The U.S. Export Assistance Center of Central Pennsylvania provides you with information and links to help your company successfully do business in Europe.
2005 EU Commercial Guide
Click here to be directed to the EU Commercial Guide.
Complying with Standards
We are here to help you on the road to regulatory compliance. Click here to be directed to EU Standards Page. Their you will have access to information on a range of legislation and standards that maybe applicable to your product. If you need further assistance contact our office.
EU Funded Programs
The U.S. Department of Commerce is eager to help U.S. firms to leverage these EU-funded economic development programs. Europe-based Commercial Service staff can help U.S. firms find partners (if necessary), including EU-based partners or affiliates. Although large firms often lead projects, the Commercial Service encourages SMEs to participate in consortia as suppliers and subcontractors.
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The Latest on WEEE/RoHS
From August 2005, companies selling a broad range of electrical goods in Europe will need to conform to WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive) and as of July 2006, those same companies will also need to conform to RoHS (Restriction of Use of certain Hazardous Substances Directive). Click hereand be directed to more reports and other information on the status of implementation, the coverage of the Directives and producer requirements and the website will provide links to additional information resources.
The Latest on REACH
REACH is a major reform of EU chemicals policy. REACH will affect all global supply chains that produce and use chemicals. U.S. exporters to Europe should carefully consider this proposed piece of EU environmental legislation.
REACH adoption is imminent. REACH could become law in the 25 Member States of the EU as early as 2007. It is time to prepare for REACH! Click here to learn more about REACH.
