EU.EU: The European European emanating from or pertaining to Europe. European bat lyssavirus see lyssavirus. European beech tree fagussylvaticus. European blastomycosis see cryptococcosis. Union's regulations for a wide variety of industries are having an influence far beyond the confines con·fine v. con·fined, con·fin·ing, con·fines v.tr. 1. To keep within bounds; restrict: Please confine your remarks to the issues at hand. See Synonyms at limit. of Europe. In fact, the EU is steadily replacing the US as the primary source for regulatory guidance. Frequently, countries will imitate im·i·tate tr.v. im·i·tat·ed, im·i·tat·ing, im·i·tates 1. To use or follow as a model. 2. a. the EU's policies outright. In addition, the EU is beginning to influence decisions by international organizations. The EU can have as many as 27 votes in these organizations, but it usually votes in unison u·ni·son n. 1. Music a. Identity of pitch; the interval of a perfect prime. b. The combination of parts at the same pitch or in octaves. 2. , making it a powerful regulatory force. Generally, EU rules are more stringent in regard to product safety, consumer protection, and environmental and health concerns. And now that the EU is the world's largest import market, nations that want to trade with the EU must comply. However, concerns have been raised about the increased costs these EU regulations generate for non-EU countries. Source: Financial Times |
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