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A guide to the European Community rules of origin. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Information sheets that provide a summary of EC rules of origin and explain how to establish the country of origin of imports and exports.

Internet only 		08/69204-03-2008 A4
14 Pages
Action single market. Opening the door to Europe: a guide for business. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Action Single Market aims to improve the advice and help given to businesses which experience difficulties exporting to Europe, and to investigate complaints from companies in other Member States wishing to export to the UK. Outlines some common problem areas and the solutions offered by Action Single Market.

Internet only 		00/122520-10-2000 A4
12 Pages
Consultation on the European Commission proposal for a regulation applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation. Consultation document outlining the EC proposal for a new regulation applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences (GSP). The EU gives preferential access to exports from developing countries through the GSP. Consultation period ended 01 April 2005.

Internet only 		05/54807-01-2005 A4
11 Pages
Die zukunft der wettbewerbsfähigkeit Europas: von der konjunkturerholung zu nachhaltigem wachstum. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

German language version of URN 09/986. Sets out the UK vision for the future of EU competitiveness.

Internet only 		09/104709-07-2009 A4
36 Pages
Draft Statutory Instrument: Services Regulations. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Draft regulations to implement the EU Services Directive in the UK that are being published for informal stakeholder viewing and comment before being amended further and laid before Parliament later this year. See also transposition note URN 09/966, impact assessment 09/1275 and Government response 09/1322.

Internet only 		09/96512-05-2009 A4
24 Pages
El futuro de la competitividad de la Unión Europea: de la recuperación económica al crecimiento sostenible. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Spanish language version of URN 09/986. Sets out the UK vision for the future of EU competitiveness.

Internet only 		09/126012-10-2009 A4
36 Pages
EU Advisory Group to the Department for Business: EU economic policy 2009 - 2014. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Provides information on the composition of and work done by the European Union Business Advisory Group to inform the Department's EU strategy. Covers jobs and growth, low carbon economy, and EU single market and regulatory framework.

Internet only 		09/97409-06-2009 A4
22 Pages
EU directive on services in the internal market: consultation document. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation. Electronic version of consultation document. This document was available in hard copy as part of consultation pack URN 04/854P. Consultation period ended 30 June 2004.

Internet only 		04/85426-03-2004 A4
152 Pages
EU services directive: evaluation of administrative costs. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Detica report on the administrative costs of single points of contact and mutual assistance for the EU Directive on Services.

Internet only 		06/112712-04-2006 A4
96 Pages
EU services directive: evaluation of administrative costs. Executive summary. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Executive summary of Detica report on the administrative costs of single points of contact and mutual assistance for the EU Directive on Service.

Internet only 		06/112812-04-2006 A4
3 Pages
Europe: it's your business. The economic case. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Overview of the business benefits of being part of the European Union.

Internet only 		09/62630-01-2009 A4
28 Pages
European business test panel. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Outlines what the European business test panel is, and the role it has within the European community.

Internet only 		03/98430-06-2003 A4
Government response to comments on the draft Provision of Services Regulations 2009. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Explains the Government's decision to adjust the draft regulations after feedback on a draft of the Provision of Services Regulations 2009 ('the Regulations'). See URN 09/965 for the draft Regulations, 09/966 for the draft transposition note, 09/1275 for the impact assessment and 09/1174 for guidance to business.

Internet only 		09/132208-10-2009 A4
4 Pages
Guidance for businesses on the Provision of Services Regulations. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Guidance on the Provisions of Services Regulations 2009 that came into force on 28 December 2009. They transpose the EU Services Directive into UK legislation. The Directive sets out how the internal market in those services covered by the Directive should operate. This guidance explains what the Regulations mean and how they apply in practice to affected service providers.

In stock 		09/117409-10-2009 A4
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Guide to benefits of the EU: benefits of the single market. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A summary of some of the benefits for business and consumers of being a member of the EU single market, including the benefits to business.

Internet only 		08/82810-04-2008 A4
3 Pages
Gweithredu’r Gyfarwyddeb Gwasanaethau: dogfen ymgynghori ynglyn â gweithredu Cyfarwyddeb Gwasanaethau’r UE yn y DU. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Welsh language executive summary with English language closed consultation document setting out the Government's proposals for implementing the directive in the UK. The directive aims to develop the single market in the service sector by breaking down barriers to cross-border trade within the EU. This will make it easier for businesses to set up in another member state or to provide services across borders or on a temporary basis. Consultation period ended 11 February 2008.

Internet only 		07/1485W13-11-2007 A4
107 Pages
How to tackle regulatory barriers when doing business abroad. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Overview of the range of services on offer from BIS to help UK businesses overcome regulatory and legal barriers when trading outside the UK. Includes case studies.

