SylviaS  +  178879 Wed, 04 Jan 06 11:37 AM many thanks SylviaS Joined on Mon, Jan 2 2006 Belgium New Member 24 will think about it...

	goldmund  +  178928 Wed, 04 Jan 06 01:49 PM Dear SylviaS, It is a most interesting question. It is perhaps «in accordance with EC directives». But it is only my opinion. Kind regards, Goldmund goldmund Joined on Fri, Jun 10 2005 Regular Member 581 «Tout homme peut dire véritablement; mais dire ordonnément, prudemment et suffisamment, peu d'hommes le peuvent.» - Michel de Montaigne Regards

	Pgeorgieff  +  178972 Wed, 04 Jan 06 03:53 PM It's correct to use EU standards/directives, because it is in accepted sense of the term, and the standards/directives are common for Europe. You should apply and obey the definite article rules in this case. Pgeorgieff Joined on Sat, Dec 31 2005 Bulgaria New Member 18 Articles, Definite Articles