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Activities of Carl SCHLYTER related to 2008/0028(COD)

Plenary speeches (4)

Food information to consumers (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2008/0028(COD)
Food information to consumers (A7-0109/2010, Renate Sommer) (vote)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2008/0028(COD)
Food information to consumers (A7-0109/2010, Renate Sommer) (vote)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2008/0028(COD)
Food information to consumers (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2008/0028(COD)

Amendments (170)

Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
(30) However, the Commission should produce a report within five years of the entry into force of this Regulation on whether someany categories of alcoholic beverages should be exempted, in particular, from providing the information on the energy value, and stating the reasons justifying possible exemptions, taking into account the need to ensure coherence with other relevant Union policies. The Commission mayshould also propose, if necessaryappropriate, specific requirements in the context of this Regulation.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
(33) The indication of origin is currently mandatory for beef and beef products15 in the Union following the bovine spongiform encephalopathy crisis and it has created consumer expectations. The impact assessment of the Commission confirms that the origin of meat appears to be consumers’ prime concern. There are other meats widely consumed in the Union, such as swine, sheep, goats and poultry. It is therefore appropriate to impose a mandatory declaration of origin for those products, and for those products when used in processed foods. For meat and poultry, the country or place of provenance may be given as a single place for animals only where the animals have been born, reared and slaughtered in the same country or place. In other cases information on each of the different places of birth, rearing and slaughter shall be given. The specific origin requirements could differ from one type of meat to another according to the characteristics of the animal species. It is appropriate to provide for the establishment through implementing rules of mandatory requirements that could vary from one type of meat to another taking into account the principle of proportionality and the administrative burden for food business operators and enforcement authorities.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
(42) To appeal to the average consumer and to serve the informative purpose for which it is introduced, and given the current level of knowledge on the subject of nutrition, the nutrition information provided should be simple and easily understood. To have the nutrition information partly on the ‘front of pack’ and partly the ‘back of pack’ might confuse consumers. Therefore, the nutrition declaration should be in the same field of vision. In addition, on a voluntary basis, some of the information may be repeated for example on the ‘front of pack’. A free choice as to the information that could be repeated might confuse consumers. Therefore it is necessary to clarify which information may be repeated tohe most important elements of the nutrition information should be placed on the ‘front of pack’, with the complete nutrition information placed on the ‘back of pack’. This will ensure that consumers can readily see the essential nutrition information when purchasing foods.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) ‘place of provenance’ means anythe place where a food is indicated to com, country or region where the fprom, and that is not the ‘country of origin’ as determducts or agricultural ingredients are wholly obtained, in accordance with Articles 23 to 26(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92;
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) by suggesting in the description or pictorial representations on the packaging the presence of a particular product or an ingredient although in reality the product which the packaging contains is an imitation food or contains a substitute for an ingredient normally used in a product. In such cases, the packaging must prominently bear the marking ‘imitation’ or ‘produced with (designation of the substitute ingredient) instead of (designation of the ingredient replaced)’;
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) for milk, by denoting milk as ‘fresh’ when its use-by-date is more than seven days after the filling date.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
(27) With a view to provide consumers with food information that is necessary to make an informed choice, alcoholic mixed beverages should also provide information on their ingredients.
2009/01/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) It is also important to provide consumers with information on the other alcoholic beverages. Specific Community rules already exist on the labelling of wine. Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine provides an exhaustive set of technical standards which fully cover all oenological practices, manufacturing methods and means of presentation and labelling of wines, thus ensuring that all stages in the chain are covered and that consumers are protected and properly informed. In particular, this legislation describes in a precise and exhaustive manner the substances likely to be used in the production process, together with the conditions for their use via a positive list of oenological practices and treatments; any practice not included in this list is prohibited. Therefore, it is appropriate to exempt wine at this stage from the obligation to list the ingredients and to provide for a nutrition declaration. As regards beer and spirits as defined in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No. […] of […] of the European Parliament and of the Council on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89, and in order to ensure a consistent approach and coherence with the conditions established for wine, the same kind of exemptions shall apply. However, the Commission will produce a report after five years of the entry into force of this Regulation and may propose, if necessary, specific requirements in the context of this Regulation.deleted
2009/01/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
(29) The indication of the country of origin or of the place of provenance of a food should be provided for foods consisting of a single ingredient and for the significant ingredient and the characterising ingredient(s) in multi-ingredient food products; also whenever its absence is likely to mislead consumers as to the true country of origin or place of provenance of that product. In other cases, the provision of the indication of country of origin or place of provenance is left to the appreciation of food business operators. In all cases, the indication of country of origin or place of provenance should be provided in a manner which does not deceive the consumer and on the basis of clearly defined criteria which ensure a level playing field for the industry and improve consumers’ understanding of the information related to the country of origin or place of provenance of a food. Such criteria should not apply to indications related to the name or address of the food business operator.
2009/01/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
(31) The European Community’s non- preferential rules of origin are laid down in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code and its implementing provisions in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code. Determination of the country of origin of foods will be based on these rules, which are well known to trade operators and administrations and should ease its implementation. For meat and foods containing meat, more differentiated rules shall apply, taking into account the places of birth, rearing, and slaughter.
2009/01/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
(34) In general, consumers are not aware of the potential contribution of alcoholic beverages to their overall diet. Therefore, it is appropriate to ensure that information on the nutrient content of in particular mixed alcoholic beverages is provided.
