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1. EU market survey Parts for cars, trucks, trailers a/o mobile equipment
This document covers the EU market and the markets in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom for parts for...
2. EU market survey Engineering products
This document covers the EU market and the markets in France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom for Engineering...
3. EU market survey Pipes and process equipment
This document covers the EU market and the markets in the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom...
4. Website promotion - How to promote your website in the EU
This export manual provides information on how to promote your website effectively. It contains the most important theories, as well as tips and...
5. Export marketing guidelines for engineering products
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Engineering products 2005. The first chapters provide information on the external...
6. EU market survey Software and IT services
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Belgium, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom for software...
7. EU market survey Timber and timber products
This document covers the EU market and the markets in France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom for timber and...
8. The engineering products market in Germany
This document covers the German market for engineering products. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade), distribution...
9. EU market survey Toys and games
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for toys and...
10. Export marketing guidelines for pipes and process equipment
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Pipes and process equipment 2005. The first chapters provide information on the...
11. EU market survey Long haul tourism market
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for long haul...
12. The castings and forgings market in Spain
This document covers the Spanish market for castings and forgings. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade),...
13. The engineering products market in the United Kingdom
This document covers the British market for engineering products. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade),...
14. EU market survey Electronic components
This document covers the EU market and the markets in France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for electronic...
15. CBI News Bulletin January / February 2003
In this CBI News Bulletin, amongst others: Export marketing and management: Part 1, series on e-marketing European market information: EU...
16. The engineering products market in France
This document covers the French market for engineering products. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade), distribution...
17. The engineering products market in The Netherlands
This document covers the Dutch market for engineering products. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade), distribution...
18. EU market survey Fasteners and builders' hardware
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for fasteners...
19. EU market survey Hand and power tools
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Belgium,  France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom for hand and power...
20. CBI News Bulletin January / February 2004
In this CBI News Bulletin, amongst others: Export marketing and management: Part 1, series on Europe 25 European market information: The flower...
21. CBI News Bulletin January / February 2004
In this CBI News Bulletin, amongst others: Export marketing and management: Business in the new EU European market information: New European...
22. CBI News Bulletin November / December 2004
In this CBI News Bulletin, amonst others: Export marketing and management: Part 6, Series on Europe 25 European market information: No leaning...
23. The engineering products market in Sweden
This document covers the Swedish market for engineering products. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade),...
24. CBI News Bulletin May / June 2004
In this CBI News Bulletin, amongst others: Export marketing and management: Part 3, series on Europe 25 European market information: Your...
25. The engineering products market in Italy
This document covers the Italian market for engineering products. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade),...
26. The engineering products market in Spain
This document covers the Spanish market for engineering products. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade),...
27. EU market survey Castings and forgings
This document covers the EU market and the markets in France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom for castings...
28. CBI News Bulletin July / August 2003
In this CBI News Bulletin, amongst others: Export marketing and management: Part 3, series on e-marketing European market information: The EU...
29. CBI News Bulletin November / December 2005
In this CBI News Bulletin, amongst others: Export marketing and management: Interview CBI consultant, stationery items European market...
30. Export marketing guidelines for long haul tourism
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Long haul tourism market 2005. The first chapters provide information on the...
31 Export marketing guidelines for software and IT services
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Software and IT services 2005. The first chapters provide information on the.
32. Digging for gold - Internet as a source for marketing information
This export manual provides practical information on finding market information on the Internet. Data on countries, markets, industries, companies...
33. Your guide to market research - A guide to low cost and practical research methodologies in EU countries
This export manual provides practical and low-cost research methods enabling you to determine which EU markets have the best potential as export...
34. CBI News Bulletin May / June 2003
In this CBI News Bulletin, amongst others: Export marketing and management: Part 2, series on e-marketing European market information: The...
35. CBI News Bulletin May / June 2005
In this CBI News Bulletin, amongst others: Export marketing and management: Part 3, Cross-border comunication in the EU European market...
36. CBI News Bulletin March / April 2003
In this CBI News Bulletin, amongst others: Export marketing and management: Part 1, series on e-marketing Eurpean market information: EU...
37. The pipes and process equipment market in Germany
This document covers the German market for pipes and process equipment. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade),...
38. CBI News Bulletin March / April 2005
In this CBI News Bulletin, amongst others: Export marketing and management: Part 2, Cross-border communication European market information:...
39. CBI News Bulletin March / April 2004
In this CBI News Bulletin, amongst others: Export marketing and management: Part 2, series on Europe 25 European market information: HACCP is...
40. CBI News Bulletin January / February 2005
In this CBI News Bulletin, amongst others: Export marketing and management: Part 1, Cross-border comunication in the EU European market...
41. CBI News Bulletin November / December 2003
In this CBI News Bulletin, amongst others: Export marketing and management: Interview CBI consultant PPE, you're never save European market...
42. EU market survey Gifts and decorative articles
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for gifts and...
