1060 Amendments of Renate SOMMER
Amendment 1 #
2018/2599(RSP)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to Article 13 TFEU, which stipulates that, in formulating and implementing Union policies, the Union and the Member States shall, since animals are sentient beings, pay full regard to their welfare requirements;
Amendment 3 #
2018/2599(RSP)
Citation 3
Amendment 6 #
2018/2599(RSP)
Citation 5
Amendment 18 #
2018/2599(RSP)
Recital D
D. whereas the illegal breeding of cats and dogs often happens in terrible conditions; whereas puppies and kittens are often separated from their mothers much too early and subjected to long journeys across the EU in cramped and filthy conditions with no food, water, or air-conditioning, and no breaks;
Amendment 38 #
2018/2599(RSP)
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that the identification and registration of cats and dogs is a crucial and necessary first step in the fight against illegal trade, and that registration and identification are key conditions for control, enforcement, and traceabilitare key conditions for ensuring control, enforcement and traceability of companion animals, and that they are essential elements for fighting illegal trade effectively;
Amendment 43 #
2018/2599(RSP)
Paragraph 2
2. Urges the European Commission to come forward, via ause delegated actpowers under the Animal Health Law, with a proposal for detailed, compatible systems for the means and methods of identification and registration of cats and dogs in databas to establish requirements for identification and registration of cats and dogs, as mandated in Art. 118.2(c) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429, and to also include rules ion the Member States, which should be linked through an EU platformexchange of electronic data between databases in the Member States;
Amendment 51 #
2018/2599(RSP)
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the European Commission to draw up a cross-sectorial EU Action Plan to address the illegal trade in companion animals in the EU; considers that the Action Plan should clearly defineencourage the cooperation of Member States and stakeholders within the EU Animal Welfare Platform and to support the responsibilities of all stakeholders and decision-makers, including the Member States, the European Commission, border, customs and veterinary authorities, veterinarians and civil society organisations;tablishment of voluntary and non- legislative measures able to address the illegal trade in companion animals
Amendment 55 #
2018/2599(RSP)
Paragraph 5
5. Recommends that the European Commission involve in the Action Plan its different Directorate-Generals working on animal welfare, public health, consumer protection, internal market, and trafficking issues and the EU Animal Welfare Platform Members;
Amendment 58 #
2018/2599(RSP)
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that a uniform EU definition of large-scale commercial breeding facilities, known as puppy milland kitten farms, is necessary in order to tackle illegal trade;
Amendment 62 #
2018/2599(RSP)
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the European Commission to improve thebetter protection of EU consumers buying companion animals via online adverts as part of its Digital Agenda' rights against the risk posed by the online purchase of cats and dogs, particularly by exploring the opportunities offered by Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 and the New Deal for Consumers package launched by the Commission in April 2018;
Amendment 64 #
2018/2599(RSP)
Paragraph 8
Amendment 76 #
2018/2599(RSP)
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for the Directorate for Health and Food Audits and Analysis' inspection programmes (European Commission - DG Health and Food Safety) to include checks onaudit Member State’s compliance with Regulation (EU) No 576/2013;
Amendment 77 #
2018/2599(RSP)
Paragraph 12
Amendment 79 #
2018/2599(RSP)
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to propose consistent and enforceable breeding rules for companion animals to be put in place across the EUdevelop EU breeding guidelines and best practice which outline, and encourages the uptake of, breeding practices that ensures a high standard of welfare for cats and dogs and to disseminate these through information campaigns and training initiatives;
Amendment 83 #
2018/2599(RSP)
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that Member Statesthe Commission, keeping in mind Art. 84 and 85 of the Animal Health Law, should be encouraged to set up a compulsory register of authorisedhe Member States to work towards harmonised requirements for the registration of establishments keeping companion animal s (breeders and sellers) ;
Amendment 88 #
2018/2599(RSP)
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the competent authorities of the Member States, in case of non- compliance with Regulation (EU) no 576/2013, to adhere strictly to the procedures laid down therein and to ensure the rehoming of any seized companion animals after the appropriate veterinary checks have been carried out; calls, furthermore, on the Member States to adequately support animal rescue centres;
Amendment 4 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 15 April 2015 on the centenary of the Armenian Genocide1a _________________ 1a Texts adopted, P8_TA(2015)0094
Amendment 12 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to the call by Commissioner Hahn to officially end the accession talks and to take a new path towards a realistic strategic partnership,
Amendment 25 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16
Citation 16
— having regard to the Commission recommendation of 21 December 2016 for a Council decision authorising the opening of negotiations with Turkey on an agreement on the extension of the scope of the bilateral preferential trade relationship and on the modernisation of the Customs Union, as well as the Council Conclusions of 26 June 2018 stating that no further work towards the modernisation of the EU-Turkey Customs Union is foreseen,
Amendment 34 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the decision of 19 July 2018 to lifNotes that the state of emergency, which was introduced after the 2016 coup attempt and, has been extended 7 times; Welcomes, however, the decision of 19 July 2018 to lift the state of emergency; notes that the prolonged state of emergency has led to an erosion of the rule of law and deterioration of human rights in Turkey; regrets that the adoption of new legislative proposals preserves many of the abusive powers granted to the Ppresident and the executive under the state of emergency and thereby dampens any positive effect of its termination; is concerned about the serious backsliding in the areas of freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, freedom of association and procedural and property rights;
Amendment 39 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Notes that more than 300.000 passports have been cancelled with the start of State of Emergency in 2016; is very much concerned that in addition to the detainees, the passports of the relatives of the detainees and suspects have been cancelled; notes that no progress has been made after the presidential statement that promised the enabling of the passports of the relatives of detainees;
Amendment 42 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. RecallsIs deeply concerned that over 150 000 people were taken into custody in the post-coup crackdown and 78 000 have been arrested on terrorism charges, while more than 50 000 people remain in jail; notes that many of these detainees have been arrested only with evidence showing their links to the Gülen Movement such as banks they deposited their money in, schools their kids attended or their use of commercially available messaging app; expresses concern at the excessively lengthy pre-trial detention and judicial proceedings, the fact that in several cases no indictment has been issued yet, and the harshness of detention conditions; is particularly concerned at the fact that such arrests seem to also target legitimatetarget a wide range of people including voices of dissent or members of the opposition; is very worried at the allegations of ill-treatment and torture of those in prison, as reported by several human rights organisation including pregnant women, seriously ill individuals and children under the age six, as reported by several human rights organisations; is deeply concerned about the reports indicating that long term solitary confinement is applied very wide spread and turns into a second punishment for the detainees;
Amendment 51 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that since the introduction of the state of emergency more than 152 000 civil servants - including teachers, doctors, (peace) academics, judges and prosecutors - have been dismissed; notes that 125 000 people applied to the Inquiry Commission on the State of Emergency Measures (CoSEM), which is tasked with reviewing and deciding within two years on complaints against measures taken under the state of emergency and related decrees, and 89 000 of them are still awaiting a decision; notes that from the ones who received a response, only 7 percent of the applications have received a favourable outcome and the rest were all dismissed by the commission; is concerned about the narrow scope of the mandate of the Inquiry Commission, its lack of independence, and the fact that examinations are made on the sole basis of documents in the case-file, without participation of the person concerned; notes that the dismissals have had an extremely harsh impact on the individuals concerned and on their families, including financially, and come with a lasting social and professional stigma; calls on the Turkish government to ensure that all individuals have the right to have their cases reviewed by an independent court that can award compensation for the material and moral damage caused by their arbitrary dismissal;
Amendment 80 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Expresses concern at the shrinking space for civil society and the promotion of fundamental rights and freedoms; notes that a large number of activists, including human rights defenders, were arrested and demonstrations were recurrently banned during the state of emergency; calls on Turkey to protect the fundamental rights of minorities, such as LGBTI people, as well as religious minorities;
Amendment 86 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Is seriously concerned about the lack of respect for the freedom of religion, about continuous discrimination against religious minorities, including Christians and Alevis and violence on religious grounds, including verbal and physical attacks, stigmatisation and social pressure at schools, and problems in relation to legally establishing a place of worship; expects the Turkish government to treat every Turkish citizen without any prejudice towards his or her religious belief; calls on the Turkish authorities to promote positive and effective reforms in the area of freedom of thought, conscience and religion, by enabling religious communities to obtain legal personality, allowing charitable foundations to elect their governing bodies, eliminating all restrictions on the training, appointment and succession of the clergy, complying with the relevant judgements of the ECtHR and the recommendations of the Venice Commission and by eliminating all forms of discrimination or barriers based on religion; calls on Turkey to respect the distinct character and importance of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and to recognise its legal personality; reiterates the need to allow the reopening of the Halki Seminary and lift all obstacles to its proper functioning; urges the Turkish authorities to combat seriously all manifestations of anti-Semitism in society; calls on the Turkish government to implement the action plan it submitted in 2016 to the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers related to the ECtHR decisions on Cem Houses and on compulsory religion classes and to put in place a comprehensive legal framework in line with European standards; believes that appropriate attention must be paid to implementing the ECtHR judgments on compulsory religion and ethics classes, indication of religious affiliation on identity cards and Alevi worship places;
Amendment 98 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Calls on the Turkish government to respect and fully implement the legal obligations which it has entered into concerning the protection of cultural heritage, and, in particular, to draw up in good faith an integrated inventory of Greek, Armenian, Assyrian and other cultural heritage that was destroyed or ruined in the course of the last century; calls on Turkey to ratify the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions; calls on Turkey to cooperate with the relevant international organisations, especially the Council of Europe, in preventing and combating illicit trafficking and the deliberate destruction of cultural heritage;
Amendment 107 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Welcomes the Turkish government’s return of 50 Aramean churches, monasteries and cemeteries in Mardin, which had been confiscated by the state in recent years; deplores, however, that this concerns only the title deeds and not the associated lands; calls on Turkey to fully return the lands to its rightful owners;
Amendment 110 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6 d. Is concerned about the severe impact of the current security legislation on the Aramean population in Tur Abdin;
Amendment 112 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6 e. Deplores the ongoing preparatory works on the Ilisu dam, which will have devastating social, environmental and political effects; points out that the dam will put the originally Christian Aramean city of Hasankeyf underwater and thus threatens the collapse of an ancient monument famed for thousands of manmade caves; urges Turkey to do its utmost to avoid the destruction of 12,000 year old Aramean cultural heritage;
Amendment 117 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Is deeply worried about the disregard for basic human rights and the rule of law in the case of illegal abduction operations and extradition of 101 Turkish dissidents, which Turkey conducted without any prior trial or legal procedures in 18 countries including EU-neighbours, confirmed by the Turkish authorities' statement on 16 July 2018; is greatly concerned by such practices which are aggravated by illegal interference of secret services that is guided by political forces;
Amendment 145 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that the state of emergency, as well as the provisions under the constitutional reform package, further constrained the capacity of the Grand National Assembly to fulfil its fundamental role of democratic scrutiny and accountability; notes with great concern the arrest of two members of parliament from the Republican People’s Party (CHP), as well as the way the People’s Democratic Party (HDP) has been particularly marginalised, with many HDP lawmakers being arrested on the grounds of alleged support for terrorist activities;
Amendment 163 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Stresses the importance of the fight against corruption and recalls the findings from the 2018 Report on Turkey that corruption remains prevalent in many areas and continues to be a serious problem; is concerned that the track record of investigation, prosecution and conviction in corruption cases remained poor, particularly regarding high-level corruption cases;
Amendment 169 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission and the Member States, taking all of the above into account and in accordance with the Negotiating Framework, to formally suspendterminate the accession negotiations with Turkey; remains, however, committed to democratic dialogue with Turkey; asksrecalls the invitation to the Commission, to use, during the formal suspension of negotiations, all funds available under IPA II and the futurehe Member States and Turkey to hold an open and honest discussion about the areas of mutual interest for which intensified cooperation would be possible; underlines that any political engagement between the EU and Turkey should be built on conditionality provisions concerning respect for democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights; believes, however, that the future relationship between the EU and Turkey can only be based on the Customs Union and not a membership to the EU; asks the Commission to use, after the formal termination of negotiations, all funds currently allocated under IPA III to support, through a dedicated envelope directly managed by the EU, Turkey’s civil society, and to increase opportunities for people-to-people contacts, academic dialogue, access for Turkish students to European universities and media platforms for journalists;
Amendment 185 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that while the EU accession process was at its start a strong motivation for reforms in Turkey, there has been a starkmassive regression in the areas of the rule of law and human rights during the last few years; recallnotes that Parliament repeatedly called for the opening of Chapter 23 on Judiciary and Fundamental Rights and Chapter 24 on Justice, Freedom and Security atTurkey has been moving further away from the EU; deeply deplores the a ntime when the Turkish government had pledged to conduct serious reforms; regrets deeply that the accession instruments could not be used to the fullest extent owing to a continued blockage by the Council-EU rhetoric of the Turkish President which has clouded the mutual relationship and thus led to the current standstill in any negotiation process;
Amendment 206 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that a door should be left open for the modernisation and upgrading of the 1995 Customs Union between the EU and Turkey, to include relevant areas such as agriculture, services and public procurement, which currently are not coveredNotes the decision of the Council that no further work towards the modernisation of the EU-Turkey Customs Union is foreseen; recalls that two thirds of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Turkey comes from EU Member States and that Turkey is an important growth market for the EU; believes that the upgrade would provide a valuable opportunity for democratic conditionality, positive leverage and the possibility of a roadmap where upgrading the Customs Union would go hand in hand with concrete commitments by Turkey on democratic reforms; believes further that the upgrading of the Customs Union would provide an important opportunity for policy dialogue on climate change as well as on labour rights in Turkey; calls onunderlines that the Customs Union can only reach its full potential when Turkey fully implements the Additional Protocol vis-à-vis all Member States; expects the Commission to startwait with any preparatory work for the upgradinge of the Customs Union as solong as the Turkish Ggovernment does not indicates its readiness for serious reforms; calls on the Commission to include in any potential future modernisation of the customs union a clause on human rights and fundamental freedoms, making human rights and fundamental freedoms a key conditionality;
