欧盟委员会2004年10月20日宣布，将对欧盟现行的普惠制进行一系列改革，2006—2008年的优惠制度面向最需要的国家，简化和鼓励可持续发展。新方案获得批准后将于2005年7月1日生效。 新方案是根据2004年7月委员会制订的指导方针来制订的。欧盟采取以下措施改进现行的方案：简化(现行的5个安排削减为3个安排)；扩大受惠产品范围；实施对象更倾向于那些最需要帮助 The European Commission announced on October 20, 2004 that it will conduct a series of reforms on the current GSP in the EU. The preferential rules for 2006-2008 are targeted at the countries most in need and simplify and encourage sustainable development. The new program will enter into force on July 1, 2005 after it is approved. The new program is based on the guidelines developed by the Committee in July 2004. The EU has taken the following measures to improve its existing programs: Simplification (reduction of the current 5 arrangements to 3 arrangements), expansion of the range of products to be benefited, and implementation of targets more towards those most in need