PACKit: A unique modular knowledge and information kit

Importing Country Profile: European Union

Available in the following languages: English - French

This module contains the following information:

• EU international trade profile with major imports and exports, physical distribution in the EU, description of markets of selected categories of products;
• Trade related environmental issues: EU environmental legislation, eco-labelling schemes and eco standards, WTO agreements on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) and Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS), health and safety regulations, EU marking systems for packaging;
• Overview of world supply, demand, international trade and marketing strategies;
• Detailed description of types and standards of packaging for export;
• Recommended approaches for avoiding typical problems;
• Conformity assessment and certification issues;
• Impact of eco-labelling;
• Impact of packaging on developing countries.

Appendices include:

• ISO standards;
• CEN standards;
• Recommended readings list;
• Useful Internet addresses;
• Lists of trade press and trade fairs;
• Glossary of technical terms.