... effects they have. Since the entry into force of the EC Treaty, one of the main aims of completing the internal market has been the abolition of quantitative restrictions and the measures having equivalent effect which constitute barriers to trade within the EU. However the abolition of such restrictions is not sufficient to guarantee the free movement of goods within the common market, as there are other barriers to trade. These are usually in the form of administrative rules and practices and protectionist, which are equally as capable of hindering the free flow of goods from state to state. The free movement of goods is very important in the Single Market and the European Commission is vigilant in ensuring the free movement provisions as in the Treaty. They make sure that these provisions are upheld by investigating alleged infringements of the provisions by Member States. Articles 28 and 29 (ex 30-34) EC ...

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