Everything which is different but results in the same effect(s).

e.g. import taxes

  • within EU there may not be any import taxes/tariffs
  • charging for special “routine” border checkups for some good has equivalent effect resulting in higher import costs for transporting agent

e.g. public toilets must be available to everyone

  • may not be prohibited against e.g. homeless
  • requiring 50c for the toilet is not “prohibiting” the homeless to use the toilets directly, but still renders a significant barrier, having an equivalent effect