Activities of Emmanouil ANGELAKAS related to 2008/0018(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Toys Directive (debate)
Amendments (9)
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The ability of the users and where appropriate their supervisors shall be taken into account, in particular, in the case of toys which, by virtue of their functions, dimensions and characteristics, are intended for use by children of under 36 months. For specific categories of toys other age limits may be determined in accordance with the safety requirements of the harmonized standards referred to in Article 12.
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The EC declaration of conformity shall as a minimum contain the elements specified in Annex III and shall continuously be updated. The EC declaration of conformity shall have the model structure set out in Annex III. It shall be translated into the language or languages required by the Member State in whose market the toy is placed or made available.
Amendment 241 #
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 were placed on the market before this Directive entered into force or at the latest 25 years after this Directive entered into force.
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 301 #
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 use 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. The presence of traces of these substances, which are technically unavoidable in good manufacturing practice, e.g. monomers in plastics, shall be allowed provided that int components of toys or micro-structurally distinct parts of toys that are not accessible to any physical contact by childrenlies with the provisions of Regulation (EC) 1935/2004.
Amendment 318 #
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, 2 and 23 according to Directive 67/548/EEC may be used in toys provided all that the following conditions are met: 4.1. the toy manufacturer submits to the relevant Scientific Committee an application accompanied by an evaluation report regarding the exposure of the users to the specific CMR substance contained in the toy for the specific toy; 4.2 the use of the substance has been evaluated, on a case by case basis, by the relevant Scientific Committee and found to be safe, in particular in view of exposure, and a Decision as referred to in Article 45 (2) has been taken; 4.2.3 there are no suitable alternative substances available, as documented in an analysis of alternatives which the relevant Scientific Committee will evaluate and approve, 4.3.4 they are not prohibited for uses in consumer articles under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH). The Commission shall publish in Annex … of this Directive a list of substances or preparations and the corresponding toys which are exempted from the requirements of ANNEX II, part III, point 3. The Commission shall mandate the relevant Scientific Committee to re- evaluate those substances or preparations as soon as safety concerns arise and at the lateleast every 5 years from the date that a decision in accordance with Article 45 (2) was taken.
Amendment 325 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part III – point 5
Annex II – Part III – point 5
5. Substances or preparations classified as CMR category 3 according to Directive 67/548/EEC may be used in toys if use ofwhich are classified as very toxic, toxic, Harmful, Sensitizing, Corrosive or Irritating may be used in toys provided that the exposure of children to these substance has bes, when evaluated byaccording to the relevant Scientific Committee and found to be safe, in particular in view of exposure, and following a Decision as referred to in Article 45 (2) and provided that they are not prohibited for uses in consumer articles under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH)official European Testing Standards does not pose a risk for the health of the child.
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”.