(2)For the purposes of the development and operation of the internal market of the Union, it is appropriate to replace the approval systems of the Member States with a Union type-approval procedure based on the principle of total harmonisation, while at the same time taking due account of cost-benefit considerations, with special attention given to small and medium-sized enterprises.
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New version applies from 14/10/2016.
59 provisions change.
Later versions: 01/01/2017, 26/06/2018, 18/04/2019, 27/11/2024, 02/08/2026.
Recital 2 changes in this version: compare with the current text.