38 Amendments of Othmar KARAS related to 2008/0028(COD)
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. When food information law establishes new requirements, consideration shall be given to the need for a transitory perioappropriate transitional periods of at least three years shall be established after the entry into force of the new requirements, during which foods bearing labels not complying with the new requirements can be placed on the market and. Provision shall be made for stocks of such foods that have been placed on the market before the end of the transitoryional period to continue to be sold until exhausted, but not longer than three years after the entry into force of the new provisions. The same shall apply to stocks of labels which food business operators have in their possession before the entry into force of the new provisions.
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the name of the foounder which the product is sold;
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) theDoes neot quantity of the food;affect the English version.)
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) the date of minimum durability or, in the case of foodstuffs which, from the microbiological point of view, are perishable, the ‘use by’ date;
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) 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)as to the true provenance of the food;
Amendment 140 #
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 printedappear 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 backgrounda manner which ensures the legibility thereof.
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
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 (lf) shall be mandatory.
Amendment 155 #
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 or the net quantity of which is less than 30 g 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 162 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. Specific provisions on the use of the name of the food and particulars that shall accompany it are laid down in Annex V. The use in the Member State of marketing of the name of the food under which the product is legally manufactured and marketed in the Member State of production shall also be allowed. However, where the application of the other provisions of this Regulation, in particular those set out in Article 9, would not enable consumers in the Member State of marketing to know the true nature of the food and to distinguish it from foods with which they could confuse it, the name of the food shall be accompanied by other descriptive information which shall appear in proximity to the name of the food. In exceptional cases, the name of the food of the Member State of production shall not be used in the Member State of marketing when the food which it designates is so different, as regards its composition or manufacture, from the food known under that name that the provisions of points 1 and 2 are not sufficient to ensure, in the Member State of marketing, correct information for consumers. No trade mark, brand name or fancy name may be substituted for the name under which the product is sold. The name under which the product is sold shall include or be accompanied by particulars as to the physical condition of the foodstuff or the specific treatment which it has undergone (e.g. powdered, freeze-dried, deep-frozen, concentrated, smoked) in all cases where omission of such information could create confusion in the mind of the purchaser. Any foodstuff which has been treated with ionising radiation must bear the indication 'irradiated' or 'treated with ionising radiation'. Annex V includes specific requirements concerning the designation of 'minced meat'.
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – introduction
Article 21 – introduction
The following constituents of a food shall not be required to be included in the list ofshall not be regarded as ingredients of a food:
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 - point c
Article 21 - point c
(c) substances used in the quantities strictly necessary as solvents or media for nutritional substancmicrocultures, food additives or, flavouring, enzymes or other substances with a physiological or technological purpose;
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
1. The nutrition declarationlabelling shall include the following (hereinafter referred to as "mandatory nutrition declaration"): a nutrition declaration. (a) energy valuenutrition labelling"): (a) energy value (calorific value); (b) the amounts of fat, saturatesprotein, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and salfat.
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. The nutrition declaration maylabelling may, in addition, also include the amounts of one or more of the following or constituents thereof or constituents of the groups of substances listed in paragraph 1: (a) trans fats; (aa) saturates; (b) mono-unsaturates; (c) polyunsaturates; (d) polyols; (e) starch; (f) fibre; (ga) protein; sugars; (gb) sodium; (gc) cholesterol; (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; (i) other substances as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on the addition of vitamins and minerals and of certain other substances to foods1. ____ 1 ABl. OJ L 404, 30.12.2006, p. 26.
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 4
Article 30 – paragraph 4
4. The declared values shall, according to be average values at the end of the mindividual case, be average valuesimum durability period and shall, as appropriate, be based on: (a) the manufacturer’s analysis of the food; or (b) a calculation from the known or actual average values of the ingredients used; or (c) a calculation from generally established and accepted data. 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 upshall be adopted, after the European Food Safety Authority has given its opinion, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 49(2).
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. In addition to the nutrition declarationlabelling per 100g or per 100ml referred to in Article 31(2), the information, it may be expressed per portion as quantified on the label, provided that the number of portionsquantity contained in the packageortion is stated.
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2
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), per portion per portion in accordance with the measurement unit of the net quantity.
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 3
Article 31 – paragraph 3
3. The mandatory nutrition declaration shalllabelling may 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 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 209 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2
Article 32 – paragraph 2
2. The nutrition declaration may be expressed on a per portion basis alone if the food is prepacked as an individual portion or is divided into separate individual portions.
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33
Article 33
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. The particulars referred to in Article 31(2) related to the mandatory nutrition declaration shall be included in the principal field of vision. They shall be presented, where appropriate, together29(1) shall be presented in a clear format in the following order: energy, fat, saturatesprotein, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and salfat.
Amendment 218 #
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. WThen 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 particulars shall be presented in tabular form, with the numbers aligned. Where space does not permit, the declaration shall appear in linear form.
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 3
Article 34 – paragraph 3
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 5
Article 34 – paragraph 5
5. Graphical forms or symbols for the presentation of the nutrition declaration may be used under a national scheme referred to in Article 44 provided the following essential requirements are met: (a) such forms of presentation shall not mislead the consumer; and (b) there shall be evidence of understanding of such forms of presentation by the average consumer.
