"Establishes minimum barrier performance requirements, a classification system, and associated labeling requirements for protective apparel, surgical drapes, and drape accessories intended for use in health care facilities"--Title page.

Contributed articles presented at an international workshop of "Global Production Networks and Decent Work: Recent Experience in India and Global Trends" held at the Institute for Social and Economic Change in Bangalore from 18-20 November, 2007.

In the Bretton Woods era, trade liberalization, the improvement of labour rights and working conditions, and the strengthening of environmental policies, were seen as mutually supportive. But is this always true? Can we continue to pretend to protect the rights of workers and to improve environmental protection, particularly through climate change mitigation strategies, within an agenda focused on trade liberalization? Is it credible to pursue trade policies that aim to expand the volumes of trade, without linking such policies to labour and environmental standards, seen as 'non-trade' concerns? This book asks these questions, offering a detailed analysis of whether linkage is desirable and legally acceptable under the disciplines of the World Trade Organization (WTO). It concludes that trade can work for sustainable development, but only if we see it as a means for social and environmental progress, including climate change mitigation, and if we avoid fetichizing it as an end to be pursued for its own sake.

A Brief Guide to CCC provides a comprehensive overview of the CCC certification. The China Compulsory Certification, also known as CCC or "3C", is the People's Republic of China's mandatory certification system for products imported into or manufactured within the country. The book describes the certification system from audits to product tests and printing options as well as certifying bodies and relevant regulations. It provides insight on how to navigate the system and adequately prepare for the certification process. A Brief Guide to CCC includes a chapter dedicated just to the automotive industry with practical suggestions and useful advice.

Breathing apparatus, Respirators, Supplied air breathing apparatus, Safety devices, Air filters, Filters, Masks (protective clothing), Designations, Classification systems, Grades (quality), Performance, Joints, Visors, Flow rates, Electrical components, Flexible pipes, Volume, Noise (environmental), Weight (mass), Performance testing, Specimen preparation, Accident prevention, Inspection, Testing conditions, Leak tests, Test equipment, Air, Determination of content, Carbon dioxide, Flow measurement, Strength of materials, Flammability, Fire tests, Acoustic measurement, Marking, Instructions for use