2009/01/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
By …36 , the Commission shall produce a report concerning the application of Article 18 and Article 29(1) to the products referred to in this paragraph, and addressing whether someany categories of alcoholic beverages should be exempted, in particular, from the requirement to provide the information on the energy value, and the reasons justifying possible exemptions, taking into account the need to ensure coherence with other relevant Union policies. __________________ 36 * OJ: Please insert the date: fivetwo years from the entry into force of this Regulation.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
The Commission mayshall accompany this report by a legislative proposal, if appropriate, determining the rules for a list of ingredients or a mandatory nutrition declaration for those products.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
(27) With a view to provide consumers with food information that is necessary to make an informed choice, alcoholic mixed beverages should also provide information on their ingredients.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Indication of the country of origin or place of provenance shall be mandatory:
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) It is also important to provide consumers with information on the other alcoholic beverages. Specific Community rules already exist on the labelling of wine. Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine1 provides an exhaustive set of technical standards which fully cover all oenological practices, manufacturing methods and means of presentation and labelling of wines, thus ensuring that all stages in the chain are covered and that consumers are protected and properly informed. In particular, this legislation describes in a precise and exhaustive manner the substances likely to be used in the production process, together with the conditions for their use via a positive list of oenological practices and treatments; any practice not included in this list is prohibited. Therefore, it is appropriate to exempt wine at this stage from the obligation to list the ingredients and to provide for a nutrition declaration. As regards beer and spirits as defined in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No. […] of […] of the European Parliament and of the Council on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/892, and in order to ensure a consistent approach and coherence with the conditions established for wine, the same kind of exemptions shall apply. However, the Commission will produce a report after five years of the entry into force of this Regulation and may propose, if necessary, specific requirements in the context of this Regulation.deleted
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
For meat and poultry, the country or place of provenance may be given as a single place for animals only where the animals have been born, reared and slaughtered in the same country or place. In other cases information on each of the different places of birth, rearing and slaughter shall be given.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 (new)
Where there are reasons which would make it impractical to label the country or place of provenance, the following statement may be given instead: ‘Of unspecified origin’.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) where failure to indicate this might mislead the consumer as to the true country of origin or place of provenanceorigin of the food, in particular if the information accompanying the food or the label as a whole would otherwise imply that the food has a different country of origin or place of provenance;
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
(29) The indication of the country of origin or of the place of provenance of a food should be provided for foods consisting of a single ingredient and for the significant ingredient and the characterising ingredient(s) in multi-ingredient food products. Such indication should also be provided whenever its absence is likely to mislead consumers as to the true country of origin or place of provenance of that product. In other cases, the provision of the indication of country of origin or place of provenance is left to the appreciation of food business operators. In all cases, the indication of country of origin or place of provenance should be provided in a manner which does not deceive the consumer and on the basis of clearly defined criteria which ensure a level playing field for the industry and improve consumers' understanding of the information related to the country of origin or place of provenance of a food. Such criteria should not apply to indications related to the name or address of the food business operator.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
(31) The European Community's non- preferential rules of origin are laid down in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code1 and its implementing provisions in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code2. Determination of the country of origin of foods will be based on these rules, which are well known to trade operators and administrations and should ease its implementation. For meat and foods containing meat, more differentiated rules should apply, taking into account the places of birth, rearing, and slaughter.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) for meat, poultry and fish when used as an ingredient in processed foods.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
(34) In general, consumers are not aware of the potential contribution of alcoholic beverages to their overall diet. Therefore, it is appropriate to ensure that information on the nutrient content of in particular mixed alcoholic beverages is provided.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) for dairy products;
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)
(bb) for fresh fruit and vegetables;
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b c (new)
(bc) for other single-ingredient-products;
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b d (new)
(bd) for meat, poultry and fish when used as an ingredient in processed foods.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
(38) Recent developments in the expression of the nutrition declaration, other than per 100g/100ml/portion, by some Member States and organisations in the food sector suggest that consumers like such schemes with an interpretative elemesnt as they can help them make informspeedy choices quickly. However, there is not evidence across all the Community on how the average consumer understands and uses the alternative expressiAs consumer research has shown, the use of a multiple colour system in highly processed products is most appreciated and best understood by consumers. To facilitate comparisons of the information. Therefore, it is appropriate to allow for different schemes to be developed and to allow research on consumer understanding in different Member States to continue so that, if appropriate, harmonised schemes may be introducedproducts in differing package sizes, it is appropriate to retain the mandatory stipulation that the nutrition declaration should refer to 100 g/100 ml amounts. If the food is prepacked as an individual portion, a nutrition declaration per portion should, in addition, be compulsory.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. For the purposes of this Regulation the country of origin of a food shall refer to the origin of a food as determined in accordance with Articles 23 to 26 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92. For meat and foods containing meat, the origin of the foodstuff or the respective ingredient shall be defined as the country in which the animal was born, reared for most of its life, and slaughtered. If different, all three places have to be given when reference is made to the ‘country of origin’.
2009/01/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Where the country of origin or ther place of provenance of a food is given and where it is not the same as that of its primary ingredient:
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the country of origin or place of provenance of the primary ingredient in question shall also be given; or
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the country of origin or place of provenance of the primary ingredient shall be indicated as being different to that of the food.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
By …39 , the Commission shall submit reports to the European Parliament and the Council regarding the mandatory indication of the country of origin or place of provenance for: __________________ 39. * OJ: Please insert the date: three years from the entry into force of this Regulation.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) by exhibiting pictures suggesting that the food is made of certain ingredients when it is not;
2009/01/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
(cb) by suggesting that the flavour of the food comes from natural ingredients when it essentially comes from flavourings.
2009/01/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 262 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. For the purposes of this Regulation the country of origin of a food shall refer to the origin of a food as determined in accordance with Articles 23 to 26 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92. With regard to Member States, the country of origin shall always refer to the respective Member State.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 (new)
For meat and foods containing meat, the origin shall be defined as the country in which the animal was born, reared for most of its life, and slaughtered. If different, all three places shall be given when reference is made to the 'country of origin'.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) by pictorial representations that might mislead the consumer as to the origin of the food or its ingredients;
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. Food business operators within the business under their control shall ensure that information relating to non-prepacked food shall be transmitted to the operator receiving the food in order to enable, where appropriate, the provision of the mandatory food information specified in Article 9(1) points (a) to (c) and (f) to the final consumer.