Amendment 243 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that visa liberalisation is of great importance for Turkish citizens, particularly for students, academics, business representatives and people with family ties in EU Member States; encourages the Turkish Government to fully comply with the 72 criteria identified in the visa liberalisation roadmap; stresses that the revision of Turkey’s anti-terrorism legislation is a key condition for ensuring fundamental rights and freedoms, and that visa liberalisation will be possible once all the criteria have been met;
Amendment 262 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Recalls the important role played by Turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in Syria; takes the view that Turkey’s population has shown great hospitality by offering shelter to more than 3 million Syrian refugees; calls on the EU and its Member States to keep their promise regarding a large-scale resettlement, and to ensure adequate financial resources for the long-term support of Syrian refugees in Turkeytakes note of the EU-Turkey Statement of 18 March 2016;
Amendment 267 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Reiterates the need to strengthen good neighbourly relations; calls on Turkey, in this connection, to step up efforts to resolve outstanding bilateral issues, including unsettled legal obligations and disputes with its immediate neighbours over land and maritime borders and airspace, in accordance with the provisions of the UN Charter and with international law; calls on the Turkish Government to sign and ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS); urges the Turkish Government to end the repeated violations of Greek airspace and territorial waters, as well as the practice of Turkish military aircraft flying over Greek islands; expresses its regret that the casus belli threat declared by the Turkish Grand National Assembly against Greece has not yet been withdrawn;
Amendment 276 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Calls on Turkey to further align its foreign policy with that of the EU in accordance with provisions of the Negotiating Framework;
Amendment 282 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18 b. Regrets that Turkey did not ratify the peace agreement with Armenia which was signed by both parties in 2009; urges Turkey and Armenia to proceed to normalise their relations by establishing diplomatic relations without preconditions, and calls for opening the Turkish-Armenia border, which could lead to improved relations, with particular reference to cross-border cooperation and economic integration;
Amendment 283 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18 b. Calls on the Turkish Government to halt its plans for the construction of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant; requests that the Turkish Government join the Espoo Convention; asks the Turkish Government to involve, or at least consult, the governments of its neighbouring countries, such as Greece and Cyprus, during any further developments in the Akkuyu venture;
Amendment 296 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the efforts by the UN to resume negotiations on the reunification of Cyprus; supports a fair, comprehensive and viable settlement in line with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the EU acquis; reiterates its call on Turkey to commit and contribute to a comprehensive settlement, to beginimmediately withdrawing its troops from Cyprus, to transfer the sealed- off area of Famagusta to the UN, and its lawful inhabitants, in accordance with UNSC Resolution550(1984), as an effort to pave the way for a democratic comprehensive settlement and to refrain from actions altering the demographic balance on the island; praises the important work of the Committee on Missing Persons; recognises the right of the Republic of Cyprus to enter into bilateral agreements concerning its exclusive economic zone; urges Turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes, and to refrain from any threat or action which might have negative effects on good neighbourly relationreiterates its calls on Turkey to respect the sovereign rights of all Member States, including those relating to the exploration and exploitation of natural resources when in line with the EU acquis and international law; urges Turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes, and to refrain from any threat or action damaging good neighbourly relations and a climate conducive to the peaceful settlement of bilateral disputes;
Amendment 309 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Deplores Turkey's refusal to fulfil its obligation of full, non-discriminatory implementation of the Additional Protocol to the EC-Turkey Association Agreement vis-a-vis all member states, including the Republic of Cyprus;
Amendment 315 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Deplores Turkey's policy of settlement and calls on Turkey to refrain from further settlement of Turkish citizens in the occupied areas of Cyprus, which is contrary to the Geneva Convention and the principles of international law; urges Turkey to terminate all actions that alter the demographic balance on the island thus impeding a future solution;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
– having regard to Article 17(2) of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights on the protection of intellectual property,
Amendment 13 #
2018/2008(INI)
A. whereas results of analyses conducted in several Member States have proveshown that there are significant differences in the composition and quality of products marketed under the same brand and with the same packaging, and that are advertised in the same way across the EU; whereas those differences are often due to the use of cheaper and of lower quality ingredients, often with a lower nutritional valuedifferent ingredients;
Amendment 21 #
2018/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas food that has been tested complied with EU provisions concerning food safety and labelling;
Amendment 28 #
2018/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas proventhe differences in ingredients that have been identified could in the long term affect consumers’ health, for example where the level of fat and/or sugar is higher than expected and when consumers are particularly vulnerablein comparable products;
Amendment 41 #
2018/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas consumers in different Members States are unable to assess by themselves the potential differences in the composition of certain products, and are therefore unable to make informed purchasing decisions due to a lack of relevant informationArticles 18 and 30 of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers, which concern the listing of ingredients and the nutrition declaration on pre-packaged food, enable consumers to assess by themselves the potential differences in the composition of certain products;
Amendment 46 #
2018/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers lays down strict rules on the protection of consumers against being misled;
Amendment 69 #
2018/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets thatWelcomes the Commission Notice on the dual quality of foodstuffs lacks ambition, and proposes steps that will have little or no impact on the marketand the measures it proposes; stresses that it is important to develop clear and efficient guidance and support for consumer authorities, and that corrective action is urgently needed;
Amendment 97 #
2018/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that arguments citing consumer preferences and food reformulation should in no way be used as justification for placing products of dual quality on the marketthere are many reasons for differences in the composition of foods; these include consumers’ tastes, the reformulation of foods with reduced fat, sugar or salt content, availability of ingredients on regional markets and national food legislation;
Amendment 103 #
2018/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Takes the view that different recipes for food also reflect the diversity of regional taste preferences in the EU;
Amendment 106 #
2018/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that products marketed in the single market in a specific type of packaging should have the same composition in every Member State, and that consumers should be duly informed of any variation in composition compared to the original recipe; calls on the Commission to guarantee that the quality of products is the same across the Union;
Amendment 121 #
2018/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines that national authorities are unable to tackle this issue individually, and calls therefore for a solution to be found at EU level; recalls that Directive 2005/29/EC on unfair commercial practices (UCPD)3 is the main tool for protecting consumers from misleading and unfair practices; calls on the Commission to amend Annex I to the UCPD by adding the practice of dual quality to the blacklist. _________________ 3 OJ L 149, 11.6.2005, p. 22.
Amendment 27 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
Amendment 28 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 b (new)
Recital 21 b (new)
(21b) Once the Commission has established common rules for the labelling of ingredients and nutritional values for alcoholic beverages, as set out in Article 16 of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 and Commission Report COM (2017) 58 final, all grapevine products should contain information on the ingredients and nutritional values on the label.
Amendment 67 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a b (new)
Regulation (EU) No. 1308/2013
Article 119 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 119 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ab) In paragraph 1, the following point is added: “(ga) De-alcoholised grapevine products containing less than 1.2 % by volume of alcohol must, in accordance with Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers, bear the mandatory information on the label.”
Amendment 49 #
2018/0213(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. 25 % of this budget will be transferred to the Structural Funds to support carbon-dependent regions affected by the transition of jobs due to the necessary structural transition to a low-carbon economy. These regions shall have access to additional support for the PO2 objectives in order to facilitate a just transition. The aim is to support such regions, in particular those which are not already qualified for support under the Modernisation Fund under Directive 2003/87/EC, by promoting the redeployment, re-skilling and up-skilling of workers, education, job-seeking initiatives as well as development of new jobs, for example through start-ups, in close dialogue and coordination with the social partners.
Amendment 40 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 307 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Those measures may, subject to the principle of proportionality, include national consumption reduction targets, measures ensuring that reusable alternatives to those products are made available at the point of sale to the final consumer, economic instruments such as ensuring that single- use plastic products are not provided free of charge at the point of sale to the final consumer. Those measures may vary depending on the environmental impact of the products referred to in the first subparagraph.
Amendment 370 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that each single-use plastic product listed in Part D of the Annex placed on the market bears a conspicuous, clearly legible and indelible marking informing consumers of one or more of the following, provided that such a mark is feasible considering the size of the product:
Amendment 416 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
With regard to the schemes established pursuant to paragraph 1, Member States shall ensure that the producers of the single-use plastic products listed in Part E of the Annex shall coverntribute to the costs of the collection of waste consisting of those single-use plastic products and its subsequent transport and treatment, including the costs to clean up litter and the costs of the awareness raising measures referred to in Article 10 regarding those products.
Amendment 426 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
With regard to the schemes established pursuant to paragraph 3, Member States shall ensure that the producers of fishing gear containing plastic shall coverntribute to the costs of the collection of waste fishing gear containing plastic that has been delivered to adequate port reception facilities in accordance with Union law on port reception facilities or to other equivalent collection systems that fall outside the scope of Union law on port reception facilities and its subsequent transport and treatment. The producers shall also cover the costs of the awareness- raising measures referred to in Article 10 regarding fishing gear containing plastic.
Amendment 577 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 4
Annex I – part B – indent 4
Amendment 624 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part C – indent 1
Annex I – part C – indent 1
— Beverage containers, i.e. receptacles used to contain liquid such as beverage bottles including their caps and lids, except receptacles used for food for special medical purposes in the sense of Regulation (EU) 2016/128
Amendment 629 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part D – indent 3
Annex I – part D – indent 3
Amendment 663 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part E – indent 7
Annex I – part E – indent 7
Amendment 681 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part F – indent 1
Annex I – part F – indent 1
— Beverage bottles, except bottles used for food for special medical purposes in the sense of Regulation (EU) 2016/128
Amendment 185 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Regulation (EC) 852/2004 lays down general rules for food business operators and covers the production, processing, distribution and placing on the market of food intended for human consumption. That Regulation addresses the health quality of food and one of its main principles is that the primary responsibility for food safety is borne by the food business operator. That Regulation is also subject to detailed guidance, of particular relevance being the Commission Notice on guidance document on addressing microbiological risks in fresh fruits and vegetables at primary production through good hygiene (2017/C 163/01). The performance targets for reclaimed water laid down in this Regulation do not preclude food business operators from obtaining the water quality required to comply with Regulation 852/2004 using at a subsequent stage several water treatment options alone or in combination with other non-treatment options.
Amendment 62 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Calls to transfer 25 % of the budget of the Structural Reform Support Programme (SRSP) to the Structural Funds to be directed towards additional support for carbon-dependent regions affected by the transition of jobs due to the necessary structural transition to a low-carbon economy. These regions shall have access to this additional support for the PO2 objectives of the Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund in order to facilitate a just transition. The aim is to support such regions, in particular those which are not already qualified for support under the Modernisation Fund under Directive 2003/87/EC, by promoting the redeployment, re-skilling and up-skilling of workers, education, job-seeking initiatives as well as development of new jobs, for example through start-ups, in close dialogue and coordination with the social partners."
Amendment 118 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The Authority should have knowledge of the subject matter of all studies performed by an applicant with a view to a future application for an authorisation under Union food law. To this end, it is necessary and appropriate that business operators commissioning the studies and laboratories carrying them out notify those studies to the Authority when commissioned. Information about the notified studies should be made public only once a corresponding application for authorisation has been made public and the Authority has published its draft scientific opinion in accordance with the applicable rules on transparency.
Amendment 215 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 8 b – point e
Article 8 b – point e
(e) be accessible, including to those not directly involved in the process, while taking into account confidentiality of data and intellectual property and protection of personal data.
Amendment 235 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a – point b
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a – point b
(b) ontwo members and the alternate members appointed by the European Parliament and representing the European Parliament, with the right to vote.
Amendment 269 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 28 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 9 a (new)
(ca) the following point is inserted in paragraph 9 after point 9: (9a) the possibility for applicants to address, in a maximum period of 6 months unless otherwise agreed with EFSA, and previous to the publication of the draft opinion of the Authority, critical areas of concern by new data.
Amendment 291 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 32 b – paragraph 3
Article 32 b – paragraph 3
3. The notified information shall be made public only in case a corresponding application for authorisation has been received and after the Authority has decided on the disclosure of the accompanying studies and published its draft scientific opinion in accordance with Article 38 and Articles 39 to 39f.
Amendment 332 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
(ha) information on the name of the applicant and the title of the application;
Amendment 334 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Those items referred to in the first subparagraph shall be made public on a dedicated section of the Authority’s website. That section shall be publicly available and easily accessible. The relevant items shall be available to download, subject to clear undertakings recorded electronically by those accessing it and subject to measures and penalties which are effective, proportionate and dissuasive against any non-permitted use, such as commercial. The relevant items shall be available to search through in an electronic format. The dedicated section of the Authority`s website will include all necessary measures to protect against the use by those accessing it of items referred to in proint and search through in an electronic format.”,s (c), (d) and (i) of the first subparagraph, for commercial purposes. These measures will focus on the commercial use of documents (their submission) and use of the information contained therein (without being submitted as such). Such protective measures will be designed to protect effectively against commercial use both within the Union and in third-countries.
