China is the single most important challenge for EU trade policy. EU-China trade has increased dramatically in recent years. China is now the EU’s 2nd trading partner behind the USA and the biggest source of imports. The EU is China’s biggest trading partner. China is set to be the biggest national exporter in the global economy in 2009. China now accounts for about 9% of world trade in goods. Total bilateral trade between the EU and China was worth €326 billion in 2008.
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New lists of harmonized standards for EMC, low voltage equipment, gas appliances and PPE
The European Commission has published new lists of European harmonized standards for EMC, Low Voltage Directive, Gas Appliances Directive and the Personal Protective Equipment Directive (PPE).
What are the costs of CE certification?
For the last 15 years, there has not been a single week in which I have not been asked the following: “What are the costs of CE certification?” It is a very understandable question. I am sure that it is on your mind as well. Before you start a new activity, it is good to [...]
Do products qualify for CE when they have UL or CSA certification?
Often we get a question similar to this: “Our product already has a UL and/or CSA approval. Does that mean that we automatically qualify for the CE marking?” Unfortunately, that is not the case.
What is a directive?
A European directive can be regarded as an European law, and – unlike it’s name may assume – is legally binding for every Member State of the European Union. Through transposition into the national legislation of the Member States, persons and companies are subject to the requirements of the European directives.