2009/01/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 271 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the amounts of fat, saturates, carbohydrate, sugars, proteinsugars, and salt.;
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) by suggesting that the flavour of the food comes from natural ingredients when it essentially comes from flavourings.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
(cb) for foods containing fruits: (i) by exhibiting disproportionately large pictures of fruits which are not the dominant fruits in the food. The dominant fruit(s) must be the one(s) dominating the picture; (ii) by using a fruit's name in the name of the food, when this fruit is not present in amounts reasonably expected by the consumer.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c c (new)
(cc) for milk: by denoting milk as 'fresh' when its use-by-date is more than seven days after the date on which the milk packaging is filled.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and transfats.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) trans fats;deleted
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 284 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) the country of origin or place of provenance of foods consisting of a single ingredient and of the significant ingredient and the characterising ingredient(s) in multi-ingredient food products; the country of origin or place of provenance where failure to indicate this might mislead the consumer to a material degree as to the true country of origin or place of provenance of the food, in particular if the information accompanying the food or the label as a whole would otherwise imply that the food has a different country of origin or place of provenance; in such cases the indication shall be in accordance with the rules laid down in Article 35(3) and (4) and those established in accordance with Article 35(5);
2009/01/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 285 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. Food business operators within the business under their control shall ensure that information relating to non-prepacked food shall be transmitted to the operator receiving the food for further sale or further processing in order to enable, where appropriate, the provision of the mandatory food information specified in Article 9(1) points (a) to (c) and (f) to the final consumer.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Notwithstanding subparagraph 1, food business operators shall ensure that the particulars referred to in Article 9(1) (a), (f(e), (f), (g) and (h) also appear on the external packaging in which the food is presented for marketing.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 291 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1
1. The particulars referred to in Article 29(1)(a) and (21)(b) shall be includpresented ion the same field of visionfront of pack and shall include the amount of energy in kcal as set out in Article 29(1)(a) and the mandatory nutrients in Article 29(1)(b) in grams. They shall be presented together in a clear format and, where appropriate, in the order of presentation provided for in Annex XV.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 293 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2
2. The particulars referred to in Article 29(1) and (2) shall be presented on the back of pack in tabular format, if space permits, in tabular format with the numbers aligned. Where space does not permit, the declaration shall appear in linear format and, where appropriate, in the order of presentation provided for in Annex XV.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) the name or business name and address of the manufacturer or, the packager, orand, when applicable, of athe seller established within the Community;
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point l a (new)
(la) the extent to which (expressed in %) the food business operator whose name is indicated on the label guarantees the absence of the following practices in the supply chain of the food: (1) child labour, as defined in Article 2 of ILO covenant 138; (2) forced labour, as defined in Article 2 of ILO covenant 29; (3) discrimination, as defined in Article 1 of ILO covenant 111; (4) violation of the freedom of association, as defined in Article 2 of ILO covenant 87.
2009/01/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 302 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The particulars referred to in paragraph 1 shall be indicated with words and numbers unless the consumers are informed, as regards one or more particulars, by other forms of expression established by implementing measures adopted by the Commission. Those measures designed to amend non- essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it, shall be adopted, in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3)or numbers.
2009/01/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 303 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission may amend the list of mandatory particulars laid down in paragraph 1. Those measures designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3).deleted
2009/01/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) the country of origin or place of provenance of foods consisting of a single ingredient and of the significant ingredient and the characterising ingredient(s) in multi-ingredient food products; the country of origin or place of provenance where failure to indicate this might mislead the consumer to a material degree as to the true country of origin or place of provenance of the food, in particular if the information accompanying the food or the label as a whole would otherwise imply that the food has a different country of origin or place of provenance; in such cases the indication shall be in accordance with the rules laid down in Article 35(3) and (4) and those established in accordance with Article 35(5);
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) with respect to meat and foods containing meat, the places of birth, rearing, and slaughter in accordance with Article 2(3)
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 314 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notwithstanding Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, interpretive elements may be used, for the purpose of the present Regulation, for the expression or presentation of information on energy value and the amounts of fat, saturates, sugars and salt.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 315 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) they are based on sound, independent consumer research and do not mislead the consumer as referred to in Article 7;
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 316 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) their development is the result of extensive consultation with all stakeholder groups;
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 316 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point l a (new)
(la) the extent to which (expressed in percentage terms) the food business operator whose name is indicated on the label guarantees the absence of the following practices in the supply chain of the food: (1) child labour, as defined in Article 2 of ILO Convention 138; (2) forced labour, as defined in Article 2 of ILO Convention 29; (3) discrimination, as defined in Article 1 of ILO Convention 111; (4) violation of the freedom of association, as defined in Article 2 of ILO Convention 87.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 317 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) they are supported by independent evidence of understanding of such forms of expression or presentation by the average consumers; and
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 318 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9a Derogations for micro-enterprises Handcrafted products produced by micro- enterprises shall be exempted from the requirement laid down in Article 9(1)(l). They may also be exempted from the information requirements laid down in Article 9(1)(a) to (k) if the products are sold on site of production and the sales staff is able to provide the information on request. Alternatively, the information may be given via labels on the shelves.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 318 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11
For specific types or categories of foods, the Commission may provide for derogations, in exceptional cases,Handcrafted products produced by micro- enterprises shall be exempted from the requirements laid down in Article 9(1) (b) and (f), provided that such derogations do not result in the final consumer and mass caterers being inadequately informed. Those measures designed to amend the non-essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure wi(l) if the products are sold on the site of production and the sales staff are able to provide the nutrition information. Alternatively, the information can be given via labels on the scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3)helves.