Amendment 340 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 38 – paragraph 1 a – introductory part
Article 38 – paragraph 1 a – introductory part
The disclosure of the information mentioned in paragraph (1)(c), (d) and (i) to the public shall be without prejudice:
Amendment 349 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 38 – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 2
Article 38 – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 2
The disclosure to the public of the information mentioned in paragraph (1)(c), (d) and (i) shall not be considered as an explicit or implicit permission or license for the relevant data and information and their content to be used, reproduced, or otherwise exploited and its use by third parties shall not engage the responsibility of the European Union. Member States shall put in place all necessary measures to address any breach of the undertakings given by those accessing the dedicated section of the Authority`s website. Measures and penalties shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive against any non-permitted use, such as commercial use.
Amendment 352 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
1b. By [30 months after the entry into force] Member States shall submit to the Commission a report, on the basis of experience gained with the application of this Regulation, on any breach of measures and penalties and their effectiveness. On this basis, by [6 months later] the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council a report on the extent to which this Regulation requires amending.
Amendment 354 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 38 a (new)
Article 38 a (new)
(5a) The following Article 38a is inserted: “Article 38a Following the EFSA guidelines on consultations that aim at increasing the transparency of the risk assessment the authority follows a three-step-procedure. First it publishes a draft scientific opinion. At the same time of the publication of the draft scientific opinion the Authority makes public the following information: (a) scientific date, studies and other information supporting applications for authorization under Union food law, including supplementary information supplied by applicants, as well as other scientific data and information supporting requests from the European Parliament, the Commission and the Member States for a scientific opinion, taking into account protection of confidential information and protection of personal data in accordance with Articles 39 to 39f. (b) the full application document taking into account protection of confidential information and protection of personal data in accordance with Articles 39 to 39f. (c) the information on which its scientific outputs, including scientific opinions are based, taking into account protection of confidential data and protection of personal data in accordance with Article 39 to 39f. (d) information concerning the consultation sessions with applicants conducted by the Authority pursuant to Article 32a and 32c prior to their applications. After the publication of its draft opinion the Authority shall, within six weeks, consult stakeholders and the public regarding the studies supporting applications for authorisation in order to identify whether other relevant scientific data or studies are available on the subject matter concerned by the application for authorisation. The results of the consultation including comments provided by stakeholders shall be made public in a technical report that will be attached to the final scientific opinion of the Authority. In its final scientific opinion the authority shall indicate how the comments made by stakeholders were addressed.”
Amendment 361 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The Authority may onlyshall accept to provide confidential treatment in relation to the following information, the disclosure of which may beis deemed, upon verifiable justification, to significantly harm the interests concerned unless this is proven not to be the case:
Amendment 370 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – point 3
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – point 3
(3) commercial information revealing sourcing, market shares or business strategy of the applicant; and, , innovative product ideas or business strategy and trade secrets of the applicant in the meaning of Article 2 (1) of Directive (EU) 2016/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on the protection of undisclosed know-how and business information (trade secrets) against their unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure.
Amendment 376 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 39 – paragraph 3
Article 39 – paragraph 3
3. The list of information referred to in paragraph 2 shall not preclude a request for confidentiality being submitted for other information which does not benefit from presumption of confidentiality in paragraph 2 of this Article and shall be without prejudice to any specific Union food law.
Amendment 395 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 39 a – paragraph 1
Article 39 a – paragraph 1
1. When submitting an application for an authorisation, supporting scientific data and other supplementary information in accordance with Union food law, the applicant may request certain parts of the information submitted to be kept confidential in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 39. ThisA request shall be accompanied by verifiable justificationpursuant to paragraph 3 of Article 39 shall be accompanied by a reasoned statement, with appropriate verifiable evidence, demonstrating how making public the information concerned smignificantly harmsht undermine the interests concerned in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 39.
Amendment 401 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 39 b – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 39 b – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) make public any additional data and information for which the confidentiality request has not been accepted as justified not earlier than two weeks after the notification of its decision to the applicant has taken place, pursuant to point (d). publish non-confidential data and information relating to the application only once a final decision has been taken in respect of the confidentiality request pursuant to this Article and the Authority has published its draft scientific opinion in line with Article 38. Where an applicant withdraws the application pursuant to Article 39(c) because the applicant deems the publication of the information planned by the Authority to be too comprehensive, the Authority, the Commission and the Member States shall refrain from publishing any information on the application for authorisation.
Amendment 413 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 39 d – paragraph 2
Article 39 d – paragraph 2
2. The Commission and the Member States shall take the necessary measures so that information received by them under Union food law for which confidential treatment has been requested is not made public until a decision on the confidentiality request has been taken by the Authority and has become definitiveits draft scientific opinion has been published in line with Article 38. The Commission and the Member States shall also take the necessary measures so that information for which confidential treatment has been accepted by the Authority is not made public.
Amendment 418 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 39 f – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 39 f – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The standard data formats and data packages shall only apply to data generated after adoption of the implementing acts in accordance with paragraph 2(b) of this Article.
Amendment 449 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 28 – paragraph 4
Article 28 – paragraph 4
4. Where the relevant Scientific Committee is consulted under paragraph 1, it shall make public the notification/application, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the notifier/applicant, as wellt the same time as its draft scientific opinions, in accordance with Article 38 and Articles 39 to 39f of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, which shall apply mutatis mutandis, and Article 25 of this Directive..
Amendment 451 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
1. The Authority shall make public the application for authorisation, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant, as well as its scientific opinions and opinions from the competent authorities referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2001/18/EC, at the same time as its draft scientific opinion, in accordance with Article 38, Articles 39 to 39f and Article 40 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and taking into account Article 30 of this Regulation.
Amendment 463 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EC) 1831/2003
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) ensure public access to the application and any information supplied by the applicant, at the same time as the Authority publishes its draft scientific opinion, in accordance with Article 18.;
Amendment 466 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. The Authority shall make public the application for authorisation, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant, as wellt the same time as its draft scientific opinions, in accordance with Article 38, Articles 39 to 39f and Article 40 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, which shall apply mutatis mutandis.
Amendment 474 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 2065/2003
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii
(ii) ensure public access to the application, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant when it publishes its draft scientific opinion, in accordance with Articles 14 and 15.;
Amendment 476 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 2065/2003
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The Authority shall make public the application for authorisation, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant as wellt the same time as its draft scientific opinions, in accordance with Article 38, Articles 39 to 39f and Article 40 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002.
Amendment 481 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) ensure public access to the application, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant, at the same time as it publishes its draft scientific opinion, in accordance with Articles 19 and 20.
Amendment 482 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. The Authority shall make public the application for authorisation, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant, as wellt the same time as its draft scientific opinions, in accordance with Article 38, Articles 39 to 39f and Article 40 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, which shall apply mutatis mutandis and Article 20 of this Regulation.
Amendment 498 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1331/2008
Article 11
Article 11
Where the Commission requests its opinion in accordance with Article 3(2) of this Regulation, the Authority shall make public the application for authorisation, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant, as well as itst the same time as it publishes its draft scientific opinions, in accordance with Article 38, Articles 39to 39f and Article 40 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002. It shall also make public any request for its opinion as well as any extension of period pursuant to Article 6(1) of this Regulation.;
Amendment 525 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 2015/2283
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. Where the Commission requests an opinion from, the European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’), the Authority shall ensure public access to the application in accordance with Article 23 and shall give its opinion as tot the same time as it publishes its draft opinion in response to the question whether the update is liable to have an effect on human health;
Amendment 527 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 2015/2283
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – last sentence
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – last sentence
The Authority shall ensure public access to the notification pursuant to Article 23 when it publishes its technical report.
Amendment 528 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 2015/2283
Article 16 – paragraph 2 - last sentence
Article 16 – paragraph 2 - last sentence
The Authority shall ensure public access to the non-confidential elements of the application, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant as well as to the notification concerning safety concerns at the same time as it publishes its draft scientific opinion and in accordance with Article 23.
Amendment 531 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 2015/2283
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. Where the Commission requests its opinion in accordance with Articles 10(3) and 16 of this Regulation, the Authority shall make public the application for authorisation, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant, as wellt the same time as its draft scientific opinions, in accordance with Article 38, Articles 39 to 39f and Article 40 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and with this Article.
Amendment 536 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 2015/2283
Article 23 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, adopt detailed rules on the implementation of paragraphs 1 to 4 of this Article. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 30(3).
Amendment 20 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the excessive and inappropriate use of antibiotics and poor infection control practices have progressively rendered antimicrobial resistance (AMR) a massive threat to humankind;
Amendment 31 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas prudent antibiotic use and infection prevention and control in all healthcare sectors are cornerstones for effectively preventing the development and transmission of antibiotic-resistant bacteria;
Amendment 37 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the misuse of antibiotics is eroding their efficacy and leading to the spread of highly resistant bacteria that are especially resistant to last-line antibiotics; whereas according to data provided by the OECD, an estimated 700 000 deaths worldwide may be caused by AMR every year;
Amendment 39 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas vaccinations and rapid diagnostic tools (RDT) have the potential to limit antibiotic abuse; whereas RDT allow healthcare professionals to quickly diagnose a patient with a bacterial or viral infection and, consequently, to reduce the misuse of antibiotics and the risk of resistance developing1a; _________________ 1aWHO Global guidelines on the prevention of surgical site infection (2016), available at: http://www.who.int/gpsc/ssi-guidelines/en/
Amendment 49 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas active screening programs with RDT have been proven to significantly contribute to the control of HAI and the reduction of the spread within hospitals and between patients1a _________________ 1aCelsus Academie voor Betaalbare zorg. Cost-effectiveness of policies to limit antimicrobial resistance in dutch healthcare organisations. Research report. January 2016. Available at: https://goo.gl/wAeN3L
Amendment 51 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas good hand hygiene, in the form of effective hand washing and hand drying, can contribute to preventing the transmission of infectious diseases and AMR;
Amendment 52 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas the use of medical devices can prevent Surgical Site Infections and therefore prevent and control the development of AMR1a; _________________ 1aWHO Global guidelines on the prevention of surgical site infection (2016), available at: http://www.who.int/gpsc/ssi-guidelines/en/
Amendment 53 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
Amendment 80 #
Amendment 90 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that pollution of water and soil by human and veterinary antibiotic residues is a growing problem and that the environment itself is a potential source of new resistant micro- organisms; calls therefore on the Commission to pay significantly more attention to the environment as part of the concept of 'One Health';
Amendment 100 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the appropriat, in principle, the emergence and sprudent use of antimicrobials is essential to limiting the emergence of AMR in human healthcare, animal husbandry and aquaculture; stresses that there are considerable differences in the way Member Stateead of antibiotic- resistant bacteria can be fought most effectively at source, in particular through the proper therapeutic use of antibiotics in humans and animals, so as to reduce the entry of antibiotics handle and address AMR; calls on the Commission to consider mandatory routine collection and submission of monitoring data at EU level and to establish indictors to measure progress in the fight against AMRtibiotic- resistant bacteria into the environment; underlines, in this connection, the need for a cross-sectoral and cross-media implementation of the concept of 'One Health', which is not yet sufficiently achieved in the Commission's action plan;
Amendment 118 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Regrets that the Commission's strategic approach, which is basically right, is all too often limited to declarations of intent and calls on the Commission to spell out its approach;
Amendment 122 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses that there are considerable differences in the ways in which Member States handle and try to fight AMR; stresses that joint EU action against the increasing threat to human and animal health and the environment posed by antibiotic-resistant bacteria can only succeed if it is based on standardised data and calls on the Commission to develop and propose appropriate procedures and indicators to this end;
Amendment 169 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that infection prevention, biosecurity measures, active screening programs, and control practices are critical in the control of all infectious microorganisms as they reduce the need for antimicrobials and consequently opportunities for microorganisms to develop and spread resistance;
Amendment 173 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission, ECDC, and Member States to encourage the use of single-use handtowels in hygiene- sensitive locations, such as healthcare institutions, food processing facilities, and nurseries.
Amendment 176 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Encourages Member States to prevent the spread of infection by resistant bacteria by implementing active screening programs with rapid diagnostic technologies in order to quickly identify patients infected with multi-drug resistant bacteria and to put in place appropriate infection control measures (e.g. patient isolation, cohorting and reinforced hygiene measures);
Amendment 192 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urges the Commission and Member States to create harmonised quality standards in EU-wide curricula and proper stewardship forfor their national curricula and to ensure the proper conduct of health professionals in relation to prescribing, dosage, use and disposal of antimicrobials;
Amendment 213 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is aware that the cost of rapid diagnostic tools (RDT) may exceed the price of antibiotics; calls on the Commission to propose incentives for the industry to develop effective and efficientinexpensive testing methods and calls on health insurance carriers to cover the extra cost arising from the use of RDT, given the long-term benefits of preventing the unnecessary use of antimicrobials;
Amendment 220 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 320 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Urges the European Commission to consider a new legislative framework to stimulate the development of new antimicrobials for humans, as already requested by the European Parliament on 10 March 2016 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on veterinary medicinal products and in the parliamentary resolution (2015) 0197 of19 May 2015; notes that the Commission “One Health” Action Plan against AMR also commits itself to “analyse EU regulatory tools and incentives - in particular orphan and paediatric legislation – to use them for novel antimicrobials".
