Regulation (EU) 2021/690 establishing the Internal Market Programme (IMP)

Overview

The Internal Market Programme (IMP) Regulation establishes a single funding program to support the functioning, development, and enforcement of the EU internal market from 2021 to 2027. It consolidates previous programs supporting market surveillance, product compliance, standardization, consumer protection, financial reporting, competition policy, and SME competitiveness. The IMP is the primary financial instrument for ensuring the internal market can adapt to emerging challenges including digital transformation, green transition, and global trade tensions. Regulation (EU) 2021/690 applies from 1 January 2021.

This eu regulation (32021R0690) is part of the EU’s legal framework governing internal market. EU internal market regulation supports the functioning of the single market through standardization, mutual recognition, and programs that enhance competitiveness.

Type: EU Regulation

CELEX Number: 32021R0690

Date of Effect: See the official publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Key Provisions

Regulation (EU) 2021/690 establishing the Internal Market Programme (IMP) establishes the core legal framework in this field. For specific provisions, articles, and implementing measures, consult the full text on EUR-Lex.

Significance

This legislation represents a key component of EU law in the area of internal market. It reflects the EU’s approach to harmonization and regulatory policy within the internal market framework.