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 321 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
To facilitate the monitoring of the use and impact of such additional forms of expression or presentation, Member States mayshall require food business operators placing on the market in their territory foods bearing such information to notify the competent authority of the use of an additional form of expression or presentation and to provide them with the relevant justifications regarding the fulfilment of the requirements laid down in points (a) to (d) of paragraph 1. In such cases, information on the discontinuation of the use of such additional forms of expression or presentation mayshall also be required.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 322 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 5 – footnote 44
____________________________ 44 * . OJ: Please insert the date: eightthree years from the entry into forcedate of application of this Regulation.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 322 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 - paragraph 3
3. The availability of certain mandatory particulars by means other than on the package or on the label may be established by the Commission provided the general principles and requirements laid down in Chapter II of this Regulation are met. Those measures designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it shall be adopted, in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3).deleted
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 324 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The term ‘vegetarian’ shall not be applied to foods that are, or are made from or with the aid of products derived from animals that have died, have been slaughtered, or animals that die as a result of being eaten. The term ‘vegan’ shall not be applied to foods that are, or are made from or with the aid of, animals or animal products, including products from living animals.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 347 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the particulars provided in Article 9(1) points (d), (f), (g), (h) and (k (f) shall be mandatory only at the moment of delivery.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 348 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Foods placed on the market or labelled prior to …54 ** which do not comply with the requirement laid down in point (l) of Article 9(1) may be marketed until the stocks of the foods are exhausted. __________________ 54. *** OJ: Please insert the date: the first day of the month five years after the entry into force of this Regulation.deleted
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 349 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 2
2. Between …55 and …56 , where the nutrition declaration is provided on a voluntary basis, it shall comply with Articles 29 to 34. __________________ 55. OJ: Please insert the date: the first day of the month three years after the entry into force of this Regulation. 56. OJ: Please insert the date: the first day of the month five years after the entry into force of this Regulation.deleted
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 350 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 2
It shall apply from …*, with the exception of point (l) of Article 9(1), which shall apply from …**. ________________________ * OJ: Please insert the date: the first day of the month three years after the entry into force of this Regulation. ** of the month five years after the entry into force of this Regulation. Three years is a sufficient period of time and there is no need for foreseeing a longer period for the requirement of a nutrition declarOJ: Please insert the date: the first day Or. en Justification.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 353 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. In the case of packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in Article 9(1) (a), (c), (e) and (f) and Article 29(1)(a) shall be mandatory on the package or on the label. The particulars referred to in Article 9(1)(b) shall be provided through other means orHowever, the provision of all particulars in accordance with Article 9(1) via the Internet shall be mandatory and the information shall be available at the request of the consumerpoint of purchase.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 356 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – table – point 3a (new)
3a. FOODS CONTAINING GLUTAMIC ACIDS OR ITS SALTS 3a.1 Foods containing one or ‘contains appetite- more of the food additives enhancing E620, E621, E622, E623, ingredients’ E624 and E625
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In the case of food in packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 25 cm2, the nutrition declaration in accordance with Article 9(1)(l) shall not be mandatory on the package or on the label. However, the provision of this information via the Internet shall be mandatory and the information shall be available at the point of purchase.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 358 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The particulars listed in Articles 9 and 29 shall not be mandatory for foods provided by mass caterers within the meaning of Article 2(2)(d). However, the particulars referred to in Article 9(1)(a), (b), (c) and (i) shall be made available on request.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 360 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Food chains serving standardised food shall indicate the particulars referred to in Article 9(1)(a), (b), (c), (i) and (l) on the package of the food.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 361 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. For products produced from animals that have been fed with genetically modified feedingstuffs pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, the words 'from animals fed with genetically modified feedingstuffs' shall appear in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19 immediately following the ingredient(s) concerned. Where there is no list of ingredients, the words 'produced from animals fed with genetically modified feedingstuffs' shall appear clearly on the labelling.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 362 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1b (new)
1b. For products containing eggs or egg products, the terms referred to in Annex I to Commission Regulation (EC) No 557/2007 shall be added in brackets after the respective ingredient in the ingredient list, in accordance with the farming method used for the production of the eggs. For eggs from organic production, the respective ingredient may be labelled in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, Article 23 (4) (b).
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 372 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 - point (b)
(b) the particulars provided in Article 9(1) points (d), (f), (g), (h) and (k (f) shall be mandatory only at the moment of delivery.
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 377 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 - paragraph 1
1. In the case of glass bottles intended for reuse which are indelibly marked and which therefore bear no label, ring or collar only the particulars listed in Article 9(1) (a), (c), (e), (f) and (l) shall be mandatory.deleted
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 381 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 - point b
(b) the amounts of fat, saturates, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and saltsugars, salt, carbohydrates, protein, and artificial and natural trans fats.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 383 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 4 a (new)
4a. The name of the food shall indicate any added ingredients from a different animal origin to the primary animal, for meat products that have the appearance of a cut, joint, slice, portion or carcase and for fish products.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 384 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 4 b (new)
4b. The name of the food in the labelling of any meat product which has the appearance of a cut, joint, slice, portion or carcase of meat, or of cured meat shall include an indication of: (a) any added ingredient of a different animal origin to the rest of the meat; and (b) any added water in the following circumstances: – in the case of cooked and uncooked meat, or cooked cured meat, any added water making up more than 5 % of the weight of the product, – in the case of uncooked cured meat, any added water making up more than 10 % of the weight of the product.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 385 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 4 c (new)
4c. The name of the food in the labelling of any fish product which has the appearance of a cut, fillet, slice, or portion of fish shall include an indication of: (a) any added ingredient of vegetable origin, and of an animal origin other than fish; and (b) any added water making up more than 5 % of the weight of the product.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 387 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part B – table –point 1 – right-hand-column –first paragraph
‘Oil’, together with - either the adjective ‘vegetableanimal(or ‘animal’the indication of their specific animal origin) or, as appropriate, or - an indication of their specific vegetable or animal originigin. In cases where certain vegetable oils cannot be guaranteed not to be present, the use of ‘May contain...’ is required.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 389 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part B – table –point 1 – right-hand-column –second paragraph
The adjective fully or partly hydrogenated, as appropriate, must accompany the indication of a hydrogenated oil unless the amount of saturates and trans fats are included in the nutrition declaration.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 390 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 - paragraph 2
2. In the case of packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in Article 9(1) (a), (b), (c), (e) and (f) shall be mandatory on the package or on the label. The particulars referred to in Article 9(1)(b) shall be provided through other means or shall be available at the request of the consumer.
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 391 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part B – table – point 2 – right-hand-column –first paragraph
‘Fat’, together with – either the adjective ‘vegetable’ or ‘animal’, as appropriate, or – an indication of their specific vegetable or animal origin. EP first reading posiOr. en Justification.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 391 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 - paragraph 2
2. In the case of packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in Article 9(1) (a), (c), (e) and (f) shall be mandatory on the package or on the label. The particulars referred to in Article 9(1)(b) shall be provided through other means orHowever, the provision of all particulars according to Article 9(1) via the Internet shall be mandatory and the information shall be available at the request of the consumerpoint of purchase.
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 393 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 - paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In the case of food in packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 25 cm2, the nutrition declaration according to Article 9(1) (l) shall not be mandatory on the package or on the label. However, the provision of this information via the Internet shall be mandatory and the information shall be available at the point of purchase.