43. EU market survey Tableware, kitchenware & other household articles
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for tableware,...
44. CBI News Bulletin January / February 2006
In this CBI News Bulletin, amongst others: Export marketing and management: Part 1, Intellectual Property Rights European market information:...
45. EU market survey Organic food products
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom for organic...
46. CBI News Bulletin September / October 2005
In this CBI News Bulletin, amongst others: Export marketing and management: Interview CBI consultants, goodbye CMT, hello FOB European market...
47. CBI News Bulletin July / August 2005
In this CBI News Bulletin, amongst others: Export marketing and management: Part 4, Cross-border communication in the EU European market...
48. Export marketing guidelines for hand and power tools
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Hand and power tools 2003. The first chapters provide information on the external...
49. Export marketing guidelines for castings and forgings
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Castings and forgings 2005. The first chapters provide information on the...
50. The pipes and process equipment market in Sweden
This document covers the Swedish market for pipes and process equipment. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade),...
51 The pipes and process equipment market in the United Kingdom
This document covers the British market for pipes and process equipment. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade),...
52. EU market brief Iron and steel valve castings
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Germany, France, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for iron and steel...
53. EU market survey Fishery products
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for fishery...
54. CBI News Bulletin September / October 2004
In this CBI News Bulletin, amongst others: Export marketing and management: Part 5, series on Europe 25 European market information: European...
55. CBI News Bulletin July / August 2004
In this CBI News Bulletin, amongst others: Export marketing and management: Part 4, series on Europe 25 European market information: You can...
56. Export marketing guidelines for mobile equipment parts
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Parts for cars, trucks, trailers and other mobile equipment 2005. The first...
57. EU buyers’ requirements: Benchmarking the engineering sector
Your European importer or international buyer may have a set of requirements for suppliers. This document provides examples of companies and what...
58. EU market survey Food ingredients for industrial use
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for food...
59. The pipes and process equipment market in Italy
This document covers the Italian market for pipes and process equipment. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade),...
60. The pipes and process equipment market in The Netherlands
This document covers the Dutch market for pipes and process equipment. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade),...
61. EU market survey Medical devices and medical disposables
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for medical...
62. CBI News Bulletin March / April 2006
In this CBI News Bulletin, amongst others: Export marketing and management: Part 2, Intellectual Property Rights European market information:...
63. The pipes and process equipment market in the Czech Republic
This document covers the Czech market for pipes and process equipment. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade),...
64. CBI News Bulletin September / October 2003
In this CBI News Bulletin, amongst others: Export marketing and management: Part 4, series on e-marketing European market information: Herbal...
65. The castings and forgings market in Sweden
This document covers the Swedish market for castings and forgings. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade),...
66. Export marketing guidelines for gifts and decorative articles
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Gifts and decorative articles 2005. The first chapters provide information on the...
67. The pipes and process equipment market in France
This document covers the French market for pipes and process equipment. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade),...
68. Export marketing guidelines for timber and timber products
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Timber and timber products 2005. The first chapters provide information on the...
69. The castings and forgings market in Germany
This document covers the German market for castings and forgings. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade),...
70. Export Planner - A comprehensive guide for prospective exporters in developing countries
This export manual provides information on the different steps to take during the export process to the EU market. Attention is paid to: goals,...
71. Export marketing guidelines for tableware, kitchenware & other household articles
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Tableware, kitchenware & other household articles 2005. The first chapters...
72. Environmentally sound production: Improvement options for engineering
The engineering sector exists of a large range of products, which all have different production processes. Due to the large number of processes,...
73. EU legislation: Substances in vehicles (ELV)
In the European Union legislation has been laid down to diminish the environmental burden of waste caused by end-of-life vehicles (vehicles in the...
74. Environmentally sound production: Methods for energy efficiency in industry
Energy reduction in industry can be achieved by analysing energy use after which existing techniques to reduce energy consumption like...
75. EU market brief Sheet and stamped metal parts
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for sheet and...
76. EU market brief Vegetable oils
This document covers the EU market and the markets in France, Germany, Italy and The Netherlands for vegetable oils. It provides additional...
77. EU market brief Steel flanges
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom for steel flanges. It...
78. EU market survey Personal protective equipment
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Belgium, France Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for personal...
79. Azo dyes, banned dyes and safer alternatives: Introduction
Azo dyes are often used in the colouring process of textiles and leather products. It has however been recognised that some azo colouring agents...
80. The castings and forgings market in France
This document covers the French market for castings and forgings. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade),...
81. The castings and forgings market in Italy
This document covers the Italian market for castings and forgings. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade),...
82. Case EU legislation: CE-marking of an electric pump
In this case you can read how to go through the process of CE-marking an electric pump. The step-by-step approach is followed to outline the...
83. Environmentally sound production: The lost foam technology in the foundry and metal industry
A new technology in the foundry (metal) industry is the lost foam technology. The main advantages of this technology are that there is less waste,...
