But Japan put no bite in its "instruction," and analysts are doubtful manufacturers will comply in a meaningful way.

Unfortunately, most of these studies are never done, and the F.D.A. has little leverage to force the manufacturers to comply.

But the manufacturers did not always comply.

He threatened further legislation limiting plastic use if manufacturers do not comply.

One might add that manufacturers of conventional wood stoves must comply with those standards by 1991 or perish.

Once on the market, there are postmarket surveillance controls with which a manufacturer must comply.

Mr. Gareau said the Mounties hoped the manufacturers would comply.

We intend to force those manufacturers to comply with our wishes.

The revised mandate allows manufacturers to comply with the rules by building more battery-electric cars instead of fuel-cell vehicles.

In every case, it turned out that the manufacturers could comply with legislation faster and with less expenditure than they had claimed.