providing services including those of a qualified professional if there’s no Brexit deal […]
EU Withdrawal Note Professional Qualifications
21 June 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS RECOGNITION OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that, unless a ratified withdrawal agreement1 establishes another date, all Union primary and secondary law […]
Professional Qualifcations Regulators 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Recognition of professional qualifications: guidance for regulatory bodies Published 23 December 2020 Brexit transition: new rules for 2021 The UK has left the EU. This page tells you the new rules from 1 January 2021. It will be updated if there’s new information about the UK’s deal with the EU that affects what you […]
Teacher Qualifications 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Applying for qualified teacher status (QTS) from 1 January 2021 How to get qualified teacher status to teach in England if you’re from the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. Published 3 October 2019 Last updated 2 October 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Education and Teaching Regulation Agency New rules for January 2021 The […]
Qualifications Recognition 2021 UK Guidance
Get your EEA qualification recognised in the UK from 1 January 2021 How professional qualifications obtained in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland will be recognised in the UK from 1 January 2021. Published 12 October 2018 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy New rules for January 2021 The UK has left […]
Healthcare Providers 2021 UK Guidance
Contents This guidance sets out the actions that healthcare providers should take to prepare for 1 January 2021. Doing this will help to plan for and manage potential service disruption to healthcare. This guidance is for commissioners and healthcare providers, including hospitals, care homes, GP practices and community pharmacies. You can also see guidance for adult […]
Social Care 2021 UK Guidance
Contents This guidance sets out the actions you should take to prepare for 1 January 2021, to plan for and help manage any potential service disruption to adult social care. This guidance is for adult social care providers and local authorities. Guidance for healthcare providers is available in How healthcare providers can prepare for 1 January […]
Vets 2021 UK Guidance
Importing and exporting There are some actions you’ll need to take if you certify animals, germplasm or animal products for import or export between the UK and EU. Exporting animals, germplasm, animal products, fish and fishery products If you’re a private or an official veterinarian (OV), you’ll need to be aware of changes in the […]
Architects’ Regulations UK 2021 Guidance
Overview The Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications (MRPQ) Directive (Directive 2005/36/EC) on the mutual recognition of qualifications will no longer apply from 1 January 2021. The UK government will maintain a system of recognition for architects with an approved qualification from an European Economic Area (EEA) state or Switzerland, provided the applicant has access to […]
Certificate of Competence Slaughterhouse 2021 UK Guidance
Slaughter inside an FSA-approved slaughterhouse You need a certificate of competence (CoC) from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to do any of the following in an FSA-approved slaughterhouse: handle animals before they’re restrained restrain animals for stunning or killing stun animals check stunning has worked shackle or hoisting live animals bleed live animals religious slaughter pithing of […]