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EU study on the functions and effects of European standards (GEN – 1169.00)

13 October 2020

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EU study on the functions and effects of European standards (GEN – 1169.00)

13 October 2020

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Home EU study on the functions and effects of European standards (GEN – 1169.00)

The European Commission (DG GROW) has contracted EY and Menon to conduct a study on the functions and effects of European standards and standardisation in the EU and EFTA Member States. The study aims to support the European Commission in assessing whether, and to which extent, the adoption of European standards has been beneficial for European consumers, firms and for the European economy as a whole.

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