Amendment 333 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 348 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Calls on the Commission to support research on hand hygiene and on the impact of different hand washing and hand drying methods on the transmission of potential pathogens.
Amendment 355 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Believes that research into fighting antimicrobial resistance is already taking place in many different places in the European Union without there being any adequate overview of the state of research in the EU; suggests, therefore, setting up a dedicated platform at EU level to enable research resources to be used more efficiently in the future;
Amendment 443 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 b (new)
Paragraph 28 b (new)
28 b. Calls on the Commission to take the global lead in advocating for evidence-based best practice models for early diagnosis to tackle AMR;
Amendment 29 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas both parties recognise that democracy is based on the freely expressed will of the people to determine their own political, economic, social and cultural systems and their full participation in all aspects of life which can only be realized by genuinely democratic elections;
Amendment 115 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Demands that, in line with the recognition of both parties that democracy is based on the freely expressed will of the people to determine their own political, economic, social and cultural systems and their full participation in all aspects of life, future elections in Cuba must be genuinely democratic; emphasises that this includes the right to vote freely and to be elected fairly at periodic elections held on the basis of universal and equal suffrage and free voting procedures, the results of which are accurately counted and respected; encourages the Cuban people and government to have such elections within the next year and offers the support of European Election Observers;
Amendment 130 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) It is necessary to exclude from the scope of this Directive natural mineral waters and waters which are medicinal products, since these waters are respectively covered by Directive 2009/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council68 and Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council69. However, Directive 2009/54/EC deals with both natural mineral waters and spring waters, and only the former category should be exempted from the scope of this Directive. In accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 9(4) of Directive 2009/54/EC, spring waters should comply with the provisions of this Directive. In the case of water intended for human consumption from public water supply or private wells put into bottles or containers intended for sale or used in the commercial manufacture, preparation or treatment of food, the water should as a matter of principle continue to comply with the provisions of this Directive until the point of compliance (i.e. until the point of use, i.e. the tap), and should afterwards be considered as food, in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council70. _________________ 68 Directive 2009/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on the exploitation and marketing of natural mineral waters (R;(recast) (OJ. L 164, 26.6.2009, p. 45). 69 Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use (OJ. L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67). 70 Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (OJ. L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1).
Amendment 144 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Europe conducted a detailed review of the list of parameters and parametric values laid down in Directive 98/83/EC in order to establish whether there is a need to adapt it in light of technical and scientific progress. In view of the results of that review74, enteric pathogens and Legionella should be controlled, six chemical parameters or parameter groups should be added, and three representative endocrine disrupting compounds should be considered with precautionary benchmark values. For three of the new parameters, parametric values that are more stringent than the ones proposed by the WHO, yet still feasible, should be laid down in light of the precautionary principle. For lead, the WHO noted that concentrations should be as low as reasonably practical, and for chromium, the value remains under WHO review; therefore, for both parameters, a transitional period of ten year. The scientifically based WHO recommendations should apply be fore the values become more stringentllowed. _________________ 74 Drinking Water Parameter Cooperation Project of the WHO Regional Office for Europe "Support to the revision of Annex I Council Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption (Drinking Water Directive) Recommendation", 11 September 2017..
Amendment 164 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Preventive safety planning and risk- based elements were only considered to a limited extent in Directive 98/83/EC. The first elements of a risk-based approach were already introduced in 2015 with Directive (EU) 2015/1787, which amended Directive 98/83/EC so as to allow Member States to derogate from the monitoring programmes they have established, provided credible risk assessments are performed, which may be based on the WHO’s Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality76. Those Guidelines, laying down the so-called "Water Safety Plan" approach, together with standard EN 15975-2 concerning security of drinking water supply, are internationally recognised principles on which the production, distribution, monitoring and analysis of parameters in water intended for human consumption are based. They should be maintained in this Directive. To ensure that those principles are not limited to monitoring aspects, to focus time and resources on risks that matter and on cost- effective source measures, and to avoid analyses and efforts on non-relevant issues, it is appropriate to introduce a complete risk-based approach, throughout the supply chain, from the abstraction area to distribution until the tap. That approach should consist of three components: first, an assessment by the Member State of the hazards associated with the abstraction area ("hazard assessment"), in line with the WHO’s Guidelines and Water Safety Plan Manual77; second, a possibility for the water supplier to adapt monitoring to the main risks ("supply risk assessment"); and third, an assessment by the Member State of the possible risks stemming from the domestic distribution systems (e.g. Legionella or lead) ("domestic distribution risk assessment"). Those assessments should be regularly reviewed, inter alia, in response to threats from climate-related extreme weather events, known changes of human activity in the abstraction area or in response to source-related incidents. The risk-based approach ensures a continuous exchange of information between competent authorities and, water suppliers and other stakeholders. _________________ 76 Guidelines for drinking water quality, Ffourth Eedition, World Health Organisation, 2011 http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_healt h/publications/2011/dwq_guidelines/en/ind ex.html 77 Water Safety Plan Manual: step-by-step risk management for drinking water suppliers, World Health Organisation, 2009, http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/75 141/1/9789241562638_eng.pdf
Amendment 190 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The risk-based approach should gradually be applied by all water suppliers, including small water suppliers, as the evaluation of Directive 98/83/EC showed deficiencies in its implementation by those suppliers, which were sometimes due to the cost of performing unnecessary monitoring operations. When applying the risk-based approach, security concerns should be taken into account. For smaller suppliers, the competent authority should support the monitoring operations.
Amendment 194 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In the event of non-compliance with the standards imposed by this Directive the Member State concerned should immediately investigate the cause and ensure that the necessary remedial action is taken as soon as possible to restore the quality of the water. In cases where the water supply constitutes a potential danger to human health, the supply of such water should be prohibited or its use restricted. In addition, it is important to clarify thatn the event of failure to meet the minimum requirements for values relating to microbiological and chemical parameters should automatically be considered by Member States a, Member States should determine whether the exceedance of the values constitutes a potential dangerrisk to human health. In cases where remedial action is necessary to restore the quality of water intended for human consumption, in accordance with Article 191(2) of the Treaty, priority should be given to action which rectifies the problem at source.
Amendment 262 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
1. ‘water intended for human consumption’ shall mean all water either in its original state or after treatment, intended for drinking, cooking, food preparation, processing or production, or for other food purposes, or other domestic purposes in both public and private premises , including food businesses, regardless of its origin and whether it is supplied from a distribution network, from private wells, supplied from a tanker or, for spring waters, put in bottles .
Amendment 269 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
3. 'water supplier' shall mean an public or private entity supplying at least 10 m3 of water intended for human consumption a day as an average.
Amendment 338 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that the supply, treatment and distribution of water intended for human consumption is subject to aare adapted to local circumstances and appropriate. A risk-based approach shall be adopted, composed of the following elements:
Amendment 398 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
On the basis of the information collected under paragraphs 1 and 2 and gathered under Directive 2000/60/EC, Member States shall take the following measures in cooperation with water suppliers and other stakeholders, or ensure that those measures are taken by the water suppliers:
Amendment 417 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a Article 9 Derogations Member States may provide for derogations from the parametric values set out in Annex I, Part B, or set under Article 5(3), up to a maximum value to be determined by them, provided such derogations do not constitute a potential danger to human health and the supply of drinking water in the area concerned cannot otherwise be maintained by any other reasonable means. Authorisations for derogations should be for as short a time as possible and may not exceed three years; towards the end of the authorisation period, a review shall be carried out to gauge whether sufficient progress has been made. Where a Member State intends to grant a second derogation, it shall communicate the review, along with the grounds for its decision on the second derogation, to the Commission. This second authorisation of a derogation shall not exceed three years. (2)In exceptional circumstances, a Member State may ask the Commission for a third derogation for a period not exceeding three years. The Commission shall decide on this request within three months. (3) The authorisation of derogations under paragraph 1 or 2 shall include information on the following points: (a) the reason for the derogation, (b) the parameter concerned, previous relevant monitoring results and the maximum permitted value provided for the derogation, (c) the geographical area, the quantity of water delivered per day, the population concerned and whether relevant food businesses are affected or not, (d) an appropriate monitoring programme, if necessary with an increased frequency of monitoring, (e) a summary of the corrective action plan, including a timetable for the work, an estimate of the costs and provisions for review, and (f) the duration of the derogation required. (4) Where the competent authorities consider that non - compliance with a parameter value is immaterial and that the problem can be remedied by means of corrective action within 30 days in accordance with Article 8 (2), Paragraph 3 need not be applied, in which case the competent authorities or other relevant authorities shall specify only the maximum permissible value for the parameter concerned and the period allowed to remedy the problem. (5) Recourse to paragraph 4 is no longer possible if a parameter value for a given water supply has not been complied with during the previous 12 months for a total of more than 30 days. (6) Member States which make use of the derogations provided for in this Article shall ensure that the population affected by the derogation is informed promptly and adequately of the derogation and associated conditions. In addition, Member States shall ensure that, where necessary, advice is given to particular categories of persons for whom the derogation might pose a particular risk. Those obligations shall not apply to the case referred to in paragraph 4 unless the competent authorities decide otherwise. (7) Except in the case of derogations under paragraph 4, Member States shall inform the Commission, within two months, of derogations relating to a water supply of more than 1 000 m³ per day on average or more than 5 000 persons and add the information required in paragraph 3. (8) This Article shall not apply to water intended for human consumption, which is offered for sale in bottles or other containers.
Amendment 431 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 2
Amendment 444 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 449 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) take other measures, such as appropriate conditioning techniques, in cooperation with water suppliers, to change the nature or properties of the water before it is supplied so as to eliminate or reduce the risk of non-compliance with the parametric values after supply, if this is appropriate and reasonable in a supply zone, in addition to the measures referred to in points (a) and (b);
Amendment 458 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a Minimum requirements for products and materials in contact with water 1. Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure that substances and materials for the manufacture of new products in contact with water intended for human consumption used for abstraction, treatment or distribution, or the impurities associated with such substances: (a) do not directly or indirectly reduce the protection of human health provided for in this Directive; (b) do not affect the smell or taste of water intended for human consumption; (c) are not present in water at a concentration in excess of that required for the attainment of the intended target; and (d) do not promote microbial growth. 2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 19 in order to supplement this Directive by laying down the minimum hygiene requirements and the list of substances and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption approved in the EU. 3. Materials coming into contact with water intended for human consumption covered by other Union acts, such as Regulation (EC) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council, fulfill the requirements set out in paragraphs 1 and 2.
Amendment 460 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a Quality assurance of treatment, equipment and materials 1. Without prejudice to Annex I.3 of Regulation (EU) 305/2011, Member States shall take all measures necessary to ensure that materials used for the construction or maintenance of installations that are used for the abstraction, treatment or distribution of drinking water and come into contact with drinking water do not: (a) Directly or indirectly compromise the protection of human health provided for in this Directive, (b) Adversely affect the odour or taste of the water, (c) Leach substances into the drinking water at quantities larger than those determined in paragraph 2, (d) Enhance microbial growth, 2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt, by <3 years after the end-date for transposition of this Directive>, delegated acts determining the minimum hygienic requirements to be respected by materials in contact with drinking water to protect human health in line with paragraph 1. These requirements shall comprise parameters and minimum parametric values covering at least the release of hazardous substances, enhancement of microbial growth and formation of odour and taste.
Amendment 483 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall automatically considerdecide, in the case of any failure to meet the minimum requirements for parametric values set out in Annex I, parts A and B, whether this failure is as a potential danger to human health.
Amendment 508 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Without prejudice to Article 9 of Directive 2000/60/EC and the principle of proportionality, Member States shall take all necessary measures to improve access for all to water intended for human consumption and promote its use on their territory. This shall include all of the following measures inter alia:
Amendment 530 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) setting up and maintaining outdoors and or indoors equipment for free access to water intended for human consumption in public spaces; these measures must be adapted to local conditions such as climate and geography.
Amendment 561 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
On the basis of the information gathered under paragraph 1(a), Member States shall take all necessary and appropriate measures to ensure access to water intended for human consumption for vulnerable and marginalised groups.
Amendment 568 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Citizens of the European Union have a right to universal and affordable access to water for human consumption. This should be implemented in those situations and in such a way that it is technically, economically and ecologically sensible for water providers and communities.
Amendment 597 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point i
Amendment 600 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point ii
Amendment 614 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iii
Amendment 630 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) information on water quality;
Amendment 689 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 739 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – part B – point 2 – table 1
Annex II – part B – point 2 – table 1
Table 1 Minimum frequency of sampling and analysis for compliance monitoring Volume (m3) of water distributed Minimum number of samples per year or produced each day within a supply zone ≤ 10 Microbiological Chemical parameters parameters (Group (Group B) A) < 10* >0 >0 ≥ 10 10a ≤ 100 4a 1 > 100 ≤ 1 000 12a 10a 1 > 1 000 ≤ 10 000 50b 12b 1 +3 +1 for each 1 000 m3/d for each 4 500 m3/d and and part thereof of part thereof of the total the total volume volume > 10 000 ≤ 100000 3 +1 for each 10 000 m3/d 365 > 100 000 365 and part thereof of the total volume > 100000 12 +1 for each 25 000 m3/d and part thereof of the total volume a: all samples are to be taken during times when the risk of treatment breakthrough of enteric pathogens is high. b: at least 10 samples are to be taken during times when the risk of treatment breakthrough of enteric pathogens is high. *: The Member State may leave it up to the competent supervisory authority to decide which parameters are to be investigated and how often. The key parameters must be examined at least once a year.