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 394 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
This paragraph shall not apply to wine as defined in Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, beer, and spirits as defined in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No. […] of […] of the European Parliament and of the Council on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89. The Commission shall produce a report after [five years of the entry into force of this Regulation] concerning the application of this paragraph on these products and may accompany this report by specific measures determining the rules for a mandatory nutrition declaration for these products. Those measures designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation, by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3).deleted
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 400 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 - point (e)
(e) wine as defined in Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, beer, and spirits as defined in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No. […] of […] of the European Parliament and the Council on the definitions, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89. The Commission shall produce a report [five years of the entry into force of this Regulation] concerning the application of Article 19 on these products and may accompany this report by specific measures determining the rules for labelling ingredients. Those measures designed to amend non- essential elements of this Regulation, by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3);deleted
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 404 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 - paragraph 2
2. The nutrition declaration may also include the amounts of one or more of the following: (a) trans fats; (b) mono-unsaturates; (c) polyunsaturates; (d) polyols; (e) starch; (f) fibre; (g) protein; (h) any of the minerals or vitamins listed in point 1 of Part A of Annex XI, and present in significant amounts as defined in point 2 of Part A of Annex XI.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 414 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The rules for implementing the declaration of energy and nutrients with regard to the precision of the declared values such as the differences between the declared values and those established in the course of official checks may be decided upon in accordance with the procedure laid downregulatory procedure with scrutiny as referred to in Article 49(23).
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 423 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2
2. The amount of energy and nutrients referred to in paragraph 1 shall be expressed per 100 g or per 100 ml or, subject to Article 32(2) and (3), perand per portion, if the food is prepacked as an individual portion.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 430 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 - paragraph 2
2. The appropriate date shall be expressed in accordance with Annex IX. It must not be hidden and shall be indicated in a clearly visible way.
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 434 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 3
3. The mandatory nutrition declaration shall also be expressed, as appropriate, as a percentage of the reference intakes set out in Part B of Annex XI in relation to per 100 g or per 100 ml or perand per portion, if the food is prepacked as an individual portion. When provided, the declaration on vitamins and minerals shall also be expressed as a percentage of the reference intakes set out in point 1 of Part A of Annex XI.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 440 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Within 6 months after the entry into force of this Regulation, and taking into account recommendations by the European Food Safety Authority as well as independent research, the Commission shall establish reference intake values for energy and selected nutrients other than vitamins and minerals to be added in Annex XI, Part B. Those measures, designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3).
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 442 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 4
4. The declaration of polyols and/or starch and the declaration of type of fatty acids, other than the mandatory declaration of saturates and trans fats referred to in Article 29(1) (b), shall be presented in accordance with Annex XIII Part B.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 459 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the amounts of fat, saturates, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and saltsugars, salt, carbohydrates, protein, and artificial and natural transfats.
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 463 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. The following particulars referred to Article 31(2) related to the mandatory nutrition declaration shall be included in the principal field of vision: energy value, amounts of fat, saturates, sugars, and salt. They shall be presented, where appropriate, together in a clear format in the following order: energy, fat, saturates, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and saltorder specified above.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 467 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The following particulars referred to in Article 31(2) related to the mandatory nutrition declaration shall be provided on the back of the package: carbohydrates, protein, and artificial and natural trans fats. They shall be presented together in a clear format in the order specified above.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 469 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
This paragraph shall not apply to wine as defined in Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, beer, and spirits as defined in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No. […] of […] of the European Parliament and of the Council on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89. The Commission shall produce a report after [five years of the entry into force of this Regulation] concerning the application of this paragraph on these products and may accompany this report by specific measures determining the rules for a mandatory nutrition declaration for these products. Those measures designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation, by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3).deleted
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 470 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Annex XIIIa lays down product categories for which the presentation of the nutrition declaration through a multiple colour coding system is compulsory. For products that fall under one of these categories, the levels of nutrients on the front of pack nutrition declaration referred to in paragraph 1 shall be indicated through a multiple colour coding system. The colours green, yellow and red shall, referring to the content per 100g or 100 ml, indicate whether a food is low, medium or high in those nutrients. To this end, before the date of application of Articles 29-34 and based on an opinion of the European Food Safety Authority, reference levels will be determined that indicate a high, medium and low level of those nutrients. Those measures designed to amend non- essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3).
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 472 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. The nutrition declaration may also include the amounts of one or more of the following: (a) trans fats; (b) mono-unsaturates; (cb) polyunsaturates; (dc) polyols; (ed) starch; (fe) fibre; (gf) (h)any of the minerals or vitamins listed in point 1 of Part A of Annex XI, and present in significant amounts as defined in point 2 of Part A of Annex XI. protein; any of the minerals or vitamins
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 478 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Five years after entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall present an evaluation report on the form of presentation described in paragraphs 1-6.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 482 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1
1. Where food information covered by this Regulation is provided on a voluntary basis, such information shall comply with the relevant specific requirements laid down in this Regulation, particularly with the requirements of Article 7.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 485 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. All relevant information regarding voluntary food information schemes, such as the underlying criteria and scientific studies, must be made available to the public.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 491 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 - paragraph 2
2. Conversion factors for the vitamins and minerals mentioned in point 1 of Part A of Annex XI, in order to calculate more precisely their content in foods, mayshall be set and included in Annex XII by the Commission. Those measures designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3).
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 493 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 - paragraph 4 - subparagraph 2
The rules for implementing the declaration of energy and nutrients with regard to the precision of the declared values such as the differences between the declared values and those established in the course of official checks may be decided upon in accordance with the procedure laid downregulatory procedure with scrutiny as referred to in Article 49(23).
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 495 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 6
6. Implementing rules concerning the conditions and criteria of use of particulars voluntarily provided in accordance with paragraphs 1-5 may be established by the Commission. Those measures designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3).
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 496 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. The term ‘vegetarian’ should not be applied to foods that are, or are made from or with the aid of products derived from animals that have died, have been slaughtered, or animals that die as a result of being eaten. The term ‘vegan’ should not be applied to foods that are, or are made from or with the aid of animals or animal products (including products from living animals).