84. The castings and forgings market in the United Kingdom
This document covers the British market for castings and forgings. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade),...
85. The castings and forgings market in The Netherlands
This document covers the Dutch market for castings and forgings. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade), distribution...
86. The mobile equipment parts market in Poland
This document covers the Polish market for parts for cars, trucks, trailers and other mobile equipment. Information on market size (industrial...
87. EU legislation: Food labelling, including nutrition and allergens labelling
Directive 2000/13/EC and its amendments cover the general requirements on the labelling of foodstuffs. The Directive includes a list of all...
88. EU market survey Outerwear
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for outerwear....
89. The mobile equipment parts market in France
This document covers the French market for parts for cars, trucks, trailers and other mobile equipment. Information on market size (industrial...
90. EU market survey Stationery items, office and school supplies
This document covers the EU market and the markets in France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Scandinavia, Spain and the United Kingdom for...
91. EU market brief Essential oils
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for essential...
92. EU market survey Footwear
This document covers the EU market and the markets in France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for footwear....
93. EU market survey Natural ingredients for cosmetics
This document covers the EU market and the markets in France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom for natural...
94. The mobile equipment parts market in Spain
This document covers the Spanish market for parts for cars, trucks, trailers and other mobile equipment. Information on market size (industrial...
95. The mobile equipment parts market in The Netherlands
This document covers the Dutch market for parts for cars, trucks, trailers and other mobile equipment. Information on market size (industrial...
96. Your image builder - A guide for establishing and improving commercial images
This export manual provides practical information on how to effectively and efficiently present yourself to (potential) business partners in the...
97. Export marketing guidelines for food ingredients for industrial use
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Food ingredients for industrial use 2005. The first chapters provide information...
98. The mobile equipment parts market in Germany
This document covers the German market for parts for cars, trucks, trailers and other mobile equipment. Information on market size (industrial...
99. Your show master - A guide for selection, preparation and participation in international trade fairs
This export manual provides information on preparing trade fair participations. Attention is paid to: selection of trade fairs budgeting the...
100. Export marketing guidelines for organic food products
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Organic food products 2005 The first chapters provide information on the external...
101. EU legislation: Materials and articles contacting foodstuffs
The European Union has laid down rules for materials and articles coming into contact with food (including for example packaging) in order to...
102. EU market access requirements: Occupational health and safety
Market Access Requirements from the private sector in the EU very often include requirements to safeguard a certain minimum for occupational...
103. Norway legislation: CE Marking Construction products
Directive 89/106/EC as amended lays down requirements for construction products that are to be marketed in the European Economic Area, which in...
104. Occupational health and safety: Engineering and related industries
Mechanical working processes dominate the engineering industry and related sectors. This means that employees are exposed to a number of health and...
105. The mobile equipment parts market in Italy
This document covers the Italian market for parts for cars, trucks, trailers and other mobile equipment. Information on market size (industrial...
106. The electronic components market in Spain
This document covers the Spanish market for electronic components. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade),...
107. The electronic components market in the United Kingdom
This document covers the British market for electronic components. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade),...
108. The electronic components market in The Netherlands
This document covers the Dutch market for electronics components. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade),...
109. Environmentally sound production: Improvement examples for metal
The downloadable document describes several successful environmentally sound production  experiences from companies in developing countries and...
110. International management system: HACCP on hygiene
The HACCP system was originally developed in the 1960s for aerospace purposes in the United States and stands for Hazard Analysis Critical Control...

 
111. Export marketing guidelines for fasteners and builders' hardware
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Fasteners and builders’ hardware 2005. The first chapters provide information on...
112. EU market brief Edible nuts
This document covers the EU market and the markets in France, Germany, Greece, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for edible...
113. EU market brief Business Process Outsourcing
This document covers the EU market and the markets in France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom for business process...
114. EU market survey Natural ingredients for pharmaceuticals
This document covers the EU market and the markets in France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom for natural...
115. EU legislation: Chemicals (procedures)
Directive 67/548/EEC, regulating the notification, classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances, is important to manufacturers...
116. EU market brief Dried fruit
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for dried...
117. Export marketing guidelines for electronic components
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Electronic components 2005. The first chapters provide information on the...
118. EU market survey Sports and camping goods
This document covers the EU market and the markets in France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom for sports and...
119. Case participant CBI programme: A South African electronics exporter
Parsec is a developer and producer of customized electronic subsystems for the defence, telecommunications and industrial markets. The company is...
120. Case environmental market opportunities: The use of biologically degradable geo-textiles
Due to a growing environmental, health and social awareness of European consumers, the demand for sustainable materials, products and services is...
121. The mobile equipment parts market in the United Kingdom
This document covers the British market for parts for cars, trucks, trailers and other mobile equipment. Information on market size (industrial...
122. Environmentally sound production: Improvement options for automotives
The downloadable document describes the main environmental issues in the production of mobile equipment parts / the automotive sector. Various...
