European regulation of consumer product safety

Includes bibliographical references (p. [297]-308) and index.

Theoretical aspects of regulation -- The limits on the community's jurisdictional competence in product safety legislation -- Medicinal products -- New approach products -- Biocides, cosmetics, tobacco, and general consumer products -- Pre-market assessment : authorization to market -- Control of the manufacturing environment and process -- Providing information -- Producers' post-marketing obligations -- The role of authorities in post-marketing safety -- Control of distribution -- Obligations on users -- Conclusions on safety mechanisms -- The community institutions involved and their mechanisms of governance -- Safety and risk.