本文件规定了相互承认协议（MRA）的要求，并就如何在环境产品声明（EPD）和足迹通信计划运营商之间启动相互承认协议的开发提供了指导。它通过对此类方案的评估，处理行政和业务职责，以及如何对外交流合作结果以及未来相关活动的计划。 本文件主要适用于MRA，但也可以作为双边协议的基础。

This document specifies requirements for mutual recognition arrangements (MRAs) and gives guidance on how to initiate developments on MRAs between environmental product declaration (EPD) and footprint communication programme operators. It addresses administrative and operational duties, through evaluation of such programmes, and how to externally communicate the results of the cooperation as well as plans for future related activities. This document is primarily applicable to MRAs but can also be a basis for bilateral agreements.