123. EU market survey Jewellery
This document covers the EU market and the markets in France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for jewellery....
124. EU market survey Domestic furniture
This document covers the EU market and the markets in France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom for domestic...
125. Export marketing guidelines for stationery items, office and school supplies
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Stationery items, office and school supplies 2005. The first chapters provide...
126. EU market survey Plants and young plant material
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for plants and...
127. Export marketing guidelines for personal protective equipment
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Personal protective equipment 2005. The first chapters provide information on the...
128. The toys and games market in Germany
This document covers the German market for toys and games. Information on market size (consumption, production and trade), distribution and prices...
129. Environmentally sound production: Improvement options for iron and steel
The focus of the downloadable document is on the production of iron and steel in blast furnace. It first describes the production of steel and...
130. The electronic components market in Italy
This document covers the Italian market for electronic components. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade),...
131. The organic food products market in the United Kingdom
This document covers the British market for organic food products. Information on market size (consumption, production and trade), distribution and...
132. EU legislation: Import animals / animal products
The safety of food, including the imports of live animals and products of animal origin from third countries, is regulated by numerous EU...
133. EU market survey Leather goods
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for leather...
134. EU market survey Fresh fruit and vegetables
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for fresh...
135. EU legislation: Product safety
Directive 2001/95/EC lays down general safety principles for products. The purpose is to ensure that manufacturers can put only safe products on...
136. Environmentally sound production: Improvement examples for automotives
This downloadable document includes four examples of cleaner production relevant to metal processing in the automotive sector. Some successful...
137. Engineering Products
The market for engineering products offers possibilities for competitive companies. In order to turn these opportunities into profitable business...
138. EU legislation: Eco-design requirements for energy-using products (EuP)
The EU has recently adopted Directive 2005/32/EC on eco-design and requirements for energy–using products. The Directive provides a framework for...
139. EU legislation: Energy labelling of household appliances
In the EU, several Directives have been developed with requirements for labelling of household appliances. The label of such appliances must inform...
140. EU market survey Household and furnishing textiles
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for household...
141. Export marketing guidelines for jewellery
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Jewellery 2004. The first chapters provide information on the external and...
142. EU market survey Cut flowers and foliage
This document covers the EU market and the markets in France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom for cut flowers...
143. International management system: HACCP Guide
This FAO-document on the general principles of food hygiene, can assist companies in the implementation of a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control...
144. Occupational health and safety: Electronic Components
This document focuses on occupational health and safety (OHS) issues in the electronics sector and specifically the electronic components sector....
145. EU legislation: Cosmetic products and ingredients
The downloadable document provides access to information on EU legislation for cosmetic products (Directive 76/768/EEC) and its amendments. The...
146. EU legislation: Additives and flavourings in food
In the European Union there is legislation laying down specific requirements for food additives and flavourings. The requirements are related to...
147. EU legislation: Take-back electronics (WEEE)
Directive 2002/96/EC (also abbreviated as WEEE) provisions have been established that oblige Member States and producers to set up and operate...
148. Export marketing guidelines for domestic furniture
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Domestic Furniture 2005. The first chapters provide information on the external...
149. EU legislation: Substances in electronics (RoHS)
Directive 2002/95/EC (abbreviated as RoHS) restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products as of July...
150. Export marketing guidelines for sports and camping goods
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Sports and camping goods 2005. The first chapters provide information on the...
151. EU legislation: Liability for defective products
The Product Liability Directive (85/374/EEC) states that the importer is liable for the products he puts on the market. The importer, however, can...
152. EU market survey Sanitary ware and ceramic tiles
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Austria, Belgium, Germany, France, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom for sanitary ware...
153. Norway legislation: Energy labelling of household appliances
EU Directive 92/75/EEC lays down the framework for energy labelling of household products. More specific requirements are spelled out in EU...
154. EU legislation: Nickel in piercings, ornaments and clothing accessories
Nickel is a metal that is sometimes used in metal ornaments (such as armlets, bracelets and earrings) and in clothing accessories (such as zippers...
155. Norway legislation: CE Marking ATEX, explosive atmospheres
Norway has implemented the requirements as laid down in Directive 94/9/EC on equipment and protective systems intended for use in a potentially...
156. EU legislation: Phthalates in toys and childcare articles
Phthalates are used as plasticizers to soften PVC plastic. Therefore, phthalates are used in a wide range of products such as footwear, electrical...
157. Export marketing guidelines for outerwear
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Outerwear 2005. The first chapters provide information on the external and...
158. Norway legislation: CE Marking Refrigeration appliances (energy efficiency)
In Norway energy efficiency standards with regard to electrical and electronic appliances are based on two EU Directives. This document covers the...
159. EU market brief Fruit juices
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for fruit...
