Not sure of the official directive title? The abbreviation? Directive number?

Of the almost 30 active directives now available, only a small selection is relevant to the typical machine builder. In addition to the directive number (e.g. 2006/42/EC), some directives may have a very long or bureaucratic title. As a result it is generally very difficult to name the directive. These long titles are often abbreviated separately, even though this can also lead to misunderstandings. Here is a list of some of the key directives with both their official title and their usual, though unofficial, abbreviated title:

The goal of the directives is to guarantee freedom of movement within the EU. The full texts of the directives are available from the EU at http://eur-lex.europa.eu/de/legis/index.htm.