The EU Directive Handbook - Understanding the European Union Compliance Process and What it Means to You (Hardcover)

By the year 2000 it is estimated that one-third of the nations of the world will be using the European Union Directives to determine compliance for industry. Having a key to the global market in the next century will be critical to economic success. The EU Directives offer such a key. Unlocking the mystery surrounding compliance will open doors to the single largest economic market in the world, as well as numerous other international markets. If you export, compliance is critical to your company's survival. This book, written in a clear and readable format, can assist you in cutting through the maze of requirements and compliance processes. Key Components of the EU Directive Handbook provides a clear-cut picture of the European Union, past and present; explains how EU Directives are impacting international business currently and how they will do so down the road; illustrates how companies in different industries need to approach compliance; guides you through compliance, including numerous examples; describes the relationship between compliance and CE Marking; explains the risks and rewards of obtaining CE Marking; provides an overview of liability laws in the EU; describes the relationship between ISO 9000 and the EU Directives; and arranged in three sections to enable more experienced readers to locate the information they need quickly.