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 497 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. In accordance with Article 3(1), it shall be admissible to provide information on environmental, social and ethical considerations regarding foodstuffs. In order not to encourage arbitrary commitments and to ensure comparability, the Commission shall, within [12 months from the entry into force of this regulation] present a legislative proposal on such criteria with regard to foods.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 502 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 - paragraph 2
2. The amount of energy and nutrients referred to in paragraph 1 shall be expressed per 100 g or per 100 ml or, subject to Article 32(2) and (3), perand per portion, in case the food is prepacked as an individual portion.
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 505 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 2
2. By means of paragraph 1, Member States may introduce measures concerning the mandatory indication of the country of origin or place of provenance of foods only where there is a proven link between certain qualities of the food and its origin or provenance. When notifying such measures to the Commission, Member States shall provide evidence that the majority of consumers attach significant value to the provision of this information.deleted
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 507 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 a (new)
Article 38a National provisions on specific forms of presentation In addition to the requirements laid down in Article 34, Member States may decide to introduce a mandatory scheme which provides for an additional presentation of the nutrition information using colour and textual means. Such national schemes shall be developed in compliance with the general principles and requirements laid down in Chapter II and III of this Regulation, and must take into account the results of independent consumer research and of extensive stakeholder consultations. The Commission shall encourage and facilitate the exchange of information between Member States and between itself and Member States on matters relating to the adoption and implementation of the national schemes and shall encourage the participation of stakeholders in this process. On (the first day of the month 5 years after the entry into force of this Regulation), the Commission shall conduct an evaluation of the evidence gathered on consumers' use and understanding of the various national schemes in order to determine which scheme performs best and is most useful for European consumers. Based on the outcomes of this evaluation, the Commission shall come forward with a proposal for a harmonised European front-of-pack labelling scheme.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 511 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 a (new)
Article 40a 40a. Member States may adopt or maintain national measures that set additional binding provisions for operators who choose to voluntarily label specific characteristics of foodstuffs.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 512 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 - paragraph 3
3. The mandatory nutrition declaration shall also be expressed, as appropriate, as a percentage of the reference intakes set out in Part B of Annex XI in relation to per 100 g or per 100 ml or perand per portion, in case the food is prepacked as an individual portion. When provided, the declaration on vitamins and minerals shall also be expressed as a percentage of the reference intakes set out in point 1 of Part A of Annex XI.
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 518 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 2
2. Member States may decide not to require the provision of some of the particulars referred to in paragraph 1, other than those referred to in Articles 9(1) (c) and 10, provided that the consumer or mass caterer still receives sufficient information.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 521 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 - paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Within 6 months after the entry into force of this Regulation, and taking into account recommendations by the European Food Safety Authority, the Commission shall establish reference intake values for energy and selected nutrients other than vitamins and minerals to be added in Annex XI, Part B. Those measures designed to amend non- essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it shall be adopted, in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3).
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 522 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43
Detailed rules for the application of this Chapter may be adopted by the Commission. Those measures designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the procedureregulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(23).
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 524 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall provide the Commission with the details of the national schemes referred to in paragraph 1, such as the underlying criteria and scientific studies, including an identifier for foods that are labelled in compliance with that national scheme. The Commission shall make those details available to the public, in particular through a dedicated page on the Internet.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 524 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 - paragraph 4
4. The declaration of polyols and/or starch and the declaration of type of fatty acids, other than the mandatory declaration of saturates and trans fats referred to in Article 29(1)(b), shall be presented in accordance with Annex XIII Part B.
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 526 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 a (new)
Article 51a Amendments to Regulation (EC) 104/2000 In Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 104/2000, the following point is added: "(d) whether the fish comes from a stock that is subject to a recovery plan adopted by the EU.".
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 528 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32
1. In addition to the nutrition declaration per 100g or per 100ml referred to in Article 31(2), the information may be expressed per portion as quantified on the label, provided that the number of portions contained in the package is stated. 2. The nutrition declaration may be expressed on a per portion basis alone if the food is prepacked as an individual portion. 3. The expression on a per portion basis alone for foods presented in packages containing multiple portions of the food, that have not been prepacked as individual portions, shall be established by the Commission. Those measures designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it shall be adopted, in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3).deleted
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 536 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1.1 a (new)
1.1a. Foods which packaging contains nanomaterials ‘packaging using nanomaterials’ this statement shall accompany the name of the food.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 537 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 2.1
2.1 Foods containing a sweetener or sweeteners authorised pursuant to Directive 89/107/EEC ‘with sweetener(s)’ this statement shall accompany the name of the food in the principal field of vision.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 538 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 2.2
2.2 Foods containing both an added sugar or sugars and a sweetener or sweeteners authorised pursuant to Directive 89/107/EEC ‘with sugar(s) and sweetener(s)’ this statement shall accompany the name of the food in the principal field of vision.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 539 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 2.3
2.3 Foods containing aspartame or neotame authorised pursuant to Directive 89/107/EECRegulation (EC) No 1333/2008 ‘contains a source of phenylalanine’
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 546 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 - paragraph 1
1. The following particulars referred to in Article 31(2) related to the mandatory nutrition declaration shall be included in the principal field of vision: energy value, amounts of fat, saturates, sugars, and salt. They shall be presented, where appropriate, together in a clear format in the following order: energy, fat, saturates, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and saltorder specified above.
