European Union origins

Van der Voet, E., et al. 1996. Nitrogen pollution in the European Union origins and proposed solutions. Ambio 23 120-132. 

The International Fertilizer Industry Association and the European Fertilizer Manufacturers Association. 1990. A Code of Best Agricultural Practices to Optimize Fertilizer Use. Paris IFA van der Voet et al. 1996. Nitrogen pollution in the European Union origins and proposed solutions. Ambio 23 120-132 Ignazi, I. C. 1996. Code of best agricultural practices. Fertilizer Research 43 241 Archer, J. R., and M. J. Marks. 1997. Control of Nutrient Losses to Water from Agriculture in Europe. York Fertiliser Society. 

In 1994, the former European Economic Community (EEC or EC) became the European Union. It originated as the Common Market created by the Treaty of Paris ia 1951 and the Treaty of Rome ia 1958. Greece joined in 1981, Spain and Portugal in 1984, and Austria, Einland, and Sweden in 1994. 

The Community procedure for establishing MRLs of veterinary medicines in foodstuffs of animal origin is set down in Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2377/90 as amended by Council Regulation (EC) No. 1308/1999. The regulations are supported by detailed guidance contained in The Rules Governing Medicinal Products in the European Union, Volume 8 - Maximum Residue Limits. 

European Commission, (2004). Monitoring of Pesticide Residues in Products of Plant Origin in the European Union, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, 2001 Report, Sanco/17/04—Final/EC. 

Most countries also have regulations analogous to the U.S. regulations. For example, the European Union issued the "Seveso II Directive in 1996 (replacing the original 1982 directive) which requires all member states to implement regulations for the control of major accident hazards. Also, in addition to the U.S. government requirements,... 

There is as yet no agreed international list of permitted food colours. Thus a food dye that is permitted in one country may be considered unacceptable in another. The synthetic food colorants permitted in the European Union are listed in Table 1.8 [60]. All were originally introduced as acid dyes for wool many years ago. Furthermore, more than thirty colorants of natural origin are permitted in most countries. The natural carotenoid dyes are of outstanding importance for colouring edible fats and oils. These yellow to red methine dye structures occur in many families of plants and animals, including vegetables, berries,... 

Patient information leaflets are intended to provide information about the medicine to the patient. The leaflets are produced for many medicines whether presented as original packs or patient packs. For medicines presented in bulk dispensing packs, the manufacturer may supply additional copies of the leaflet. Within the European Union, Directive 92/27/EEC outlines the contents of patient information leaflets and the use of the rINN is required. 

In the Russian Federation, seizures of ephedrine suggested that methamphetamine was the main ATS being produced. According to EUROPOL, however, the precursor BMK (or P-2-P, normally used to produce amphetamine) originating in Russia was identified in the European Union in 2004. These precursors were marked with 4-Tert-Butyl (the so-called -Factor) and their origin could thus be identified. They were traf-... 

A number of additives have, since the original feed additives list in 1970, been withdrawn from the list of authorized additives for different reasons including their contribution to the generation of resistance to bacteria (avoparcin, tylo-sin, virginiamycin), and the decision to restrict certain antibiotics to therapeutic use (penicillin, streptomycin, tetracyclines). Until recently there has been an incoherence between feed additive and veterinary medicine legislation in the European Union since use of some agents such as dimetridazole and ronidazole was... 

Transformation and export of finished product to European Union (no import duty charged due to Swiss origin)... 

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