When examining the compatibility with Union law of the conditions for the retail supply of medicinal products, the Court of Justice of the European Union (‘the Court of Justice’) has recognised the very particular nature of medicinal products, whose therapeutic effects distinguish them substantially from other goods.

40. Welcomes the regional initiative the ‘Brdo process’, launched by Croatia and Slovenia in March 2010, in particular the agreement between Croatia, Slovenia and Serbia on forming a joint freight rail company to improve cargo transport from and to Western Europe, Turkey and Greece through the three countries; believes that this will not only significantly reduce transport costs and shorten travel times through simplified border and customs controls but reflects a commitment to translate reconciliation efforts into practical steps of economic benefit to all;

41. Welcomes the regional initiative the ‘Brdo process’, launched by Croatia and Slovenia in March 2010, in particular the agreement between Croatia, Slovenia and Serbia on forming a joint freight rail company to improve cargo transport from and to Western Europe, Turkey and Greece through the three countries; believes that this will not only significantly reduce transport costs and shorten travel times through simplified border and customs controls but reflects a commitment to translate reconciliation efforts into practical steps of economic benefit to all;

(5) For the purpose of this Regulation commodities for external trade purposes should be classified in accordance with the 'Combined Nomenclature' established by Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff , hereinafter referred to as the 'Combined Nomenclature'.

(1) The completion of an internal market in road transport with fair conditions of competition requires the uniform application of common rules on admission to the occupation of road haulage operator or road passenger transport operator, hereinafter referred to as "occupation of road transport operator".

TARIC is based on the CN and includes additional subdivisions, referred to as TARIC subheadings, used for goods where specific customs duty rates apply based on their origin, or where other trade policy rules apply.