26 Amendments of Thomas ULMER related to 2008/0028(COD)
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to specific Union provisions applicable to particular foods as regards the requirements referred to in points (a) to (k) of Article 9(1), when appearing on the package or on the label attached thereto, the mandatory particulars listed in Article 9(1) shall be printed on the package or on the label in characters using a font size where the x-height, as defined in Annex IV, is equal to or greater than 1,2 0,9 mm. The mandatory particulars shall be presented in such a way as to ensure a significant contrast between the print and the background.
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
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.
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. In case of packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 60 cm2, the x-height of the font size referred to in paragraph 2 shall be equal to or greater than 0,9 mmnot apply.
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) in units of mass and/or volume in the case of semi liquid or viscous products.
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 284 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3
Article 29 – paragraph 3
3. Where the labelling of a prepacked food provides the mandatory nutrition declaration referred to in Art. 29 paragraph 1, the information on energy value andshall be repeated in the principal field of vision. In addition, the amounts of fat, saturates, sugars, and salt may also be repeated thereon.
Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 33 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The energy content, expressed in kcal per portion, shall be repeated, in a clear format and surrounded by a border, in the principal field of vision.
Amendment 320 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 34 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. If the nutrition declaration for foods listed in Annex V is mandatory because a nutrition or health claim is made, the nutrition declaration or any part of it shall not be required to appear in the principal field of vision.
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 - paragraph 4
Article 13 - paragraph 4
4. In the case of non-prepacked food, the provisions of Article 41 shall applfollowing shall apply: (a) Where foods are offered for sale to the final consumer or to mass caterers without prepackaging, or where foods are packed on the sales premises at the consumer’s request or prepacked for direct sale, the Member States may adopt detailed rules concerning the manner in which the particulars specified in Articles 9 and 10 are to be shown. (b) 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), provided that the consumer or mass caterer still receives sufficient information. (d) Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 without delay.
Amendment 333 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 - paragraph 1
Article 14 - paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to specific Community legislation applicable to particular foods as regards to the requirements referred to in Article 9(1)(a) to (k), when appearing on the package or on the label attached thereto, the mandatory particulars listed in Article 9(1) shall be printed on the package or on the label in characters of a font size of at least 3mm and shall be presented in a way so as to ensure a significant contrast between the print and backgroundesented in a way so as to ensure legibility.
Amendment 361 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 - paragraph 4
Article 14 - paragraph 4
4. The minimum font size referred to in paragraph 1 shall not apply in case of packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 100 cm².
Amendment 386 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 - paragraph 2
Article 17 - paragraph 2
2. In the case of packaging or containers the largest printable surface of which has an area of less than 100 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 or shall be available at the request of the consumer.
Amendment 389 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1– point b
Article 29 – paragraph 1– point b
(b) the amounts of fat, saturates, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and salt.
Amendment 400 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XIII – section 1 – title
Annex XIII – section 1 – title
DAILY REFERENCE INTAKES FOR VITAMINS AND MINERALS (ADULTS)
Amendment 401 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 - point (e)
Article 20 - point (e)
Amendment 436 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 3
Article 31 – paragraph 3
3. The mandatory nutrition declaration shall be expressed, as appropriate,relating to energy content, fat, saturated fats, sugar and salt, shall in addition be expressed 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, subject to Article 31(2), per 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.
Amendment 438 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The total grams of pure alcohol per 100 ml or units should also be stated on the label.
Amendment 448 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the amounts of fat, saturatesprotein, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and salt.
Amendment 454 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1
1. In addition to the forms of expression referred to in Article 31(2) and (3), the nutrition declaration may be given by othergraphic forms of expression provided that the following essential requirements are met: (a) the form of expression aims to facilitate consumer understanding of the contribution or importance of the food to the energy and nutrient content of a diet; and (b) it is based either on harmonised reference intakes, or in their absence,on the reference intakes indicated in Annex XI, Part B, in relation to 100 g or 100 ml. If a product is prepacked as an individual portion or if it is supplied in quantities of less than 100 g/ml, an indication per portion relating to the quantity supplied shall be sufficient. In the absence of such reference intakes, the nutrition declaration is based on generally accepted scientific advice on intakes for energy or nutrients; and (c) it is supported by evidence of understanding of and use of the presentation of the information by the average consumer. 2. Such additional forms of expression referred to in paragraph 1 shall be identified under a national scheme referred to in Article 44A model graphic presentation is shown in Annex XIII, Part D.