160. EU legislation: Fruit juices
This document outlines the EU Directive on fruit juices and fruit nectar intended for direct consumption. It includes definitions and
161. Norway legislation: CE Marking Simple pressure vessels
Norway has implemented Directive 87/404/EEC on simple pressure vessels. This document provides a brief introduction to the Directive, as well as a...
162. EU legislation: Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods
In the European Union legislation exists laying down requirements for processed cereal-based products for infants and babies and baby foods. The...
163. Norway legislation: CE Marking Electromagnetic compatibility
EU Directive 89/336/EEC on Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) has two main aims: 1) free movement of apparatus within the EU and 2) to create an...
164. Norway legislation: CE marking Weighing instruments
Directive 90/384/EEC (amended by Directive 93/68/EEC) on CE marking non-automatic weighing instruments (NAWI) lays down requirements for weighing...
165. Norway legislation: CE Marking Medical devices (in vitro)
Directive 98/79/EC lays down requirements for In vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVD). Norway has implemented the Directive into national law....
166. Case EU legislation: Applying EU legislation to essential oils
Essential oils can be used for various purposes in various final products, including in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. In the EU, there is...
167. Export marketing guidelines for fishery products
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Fishery products 2005. The first chapters provide information on the external and...
168. Norway legislation: Food labelling
Being part of the EEA, Norway has implemented all the EU Directives on food labelling. This means that the Norwegian legislation on food labelling...
169. Export marketing guidelines for toys and games
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Toys and games 2005. The first chapters provide information on the external and...
170. Environmentally sound production: End-of-pipe treatment in leather production
The downloadable document describes the relevant end-of-pipe measures applied in the leather industry. From an environmental and financial point of...
171. Case environmental market opportunities: The use of biopolymers (or “bioplastics”)
Biopolymers are biologically degradable plastics, also known as bioplastics, made of starches, sugars, cellulose, proteins or polylactides. The...
172. EU market brief Wooden products for gifts and handicrafts
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for wooden...
173. EU legislation: Fruit jams, jellies and marmalades
This document outlines the EU Directive on jams, jellies, marmalades and chestnut purée. It includes definitions and product-specific labelling...
174. EU market survey Chemicals
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for chemicals....
175. EU legislation: Azo dyes in textile and leather articles
Azo dyes are often used in the colouring process of several textiles and leather products. Relatively recently it has been recognised that some...
176. Export marketing guidelines for natural ingredients for pharmaceuticals
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Natural ingredients for pharmaceuticals 2005. The first chapters provide...
177. Norway legislation: CE Marking Pressure equipment
Norway has implemented Directive 97/23/EC on Pressure Equipment into national law. This document provides a brief introduction to the Directive,...
178. Norway legislation: CE Marking Low Voltage
The EU Low Voltage Directive sets requirements for product safety for access of products to the EU Internal Market. Norway has completely...
179. EU legislation: Teats and soothers (baby pacifiers)
N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances are toxic and dangerous to human health. The EU has therefore established legislation to control the...
180. Export marketing guidelines for preserved fruit and vegetables
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Preserved fruit and vegetables 2005. The first chapters provide information on...
181. EU market survey Preserved fruit and vegetables
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, The Netherlands, Poland, Spain and...
182. EU legislation: Cocoa and chocolate products
This document outlines the EU Directive on cocoa and chocolate products. It includes definitions and product-specific labelling requirements for...
183. EU legislation: Heavy metals in batteries and accumulators
Dangerous substances are often applied in batteries and accumulators. EU Directive 91/157/EEC has been established to reduce the amount of certain...
184. Export marketing guidelines for footwear
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Footwear 2004. The first chapters provide information on the external and...
185. Export marketing guidelines for bodywear
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Bodywear 2004. The first chapters provide information on the external and...
186. EU legislation: Textile labelling
The European Commission has harmonised legislation regarding the names, composition and labelling of textile products (garments and clothing) in...
187. Norway legislation: CE Marking Machinery
Norway has implemented Directive 98/37/EEC on Machinery into national law. The legislation lays down essential health and safety requirements for...
188. EU legislation: Sugars
This document outlines the EU Directive on certain sugars intended for human consumption. It includes definitions and product-specific labelling...
189. EU legislation: Infant formulae and follow-on formulae
In the European Union legislation exists laying down requirements for formulae and follow-on formulae for infants/babies. The requirements address...
190. EU legislation: Microbiological contamination of food
In the European Union criteria have been laid down for the presence of micro-organisms in certain food products, including meat, milk, butter,...
191. Lead-free soldering options for electronics and cars
The European Union has set strict requirements on the use of hazardous substances in the electronics sector as well as the car (parts) industry....
192. Export marketing guidelines for natural ingredients for cosmetics
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Natural ingredients for cosmetics 2005. The first chapters provide information on...
193. Norway legislation: Materials and articles contacting foodstuffs
Being a Member of the EEA (European Economic Area), Norway has implemented all current EU Directives on food contacting materials and articles...
194. Export marketing guidelines for household and furnishing textiles
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Household and furnishing textiles 2005. The first chapters provide information on...
