FAQs

This section contains documents aiming to help you better understand the commerce sector on a number of specific subjects.

A better functioning food supply chain in Europe

Published: 04/08/2010 - last updated: 04/08/2010

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Retailers' needs for clear and practical food information

Published: 26/06/2010 - last updated: 28/06/2010
Consumer information – of which labelling is just one form - must be clear, understandable and useful. A distinction must be made between “nice to know” (voluntary) and “need to know” (mandatory) information
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Overview
legislation regarding shop opening hours

Published: 01/01/2001 - last updated: 09/02/2010
Overview of the Member State legislation regarding shop opening hours
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Questions about seasonal sales

Published: 22/03/2007 - last updated: 01/07/2010

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Services Directive

Published: 12/01/2010 - last updated: 11/01/2010
- Doing business made easier
Less red tape
Faster procedures
Easier market access
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Consumer Safety

- last updated: 09/11/2006

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Archives

Published: 11/06/2010 - last updated: 11/06/2010

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