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EC
Abbreviation for European Community
In short and in plain language
EC stands for European Community.
This was the old name for part of what is now the European Union. The name is no longer used.
So older rules and advice from Europe still carry this short form in their number.
Definition
EC stands for European Community, a former name for part of today's European Union. Older European directives and recommendations therefore carry the abbreviation in their number.