195. Norway legislation: Household appliances, noise
Being part of the EEA, Norway generally follows EU legislation, and has implemented the requirements on how to provide information on household...
196. EU legislation: Coffee extracts and chicory extracts
This document outlines EU Directive 99/4/EC on coffee extracts and chicory extracts. It includes definitions and product-specific labelling...
197. Norway legislation: Substances in electronics (RoHS)
The ROHS Directive, 2002/95/EC, bans the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products, including electrical/electronic...
198. Norway legislation: CE Marking Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Directive 89/686/EEC and its amendments lay down requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) that is to be marketed in the European...
199. EU legislation: Packaging and packaging waste
In 1994, the European Union adopted Directive 94/62/EC concerning packaging and packaging waste. This Directive establishes an overall legislative...
200. Export marketing guidelines for plants and young plant material
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Plants and young plant material 2005. The first chapters provide information on...
201. EU legislation: Cosmetic product testing
The official testing of cosmetic products is regulated through EU legislation. Even though the rules for the testing procedures are only applicable...
202. Environmentally sound production: Biodegradable plastics
Biodegradable polymers from renewable resources have gained an increasing interest from industry as well as from research groups over the last...
203. Environmentally sound production: Options for implementing organic fish farming
There is a demand for organic products in the EU. Organic agricultural production methods have been developed for the last 25 years and have...
204. Environmentally sound production: Improvement examples for plastic
The downloadable document describes some successful experiences from companies in developing countries and industrialised countries. The options...
205. EXPRO 55 Engineering Components
The EXPRO 55 is closed for applications.
206. Introduction to biotechnology in agriculture
The downloadable document is dedicated to an introduction to biotechnology because it is expected that biotechnology will be an important way to...
207. The timber and timber products market in the United Kingdom
This document covers the British market for timber and timber products. Information on market size (consumption, production and trade),...
208. Environmentally sound production: Improvement options for electronic components
Electronic components such as chips or telecommunication devices may reduce environmental degradation, for example when physical transport of...
209. Case environmental market opportunities: Europe discovers bamboo
The increasing concern in Europe for the environment has resulted in a growing interest in the use of sustainable materials. Bamboo is considered...
210. Introduction to biotechnology in floriculture
The downloadable document is dedicated to an introduction to biotechnology because it is expected that biotechnology will be an important way to...
211. Environmentally sound production: Recycling of plastic waste
In this downloadable document the mechanical recycling of plastics from industrial and consumer waste is discussed. The re-utilisation of waste...
212. Occupational health and safety: Working in noisy environments
Noise is an important issue in relation to occupational health and safety (OHS). When employees are exposed to loud noise (over 80 dB) for a...
213. EU legislation: Creosote oil in wood products
Creosote is a mixture of many chemicals and is used, among others, to preserve wood. In the late 1990s, research showed that human exposure to...
214. EU legislation: Honey
This document outlines the EU Directive on honey. It includes definitions and product-specific labelling requirements for honey. The honey...
215. EU legislation: Personal data protection in electronic communications
Users protection of Internet and electronic messaging services is ensured by Directive 2002/58/EC. The legislation establishes rules for providers...
216. Norway legislation: CE Marking Medical devices (implantable)
Norway legislation: CE marking medical devices (implantable) Directive 90/385/EEC lays down requirements for active implantable medical devices...
217. EU legislation: Food supplements (vitamins and minerals)
Food supplements are concentrated sources of nutrients or other substances with a nutritional or physiological effect (vitamins and minerals), and...
218. Export marketing guidelines for natural stone and natural stone products
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Natural stone and natural stone products 2004. The first chapters provide...
219. Norway legislation: CE Marking Medical devices
Norway legislation: CE marking medical devices Directive 93/42/EEC on CE marking medical devices (MDD) lays down requirements for medical devices...
220. EU legislation: Quick-frozen food
The main Directive in the European Union that applies to quick-frozen food stuffs is Directive 89/108/EEC. It sets standards for deep-frozen...
221. Export marketing guidelines for leather goods
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Leather goods 2005. The first chapters provide information on the external and...
222. EU legislation: Cadmium in several products
Cadmium compounds are carcinogenic agents, which are applied in several ways in a large variety of products. EU Directive 91/338/EC (amending...
223. Norway legislation: Substances in vehicles
The European Union has laid down restrictions on the use of certain substances (lead, cadmium, chromium, mercury) in vehicles in Directive...
224. EU legislation: Copyright computer programs
Directive 91/250/EEC stipulates a number of legal requirements for protection of computer programs in the EU. This document presents an outline of...
225. Norway legislation: CE Marking Safety of toys
Directive 88/378/EEC sets safety requirements for toys. All EEA member states have implemented the Directive into national law. This document...
226. EU market brief Protective footwear
This document covers the EU market and the markets in Belgium, France Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for...
