Businesses in the European Union are to be promised a radical overhaul of the rules governing the cross-border trade in goods as part of an ambitious drive to eradicate remaining national barriers and boost competition.
Under a package of proposals due to be unveiled by the European Commission on Wednesday, companies wishing to export to another member state will no longer have to demonstrate that their products comply with that country's rules and standards.
Instead, it will be the duty of the receiving country's authorities to produce "scientific evidence" showing that a restriction is necessary and that it does not violate EU principles.
The plans, seen by the Financial Times, reflect frustration in Brussels at the arbitrary and illegal barriers imposed by member states on trade in the 27-nation bloc.
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