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REACH EU chemicals policy - Q&A by EUbusiness — last modified 14 December 2006, 13:45 CET

Questions and Answers on the European Union's new Chemicals policy, REACH

Restriction of Hazardous Substances EU Directive by EUbusiness — last modified 27 October 2006, 12:40 CET

RoHS is the acronym for Restriction of Hazardous Substances, the European Union (EU) directive (Directive 2002/95/EC) which bans new electrical and electronic equipment from being placed on the EU market if they contain more than agreed levels of certain hazardous substances.

Corporate Social Responsibility in the EU by EUbusiness — last modified 25 August 2006, 19:20 CET

Companies throughout the European Union are showing growing awareness of the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in business.

Fighting Spam in the EU by EUbusiness — last modified 03 January 2007, 18:44 CET

The EU Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive applies to the processing of personal data in connection with the provision of public electronic communication networks and service and thereby requires the Member States to create obligations for anyone involved in the forms of processing addressed by the Directive.

EU Copyright Directive by EUbusiness — last modified 03 January 2007, 18:44 CET

The 2001 EU directive extended copyright protection to the Internet and other new media.

VAT Invoicing Rules in the EU by EUbusiness — last modified 24 August 2006, 20:51 CET

EU Council Directive 2001/115/EC harmonises, simplifies and modernises invoicing obligations on traders when they sell goods or services that are subject to Value Added Tax (VAT). It also creates an EU legal framework for electronic transmission and storage of invoices.

Business & Enterprise in the EU by EUbusiness — last modified 24 August 2006, 17:53 CET

While modern and often successful, European business and industry knows it cannot afford to rest on their laurels. It is a constant challenge to remain competitive, and keep up with technology, and the pace of growth in competing countries. Meeting the challenge successfully is essential for sustainable growth and for our greater prosperity. EU enterprise policy plays its part by fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and competitiveness in manufacturing and services.

EU working time directive by EUbusiness — last modified 24 August 2006, 17:22 CET

Working time is one of the most important areas of employment where the EU has intervened through legislation to improve employment conditions.

Employment and Social Affairs in the EU by EUbusiness — last modified 24 August 2006, 17:09 CET

More and better jobs and equal opportunities are the watchwords of European employment and social policy. A function of the European Commission is to make sure that everyone is equipped for change as the EU evolves into a more competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy. The main framework is a Social Policy Agenda designed to link economic, employment and social policies, whilst at the same time ensuring that these policies are environmentally sustainable.

EU consumer rights by EUbusiness — last modified 24 August 2006, 17:06 CET

Consumers in the European Union now have a number of common basic rights if they shop across EU borders.