Amendment 748 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II a (new)
Annex II a (new)
Minimum hygiene requirements for substances and materials for the manufacture of new products coming into contact with water intended for human consumption: (a) A list of substances approved for use in the manufacture of materials, including, but not limited to, organic materials, elastomers, silicones, metals, cement, ion exchange resins and composite materials, and products made therefrom. (b) Specific requirements for the use of substances in materials and products made therefrom. (c) Specific restrictions on the migration of certain substances into the drinking water. (d) Hygiene rules regarding other properties required for compliance. (e) Basic rules to verify compliance with (a) to (d). (f) Rules concerning sampling and analysis methods to verify compliance with (a) to (d).
Amendment 770 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
(2) the most recent monitoring results for parameters listed in Annex I, parts A and B, including frequency and location of sampling points, relevant to the area of interest to the person supplied, together with the parametric value set in accordance with Article 5. The monitoring results must not be older than:
Amendment 787 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 4
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 4
Amendment 823 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 6
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 6
Amendment 837 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Amendment 844 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Amendment 849 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point c
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point c
Amendment 854 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d
Amendment 864 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point e
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point e
Amendment 872 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point g
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point g
Amendment 39 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In its European Strategy for Low- Emission Mobility21 the Commission announced that in order to meet the Union'’s commitments at the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) held in Paris in 2015, the decarbonisation of the transport sector must be accelerated and that therefore greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutant emissions from transport should be firmly on the path towards zero- emission by mid-century. Moreover, emissions of air pollutants from transport that are harmful to health need to be significantly reduced without delay. This can be achieved by an array of policy initiatives, including measures that support a modal shift towards public transport, and the use of public procurement of clean vehicles. _________________ 21 COM( 2016) 501 final.
Amendment 72 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) There is widespread support from key stake amended Directive shoulders for a definition of clean vehicles taking account of reduction requireme contribute to a reduction of emissions of air pollutants forand greenhouse gases and air pollutant emissions from light- and heavy- duty vehicles. To ensure that there are adequate incentives to supporting market- uptake of low- and zero- emission vehicles in the Union, provisions for their public procurement under this amendment should be aligned with provisions of Union legislation on CO2 emission performance of cars and vans for the post-2020 period26 . Action carried out under t. Furthermore, the amended Directive shares the aim of, inter alia, promotion of clean road transport with Directive 2014/94/EU. Consequently, the definition of a clean vehicle should be aligned with provisions of Directive 2014/94/EU. That alignment will create long term predictability and stability in Union law and protect investments already made into alternative fuels infrastructure. The amended Directive will also contribute to compliancethe further deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, as well as to compliance of vehicles with the requirements of these latest standards of emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases. A more ambitious approach for public procurement can provide an important additional market stimulus. _________________ 26COM(2017) 676 final
Amendment 87 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The market for heavy duty vehicles is several years behind the market for light duty vehicles, requiring more flexibility for the definition of a clean heavy duty vehicle. Such a definition should be technology-neutral and include alternatives to full-electric vehicles, such as natural gas, biofuels and hybrid vehicles.
Amendment 90 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 b (new)
Recital 10 b (new)
(10b) A stronger use of public and shared transport helps reduce transport emissions, therefore all investments into clean public transport are welcome; in particular, this Directive should avoid discouraging the development of non- road clean transport. It should therefore be possible that publicly procured urban rail vehicles that increase the overall number of the urban rail fleet are counted towards achieving the minimum procurement targets set by this Directive.
Amendment 95 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) The availability of charging and refuelling infrastructure is a prerequisite to any transport operation with alternatively fuelled vehicles and – in the case of public transport companies – such infrastructure has to be set up to a large extent on privately owned ground such as depots and maintenance workshops. The aspects of fostering alternative fuels infrastructure for public transport should be strengthened in Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure. In the absence of a revision of Directive 2014/94/EU, the Commission should establish an action plan for public transport infrastructure.
Amendment 97 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11 b (new)
Recital 11 b (new)
(11b) The potential of reducing emissions via public procurement alone is limited and public transport only contributes a small share of the emissions originating from the transport sector. Member States should therefore be encouraged to regulate the purchase of clean vehicles by other fleet owners, such as taxi, car rental and ride-pooling companies.
Amendment 98 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11 c (new)
Recital 11 c (new)
(11c) Member States should further explore possibilities to support the operation and reduce the costs of operating clean vehicles, for example by granting exceptions or reductions from energy taxes for clean vehicles.
Amendment 120 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) One of the policy objectives of the updated Directive is to make the procurement of clean vehicles easier and to improve reporting by Member States. Therefore, the Directive should be clear, transparent and include a simple calculation methodology to achieve the procurement targets.
Amendment 127 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 b (new)
Recital 16 b (new)
(16b) Targeted support measures for the procurement of clean vehicles are indispensable. In order to help achieve the objectives of this Directive, Member States shall expand their financial and non- financial incentives in order to speed up the market uptake of clean vehicles.
Amendment 148 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) A major share of public transport procurement is related to local public transport bodies that are generally in the hands of local authorities with limited financial means. Rules on the procurement of clean vehicles should therefore neither create a significant additional financial burden nor lead to externalisation of occurring higher costs through higher ticket prices, higher local taxes or reduction of public transport.
Amendment 152 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2009/33/EC
Title
Title
Directive 2009/33/EU on the promotion of clean road transport vehicles used in public services in support of low-emission mobility
Amendment 160 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 3 – introductory part
Article 3 – introductory part
This Directive shall apply to new contracts concluded from 1 January 2025 for the purchase, lease, rent or, hire-purchase or retrofitting of road transport vehicles used in public services by:
Amendment 194 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
(c) a vehicle of category M3, N2 or N3 as defined in Table 3 in the Annex that is powered by alternative fuels as defined in point (1) of Article 2 of Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, including hybrid vehicles in which electricity is used only for part of the operational use of the vehicle.
Amendment 214 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 4a
Article 4a
Amendment 223 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that purchase, lease, rent or, hire-purchase of road transport vehiclr retrofitting to clean or zero-emission vehicle standard of road transport vehicles used in public services, and public service contracts on public passenger transport by road and rail and public service contracts as referred to in Article 3 of this Directive comply with the minimum procurement targets for light-duty vehicles referred to in table 4 of the Annex and for heavy-duty vehicles referred to in Table 5 of the Annex. An increase in the number of urban rail vehicles, such as trams and metro trains, in public networks may also be counted towards the achievement of the minimum procurement targets for buses set out in Table 5 in the Annex.
Amendment 243 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 Directive 2009/33/EC
2a. Member States may apply lower minimum targets than those referred to in the Annex (of this Directive) if, after a thorough evaluation, they expect that the Directive leads to negative consequences, such as a stagnation of the renewal of buses, a reduction of the public transport offer or raising public transport ticket prices. They shall inform the Commission thereof and justify the exception.
Amendment 245 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
(5a) The following Article is inserted: "Article 5a Financial resources 1. Member States shall make available sufficient funding instruments for the procurement of clean vehicles and the installation of their related infrastructure in their territory. The establishment of the funds shall follow a thorough evaluation of the financial needs of public authorities and contracting entities linked to the procurement targets set at national level. 2. The Union shall make available additional funding instruments to support the uptake of clean vehicles and the installation of their related infrastructure in the Member States."
Amendment 248 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
(5a) The following Article is inserted: "Article 5a Alternative fuels action plan for public transport 1. By 31 December 2020, the European Commission shall present to the European Parliament and to the Council an action plan to accelerate the set-up of charging and refuelling infrastructure for HDVs owned by transport companies in their own depots and maintenance areas as well as in the public space. This action plan shall include information on available Union funding instruments and set out how such a support can be given despite European state aid rules. 2. European funding instruments should be revised in the sense that they should prioritise the access to funding for small, medium and large public transport companies to replace their vehicles."
Amendment 258 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 8a
Article 8a
Amendment 270 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall submit to the Commission a report on the implementation of this Directive by 1 January 20267, and every three years thereafter. Member States shall submit to the Commission an intermediateitial report by 1 January 20234. Thate initial report shall contain information on the steps undertaken to implement this Directive, including on the number and the categories of vehicles procured by authorities and entitiefinancial instruments already available or in preparation, on the Member States’ strategies to foster the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, in particular for public transport networks, on the dialogue carried out between the different levels of governance, information on Member States'’ intentions regarding the above reporting activities, as well as any other valuable information. Further reports shall also contain information on the number and the categories of clean road transport vehicles procured by contracting authorities and contracting entities. Information’s should follow the categories contained in Regulation No 2195/2002 on the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)31 as noted in the Annex. _________________ 31 OJ L 340, 16.12.2002, p. 1, OJ L 340, 16.12.2002, p. 1,
Amendment 280 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member States may decide to set up mechanisms to regulate the purchase of clean vehicles by other fleet owners, such as taxis, car-sharing and ride- pooling companies.
Amendment 305 #
Amendment 336 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
ANNEX 1
ANNEX 1
Directive 2009/33/EC
Annex – table 5 – footnote
Annex – table 5 – footnote
Amendment 9 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7
Citation 7
Amendment 10 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 15 April 2015 on the centenary of the Armenian Genocide1a _________________ 1a Texts adopted, P8_TA(2015)0094
Amendment 66 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines, however, that measures taken under the state of emergency had large-scale, disproportionate and long- lasting negative effects on the protection of fundamental freedoms in the country; condemns the collective dismissal of civil servants, police officers, the mass liquidation of media outlets, the arrests of journalists, academics, judges, human rights defenders, elected officials and ordinary citizens, and the confiscation of property and passports on the basis of emergency decree laws without individualised decisions, and without the possibility of timely judicial review;
Amendment 77 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the strategic importance of good EU-Turkey relations for both sides; recognises that both Turkey and the EU have gone through their own internal transformation processes since the accession negotiations were opened in 2004; regrets that the accession instruments have not been used to the fullest extent and that, over the years, Turkey’s full integration into the EU has lost public support on both sides; remains committed to cooperating and maintaining an open dialogue with the Turkish Government, in order to address common challenges; recommends that the Council urgently invite the Turkish Government to a summit to discuss the obvious crisis in EU-Turkey relations that we are faced with;
Amendment 90 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Strongly condemns President Erdogan's call for a referendum on the possible reintroduction of the death penalty; calls on the Commission to clarify what activities, organised by Turkey, are incompatible with EU values and EU law; calls on the Commission and the Member States, if the death penalty is reintroduced, to immediately end Turkey's candidate status and terminate the accession talks with Turkey together with remaining pre-accession support;
Amendment 98 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes note of the outcome of the referendum that took place on 16 April 2017, held under the state of emergency and in circumstances that prevented a fair campaign; supports an independent evaluation of all claims regarding irregularities; notshares the remarkconcerns of the Venice Commission on the constitutional reform, and underlines that the proposed constitutional amendments do not respect the fundamental principles of the separation of powers and sufficient checks and balances, and are not in line with the Copenhagen criteria; notes the decision of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to reopen the monitoring process for Turkey;
Amendment 117 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to suspend the accession talknegotiations with Turkey ifas soon as the constitutional package is implemented unchanged; encourages the Commission and the Member States to make an honest offer for future cooperation and to discuss a new sectorial partnership in areas which are of mutual interest;
Amendment 135 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that measures undertaken following the declaration of the state of emergency have targeted alleged members/supporters of the Gülen movement, dissent in general and political parties of the opposition in particular; strongly condemns the imprisonment of 13 MPs belonging to the People’s Democratic Party (HDP), including its co-chairs, and of 90 Kurdish municipal mayors; urges the Turkish Government to lift the state of emergency immediatelyis deeply concerned about the detention conditions resulting in a hunger strike of more than 110 Kurdish prisoners; urges the Turkish Government to lift the state of emergency immediately; stresses that the presumption of innocence is a fundamental principle in any constitutional state; urges the Turkish government to officially prove the alleged links to the Gülen movement and its involvement in the coup attempt; underlines that the reintroduction of the death penalty would violate Turkey’s international commitments and lead to an immediate end to the EU accession talksmembership bid;
Amendment 157 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Condemns strongly the violations of freedom of expression and the serious infringements of media freedom, including the disproportionate bannings of media sites and social media as well as the recent blocking of Wikipedia; notes with concern the closure of around 170 media outlets - including almost all Kurdish-language outlets - and the jailing of more than 150 journalists; recalls that a free and pluralistic press is an essential component of any democracy and urges the Turkish government to release all journalists immediately; notes the continuous deterioration in the press freedom index from Reporters without borders, ranking Turkey now 155 out of 180 countries;
Amendment 172 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Expresses its serious concern at the continuously deteriorating situation in south-east Turkey, especially in the areas where curfews were imposed, where some 2 000 people were reportedly killed in the context of security operations and an estimated half a million people became displaced in the period from July 2015 to December 2016; notes that local prosecutors have consistently refused to open investigations into the reported killings; recalls that the Turkish government has a responsibility to protect all people living on its territory, irrespective of their cultural or religious origins; is convinced that only a fair political settlement of the Kurdish question can bring sustainable stability and prosperity both to the area and to Turkey as a whole; notes that a series of laws have created an atmosphere of ‘systematic impunity’ for the security forces; regrets the decision of the Turkish Parliament to waive the immunity of a large number of MPs unconstitutionally, paving the way for the arrests of opposition politicians; deplores the widespread expropriations, including properties belonging to the municipalities and also church properties, which would be a violation of the rights of religious minorities;
