
The EEA Agreement extends the internal market of the European Economic Community to the European Free Trade Area countries. The book aims to give readers an in-depth and practical understanding of the EEA rules governing the free movement of goods, namely product coverage and rules of origin, technical barriers to trade, intellectual property, product liability, public procurement, competition, State monopolies and public undertakings, and State aid. These are all areas of crucial importance to economic operators throughout Europe. A chapter is also devoted to the situation in Switzerland after its decision not to ratify the Agreement. The book provides a useful tool for companies and their lawyers confronted with this new legal framework.
This text investigates the legal framework and practical application of the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA) regarding the movement of goods and competition standards. The authors, legal experts in European law, synthesize complex treaty provisions into a functional guide for economic operators. By examining the extension of the European internal market to EFTA countries, the work provides a structured analysis of regulatory compliance and market integration. It serves as a reference for navigating the intersection of trade policy and legal obligations within the European landscape.
What You Will Find
Legal practitioners and corporate counsel frequently utilize this text as a foundational reference for understanding the complexities of EEA market integration. Experts highlight the book for its practical utility in translating dense treaty language into actionable guidance for businesses operating across European borders.
Page Count:
528
Publication Date:
1994-12-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198258844
ISBN-13:
9780198258841
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