227. Norway legislation: Quick-frozen foodstuffs
Norway has transposed the requirements relevant for exporters from non-EU countries in Directive 89/108/EEC on quick-frozen foodstuffs into...
228. EU legislation: Organisms harmful to plant (products)
In the European Union, phytosanitary market access requirements are laid down in order to prevent the introduction into the Community of organisms...
229. Export marketing guidelines for medical devices and medical disposables
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Medical devices and medical disposables 2005. The first chapters provide...
230. EU legislation: Fish and aquaculture products
In the European Union there is specific legislation relevant to fishery and aquaculture animals and products. The most important requirement is...
231. Export marketing guidelines for chemicals
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Chemicals 2005. The first chapters provide information on the external and...
232. EU market brief Summer flowers
This document covers the EU market for summer flowers. It provides additional in-depth information, complementary to the more general information...
233. Norway legislation: Wood preserved with arsenic and chromium
In the EU, the prohibition and restrictions on use of arsenic compounds in wood preservatives is laid down in Directive 76/769/EEC by means of...
234. EU legislation: PentaBDE and octaBDE in products
The EU has laid down requirements in Directive 2003/11/EC on the marketing and use of decaBDE and pentaBDE. This amendment of Directive 76/769/EEC...
235. EU legislation: Irradiation of food
Food irradiation is the exposure of food to a form of energy called ionising radiation. The technique is used to reduce the losses of spoilage and...
236. Norway legislation: Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children
Directive 96/5/EC and its amendments lay down requirements for processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children. Norway...
237. Export marketing guidelines for fresh fruit and vegetables
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Fresh fruit and vegetables 2005. The first chapters provide information on the...
238. Norway legislation: Medicinal products
Medicinal products for human use have been regulated in Directive 2001/83/EC. Although Norway is not an EU Member State, as an EEA Country, Norway...
239. EU legislation: Wood packaging materials
The EU has set new phytosanitary measures for all wooden packaging material that is used with the import of goods into the EU from third...
240. Norway legislation: Maximum level for erucic acid in oils and fats
Directive 76/621/EEC establishes maximum levels of erucic acid components in oils, facts and mixtures intended for human consumption as well as in...
241. Norway legislation: Cosmetic products
Directive 76/768/EEC and its amendments lay down requirements for cosmetic products. Being part of the EEA (European Economic Area) Norway has...
242. Norway legislation: Textile labelling
Directive 96/74/EC on Textile Names harmonises legislation in the EU regarding the names, composition and labelling of textile products in order...
243. Environmentally sound production: Improvement options for plastic
The downloadable document describes the process of producing plastic products from raw material. The document starts with a short description of...
244. Norway legislation: Microbiological contamination of food
Foodstuffs of animal and plant origin may present intrinsic hazards due to microbiological contamination. Microbiological contamination is...
245. Norway legislation: Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) in Food
MRLs (Maxiumum Residue Levels) for pesticides have been harmonised for certain product groups in the EU. For other product groups, however, Member...
246. The natural ingredients for cosmetics market in Poland
This document covers the Polish market for natural ingredients for cosmetics. Information on market size (consumption, production and trade),...
247. The personal protective equipment market in Belgium
This document covers the Belgian market for personal protective equipment. Information on market size (consumption, production and trade),...
248. The electronic components market in France
This document covers the French market for electronic components. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade),...
249. Case environmental market opportunities: Sustainable building in the Netherlands
This document describes the developments in the field of sustainable building. First, some general developments in The Netherlands building sector...
250. The electronic components market in Germany
This document covers the German market for electronic components. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade),...
251. The software and IT services market in the United Kingdom
This document covers the British market for software and IT services. Information on market size (industrial demand, production and trade),...
252. Introduction to biotechnology in fishery
The downloadable document is dedicated to an introduction to biotechnology because it is expected that biotechnology will be an important way to...
253. The timber and timber products market in France
This document covers the French market for timber and timber products. Information on market size (consumption, production and trade), distribution...
254. EU buyers’ requirements: Benchmarking the tourism industry
Environmental, health and safety, and social issues have become increasingly important in international trade, including the worlds’ largest...
255. International code of conduct: Responsible Care
"Responsible Care" is the worldwide chemical industry programme for continuous improvement of safety, health and environment performance...
256. The timber and timber products market in Germany
This document covers the German market for timber and timber products. Information on market size (consumption, production and trade), distribution...
257. The organic food products market in France
This document covers the French market for organic food products. Information on market size (consumption, production and trade), distribution and...
258. EU legislation: Substances in decorative articles
Directive 76/769/EC prohibits the use of certain dangerous (liquid) substances which can be used in ornamental objects: - intended to produce...
259. EU legislation: Maximum level for erucic acid in oils and fats
In the European Union, legislation fixing a maximum level of erucic acid in oils and fats intended for human consumption is laid down in Directive...
260. Case EU legislation: Applying CE marking to personal protective equipment
CE marking can prove to be a real obstacle for companies getting ready to export their products to the EU. This case provides a few examples of...
