[Leica] EU banning grey import

[Lucien <Lucien_vD@compuserve.com>]

In PRACTICAL PHOTOGRAPHY
September 1998, Page 19
Wide angle - Photo Forum - Grey area :

"This month saw a ruling by the European Court of Justice =

giving manufacturers control over grey imports from outside EU, =

effectively banning it. =

Grey importing is the buying of goods from other countries cheaply =

and then selling them on, bypassing the official manufacturer's channel =

of distribution, and pricing.
It has been a contentious issue for some years. =

Those who import grey goods believe it is in the interest of the consumer=
=2E =

The products are identical, but the prices are lower.
=2E..snip...
Manufacturers and distributers have welcomed the results. =

They believe that suggesting prices promotes fair competition =

and leads to a more stable market.
=2E..snip... "

What is exactly that ruling. PP don't explain it.

Thanks in advance,

Lucien