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Additive Manufacturing and the EU Machinery Directive |
 | Additive Manufacturing and the EU Machinery Directive |
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Elements and aims of EU Machinery Directive |
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 | Machinery Directive and useful links |
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Start up and business in Additive Manufacturing |
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 | Video "Practical guide for doing business in Europe" |
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Funds, finances, exchange programmes for entrepreneurs |
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 | Erasmus Exchanges Programmes for new entrepreneurs |
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What are we talking about?
EU law is divided into ’primary’ and ’secondary’ legislation. The treaties (primary legislation) are the basis or ground rules for all EU action.
The secondary legislation – which includes regulations, directives and decisions – are derived from the principles and objectives set out in the treaties.
We will focus on it: here, a "regulation" is a binding legislative act. It must be applied in its entirety across the EU. For example, when the EU wanted to make sure that there are common safeguards on goods imported from outside the EU, the Council adopted a regulation.
In Europe clear business regulation guidelines have been defined, related to specific laws: it’s very important and useful for you to know them and (more) to understand where you can find correct and updated informations on your own - if you work in an AM enterprises or if you’re going to… create you own business!