Amendment 194 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on Turkey to protect the rights of the most vulnerable groups and of persons belonging to minorities; regrets that the LGBTI marches in Ankara and Istanbul weris seriously concerned about violence bannsed for the second consecutive year; is seriously concerned about gender-based violence, discriminationon religious grounds, continuous discrimination, also against Christians, hate speech against minorities, hate crime and violations of the human rights of LGBTI persons; calls on Turkey to harmonise its domestic legislation with the Council of Europe’s Istanbul Convention, which it ratified in 2014; welcomes the government’s national strategy and action plan for Roma and encourages the authorities to address key obstacles to the social inclusion of Romacalls on the Turkish government to start implementing the strategy and to set up a monitoring and evaluation mechanism; encourages the authorities to address key obstacles to the social inclusion of Roma; expects the Turkish government to treat every Turkish citizen without any prejudice towards his or her religious belief; deplores the plans to turn the Hagia Sophia museum into a mosque;
Amendment 202 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on Turkey to protect the rights of the most vulnerable groups and of persons belonging to minorities; regrets that the LGBTI marches in Ankara and Istanbul were banned for the second consecutive year; is seriously concerned about gender-based violence, discrimination, hate speech against minorities, hate crime, lack of respect for the freedom of religion or belief and violations of the human rights of LGBTI persons; calls on Turkey to harmonise its domestic legislation with the Council of Europe’s Istanbul Convention, which it ratified in 2014; welcomes the government’s national strategy and action plan for Roma and encourages the authorities to address key obstacles to the social inclusion of Roma;
Amendment 232 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Believes that strengthening trade relations could bring concrete benefits to citizens in Turkey and the EU, and therefore supports the Commission’s proposal to start negotiations on the upgrading of the Customs Union; reiterates that the EU is Turkey’s main trading partner and that two thirds of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Turkey comes from EU Member States; considers the involvement of social partners in negotiations as crucial; calls on the Commission to include political benchmarks on human rights and, fundamental freedoms and the principle of good neighbourly relations in the upgraded Customs Union;
Amendment 238 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Believes that strengthening trade relations could bring concrete benefits to citizens in Turkey and the EU, and therefore supports the Commission’s proposal to start negotiations on the upgrading of the Customs Union; reiterates that the EU is Turkey’s main trading partner and that two thirds of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Turkey comes from EU Member States; is seriously concerned about the legal uncertainty and the lack of guarantee for property resulting in numerous expropriations of private companies for vague and unproved reasons; considers the involvement of social partners in negotiations as crucial; calls on the Commission to include political benchmarks on human rights and fundamental freedoms in the upgraded Customs Union; underlines that the Customs Union can only reach its full potential when Turkey fully implements the Additional Protocol vis-à-vis all Member States; recalls the finding from the 2016 Report on Turkey that duty relief, free zones, surveillance measures and management of tariff quotas are not fully in line with the acquis; notes the Commissions' conclusion that further trade integration with the EU would be stimulated by Turkey's elimination of impediments to the functioning of the Customs Union;
Amendment 262 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that visa liberalisation is important for the Turkish populationcitizens, particularly for business people, and will enhance people-to-people contacts; encourages the Turkish Government to comply with the final outstanding criteria, including revision of its anti-terrorism legislationfully and in a non-discriminatory manner meet the final outstanding criteria identified in the visa liberalization roadmap towards all Member States, including revision of its anti-terrorism legislation; stresses that visa free travel will only be possible when all standards have been met;
Amendment 270 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to take into account the latest developments in Turkey when conducting the mid-term review of the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) funds in 2017, and to suspend all pre-accession funds if Turkey no longer sufficiently complies with the EU’s Copenhagen criteria; calls on the Commission to use those funds to support Turkish civil society and to invest more in people-to-people exchange programmes, such as Erasmus+ for studentsespecially once the accession negotiations have ended;
Amendment 288 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Stresses the importance of the fight against corruption and recalls the findings of the Commission that Corruption remains prevalent in many areas and continues to be a serious problem; is concerned that the track record of investigation, prosecution and conviction in high-level corruption cases remained poor; underlines that progress in trade relations and in the visa-free regime is only possible if Turkey effectively steps up its fight against corruption;
Amendment 311 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Commends the engagement by the Turkish Government and the hospitality shown by the population in hosting around 3 million refugees; notes the EU-Turkey statement on migration and underlines the importance of a full and non- discriminatory implementation of all its aspects, and urges the Member States to initiate the voluntary resettlement scheme for the most vulnerable refugees in Turkey; calls on the Commission to ensure long- term investment in both refugees and their host communities in Turkey; encourages the Turkish Government to grant work permits to all Syrian refugees; calls on Ankara to keep up its patrolling efforts in the Aegean and to implement fully, to enhance efforts to combat migrant smuggling and to implement fully and effectively the EU-Turkey Readmission Agreement and the bilateral readmission agreements signed with Bulgaria and Greece;
Amendment 327 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Condemns strongly the recent statements by President Erdogan accusing some EU leaders of ‘Nazi practices’ ands well as the abuse of some Member States and their citizens as 'Nazis' and insists on an official apology by the President; warns that the continuation of such unwarranted statements undermines Turkey’s credibility as a political partner; notes with concern the reports of alleged pressure on members of the Turkish diaspora living in the Member States, and condemns the Turkish authorities’ surveillance of citizens with dual nationality living abroad; is concerned at the revocation of a large number of passports, leaving people stateless;
Amendment 333 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Reiterates the need to strengthen good neighbourly relations; calls on Turkey, in this connection, to step up efforts to resolve outstanding bilateral issues, including unsettled legal obligations and disputes with its immediate neighbours over land and maritime borders and airspace, in accordance with the provisions of the UN Charter and with international law; calls on the Turkish Government to sign and ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS); urges the Turkish Government to end the repeated violations of Greek airspace and territorial waters, as well as the practice of Turkish military aircraft flying over Greek islands; expresses its regret that the casus belli threat declared by the Turkish Grand National Assembly against Greece has not yet been withdrawn; urges Turkey and Armenia to proceed to normalise their relations by establishing diplomatic relations without preconditions, and calls for opening the Turkish-Armenia border, which could lead to improved relations, with particular reference to cross-border cooperation and economic integration;
Amendment 348 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines that a settlement of the Cyprus problem would have a positive impact on the entire region, while first and foremost benefiting both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots; praises the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities in Cyprus for having achieved major progress in the settlement talks; welcomes the exchange of preferred maps, thus far unprecedented, and the first international conference held with the guarantor powers; supports the settlement based on a bi- communal, bi-zonal federation with political equality, a single international legal personality, single sovereignty and single citizenship with political equality between the two communities and equal opportunities for all its citizens, in line with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and on the basis of respect for the, the EU acquis, and the values and principles upon which the EUnion is founded; welcomes the intensified engagement by the parties to achieve the settlement of the Cyprus problem; expects Turkey to show active support for the negotiations, and reiterates that Turkey’s commitment and contribution to a comprehensive settlement remain crucial; praises the important work of the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP), and; expects rapid implementation of the declared intention to grant access to the Committee on Missing Persons to all relevant sites, including military areas; calls on Turkey to allow full access to all relevant sitarchives and to assist the CMP by providing information from its military archivemilitary zones in the northern part of Cyprus for exhumation and to provide all relevant information that will lead to the discovery of relocated remains; calls for special consideration for the work done by the Committee on Missing Persons;
Amendment 370 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Calls on Turkey to immediately withdraw its troops from Cyprus and to transfer Varosha to its lawful inhabitants in accordance with UNSC Resolution 550(1984); as an effort to pave the way for a democratic comprehensive settlement;
Amendment 381 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Deplores Turkey´s refusal to fulfil its obligation of full, non-discriminatory implementation of the Additional Protocol to the EC-Turkey Association Agreement vis-a-vis all member states, including the Republic of Cyprus;
Amendment 386 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19 c. Deplores Turkey's policy of settlement and calls on Turkey to refrain from further settlement of Turkish citizens in the occupied areas of Cyprus, which is contrary to the Geneva Convention and the principles of international law; urges Turkey to terminate all actions that alter the demographic balance on the island thus impeding a future solution;
Amendment 390 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 d (new)
Paragraph 19 d (new)
19 d. Underlines the Republic of Cyprus' lawful right to enter into bilateral agreements concerning its exclusive economic zone; reiterates its calls on Turkey to respect the sovereign rights of all Member States, including those relating to the exploration and exploitation of natural resources when in line with the EU acquis and international law; calls on Turkey to refrain from any action damaging good neighbourly relations and a climate conducive to the peaceful settlement of bilateral disputes;
Amendment 36 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas food is lost or wasted at all steps of the supply and consumption chain; whereas estimates from the FUSIONS project indicate that the sectors contributing the most to food waste within the EU are households, at 53%, and processing, at 19%, the other contributors being retailers at 12%, primary production at 10%, and wholesalers at 5%;10 _________________ 10 FUSIONS, Estimates of European food waste levels, March 2016.
Amendment 79 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I whereas date marking on food products is poorly understood by consumers; whereas ‘best before’ labelling indicates the date after which an item of food may generally still be eaten but may not be at its best in terms of quality, and ‘use by’ labelling indicates the date after which an item of food is no longer safe to eat; whereas not even half of EU citizens understand the meaning of ‘best before’ and ‘use by’ labelling;14 _________________ 14 Flash Eurobarometer 425, ‘Food waste and date marking’, September 2015.
Amendment 86 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J whereas the donation of unsold food along the entire supply chain may leads to considerable reductions in food waste, while helping people in need;
Amendment 124 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for a coordinated policy response at EU and Member State level that takes into account policies regarding waste, food safety and information, but also aspects of economic, tax legislation, research and innovation, environment, agriculture, education, and social policy;
Amendment 151 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the Commission to swiftly propose definitions for food waste and food losses, and to adopt a common methodology to measure food waste;
Amendment 165 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 200 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Encourages the Commission and the Member States to engage, in cooperation with stakeholders, in improving consumers’ understanding of ‘use by’ dates and ‘best before’ dates; asks the Commission to assess whether current EU legislation and current practice in use with ‘use by’ and ‘best before’ dates in different Member States are fit for purpose;
Amendment 225 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote consumer understanding of food waste, and food safety, and good by raising their awareness of food and the processing it undergoes, and to promote practices in relation to their management and consumption of food;
Amendment 297 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Member States to create economictax incentives for limiting food waste;
Amendment 3 #
2016/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph - 1 b (new)
Paragraph - 1 b (new)
1b. Welcomes the greater transparency within the Commission and the increased role of Parliament in relation to the negotiation of international agreements, and supports the Commission’s transparency initiative, particularly in respect of trade agreements;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2031(INI)
1. Stresses that modernisation and effective implementation of the Customs Union will further strengthen the already strong economic ties between Turkey and the European Union (EU) and will keep Turkey economically anchored to the EU; recalls that the Customs Union can only reach its full potential when Turkey fully implements the Additional Protocol vis-à-vis all Member States; believes that strengthening trade relations could bring concrete benefits to citizens in Turkey and EU Member States, and also contribute to both sides engaging in a positive reform agenda while mitigating political tensions with Ankara on the deteriorating situation of the rule of law and fundamental freedoms in the country; reiterates its concern over the overall situation of democracy and human rights;
Amendment 20 #
2016/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the upgrade of the EU-Turkey trade relations forms an essential part of the efforts made by the EU and Turkey to deepen their relations in key areas of joint interest identified at the EU-Turkey Summit of 29 November 2015 and in the EU-Turkey statement of 18 March 2016; states that this is even more important now that the accession talks are stalled despite the significant short- and long-term strategic interests for both the EU asnd Turkey, such as trade, migration, the fight against terrorism, energy and stability in the neighbourhood;
Amendment 25 #
2016/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes note of Turkey’s recent rapprochement with Russia and the statements of the Turkish Government regarding the country’s possible accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation; reiterates that the EU is Turkey’s main trading partner and that two thirds of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Turkey comes from EU Member States; emphasises that the Customs Union requires Turkey to align its legislation with the acquis communautaire; recalls the finding from the 2016 report on Turkey that duty relief, free zones, surveillance measures and management of tariff quotas are not fully in line with the acquis; notes the Commissions’ conclusion that further trade integration with the EU would be stimulated by Turkey’s elimination of impediments to the functioning of the Customs Union;
Amendment 33 #
2016/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the growing geopolitical and economic challenges facing Turkey as a result of instability in its neighbourhood, terrorism and the aftermath of the coup attempt of 15 July 2016; stresses that while the chaos and instability in the Middle East, the Russian annexation of Crimea and intervention in Ukraine, are adversely affecting Turkey’s foreign trade within its neighbourhood, an upgraded Customs Union can help Turkey to overcome the challenges it faces, and contribute to transforming Turkey into a pillar of stability and an engine of growth for its citizens, if the necessary reforms are made by the governmentwhile noting at the same time that the necessary reforms have to be made by the government and that Turkey has to return to the path of democracy and the restoration of the rule of law;
Amendment 46 #
2016/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the fact that Turkish regulatory alignment with EU standards resulting from the conclusion of the Customs Union has made the country more competitive; believes that the modernisation of the Customs Union would provide an opportunity for Turkey to revisit its growth model and escape from the ‘middle income (country) trap’; welcomes the facthopes that the deepening of the Customs Union will have a positive influence on Turkey’s economic governance and strengthen Turkey’s independent regulatory institutions;
Amendment 118 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council11 should apply to the presentation and labelling of spirit drinks, save as otherwise provided for in this Regulation. __________________ 11 Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers, amending Regulations (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EC) No 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Commission Directive 87/250/EEC, Council Directive 90/496/EEC, Commission Directive 1999/10/EC, Directive 2000/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, Commission Directives 2002/67/EC and 2008/5/EC and Commission Regulation (EC) No 608/2004 (OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, p. 18).