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35
Article 35
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter VI
Chapter VI
Chapter deleted
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter VII
Chapter VII
Chapter deleted
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraphs 2 and 3
Article 53 – paragraphs 2 and 3
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I
Annex I
1. ‘nutrition declaration’ or ‘nutrition labelling’ means information consisting of: (a) energy value; (b) energy value and one or more of the following nutrientany substance which belongs to one of the following categories or is a constituent of a substance belonging to one of the following categories: - fat, - carbohydrate, - fibre, - protein, - saltodium, - vitamins and minerals listed in Annex XI, Part A; point 1 and present in significant amounts as defined in Annex XI, Part A; 2. ‘fat’ means total lipids, and includes phospholipids; 3. ‘saturates’ means fatty acids without a carbon-carbon double bond; 4. ‘trans fat’ means fatty acids with at least one non-conjugated (namely interrupted by at least one methylene group) carbon- carbon double bond in the trans configuration; 5. ‘mono-unsaturates’ means fatty acids with one carbon-carbon double bond in the cis double bond; 6. ‘polyunsaturates’ means fatty acids with cis, cis-methylene interruptedat least two isolated carbon-carbon double bonds; 7. ‘carbohydrate’ means any carbohydrate which is metabolized in man, and includes polyols; 8. ‘sugars’ means all monosaccharides and disaccharides present in food, but excludes polyols, isomaltulose and D-tagatose; 9. ‘polyols’ means alcohols containing more than two hydroxyl groups; 10. ‘protein’ means the protein content calculated using the formula: protein = total Kjeldahl nitrogen × 6,25; but × 6,38 for milk protein and × 5,7l for soya protein. 11. ‘salt’ means the salt content calculated using the formula: salt = sodium × 2,5; 12. ‘average value’ means the value which best represents the amount of the nutrient which a given food contains, and reflects allowances for seasonal variability, patterns of consumption and other factors which may cause the actual value to vary; 13. ‘principal field of vision’ means the field of vision that is most likely to be displayed or visible under normal or customary conditions of sale or use.
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Table – title 1 and items 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 of title 2
Annex III – Table – title 1 and items 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 of title 2
Amendment 264 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – indents 3, 4, 5 and 5 a (new)
Annex IV – indents 3, 4, 5 and 5 a (new)
- natural mineral waters or other waters intended for human consumption, including those where the only added ingredients are carbon dioxide and/or flavourings; - a herbs, a spice ors, seasonings and mixtures thereof; - salt and salt substitutes; - sugar;
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – indent 16
Annex IV – indent 16
- food in packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 25100 cm2²;
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – indents 19 a (new), 19 b (new) and 19 c (new)
Annex IV – indents 19 a (new), 19 b (new) and 19 c (new)
- Assortments and giftings; - Mixed multi-packs; - Chewing gum.
Amendment 271 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – point 1
Annex VIII – point 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) for which derogations are laid down in other legislation.
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XI – Part A – Point 1 and Table
Annex XI – Part A – Point 1 and Table
1. Vitamins and minerals which may be declared and their recommended daily allowances (RDAs) Vitamin A (µg) 800 Vitamin D (µg) 5 Vitamin E (mg) 102 Vitamin K (µg) 75 Vitamin C (mg) 60 80 Thiamin (mg) 1,4Vitamin B1) 1,1 (mg) Riboflavin (mg) 1,64 Niacin (mg) 186 Vitamin B6 (mg) 21,4 Folic acind (µg) 200 Vitamin B 12 (µg) 1 2,5 Biotin (mµg) 0,150 Pantothenic acid (mg) 6 Potassium (mg) 2000 Chloride (mg) 800 Calcium (mg) 800 Phosphorus (mg) 8700 Iron (mg) 14 Magnesium (mg) 30075 Zinc (mg) 150 Copper (mg) 1 Manganese (mg) 2 Fluoride (mg) 3,5 Selenium (µg) 55 Chromium (µg) 40 Molybdenum (µg) 50 Iodine (µg) 150
Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XI – Part A – point 2
Annex XI – Part A – point 2
As a rule,: - 15 % of the recommended allowance specified in point 1 supplied by 100 g oRDA per 100g or serving for solids; - 7,5% of RDA per 100ml or serving for liquids; - 5% of RDA per 100kcal (12% of RDA 1 MJ); or - an amount provided for by derogations granted according to Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 1200 ml or per package if the package contains only a single portion6 on the addition of vitamins and minerals and of certain other substances to foods, or per package if the package contains only a single portion or the amount and number of portions are clearly mentioned on the package should be taken into consideration in deciding what constitutes a significant amount.
Amendment 277 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XII – table
Annex XII – table
carbohydrate (except 4 kcal/g — polyols) 17 kJ/g - polyols 2,4 —10 kJ/g kcal/g - protein 4 kcal/g —17 kJ/g - fat 9 kcal/g —37 kJ/g - salatrims 6 kcal/g — 25 kJ/g - alcohol (ethanol) 7 kcal/g —29 kJ/g - organic acidsche Säuren 3 kcal/g —13 kJ/g
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XIII – Part A – introduction and table
Annex XIII – Part A – introduction and table
The units to be used in the nutrition declarationlabelling shall be the following: - energy kJ and kcal - fat grams (g) - carbohydrate - fibre - protein - saltodium - vitamins and the units specified minerals in point 1 of Part - other substances units asA of Annex XI A of Annex XI - other substances units as appropriate for appropriate for the individual the individual substances substances concerned concerned
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XIII – Part C – table
Annex XIII – Part C – table
energy kJ and kcal fat g /cal protein g carbohydrate g of which sugars g - polyols g - starch g fat of which of which - saturates g trans fatsg - mono- g unsaturates - polyunsaturates g carbohydrate - sugars - polyols - starch fibre g protein salt- trans fats g - cholesterol mg g of which g g g fibre g g sodium g vitamins* and the units specified minerals in point 1 of Part A of Annex XI *the abbreviation A of Annex XI “vit.” is permissible other substances units as appropriate for the individual substances concerned