1992-Planning for Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology

Foreword1. Introduction2. The Single European Market Achieving the Internal Market: 1957-1985 The Commission's White Paper Proposals Harmonization and Mutual Recognition Removal of Physical Barriers Removal of Technical Barriers Removal of Fiscal Barriers Implications for Industry, Commerce and Individuals Industry and Commerce General Economic Growth Public Procurement Individuals3. The Single European Act Policy Objectives Reform of the Decision-making Process Other Institutional Reforms Problems Envisaged in Completing the Internal Market The Legislative Process4. Corporate Issues Background Company Law Mergers and Acquisitions Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Employment Rights Corporate Taxation Transport Public Procurement Intellectual Property Product Liability Community Research and Development Programs5. Industrial and Fine Chemicals The Chemical Industry in the EC Future Trends Major Industry Sectors Fertilizers Agrochemicals Plastics Paints, Coatings, Varnishes and Inks Cosmetics and Toiletries Soap and Detergents (Surfactants) Synthetic Fibers Major Issues Affecting the Industry Trade Intellectual Property Competition The Environment Chemical Weapons General Chemicals Existing Legislation Proposed Legislation Fertilizers Existing Legislation Proposed Legislation Agrochemicals Existing Legislation Proposed Legislation Paints and Adhesives Existing Legislation Cosmetics and Toiletries Existing Legislation Proposed Legislation Environment Air - Existing Legislation Proposed Legislation Water - Existing Legislation Proposed Legislation Waste - Existing Legislation Proposed Legislation Legislation Yet to be Proposed Nuclear Waste - Existing Legislation Chlorofluorocarbons - Existing Legislation Environment General Existing Legislation Proposed Legislation6. Pharmaceuticals Pharmaceuticals in the EC Regulation of the Pharmaceutical Sector Veterinary Medicinal Products Standardization Product Authorization Patents The "High-Tech" Procedure Pricing Medicinal Products Existing Legislation Testing of Medicinal Products Existing Legislation Additives to Medicinal Products Existing Legislation Pricing of Medicinal Products Existing Legislation Medicinal Products Legislation Yet to be Proposed Veterinary Medicinal Products Existing Legislation Proposed Legislation Testing of Veterinary Medicinal Products Existing Legislation Residues of Veterinary Medicinal Products Proposed Legislation Consumer Protection Existing Legislation Proposed Legislation7. Biotechnology Biotechnology in the EC Major Fields of Application The EC Biotechnology Industry Major Uses Affecting the Use of Biotechnology Techniques Proposed Legislation8. Standards of Good Practice Background Health and Safety Good Laboratory Practice Good Manufacturing Practice Animal Experimentation Health and Safety of Workers Existing Legislation Proposed Legislation Good Laboratory Practice Existing Legislation Animal Experimentation Existing Legislation Proposed Legislation9. Implications of a Single European Market Industrial and Fine Chemicals Background Consolidation Investment by Third Countries Competition, Trade and Capacity Standards and Certification Health and Safety Transport Labor Relations Taxation Environment Pharmaceuticals Background The Effects of a Unified European Market Conclusions Biotechnology Background Competition from Third Countries10. Strategic Planning for 1992 Original Contributions from European Chemical Industry Federation (CEFIC) Chemical Industries Association GRC Consultants European Fertilizer Manufacturers' Association International Group of the National Associations of Agrochemical Manufacturers (GIFAP) Allan Woodburn Associates European Commission - Vice President Bangemann European Commission - Pharmaceutical and Veterinary Medicines Bayer AG Boehringer Mannheim GmbH Leicester Biocentre, University of Leicester European Commission - Concertation Unit for Biotechnology in Europe COLIPA (European Cosmetic Industry Federation)