Internet only 		10/80118-03-2010 A5
24 Pages
Il futuro della competitività Ue: dalla ripresa economica alla crescita sostenibile. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Italian language version of URN 09/986. Sets out the UK vision for the future of EU competitiveness.

Internet only 		09/156830-12-2009 A4
33 Pages
IMI guidance notes. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Guidance material aimed to support all internal market information (IMI) users through the basic principles of mutual cooperation between EU member states. See also step by step guide with practical exercises (URN 09/1133).

Internet only 		09/113229-07-2009 A4
35 Pages
IMI training. Step by step: online practical exercises. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Guidance material aimed to support all internal market information (IMI) users through the basic principles of mutual cooperation between EU member states. See also the IMI guidance notes (URN 09/1132).

Internet only 		09/113329-07-2009 A4
4 Pages
Impact assessment of implementation of mutual recognition regulation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Impact assessment on implementing a UK product contact point, outlining the economic rationale for doing so and the estimated cost and benefits of the different options proposed.

Internet only 		08/139631-10-2008 A4
22 Pages
Impact assessment of implementation of the Services Directive. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Impact assessment supporting the consultation document (URN 07/1485) which sets out the Government's proposals for implementing the Services Directive in the UK. The directive aims to develop the single market in the service sector by breaking down barriers to cross-border trade within the EU.

Internet only 		07/152105-11-2007 A4
75 Pages
Implementing payments: ELMS electronic licence management system (formerly the PSC). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Guidance for local authorities and national regulators on using payment systems for licensing systems connected to ELMS, which delivers part of the requirements of the EU Services Directive. Aims to help organisations to ensure they can collect any associated fees for their charges online.

Internet only 		09/115505-08-2009 A4
29 Pages
Implementing the Services Directive. Government response to consultation on implementing the EU Services Directive in the UK. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Government response to consultation (URN 07/1485) on its proposals for implementing the EU Services Directive in the UK.

Internet only 		08/98117-06-2008 A4
58 Pages
Implementing the Services Directive: consultation document on implementing the EU Services Directive in the UK. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation setting out the Government's proposals for implementing the Services Directive in the UK, which aims to develop the single market in the service sector by breaking down barriers to cross-border trade within the EU. This will make it easier for businesses to set up in another member state or to provide services across borders or on a temporary basis. Consultation period ended 11 February 2008. For Government response see 08/981.

Internet only 		07/148505-11-2007 A4
107 Pages
Implementing the Services Directive: implementing the EU Services Directive in the UK: consultation response form. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Word version of the response form for responses to the closed consultation on implementing the EU Services Directive. Consultation period ended 11 February 2008.

Internet only 		07/1485RF13-11-2007 A4
17 Pages
Keeping your customers informed. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Provides basic information for businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises, about the EU services directive and its benefits for customers.

In stock 		09/89508-04-2009 A4
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L'avenir de la compétitivité de l'UE: de la relance conjoncturelle à la croissance durable. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

French language version of URN 09/986. Sets out the UK vision for the future of EU competitiveness.

Internet only 		09/104809-07-2009 A4
36 Pages
Mutual Recognition Regulation guide: enforcement and notification guide for local authorities in relation to Regulation EC 764/2008. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Guidance for consumer protection officers in local authorities on how to ensure they comply with the requirements of Regulation EC 764/2008 on Mutual Recognition.

Internet only 		09/92614-08-2009 A4
20 Pages
Mutual recognition: proposal for European Parliament and Council regulation laying down procedures relating to the application of certain national technical rules to products lawfully marketed in another member state and repealing decision 3052/95/EC. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation. The European commission has just published a proposal for a regulation on mutual recognition in the fields of goods. This consultation asks for initial views on this regulation. Consultation period ended 23 May 2007. See URN 08/1474 for the government response.

Internet only 		07/72028-02-2007 A4
23 Pages
Partial regulatory impact assessment (RIA): directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on services in the internal market. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Cost and benefit appraisal of the EU's proposal to cut red tape in order to improve access to the European Internal Market for the service sector (Part of consultation, see URN 04/854).

Internet only 		04/230826-03-2004 A4
67 Pages
Partial regulatory impact assessment: revised proposal for a Council regulation applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences (the generalised scheme of preferences (GSP)): [Commission document] COM (2005) 43. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A cost and benefits appraisal of the proposed regulation to promote the economic development and growth of developing countries by offering preferential tariff access to the European Union market for their goods.

Internet only 		05/197901-01-2005 A4
7 Pages
Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and Council on the re-use and commercial exploitation of public sector documents. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation. Seeks views on how the proposed Directive might most appropriately be implemented within England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Consultation closed on 4 December 2003.

Internet only 		03/186212-09-2003 A4
23 Pages
Proposed directive on services in the internal market: Government response to the public consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Government's response following consultation on the EU's proposal to cut red tape in order to improve access to the European Internal Market for the service sector.

