The European Commission has sent formal warnings to Ireland and Portugal…

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Series Details 11/04/96, Volume 2, Number 15
Publication Date 11/04/1996
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Date: 11/04/1996

...about demanding extra hallmarking on precious metals imported from other member states, claiming the requirement violates EU single market rules. The Commission believes that articles made of precious metals and lawfully made and sold in other member states should qualify for sale without restriction in Ireland and Portugal. Both governments have 40 days to reply to the warnings or face the possibility of action in the European Court of Justice.

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