Therefore, it would also involve ingestion of depleted uranium above the level of health standards, leading to poor kidney function or kidney failure.

The implementation of those standards should lead to the establishment of a system of European values.

Democratic standards leading to a multi-ethnic society based on the rule of law and respect for human rights must be achieved before a political discussion aimed at determining the final status of the province is considered.

These changes have resulted in the progressive decline of labour standards, leading to more precarious forms of employment characterized by limited social benefits and statutory entitlements, low wages and poor working conditions.

It also sets ethical standards and should lead by example in meeting those standards.

Achieving the standards will, therefore, lead to a qualitative change in Kosovo society.

Somehow we must develop a formula to benchmark standards that would lead us to consistent successes.

Imposition of product standards can lead to decreases in export earnings, losses of employment and income, and eventually, increases in poverty.

Also, some pointed out that the erosion of preferences — in sugar, for example — and the imposition of labour and environmental standards could lead to considerable short-term disruptions.

Other initiatives under way, such as bar code technology and the development of codification standards, will lead to an enhanced material management framework.