European Standardisation of Services and its Impact on Private Law: Paradoxes of Convergence

The EU has incorporated European standardization into its regulatory approach to improve the free movement of goods, but not for services. This book focuses on European standardization of services and its impact on private law, with two case studies: the healthcare sector and the tourism sector. It discusses how European services standards interact with existing legal regulation and the risk that they create obstacles to free movement.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 27 June 2019
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The European Union (EU) has taken a novel approach to regulating goods by incorporating European standardization into its regulatory framework. This approach aims to enhance the free movement of goods within the EU. However, it is important to note that a similar approach does not exist for services. Despite this, a significant number of European services standards have been established.

This book specifically focuses on the European standardization of services and its implications for private law. To provide a comprehensive analysis, two service sectors are examined: the healthcare sector and the tourism sector. The core chapters of the book include a series of case studies based on empirical research conducted in these sectors.

The first part of the book explores how European services standards interact with existing legal regulations at the European and national levels. It is revealed that, at the European level, there is no clear legal framework for the adoption of European services standards. This lack of a clear legal framework has significant implications for their application in private law, which forms the central theme of the second part of the book.

Furthermore, there is a genuine risk that European services standards could create barriers to the free movement of goods within the EU. This could hinder their successful implementation in private law, ultimately impeding the growth and development of the service sector within the EU.

In conclusion, this book provides valuable insights into the European standardization of services and its impact on private law. By examining the healthcare and tourism sectors, it sheds light on the challenges and opportunities associated with the integration of European services standards into national and international legal frameworks. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in understanding the dynamics of the service sector and the role of standardization in shaping its development.

Weight: 394g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509930142