Amendment 463 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 - subparagraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 1 - subparagraph 2
Amendment 471 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Amendment 474 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. The nutrition declaration in relation to the nutrients referred to in Article 29(2) shall appear together in one place and, as appropriate, in the order of presentation provided in Part C of Annex XIII. When this nutrition declaration does not appear in the principal field of vision, it shall be presented in tabular form, with the numbers aligned if space permits. Where space does not permit, the declaration shall appear in linear form. If the nutrition declaration for foods listed in Annex IV is mandatory because a nutrition or health claim is made, the nutrition declaration shall not be required to appear in the principal field of vision.
Amendment 574 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XIII – part C a (new)
Annex XIII – part C a (new)
Amendment 682 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV
Annex IV
FOODS WHICH ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE MANDATORY NUTRITION DECLARATION - unprocessed products that comprise 1 2 largest surface of which has an area of less than 25a single ingredient or category of a single ingredient or category of ingredients; ingredients; - processed products which the only - processed products which the only processing they have been processing they have been subjected to is smoking or maturing subjected to is smoking or maturing and that comprise a single and that comprise a single ingredient or category of ingredient or category of ingredients; ingredients; - waters intended for human - waters intended for human consumption, including those consumption, including those where the only added ingredients where the only added ingredients are carbon dioxide and/or are carbon dioxide and/or flavourings; flavourings; - a herb, a spice or mixtures thereof; - a herb, a spice or mixtures thereof; - salt and salt substitutes; - salt and salt substitutes; - products covered by - products covered by Directive 1999/4/EC of the Directive 1999/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 February 1999 Council of 22 February 1999 relating to coffee extracts and relating to coffee extracts and chicory extracts1, whole or milled chicory extracts2, whole or milled coffee beans and whole or milled coffee beans and whole or milled decaffeinated coffee beans; decaffeinated coffee beans; - herbal infusion, tea, decaffeinated - herbal infusion, tea, decaffeinated tea, instant or soluble tea or tea tea, instant or soluble tea or tea extract, decaffeinated instant or extract, decaffeinated instant or soluble tea or tea extract, which do soluble tea or tea extract, which do not contain added ingredients; not contain added ingredients; - fermented vinegars and substitutes - fermented vinegars and substitutes for vinegar, including those where for vinegar, including those where the only added ingredients are the only added ingredients are flavourings; flavourings; - flavourings; - flavourings; - food additives; - food additives; - processing aids; - processing aids; - food enzymes; - food enzymes; - gelatine; - gelatine; - jam setting compounds; - jam setting compounds; - yeast; - yeast - food in packaging or containers the - food in packaging or containers the OJ L 66, 13.3.1999, p. 26. OJ L 66, 13.3.1999, p. 26. largest surface of which has an area of less than 100 cm2; - food sold by private persons in the context of occasional activities, and not as part of an undertaking that would imply a certain continuity of activities and a certain degree of organisation; - figure-shaped sugar confectionery; - figure-shaped chocolate products; - food directly supplied by the manufacturer of small quantities of products to the final consumer or to local retail establishments directly supplying the final consumer; - food in inner package not designed for sale without the outer package (nutrition information shall be provided on the outer package unless it belongs to the categories of foods that are exempted under this Annex). - assortments and giftings; - mixed multi-packs. - chewing gum.
Amendment 713 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 1
Annex VIII – paragraph 1
1. The net quantity shall not be mandatory in the case of foods: (a) which are subject to considerable losses in their volume or mass and which are sold by number or weighed in the presence of the purchaser; or (b) the net quantity of which is less than 5 g or 5 ml; however, this provision shall not apply to spices and herbs. (c) the net quantity of which is less than 50g for confectionary, chocolate and other cocoa based products, products based on almonds or nuts or other oilseeds; d) the net quantity of which is less than 100g for biscuits, cakes and other fine bakery ware; e) and without prejudice to specific community legislation.