
An overview of the Small Business Act, adopted by the European Commission on 25 June 2008. With the objective of reducing bureaucratic hurdles and obstacles, the Small Business Act should help Small and Medium-sized Enterprises to unlock their potential...read more
An overview of the CE conformity marking: What is CE Marking? Where is CE Marking required? Which products need CE marking? How is CE Marking obtained?...read more
A guide through the EU funding opportunities, available in Ireland, for the period of 2007-2013. It covers structural and thematic funds as well as it gives an overview of financing instruments...read more
The Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH) legislation is the new EU chemicals regulation, which entered into force on June 1, 2007. Under REACH, companies must register with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). It does not only apply to chemical substances on their own but also to preparations or articles composed of chemicals...read more
An overview of Ireland and its economy which emphasises on the Pharmaceutical sector in particular. It looks at the contribution of this sector to the overall economy and points out opportunities...read more
The country factsheets aim to give an overview of basic data and economic data and indicators of selected countries. In addition they provide useful contacts where businesses, interested in conducting business in these countries, can get information and support.