C-7/68, Commission v Italy [1968]

C-7/68, Commission v Italy [1968]
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Key Points to Note in This Case

• Definition of ‘Goods’: The case clarified the meaning of "goods" within EU law.

◦ Broad Interpretation: Goods are defined as "products which can be valued in money and which are capable of forming the subject of commercial transactions."

◦ Waste: Waste can be considered goods under this definition, even if it has no immediate commercial value.

• Veedfald 2000: Human corpses and body parts are also regarded as goods under EU law.

• Thompson 1978: Coins and money, however, are not considered goods within this context.