2009/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 549 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 16
- food in packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 25 cm2;deleted
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 555 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – part B – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The name of the food in the labelling of any meat product which has the appearance of a cut, joint, slice, portion or carcase of meat, or of cured meat shall include an indication of: (a) any added ingredient of a different animal origin to the rest of the meat; and (b) any added water in the following circumstances: - in the case of cooked and uncooked meat, or cooked cured meat, any added water making up more than 5 % of the weight of the product - in the case of uncooked cured meat, any added water making up more than 10 % of the weight of the product.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 556 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – part B – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. The name of the food in the labelling of any fish product which has the appearance of a cut, fillet, slice, or portion of fish shall include an indication of: (a) any added ingredient of vegetable origin and, of an animal origin other than fish; and (b) any added water making up more than 5 % of the weight of the product.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 558 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – part B – row 17
Definition of category of food Designation 17. Skeletal muscles1 of mammalian and bird species ‘… meat’ and the name(s)2 of the recognised as fit for human consumption with naturally animal species from which it included or adherent tissue, where the total fat and meat constitutes comes connective tissue content does not exceed the values indicated below and where the meat constitutes an , followed by the words 'of an ingredient of another food. The products covered by the definition of ‘mechanically separated meat’ are excluded from this definition. Maximum fat and connective tissue contents for ingredients designated by the term ‘… meat’ Species Fat (%) Connective tissue3 (%) Mammals (other than 25 25 rabbits and porcines) and mixtures of species with mammals predominating Porcines 30 25 Birds and rabbits 15 10 If these maximum limits are exceeded, but all other criteria for the definition of ‘meat’ are satisfied, the ‘… meat’ content must be adjusted downwards accordingly and the list of ingredients must mention, in addition to the term ‘… meat’, the presence of fat which' and the share in total fat the definition of ‘mechanically separated meat’ are and/or connective tissue. 1 The diaphragm and the masseters are part of the skeletal muscles, while the heart, tongue, the muscles of the head (other than the masseters), the muscles of the carpus, the tarsus and the tail are excluded. 2 For labelling in English, this designation may be replaced by the generic name of the ingredient for the animal species concerned. 3 The connective tissue content is calculated on the basis of the ratio between collagen content and meat protein content. The collagen content means the hydroxyproline content multiplied by a factor of 8. (in %) excluded from this definition.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 562 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – part B – row 18 – right column
‘mechanically separated meat’ and the name(s) (3) of the animal species from which it comes, followed by words 'of which' and the share in total fat and connective tissue (in %)
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 568 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
5. Where a solid food is presented in a liquid medium, the drained net weight of the food shall also be indicated. The price per kilogram referring to the respective food shall be based solely on the drained net weight.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 568 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 - paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49 (3), based on an opinion of the European Food Safety Authority, and before the date of application of Articles 29-34, reference levels will be determined that indicate a high amount of the respective nutrient per 100g or per 100 ml. If these reference levels are exceeded in a foodstuff, the nutrition information on the respective nutrient shall be highlighted by a red mark.
2009/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 569 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 - paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The following particulars referred to in Article 31(2) related to the mandatory nutrition declaration shall be provided on the back of the package: carbohydrates, protein, and artificial and natural transfats. They shall be presented together in a clear format in the order specified above.
2009/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 573 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XI – part B
Energy or Reference nutrient nutrient Intake1 Energy 8400 kJ (2000kcal) Total fat 70 g Saturates 20 g Carbohydrate 230 g Sugars 90 g Salt 6gSalt 1 Values to be established in reference to Article 31( 3a)
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 575 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XIII a (new)
ANNEX XIIIa CATEGORIES OF FOOD As referred to in Article 34(1b) For food falling under the following categories of food, the presentation through a multiple colour coding system is compulsory. - Ready to eat meals - Prepared products of animal origin - Pre-packaged snacks - Breakfast cereals - Drinks except fruit juices as defined in Council Directive 2001/112/EC of 20 December 2001.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 584 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 - paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. The Commission shall present an evaluation report on the form of presentation described in the previous paragraphs five years after entry into force of this Regulation.
2009/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 594 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 - paragraph 1
1. Where food information covered by this Regulation is provided on a voluntary basis, such information shall comply with the relevant specific requirements laid down in this Regulation, particularly with the requirements of Article 7.
2009/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 595 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 - paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. All relevant information regarding voluntary food information schemes, such as the underlying criteria and scientific studies, must be made available to the public.
2009/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 598 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 - paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to labelling in accordance with specific Community legislation and in addition to the requirements of Article 9(1)(i), paragraphs 3 and 4 shall apply where the country of origin or the place of provenance of a food is voluntarily indicated to inform consumers that a food originates or comes from the European Community or a given country orf place.
2009/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 605 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 - paragraph 6
6. Implementing rules concerning the conditions and criteria of use of particulars voluntarily provided according to the previous paragraphs may be established by the Commission. Those measures designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3).
2009/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 606 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 - paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. The term ‘vegetarian’ should not be applied to foods that are, or are made from or with the aid of products derived from animals that have died, have been slaughtered, or animals that die as a result of being eaten. The term ‘vegan’ should not be applied to foods that are, or are made from or with the aid of animals or animal products (including products from living animals).
2009/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 607 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 - paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. In line with Article 3 (1), it shall be admissible to provide information on environmental, social and ethical considerations regarding foodstuffs. In order not to encourage arbitrarily commitments and to ensure comparability, the Commission shall, within [12 months from the entry into force of this regulation] present a legislative proposal on such criteria with regard to foods.
2009/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 617 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 2
2. By means of paragraph 1, Member States may introduce measures concerning the mandatory indication of the country of origin or place of provenance of foods only where there is a proven link between certain qualities of the food and its origin or provenance. When notifying such measures to the Commission, Member States shall provide evidence that the majority of consumers attach significant value to the provision of this information.deleted
2009/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 623 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40
Member States may, pending the adoption of the Community provisions referred to in Article 20(e), maintain national rules as regard the listing of ingredients in the case of beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol.Article 40 deleted Alcoholic beverages
2009/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 630 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 2
2. Member States may decide not to require the provision of some of the particulars referred to in paragraph 1, other than those referred to in Article 9(1) (c) and 10, provided that the consumer or mass caterer still receives sufficient information.
2009/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 634 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43
Detailed rules for the application of this Chapter may be adopted by the Commission. Those measures designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the procedureregulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(23).
2009/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 643 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 - paragraph 5
5. Member States shall provide the Commission with the details of the national schemes referred to in paragraph 1, such as the underlying criteria and scientific studies, including an identifier for foods that are labelled in compliance with that national scheme. The Commission shall make those details available to the public, in particular through a dedicated page on the Internet.
2009/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 644 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 a (new)
Article 51a Amendments to Regulation (EC) 104/2000 In Article 4 of Regulation (EC) 104/2000, the following subparagraph is added: (d) whether the fish comes from a stock that is subject to a recovery plan adopted by the EU.