261. EU legislation: Marketing authorisation for (natural) pharmaceutical products
This document includes information on Directive 2001/83/EC (and its amendments) on the EU legislation relating to medicinal products made for...
262. Norway legislation: Chemicals (procedures)
Directive 67/548/EEC and its amendments lay down procedures that need to be followed when exporting dangerous substances. Since part of the...
263. EU market brief Papayas
This document covers the EU market and the markets in France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom for papayas....
264. Norway legislation: Infant formulae and follow-on formulae
Norway, being part of the European Economic Area (EEA) generally follows EU legislation. This is for also the case for the EU requirements for...
265. EU legislation: Proposal restricting PAH in externder oils and tyres
The European Commission put forward a proposal for a Directive to restrict the presence of certain PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) in...
266. The long haul tourism market in The Netherlands
This document covers the Dutch market for long haul tourism. Information on market size, distribution and prices is provided. Special attention is...
267. Export marketing guidelines for cut flowers and foliage
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Cut flowers and foliage 2005. The first chapters provide information on the...
268. EU legislation: Wood preserved with arsenic
Because of the health risks associated with arsenic, the EU set requirements for the use of arsenic for wood preservation, as well as the for...
269. EU legislation: Extraction solvents for food
In the EU legislation has been laid down in Directive 88/344/EEC and its amendments for the marketing and use of extraction solvents meant for use...
270. Export marketing guidelines for sanitary ware and ceramic tiles
This document consists of four chapters from the EU market survey Sanitary ware and ceramic tiles 2004. The first chapters provide information on...
271. Norway legislation: GMP for pharmaceutical / medicinal products
Directive 2003/94/EC lays down the principles and guidelines of good manufacturing practice (GMP) for medicinal products for human use. Although...
272. Norway legislation: Flame retardants in textiles
Norway has implemented the EU legislation prohibiting the marketing and use of textiles that may come into contact with skin and which have been...
273. Norway legislation: Irradiation of food
Food irradiation is the exposure of food to a form of energy called ionising radiation. The EU legislation establishes standards for the treatment...
274. The plants and young plant material market in Germany
This document covers the German market for plants and young plant material. Information on market size (consumption, production and trade),...
275. EU market brief Wound closure and wound care products
This document covers the EU market and the markets in France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for wound closure and...
276. EU legislation: Benzene in toys
Benzene is a toxic compound, which may be used for example as stabilizer in plastics. Because of its carcinogenic and toxic properties, legislation...
277. EU legislation: Occupational health and safety issues
Exporters to the EU are not obliged to comply with legislation on labour conditions in EU countries (occupational health and safety issues),...
278. Test method: Sudan red in palm oil
The downloadable document provides an EU test method that can be used to test if sudan dyes are present in palm oil. EUROPEAN COMMISSION HEALTH &...
279. Norway legislation: PentaBDE / OctaBDE in products
As part of the EEA, Norway has transposed the EU legislation restricting the use of pentabromodiphenyl ether (pentaBDE) and octabromo-diphenyl...
280. EU legislation: Monomer vinyl chloride used as aerosol propellant
Directive 76/769/EEC on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations sets requirements for the use of chloro-1-ethylene...
281. Norway legislation: Product safety
The EU has introduced general product safety legislation to protect consumers’ health and safety. The horizontal scope of the legislation laid...
282. EU legislation: Asbestos in products
Asbestos is the collective noun for a group of six different fibrous minerals. They pose high risks for (lung) cancer and are therefore the EU...
283. The fasteners and builders' hardware market in Belgium
This document covers the Belgian market for fasteners and builders’ hardware. Information on market size (consumption, production and trade),...
284. EU legislation: Nonyl phenols and ethoxylates
In the EU requirements are laid down in Directive 2003/53/EC amending Directive 76/769/EEC that foresees to protect the environment from the...
285. Norway legislation: Benzene in toys
Norway has transposed EU Directive 82/806/EEC, restricting benzene in toys and parts of toys, into national law. This means that the Norwegian...
286. Norway legislation: Asbestos in products
Norway follows EU legislation on asbestos in products. This document contains a brief summary including the legislative reference. For more...
287. The fasteners and builders' hardware market in Italy
This document covers the Italian market for fasteners and builders’ hardware. Information on market size (consumption, production and trade),...
288. Norway legislation: Organisms harmful to plant (products)
To prevent that harmful organisms are introduced and spread via trade in flowers, plants and plant products, the EU has introduced protective...
289. Scandinavian environmental standard: IT Ecodeclaration
The IT Ecodeclaration is a voluntary standard certifying that electronic products meet legal and some customer requirements in the Scandinavian...
290. Norway legislation: Azo dyes in textile and leather products
As part of the EEA, Norway implemented the EU requirements on azo dyes in textile and leather products. This document provides a summary of...
291. German safety label: Schadstoff Geprüft
Schadstoff Geprüft (SG) is a German product