Activities of Małgorzata HANDZLIK related to 2008/0018(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Toys Directive (debate)
Amendments (13)
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 34 a (new)
Recital 34 a (new)
(34a) A harmonised transition period of up to 5 years after the entry into force of this Directive is necessary in order to give toy manufacturers and other market operators time to adjust to the new technical and especially chemical requirements and in order to guarantee consistent implementation of this Directive throughout the European Union.
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. Manufacturers shall keep the technical documentation and the EC declaration of conformity for a period of 105 years after the toy has been placed on the market.
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) keep the EC declaration of conformity and the technical documentation at the disposal of national surveillance authorities for a period of 105 years;
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 6
Article 5 – paragraph 6
6. Importers shall, for a period of 105 years, keep a copy of the EC declaration of conformity at the disposal of the market surveillance authorities and ensure that the technical documentation can be made available to those authorities, upon request.
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – subparagraph 2
They shall have in place appropriate systems and procedures which allow for this information to be made available to the market surveillance authorities on request, for a period of 105 years.
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 52
Article 52
Member States shall not impede the placing on the market of toys which are in accordance with Directive 88/378/EEC and which weare placed on the market before this Directive entered into for[2 years after the entry into force of this Directive]. Annex II, Part III shall only apply to toys placed or at the latest 2n the market after [5 years after this Directive enteredry into force. of this Directive/31 May 2013]
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 17 a (new)
Annex I – point 17 a (new)
17a. Books that do not contain any elements or added objects others than those in paper or cardboard.
Amendment 304 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part III – point 3
Annex II – Part III – point 3
3. Without prejudice to the application of the restrictions under the first sentence of point 2, the uspresence in toys of substances that are classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMR) according to Directive 67/548/EEC in individual concentrations equal to or greater than the relevant concentrations established for the classification of preparations containing the substances in accordance with the provisions of Directive 1999/45/EC shall be prohibited, except if the substances are contained in components of toys or micro- structurally distinct parts of toys that are not accessible to any physical contact by children. , when used as intended or in a foreseeable way, bearing in mind behaviour of children.
Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part III – point 4
Annex II – Part III – point 4
4. Substances or preparations classified as CMR category 1 and 2 according to Annex 1 of Directive 67/548/EEC and listed in Annex IIa may be used in toys provided that the following conditions are met: 4.1 use of the substance has been evaluated by the relevant Scientific Committee and found to be safenot pose a risk to human health, in particular in view of exposure, and a Decision as referred to in Article 45(2) has been taken; 4.2 there are no suitable substances available, as documented in an analysis of alternatives, 4.3 they are not prohibited for uses in consumer articles under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH). Toys containing substances or preparations classified as CMR category 1 and 2 and for which the request for an evaluation by the relevant Scientific Committee have been submitted may continue to be placed on market within 2 years from the entry into force of this Directive and until a decision is adopted. A decision to amend Annex IIa listing the CMR 1 and 2 substances concerned by this Article shall be taken by the Commission, in accordance with Article 45(2). The Commission shall mandate the relevant Scientific Committee to re- evaluate those substances or preparations as soon as safety concerns arise and at the latest every 5 years from the date that a decision in accordance with Article 45(2) was taken.
Amendment 330 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part III – point 5
Annex II – Part III – point 5
5. SThe presence of substances or preparations classified as CMR category 3 according to Annex 1 of Directive 67/548/EEC may be used in toys if use of the substanceshall be prohibited in toys following a Decision as referred to in Article 45(2) and listed in Annex IIb, only if their presence in toys has been evaluated by the relevant Scientific Committee and found to be safepose a risk to human health, in particular in view of exposure, and following a Decision as referred to in Article 45(2) and provided that or if they are not prohibited for uses in consumer articles under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH).
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II a - title (new)
Annex II a - title (new)
Annex IIa List of substances or preparations classified as CMR category 1 and 2 according to Annex 1 of Directive 67/548/EEC for which the relevant Scientific Committee granted an exemption following an evaluation in accordance with Annex II, part III, point 4.
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II b -title (new)
Annex II b -title (new)
Annex IIb List of substances or preparations classified as CMR category 3 according to Annex 1 of Directive 67/548/EEC and prohibited in accordance with Annex II, part III, point 5.
Amendment 370 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex V - Part B - Point 7
Annex V - Part B - Point 7
Toys contained in food or co-mingled with food shall contain the warning: “Adult supervision strongly recommended”.