- ECICS celebrated its 50th anniversary, marking a milestone in customs cooperation
- The database was established in 1973 to facilitate the exchange of customs information between EU Member States
- ECICS has evolved over the years to keep pace with changing technologies and customs needs
- It is mainly used for chemicals and has become a cornerstone for customs, laboratories, and economic operators
- ECICS is part of the Customs Laboratories European Network (CLEN), which aims to improve detection and analysis of counterfeit goods
- Both ECICS and CLEN have significantly contributed to customs cooperation in the EU and the EU’s customs union
Source: taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu
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