The European internal market is a success story. An important step to this success was the prohibition of quantitative import restrictions and all “measures having equivalent effect” between the member states.

“Measures having equivalent effect” also include different safety and environmental regulations. In addition to the technical design, the legitimate marketability is also affected by approval procedures, reporting and documentation requirements. Despite the removal of customs borders, trade barriers still exist.

22.04.2026

Single Market for Products 2.0

Industrielle KI ermöglicht proaktive Services, reduziert Ausfallzeiten und schafft neue datenbasierte Geschäftsmodelle über den…

22.04.2026

Single Market for Products 2.0

Industrielle KI ermöglicht proaktive Services, reduziert Ausfallzeiten und schafft neue datenbasierte Geschäftsmodelle über den…

02.12.2021

Policy paper on standardisation

To achieve the transformation towards a climate-neutral and sustainable society and economy, while maintaining prosperity, the…