Internet only 		04/230930-11-2004 A4
8 Pages
Proposed EC mutual recognition regulation: Government response to consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Government response to the consultation on the Commission proposal on Mutual Recognition (URN 07/720). Includes a summary of responses and next steps.

Internet only 		08/147430-01-2009 A4
8 Pages
Public consultation on the future of the internal market: response by the UK Government. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

UK Government's response to EU Commission consultation on the future of EU internal market policy. The consultation is an essential part of their reflections on how to take internal market policy forward and ensure that it contributes fully in making Europe an attractive place to live, work and invest in.

Internet only 		06/151029-06-2006 A4
18 Pages
Regulatory impact assessment: Regulations Implementing in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the re-use of Public Sector Information December 2004. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Revised partial regulatory impact assessment on the implementation in the United Kingdom of a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the re-use of public sector information. See final regulatory impact assessment URN 05/2171.

Internet only 		04/229731-12-2004 A4
18 Pages
Report on the response to the public consultation into the EU ‘directive on services in the internal market’. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A summary of the 116 responses received following the EU's proposal to cut red tape in order to improve access to the European Internal Market for the service sector.

Internet only 		04/231001-01-2004 A4
17 Pages
Reporting Services Directive Article 9 - authorisation schemes. Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982: ear-piercing. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

One of four model screening report forms for local authorities with regards to the EU Services Directive in respect of ear-piercing. The other three relate to electrolysis (URN 09/1429), hairdressers and barbers (URN 09/1430) and tattooing (URN 09/1431).

Internet only 		09/142812-11-2009 A4
2 Pages
Reporting Services Directive Article 9 - authorisation schemes. Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982: electrolysis. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

One of four model screening report forms for local authorities with regards to the EU Services Directive in respect of electrolysis. The other three relate to ear-piercing (URN 09/1428), hairdressers and barbers (URN 09/1430) and tattooing (URN 09/1431).

Internet only 		09/142912-11-2009 A4
2 Pages
Reporting Services Directive Article 9 - authorisation schemes. Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982: hairdressers & barbers. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

One of four model screening report forms for local authorities with regards to the EU Services Directive in respect of hairdressers and barbers. The other three relate to ear-piercing (URN 09/1428), electrolysis (URN 09/1429) and tattooing (URN 09/1431).

Internet only 		09/143012-11-2009 A4
2 Pages
Reporting Services Directive Article 9 - authorisation schemes. Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982: tattooing. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

One of four model screening report forms for local authorities with regards to the EU Services Directive in respect of tattooing. The other three relate to ear-piercing (URN 09/1428), electrolysis (URN 09/1429) and hairdressers and barbers (URN 09/1430).

Internet only 		09/143112-11-2009 A4
2 Pages
Revised partial regulatory impact assessment on the draft services directive. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A revised partial RIA, which sets out the costs and benefits of implementing the draft EU directive on services in the internal market.

Internet only 		06/159506-07-2006 A4
79 Pages
Screening flowchart for authorisation schemes that are imposed on service providers established in another member state who want to establish in the UK. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Flowchart to help local authorities in the UK screen any authorisation schemes that they impose on service providers under the terms of the European Services Directive.

Internet only 		09/98222-05-2009 A4
1 Pages
Screening flowchart for requirements that are imposed on service providers operating in the UK (whether established in the UK or elsewhere). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A flowchart to help Local Authorities in the UK screen any requirements that they impose on service providers under the terms of the European Services Directive.

Internet only 		09/98322-05-2009 A4
1 Pages
Sell your services to Europe! (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Provides basic information for businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises, about the EU Services Directive and its benefits.

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Services Directive point of single contact: users' & contributors' requirements capture : final report. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Looks into providing a national point of single contact (PSC), that satisfies users' requirements and is in response to obligations contained in the EU legislation, as set out in Directive 2006/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on services in the internal market.

Internet only 		07/122913-07-2007 A4
47 Pages
Services Directive screening guidance for central Government departments: screening flowchart for authorisation schemes that are imposed on service providers who want to establish in the UK. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Flowchart to help UK Government departments screen any authorisation schemes that they impose on service providers under the terms of the European Services Directive.

Internet only 		10/59625-01-2010 A4
1 Pages
Services Directive screening guidance for central government departments: screening flowchart for requirements that are imposed on service providers operating in the UK (whether established in the UK or elsewhere). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Flowchart to help UK Government departments screen any requirements that they impose on service providers under the terms of the European Services Directive.

Internet only 		09/107029-07-2009 A4
1 Pages
Services Directive screening guidance for competent authorities. Screening flowchart for requirements that are imposed on service providers operating in the UK (whether established in the UK or elsewhere). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A flowchart to help competent authorities in the UK screen any requirements that they impose on service providers under the terms of the European Services Directive.

