Brussels, 28/11/2001 (Agence Europe) - The exchange of diplomatic notes (that will enable the EU/Japan mutual recognition agreement to come into force on 1 January 2002) took place in Brussels on Wednesday. The agreement aims to cut costs and deadlines in the certification procedures on both sides for pharmaceutical products, chemicals and electrical and telecommunications equipment. The Commission signals that it could cover more than EUR 21 billion worth of trade each year and allow...