EC Consumer and Health Law in the Candidate Countries

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• I. Consumer protection in the context of Community law
  • 1. Community competence in consumer protection.
  • 2. The acquis communautaire on consumer protection
    • a) Protection of the health and safety of the consumer
    • b) Protection of economic interests.
    • c) Reparation for damages.....
    • d) Consumer information, education and access to justice & injunctions
• II. Public health in the context of Community law
  • 1. Community competence in public health........
  • 2. The acquis communautaire on public health
• III. Candidate Countries and consumer protection/public health..
  • 1. The different provisions:
  • 2. Participation in Community Programmes and Agencies.......
  • 3. Implementation of the acquis in the Candidate Countries.
  • 4. Conclusion..........\n

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This text delves into the intricacies of consumer protection and public health within the framework of European Community law, particularly focusing on the role and challenges faced by candidate countries. It examines the development of consumer protection policies, highlighting the importance of safeguarding consumer health and safety, protecting economic interests, and ensuring access to justice.

• The evolving landscape of consumer protection within the European Community
• The role of the acquis communautaire in shaping consumer protection and public health standards
• The challenges and opportunities for candidate countries in integrating and implementing EC law
• The interplay between consumer protection, public health, and the internal market
• The significance of the precautionary principle in risk management and consumer protection

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter I examines the evolution of consumer protection within the framework of Community law. It explores the development of Community competence in this field, analyzing the acquis communautaire and its various aspects, including the protection of consumer health and safety, economic interests, and the provision of compensation for damages. Additionally, the chapter delves into the importance of consumer information, education, and access to justice.

Chapter II focuses on the role of public health within Community law. It explores the development of Community competence in this area, analyzing the acquis communautaire and its impact on public health policies.

Chapter III examines the specific situation of candidate countries in relation to consumer protection and public health. The chapter analyzes the provisions related to candidate country participation in Community programs and agencies, the implementation of the acquis in these countries, and the challenges and opportunities associated with this process.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Consumer protection, public health, European Community law, acquis communautaire, candidate countries, internal market, precautionary principle, health and safety, economic interests, consumer information, access to justice, implementation, integration.