Dieser englischsprachige Leitfaden erläutert Fragen der Produkthaftung und Produktsicherheit auf dem europäischen Markt. Das Buch gibt zunächst eine Übersicht der juristischen Hintergründe, die sich an Nicht-Juristen richtet. Im zweiten Teil werden Maßnahmen beschrieben, die die potentielle Produkthaftung verringern können. Teil 3 beschreibt die Möglichkeiten einer effektiven Krisenbewältigung. Alle Fakten werden am Beispiel der Autoindustrie verdeutlicht. Die hier vorgestellten Ansätze für den eigenen Umgang mit Fragen der Produkthaftung können aber auch in anderen Branchen angewendet werden.

This book is essential reading for electronic consumer-product manufacturers doing business in the European marketplace. Compliance with directives and procedures can be a complex and confusing process, resulting in wasted money and effort. With the help of the CE Marking Handbook, engineers and managers can more easily identify which rules apply to them and pinpoint what they need to do to comply. Dave Lohbeck was formerly the Manager for Seminars and Training at TUV Rhineland, the largest German testing and certification agency. He has worked for many years as an engineer, including nine years in the field of European safety and EMC compliance.A once complicated topic is made clear as the author addresses the confusion surrounding CE Marking. Lohbeck offers guidance on both legal and design issues. This book includes a step-by-step design guide aimed at both novice and experienced exporters. With its help, engineers and managers can easily identify which rules apply to their products and pinpoint what they need to do to comply. The information presented here is backed up with facts and examples. Many have been misled, unfortunately, but this book presents the real meaning of CE Marking. Shows design engineers how to comply with CE requirements for product conformityExplains legal and technical issues concisely and logicallyPresents and illuminates US and EU differences

An easy-to-use introductory guide for industry and gov¿t. officials on the principles and concepts behind the European Union¿s (EU) ¿New Approach¿ laws and directives. Will help bus. and gov¿t. officials understand the new laws, the EU¿s standardization process, and the relationships between the European Comm. and the European standardization bodies in the EU. Also provides info. on the EU¿s approach to conformity assessment and requirements for obtaining the CE mark to gain access to the European Market. Offers explanations of such requirements as: notified bodies, conformity assessment modules, supplier¿s declaration of conformity, tech. construction files, user manuals, authorized rep., and product liability in the EU. Charts and tables.