Internet only 		09/113614-08-2009 A4
1 Pages
Services Directive: departmental flowchart examples. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Examples of authorisation schemes, requirements or Acts that have already been screened at a national level for compliance with the Services Directive. See also flowcharts for authorisation schemes (URN 09/1069), and for requirements (09/1070).

Internet only 		09/113129-07-2009 A4
4 Pages
Services Directive: impact assessment. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Costs and benefits appraisal of the implementation of the Services Directive which aims to liberalise the European Economic Area service sector, facilitating trade and further opening the market to competition. See also Government response to draft Services Regulations URN 09/1322 and guidance for business 09/1174.

Internet only 		09/127509-10-2009 A4
87 Pages
Services Regulations: transposition note (draft). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Explains how the Services Regulations transpose Directive 2006/123/EC of 12 December 2006 on services in the internal market, commonly known as the Services Directive. See also draft Statutory Instrument URN 09/965 and Government response 09/1322.

Internet only 		09/96612-05-2009 A4
16 Pages
The economic importance of the country of origin principle in the proposed EU directive on services in the internal market. A summary of a study by Copenhagen economics for the DTI. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Analyses the contribution of the country of origin principle (CoOP) to the total economic gains of the proposed services directive.

Internet only 		05/174401-01-2005 A4
2 Pages
The economic importance of the country of origin principle in the proposed services directive. Final report. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

An analysis of the contribution of the Country of Origin Principle (CoOP) to the total economic gains of the proposed EU directive on services in the internal market.

Internet only 		05/161912-10-2005 A4
58 Pages
The economic reform agenda: opportunities for accession countries. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Introduces the Lisbon Economic Reform Agenda to the candidate countries, who are currently in the process of joining the EU. It explains the relevance of the economic reform, outlines the agenda and the processes with reference to the candidate countries.

Internet only 		02/52828-02-2002 A4
20 Pages
The European Services Directive guidance for local authorities. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Guidance to help local authorities implement the European Services Directive in the UK. Second edition.

Internet only 		09/104630-06-2009 A4
30 Pages
The European Services Directive: guidance for competent authorities. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Provides guidance to regulatory bodies, who have been identified as competent authorities, whose activities will be affected by the Services Directive. The Directive comes into force in December 2009.

Internet only 		09/101503-06-2009 A4
21 Pages
The future of EU competitiveness: from economic recovery to sustainable growth. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Sets out the UK vision for the future of EU competitiveness. It emphasises the importance of EU countries and the EU institutions working together to create the conditions for future sustainable growth and endorses targeted steps to improve our long-term competitive advantage through an integrated approach to single market and industrial policy.

Internet only 		09/98611-06-2009 A4
26 Pages
The potential economic benefit to the UK from implementation of the adopted Services Directive: quantitative analysis by Copenhagen Economics. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The internal market for services is not as developed as that of goods. The Services Directive aims to address this by reducing barriers to intra-EU services trade. This study estimates the potential economic gains for the UK of implementing the adopted Directive using the Copenhagen economics trade model.

Internet only 		08/83414-04-2008 A4
31 Pages
The potential economic gains from full market opening in network industries. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

DTI commissioned Copenhagen Economics to write an economic report into the economic benefits of further liberalisation on the network industries.

Internet only 		07/62229-01-2007 A4
14 Pages
The single market: a vision for the 21st century. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A joint paper by the DTI and HM Treasury setting out a vision for EU Single Market policy for the 21st century.

Internet only 		07/61408-02-2007 A4
46 Pages
Trade and investment implications of EU enlargement. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Discusses the trade and investment implications of ten new countries joining the EU on 1 May 2004.

Internet only 		04/103704-05-2004 A4
24 Pages
UK Government's response to: Global Europe. Europe's trade defence instruments in a changing global economy. A green paper for public consultation. Questionnaire. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

UK Government response to EU Commission consultation on green paper on Europe's trade defence instruments.

Internet only 		07/95326-04-2007 A4
16 Pages
UK SOLVIT success stories. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Complaints made against other Member States about misapplication of EU rules and successfully resolved through SOLVIT.

Internet only 		08/93729-05-2008 A4
4 Pages
Update on implementing the EU Services Directive: April 2009. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Provides an update on implementing the EU Services Directive by 27 December 2009.

Internet only 		09/93501-05-2009 A4
4 Pages
What to do if your work affects service businesses: guidance for departments and competent authorities on the Provision of Service Regulations 2009. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Guidance to help Government departments and other competent authorities understand their obligations under the Provisions of Services Regulations 2009, which implement the EU Services Directive in the UK.

Internet only 		10/56804-02-2010 A4
74 Pages
Working with the European Union: a practical guide to the EU. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A guide to European Union institutions and processes, the opportunities and support it can offer business, consumers and employees. It also signposts additional sources of information.

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