2009/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 664 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 2.1
2.1 Foods ‘with containing a sweetener(s)’ this sweetener or statement shall sweeteners accompany the authorised name of the food. pursuant to in the principal Directive 89/107/ field of vision. EEC
2009/03/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 667 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 2.2
2.2 Foods ‘with sugar(s) and containing both sweetener(s)’ this an added sugar or statement shall sugars and a accompany the sweetener or name of the food. sweeteners authorisedin the principal authorised field of vision. pursuant to Directive 89/107/ EEC
2009/03/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 670 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 a (new)
3a. FOODS CONTAINING GLUTAMIC ACIDS OR ITS SALTS 3a.1 Foods containing 'contains one or more of the appetite- food additives E620, E enhancing 621, E622, E623, E624 ingredients' and E 625
2009/03/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 673 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 5 a (new)
5a. OTHER FOODS
2009/03/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 674 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 5a.1 (new)
Commission 5a.1 Foods produced 'produced from from animals fed animals fed with with genetically genetically modified modified feedingstuffs' feedingstuffs Where food consists of pursuant to more than one Regulation (EC) No ingredient, whereof 1829/2003 one or more are produced from animals fed with genetically modified feedingstuffs pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, the words 'from animals fed with genetically modified feedingstuffs' shall appear in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19 immediately following the ingredient(s) concerned. Where there is no list of ingredients, the words 'produced from animals fed with genetically modified feedingstuffs' shall appear clearly on the labelling.
2009/03/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 675 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 5a.2 (new)
Commission 5a.2 Products 'produced with the aid of produced with the nanotechnologies' aid of Where food consists of nanotechnologies more than one ingredient, whereof one or more are produced with the aid of nanotechnologies, the words 'produced with the aid of nanotechnologies' shall appear in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19 immediately following the ingredient(s) concerned. Where there is no list of ingredients, the words 'produced with the aid of nanotechnologies' shall appear clearly on the labelling.
2009/03/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 676 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 5a.3 (new)
Commission 5a.3 Foodstuffs (1) ‘Free range eggs’, containing eggs or (2) ‘Barn eggs’ or egg products (3) ‘Eggs from caged hens’ shall be added in brackets after the respective ingredient in the ingredient list - according to the farming method the contained eggs were produced with. Concerning eggs from organic production, the respective ingredient may be labelled in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, Article 23 (4) (b).
2009/03/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 677 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 5a.4 (new)
Commission 5a.4 Meat of large 'contains predatory fish methylmercury- not species as specified recommended for in Commission pregnant or Regulation breastfeeding women, 466/2001, Annex I, women who might point 3.3.1.1. or become pregnant, and foodstuffs children' shall be added containing meat immediately after the list from these fish of ingredients. In species absence of a list of ingredients, the statement shall accompany the name of the food.
2009/03/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 678 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 5a.5 (new)
Commission 5a.5 Meat derived 'Meat derived from from animals that animals that have not have not been stunned been stunned prior to prior to slaughter slaughter'
2009/03/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 679 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 5a.6 (new)
Commission 5a.6 Whole nuts in 'Do not eat nuts that packages look bad or taste bad as they may contain high levels of Aflatoxins' this statement shall appear clearly on the labelling.
2009/03/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 692 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – indent 16
- food in packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 25 cm2;deleted
2009/03/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 699 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – part B – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The name of the food in the labelling of any meat product which has the appearance of a cut, joint, slice, portion or carcase of meat, or of cured meat shall include an indication of: (a) any added ingredient of a different animal origin to the rest of the meat; and (b) any added water in the following circumstances: - in the case of cooked and uncooked meat, or cooked cured meat, any added water making up more than 5% of the weight of the product - in the case of uncooked cured meat, any added water making up more than 10% of the weight of the product.
2009/03/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 700 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – part B – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. The name of the food in the labelling of any fish product which has the appearance of a cut, fillet, slice, or portion of fish shall include an indication of: (a) any added ingredient of vegetable origin and, of an animal origin other than fish; and (b) any added water making up more than 5% of the weight of the product.
2009/03/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 705 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – part B – point 17
17. Skeletal muscles12 of mammalian and bird ‘… meat’ and the name(s)23 of species recognised as fit for human consumption with the animal species from which it naturally included or adherent tissue, where the totalmeat comes fat and connective tissue content does not exceed the values indicated below and where the meat 1 The diaphragm and the masseters are part of the skeletal muscles, while the heart, tongue, the muscles of the head (other than the masseters), the muscles of the carpus, the tarsus and the tail are excluded. 2 For labelling in English, this designation may be replaced by the generic name of the ingredient for the animal species concerned. constitutes an ingredient of another food. The products covered by the definition of ‘mechanically separated meat’ are excluded from this definition. Maximum fat and connective tissue contents for ingredients designated by the term ‘… meat’ Species Fat Connectiv (%) e tissue1 (%) Mammals (other than 25 25 rabbits and porcines) and mixtures of species with mammals predominating Porcines 30 25 Birds and rabbits 15 10 If these maximum limits are exceeded, but all other criteria for the definition of ‘meat’ are satisfied, the ‘… meat’ content must be adjusted downwards accordingly and the list of ingredients must mention, in addition to the term ‘… meat’, the presence of fat and/or connective tissue. , followed by the words 'of constitutes an ingredient of another food. The which' and the share in total fat products covered by the definition of ‘mechanically and connective tissue (in %) separated meat’ are excluded from this definition.
2009/03/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 706 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – part B – point 18
18. All types ‘mechanically of products separated meat’ covered by the and the name(s) definition of (3) of the animal ‘mechanically species from separated meat’. which it comes, followed by words 'of which' and the share in total fat and connective tissue (in %)
2009/03/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 717 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
5. Where a solid food is presented in a liquid medium, the drained net weight of the food shall also be indicated. The price per kilogram referring to the respective food shall be based solely on the drained net weight.
2009/03/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 736 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XI – part B – table
Energy or Reference nutrient Intake nutrient Intake* Energy 84(2000 kJ cal) Total fat 70 g Saturates 20 g Carbohydrate 230 g Sugars 90 g Salt 6gSugars Salt _______ * Values to be established in reference to Article 31, paragraph 3a (new)
2009/03/02
Committee: ENVI