The new approach to technical harmonization and standardization

In: Journal of common market studies: JCMS, Band 35, Heft Mar 87

Abstract

The 'new approach' to harmonisation and standardisation, initiated in 1985, is an attempt to accelerate both harmonisation processes at the Council level and European standardisation processes at industry level while at the same time providing more flexibility for innovation and easier market access. Examines the constituent elements of the new approach, evaluates it by means of a systematic comparison with the drawbacks of the old approach and identifies problems that should be dealt with promptly. (AM)