Amendment 179 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
11a. ‘association’ means a pool of producers, processors or importers of spirit drinks which are organised in a sector-specific manner and generate a significant turnover.
Amendment 183 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
(1) The alcohol used in the production of alcoholic beverages and to dilute or dissolve colours, flavourings or any other authorised additives used in the preparation of alcoholic beverages shall be ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin or derived from beer.
Amendment 186 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
(2) Distillates used in the production of alcoholic beverages and to dilute or dissolve colours, flavourings or any other authorised additives used in the preparation of alcoholic beverages shall exclusively be of agricultural origin or derived from beer.
Amendment 193 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) be sweetened to correspond to particular product characteristics and. Taking into accordance with point (3) of Annex I and taking into account the relevant legislation of the Member States. unt the legislation of the Member States which has been in force hitherto, the Commission shall within three years submit an implementing act establishing uniform maximum levels of sweetening of the categories of spirit drinks referred to in Annex II throughout the EU.
Amendment 194 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) if they contain no additional sweetening, be advertised accordingly.
Amendment 196 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) be sweetened to correspond to particular product characteristics and in accordance with point (3) of Annex I. Taking into account the legislation in force in the Member States, the Commission shall within three years submit an implementing act establishing uniform maximum levels of sweetening of these spirit drinks throughout the EU.
Amendment 222 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Products referred to in Article 1(1) placed on the Union market must comply with the labelling requirements set out in Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, unless otherwise provided in this Regulation.
Amendment 274 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
(2) The indication of the country or territory of origin of the ingredients shall not be required for spirit drinks, unless this is a requirement to satisfy other provisions at European or national level. The rules on designation of origin set out in Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 shall take precedence over the present Regulation.
Amendment 427 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 9 – title
Annex II – section 1 – part 9 – title
9. Fruit spirit or Obstler (The term ‘Obstler’ should be protected and therefore written in italics only in German)
Amendment 439 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 9 – point f – paragraph 3 a (new)
Annex II – section 1 – part 9 – point f – paragraph 3 a (new)
Fruit spirits made from apples and/or pears may be given the name ‘Obstler’; (The term ‘Obstler’ should be protected and therefore written in italics only in German)
Amendment 444 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 15 – title
Annex II – section 1 – part 15 – title
Vodka The word ‘or’ is to appear in plain bold text if this amendment is adopted and the word ‘vodka’ is to appear in plain italic text if this amendment is adopted.
Amendment 446 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 15 – point a – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex II – section 1 – part 15 – point a – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Vodka is a spirit drink produced from ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin obtained following fermentation with yeast from either:
Amendment 451 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 15 – point b
Annex II – section 1 – part 15 – point b
(b) The minimum alcoholic strength by volume of vodka shall be 37.5 %.
Amendment 457 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 15 – point d
Annex II – section 1 – part 15 – point d
(d) The description, presentation or labelling of vodka not produced exclusively from potatoes or cereals shall bear the indication ‘produced from ...’, supplemented by the name of the raw materials used to produce the ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin.
Amendment 471 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 31 – title
Annex II – section 1 – part 31 – title
Flavoured vodka The word ‘or’ is to appear in plain bold text if this amendment is adopted and the word ‘vodka’ is to appear in plain italic text if this amendment is adopted.
Amendment 473 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 31 – point a
Annex II – section 1 – part 31 – point a
(a) Flavoured vodka is vodka which has been given a predominant flavour other than that of the raw materials.
Amendment 478 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 31 – point b
Annex II – section 1 – part 31 – point b
(b) The minimum alcoholic strength by volume of flavoured vodka shall be 37.5 %.
Amendment 481 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 31 – point c
Annex II – section 1 – part 31 – point c
(c) Flavoured vodka may be sweetened, blended, flavoured, matured or coloured.
Amendment 485 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 31 – point d
Annex II – section 1 – part 31 – point d
(d) Flavoured vodka may also be sold under the name of any predominant flavour with the word ‘vodka’.
Amendment 488 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 32 – title
Annex II – section 1 – part 32 – title
Liqueur The word ‘or’ is to appear in plain bold text if this amendment is adopted and the word ‘liqueur’ is to appear in plain italic text if this amendment is adopted.
Amendment 489 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 32 – point a – introductory part
Annex II – section 1 – part 32 – point a – introductory part
(a) Liqueur is a spirit drink:
Amendment 494 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 32 – point a – point i – indent 1
Annex II – section 1 – part 32 – point a – point i – indent 1
– 70 grams per litre for ‘Kirschlikör’ or ‘Kirschliqueur’ (cherry liqueurs) the ethyl alcohol of which consists exclusively of cherry spirit,
Amendment 495 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 32 – point a – point i – indent 2
Annex II – section 1 – part 32 – point a – point i – indent 2
– 80 grams per litre for Enzianlikör or Enzianliqueur (gentian) or similar ‘Liköre’ or liqueurs prepared with gentian or similar plants as the sole aromatic substance,
Amendment 500 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 32 – point b
Annex II – section 1 – part 32 – point b
(b) The minimum alcoholic strength by volume of liqueur shall be 15 %.
Amendment 501 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 32 – point c – introductory part
Annex II – section 1 – part 32 – point c – introductory part
(c) Flavouring substances and flavouring preparations may be used in the preparation of liqueur. However, only natural flavouring substances and flavouring preparations shall be used in the preparation of the following liqueurs: The name of the flavouring used may be placed before the term liqueur.
Amendment 505 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 32 – point c – point i – introductory part
Annex II – section 1 – part 32 – point c – point i – introductory part
(i) fruit liqueurs made from fruit:
Amendment 509 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 32 – point c – point ii – introductory part
Annex II – section 1 – part 32 – point c – point ii – introductory part
(ii) plant liqueurs made from plants:
Amendment 511 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 32 – point d – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex II – section 1 – part 32 – point d – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The following compound terms may be used in the presentation of liqueurs produced in the Union where ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin is used to mirror established production methods:
Amendment 515 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 32 – point d – paragraph 2
Annex II – section 1 – part 32 – point d – paragraph 2
As regards the labelling and presentation of those liqueurs, the compound term must appear on the labelling and in the presentation in one line in uniform characters of the same font and colour and the word ‘liqueur’ must appear in immediate proximity in characters no smaller than that font. If the alcohol does not come from the spirit drink indicated, its origin must be shown on the labelling in the same visual field as the compound term and the word ‘liqueur’ either by stating the type of agricultural alcohol or by the words ‘agricultural alcohol’ preceded on each occasion by ‘made from’ or ‘made using’.
Amendment 519 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 42 – point c a (new)
Annex II – section 1 – part 42 – point c a (new)
(ca) Cream may be used in the preparation of egg liqueur or advocaat or avocat or advokat.
Amendment 37 #
2016/0151(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
Amendment 114 #
2016/0151(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States and the Commission shall encourage the development of self- and co- regulatory codes of conduct regarding inappropriate audiovisual commercial communications, accompanying or included in programmes with a significant children’s audience, of foods and beverages containing nutrients and substances with a nutritional or physiological effect, excessive intakes of which in the overall diet are not recommended, in particular fat, trans- fatty acids, salt or sodium and sugars.
Amendment 121 #
2016/0151(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a
2010/13/EU
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 168 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The first subparagraph shall not apply to the export of the mercury compounds listed in Annex I for laboratory-scale research, for mercury in pre-dosed capsules for the in-situ generation of dental amalgam, for vaccines and substances for allergy testing and for mercury or mercury compounds intended for the manufacture of homeopathic and anthroposophic medicinal products or their active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Amendment 341 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
Annex III – part 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
- The use of mercury should not be allowed five years after a mercury-free process for the production of all four alcoholates requiring less energy per ton of substances produced has become technically and economically feasible.
Amendment 245 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. UrgesNotes that the Commission tohas drawn up an accurate list of invasive alien species which are of concern to the Union, pursuant to Article 4 of Directive (EU) No. 1143/2014; stresses the importance of regularly updating this list, and of carrying out additional risk assessments for species, so that the legislation on invasive alien species can act as a powerful leverthat, in accordance with Article 28 of the Directive, the scientific forum be consulted for additional risk assessments for species;
Amendment 81 #
Amendment 82 #
2015/0148(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it intends to amend its proposal substantially or replace it with another textwithdraw its proposal and, if appropriate, to submit a new proposal, whereby the reference values for the fourth trading period must be in line with the real industrial and production situation in the economic sectors concerned and be explainable and understandable;
Amendment 316 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
Amendment 328 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point i
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point i
Amendment 348 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point ii
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point ii
Amendment 364 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 3
(ba) In Article 10a, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: '3. Subject to paragraphs 4 and 8, and notwithstanding Article 10c, no free allocation shall be given to electricity generators, to installations for the capture of CO2, to pipelines for transport of CO2 or to CO2 storage sites; electricity generators producing electricity from waste gas are not electricity generators within the meaning of Article 3(u) of this Directive.'
Amendment 1 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
Amendment 13 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. Having regard the results of Eurobarometer from November 2014 on the transatlantic trade and investment agreement;
Amendment 16 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. Whereas, as according to Eurobarometer of November 2014, in 25 out of 28 Member States a majority of European citizens are in favour of a transatlantic trade and investment agreement;
Amendment 96 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers it misleadingimportant on the part of the Commission to try to appease public concerns abake into account the TTIP by stating that existing standards will not be lowered, as this disregards the fact that many standards have yet to be set in the implementation of existing (framework) legislation (e.g. REACH) or by the adoption of new laws (e.g. cloning)environmental, health and food safety standards;
Amendment 107 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Welcomes the transparency initiatives undertaken by Commissioner Cecilia Malmström and agrees that they are supporting the public debate on TTIP;
Amendment 120 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is concernedPoints out that the TTIP negotiations shave already affected Commission proposals and actions relating, for example, to food safety and climate protection (e.g. pathogen meat treatments; implementation of the fuel quality directive)ll not affect proposals and actions of the Commission, existing legislation of the EU in the area of food safety and climate protection and the independent decision taking of the European Parliament;
Amendment 129 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 168 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Agrees with Commissioner Malmström that all areas where the EU and the US have very different rules or approaches should be excluded from the negotiations12 ; __________________ 12See speech by EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström of 11 December 2014.there should not be a trade-off between the economic goals and the people's health, safety and the environment; agrees further with the Commissioner that where Europe and the United States have very different rules, there will be no agreement, such as GMOs, the use of hormone in bovine sector, REACH and Cloning; __________________
Amendment 182 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4 d. Calls on the US side to lift the ban on beef imports from the EU;
Amendment 186 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 265 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is opposed to the inclusion of ISDS in the TTIP, as ISDS risks fundamentallyCalls on the Commission to improve the existing ISDS in trade with the US in order to avoid the undermining theof sovereign rights of the EU, itsthe Member States, and the regional and local authorities to adopt regulations on public health, food safety and the environment;,
Amendment 276 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 6 #
2014/2150(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Welcomes the Commission’s announcement that, in reviewing existing and planned legislation, it will take account of the particular interests of micro-companies and SMEs and apply lighter regimes to such companies in the form of exemptions and simplifications;
Amendment 7 #
2014/2150(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses the Commission’s estimate that up to one-third of administrative burden linked to EU legislation stems from national implementing measures or flexible transposition options; calls on the Commission, therefore, in reviewing the legal framework of regulations and directives, to promote a revival of the principle of the common internal market and, wherever possible, to avoid allowing scope for differing national provisions;
Amendment 66 #
2014/2150(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission, in view of the serious and persistent problems which arise in the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods, including problems of distortion of competition, to review the scientific basis of this regulation and how useful and realistic it is, and, if appropriate, to eliminate the concept of nutrient profiles or repeal the regulation in its entirety; considers that the aims of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, such as ensuring that information which is provided concerning foods is true and that specific indications are given concerning fat, sugar and salt content, have now been attained by Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers;
Amendment 135 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) It is recognised that the potential effect of a product on the environment may depend on the volume used and the resulting amount of the pharmaceutical substance that may reach the environment. Therefore, where there is evidence that a constituent of a medicinal product for which a generic application for a marketing authorisation is submitted is a hazard for the environment, it is appropriate to require data on the potential effect on the environment in order to safeguard the environment. In such cases applicants should endeavour to join efforts in generating such data in order to reduce costs and to reduce testing on vertebrate animals. The current impact assessment system results in repetitive and potentially divergent assessments of substances' environmental properties. This can lead to divergent decisions being taken on products with similar effects on the environment, especially in the case of products authorised before the environmental impact assessment was carried out. The establishment of a single centralised assessment of the environmental properties of active substances for veterinary use by means of a monograph system could be a potential alternative. The Commission should therefore submit a report to Parliament and the Council examining the feasibility of monographs and potential alternative options as soon as possible.
Amendment 207 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point e a (new)
(ea) substances or preparations which are intended exclusively for external use in animals, to clean or groom them or to alter their appearance or body odour, provided that no substances or preparations subject to veterinary prescription have been added to them.
Amendment 209 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point e b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point e b (new)
(eb) feedingstuffs as defined in Regulation (EU) No 767/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Amendment 399 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. In contrast to paragraph 1, medicinal products for veterinary use shall be without prescription if: (a) they are registered as single homeopathic products and released for sale in pharmacies, have a dilution of not less than D4 (1:10 000) and are not produced using alcohol. (b) they are registered as complex homeopathic products, contain no individual components below a dilution of D4, are released for sale in pharmacies and are not produced using alcohol.
Amendment 479 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 51 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Within 24 months of the date of entry into force of this regulation, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the desirability and possible details of the creation of an environmental monograph system for the active substance to assess the environmental impact of veterinary medicinal products and potential alternatives, accompanied, if necessary, by a legislative proposal.
Amendment 518 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 1
Article 68 – paragraph 1
1. A hHarmonised summary of product characteristicconditions of use and quality parts shall be prepared in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 69 for groups of essentially similar veterinary medicinal products, other than homeopathic veterinary medicinal products, which have the same qualitative and quantitative composition of their active substances and the same pharmaceutical form and for which national marketing authorisations have been granted in different Member States before 1 January 2004 (‘similar products').
Amendment 534 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 3
Article 69 – paragraph 3
3. Within 120 days of his appointment, the rapporteur shall present the coordination group a report regarding possible harmonisation of summaries of product characteristics for the similar veterinary medicinal products in the group and propose a harmonised summary of products characteristicproposing harmonisation of the conditions governing the use of the group of essentially similar veterinary medicinal products and of their quality parts.
Amendment 551 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 6
Article 69 – paragraph 6
6. In the event of an opinion in favour of adopting a harmonised summary of the product characteristicsation of conditions of use and of the quality part, each Member State shall vary athe marketing authorisations of the products in their territory so that the elements listed in paragraph 4, where they are already included in the summaries of characteristics for a product belonging to that group, and the quality part are in conformity with the agreement within 30 days of receipt of the information regarding the agreement from the rapporteur.
Amendment 554 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 1
Article 70 – paragraph 1
1. By way of derogation from Article 69, the Committee may recommend to the Commission groups of similar veterinary medicinal products for which a scientific reassessment is necessary before a harmonised summary of the product characteristics isand quality part are prepared.
Amendment 559 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1
Article 71 – paragraph 1
Upon request from the coordination group or the Agency, holders of the marketing authorisations foshall submit information concerning their products, included ing a gproup of similar products identifiedposal for a harmonisation of the quality part and summaries of the product characteristics shall submit information concerning their productsfor their medicines which belong to the group.
Amendment 671 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 89 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 89 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Registration shall not be required in the case of medicinal products placed on the market by a pharmaceutical business in volumes of up to 1 000 packets in a year unless: (a) they contain preparations made from the bodies of animals, including living animals, human or animal body parts, components or metabolites in processed or unprocessed form, or micro-organisms, including viruses, or components or metabolites thereof; (b) they contain more than the one- hundredth part of the minimum dose of a non-homeopathic medicine subject to prescription; (c) any of the following apply: – the medicinal product does not meet recognised pharmaceutical quality standards, – there is reason to suspect that, when used according to the instructions, the medicinal product may have harmful effects to a degree that is medically unacceptable, – the specified withdrawal period is insufficient, – the medicinal product is subject to medical prescription, except in the case of products containing exclusively substances listed in the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 as substances for which no maximum limits need to be set, – the medicinal product has not been produced in accordance with a process described in the homeopathic section of the pharmacopoeia, – marketing the medicinal product or using it on animals would be unlawful.
Amendment 829 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 115 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 115 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Homoeopathic veterinary medicinal products may be given to non-food producing animals by way of derogation from paragraph 1.
Amendment 865 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 116 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 116 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 to 3, homoeopathic veterinary medicinal products may be administered to treat food-producing animals provided that they exclusively contain active ingredients listed in Table 1 of Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 as substances for which no maximum limit needs to be set.
Amendment 255 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 256 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4
Article 21 – paragraph 4
4. In order to provide clarity for consumers and to ensure that the appropriate information is communicated to them, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 36 concerning adaptation of the list of terms set out in Annex IV, taking into account linguistic developments within the Member States and concerning the establishment of specific labelling and compositional requirements applicable to feed and ingredients thereof.
Amendment 259 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3
Article 22 – paragraph 3
3. The indications referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article and in Article 23(3) shall be markprinted in a conspicuous place in such a way as to be easily visible, and clearly legible and indeliblethey shall not obscure the mandatory indications laid down in Article 9(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1169/20111a. _________________________ Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers , amending Regulations (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EC) No 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Commission Directive 87/250/EEC, Council Directive 90/496/EEC, Commission Directive 1999/10/EC, Directive 2000/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, Commission Directives 2002/67/EC and 2008/5/EC and Commission Regulation (EC) No 608/2004 (OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, p. 18).
Amendment 260 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4
Article 22 – paragraph 4
Amendment 262 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 22 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Amendment 264 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 6
Article 23 – paragraph 6
Amendment 751 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) as non-therapeutic medicines and products which contribute to animal health and animal welfare.
Amendment 1145 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 1.7.11
Annex II – part II – point 1.7.11
1.7.11. Physical castration shall be allowed in order to maintain the quality of products and traditional production practices but only under adequate anaesthesia or analgesia and by carrying out the operation only at the most appropriate age by qualified personnel. Alternative non- hormonal means or methods that prevent or reduce the application of physical castration, such as immunological inhibition of pheromones through use of certain genetic selections with less pronounced pheromones or feed additives, are permitted.
Amendment 1293 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part IV – point 1.1
Annex II – part IV – point 1.1
1.1. Food and feed additives, processing aids and other substances and ingredients used for processing food or feed and any processing practice applied, such as smoking, shall respect the principles of good manufacturing practice76. In the smoking of food, procedures which meet the concerns of food safety, environmental and resource protection are preferable. __________________ 76 Good manufacturing practices (GMPs) as defined in Article 3(a) of Commission Regulation (EC) N° 2023/2006 of 22 December 2006 on good manufacturing practice for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (O.J. L 384, 29.12.2006, p. 75)
Amendment 16 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
- having regard to the fact that the number of journalists detained in Turkey is the highest in the world and that this restriction of freedom of opinion and the media is a violation of a major principle of the Copenhagen Criteria,
Amendment 18 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13
Citation 13
– having regard to the fact that, in its conclusions of 11 December 2012, the Council endorsed the Commission's new approach to place the rule of law at the heart of the enlargement policy and confirmed the centrality in the negotiating process of Chapter 23 (judiciary and fundamental rights) and Chapter 24 (justice, freedom and security), which should be tackled early in the negotiations to allow clear benchmarks and sufficient time to introduce the necessary changes in legislation, reforms of institutions and thus solid track records of implementation,
Amendment 22 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
- having regard to the fact that the brutal use of police force against peaceful demonstrators in the context of the Taksim protests violate this major principle of the rule of law,
Amendment 25 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14
Citation 14
– having regard to the fact that, in its 2013 Enlargement Strategy, the Commission concluded that, for its economy, strategic location and important regional role, Turkey is a strategic partner for the European Union and a valuable component of EU economic competitiveness and that important progress on reforms was made in the preceding twelve months; having regard to the fact that the Commission called for further reforms and the promotion of dialogue across the political spectrum in Turkey and in Turkish society at large,
Amendment 32 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16
Citation 16
– having regard to the fact that, for its own benefit, and with a view to enhancing stability and promoting good neighbourly relations, Turkey needs to step up its efforts to solve outstanding bilateral issues, including unsettled legal obligations and land and maritime border and airspace disputes with its immediate neighbours and also refrain from any threat against EU member states, in accordance with the provisions of the UN charter and with international law,
Amendment 45 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the 2013 Progress Report on Turkey and shares the Commission's conclusion that Turkey is a strategic partner for the European Union and that important progress on reforms was made in the preceding twelve months; underlines the importance and urgent need of further reforms and the promotion of dialogue across the political spectrum and in society more broadly, as well as the respect of fundamental rights in practice;
Amendment 48 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the 2013 Progress Report on Turkey and shares the Commission's conclusion that Turkey is a strategic partner for the European Union and that important progress on reforms was made in the preceding twelve months; underlines the importance and urgent need of further reforms and the promotion of dialogue across the political spectrum and in society more broadly, as well as the respect of fundamental rights in practice; Calls upon Turkey to take further steps in order to enhance and increase the independence of the judiciary power and restore its credibility after being badly injured as a result of the current social and political crisis of corruption;
Amendment 57 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes the transformative power of negotiations between the Union and Turkey, which have provided Turkey with a clear reference for its reform process; stresses therefore the importance of credible negotiations based on a mutual commitment by Turkey and the Union to effective reforms furthering the democratic foundations of Turkish society, promoting fundamental values and producing positive change in the institutions, in legislation and, in the mentality of society; welcomes, therefore the opening of Chapter 22;
Amendment 77 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of achieving a common understanding between Turkey and the EU on the relevance for both the EU and Turkey of the readmission agreement and the roadmap leading toopening of a process of dialogue on visa liberalisation; recalls that Turkey is one of the key transit countries for irregular migration to the EU and therefore calls on Turkey to sign and implement the readmission agreement without further delay; calls on the Commission in parallel to take steps towards visa liberalisation and stresses the clear benefits of facilitating access to the EU for business people, academics, students and representatives of civil society and students;
Amendment 136 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes the view that the protests in Gezi Park testify both to the existence in Turkey of a vibrant civil society and also the need for further vital reforms on the promotion of fundamental values; highlights the importance of including civil society more structurally in the decision making process; deeply regrets the loss of life amongst the protesters and the police forces, the excessive use of force by the police and the violent acts by a number of protesters; welcomes the on-going administrative investigations launched by the Ministry of Interior and the inquiries by the Ombudsman into complaints related to the events in Gezi Park and expects them to fully address the concerns without delay; calls on Turkey to adopt adequate internal review procedures and to establish an independent supervisory body for police offences; is highly concerned about the adoption of a new regulation that would allow the police to detain potential protesters from 12 to 24 hours without the demand of a prosecutor or a judge; is of the opinion that the Gezi Park events underline the need for far- reaching reforms in order to ensure respect for freedom of assembly;
Amendment 152 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Expresses concerns at the very limited coverage of the Gezi Park events by Turkish media and the dismissal of journalists who criticised the Government’s reactions to such events; recalls that freedom of expression and media pluralism are at the heart of European values and that an independent press is crucial to a democratic society; reiterates once again its concern at the fact that most media are owned by and concentrated in, large conglomerates with a wide range of business interests and points out to the worrying widespread phenomenon of self-censorship by media owners and journalists; expresses concern atsharply criticizes the particularly high number of journalists currently in pre-trial detention which undermines freedom of expression and media and calls on Turkey’s judicial authorities to review and address these cases as soon as possible;
Amendment 169 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Is deeply concerned, in connection with the recent corruption scandal involving members of the Turkish Government, at way in which the judiciary and police have been hampered by the confiscation of documents relevant to the case and the dismissal or transfer of justice officials and police officers; calls on the Turkish Government not to interfere in the judicial process and to take all necessary steps to ensure that the accusations of law-breaking can be investigated in a transparent and impartial manner;
Amendment 183 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 194 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Underlines the importance of investigating and awarding justice about the scandals of corruption and put an end to the political and social turmoil so that Turkey facilitates and continues the reforms giving a boost to the negotiations with the EU;
Amendment 228 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is of the opinion that social dialogue and involvement of social partners are vital for the development of a prosperous societydemocratic society and can enhance the prosperity of its people; Underlines the importance of further progress in the areas of social policy and employment, in particular to remove all obstacles to the effective functioning ofwork of free trade unions, to establish a national employment strategy, address undeclared work, widen the coverage of social protection mechanisms, and increase employment rates among women and people with disabilities;
Amendment 245 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Urges the avoidance of any kind of threat, source of friction or actions which could damage good neighbourly relations and the peaceful settlement of disputes; stresses all the sovereign rights of EU Member States which include, inter alia, entering into bilateral agreements, in accordance with the EU acquis and international law, including the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea;
Amendment 253 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls upon Turkey to stop hindering all legal efforts and initiatives of the Republic of Cyprus and foreign companies which drill within the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Republic of Cyprus, with the aim of exploring gas and oil. Calls upon Turkey to stop violating the acquis communautaire and International Law of the Sea, which is indispensable part of its accession negotiation with the EU and therefore abide by the rules and the legal and political character of a candidate state that should fully respect the sovereign rights of all member states as the Treaties provide for;
Amendment 255 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Calls upon the Turkish government to refrain from any threats and or actions against the sovereign rights and the jurisdictions of the Republic of Cyprus within its territorial waters and the Exclusive Economic Zone;
Amendment 259 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Reiterates its strong support for the reunification of Cyprus, based on a fair democratic and viable settlement for both communities in accordance with protocol 10 and in line with the values and principles upon which the EU is founded; asks Turkey to actively support the negotiations aimed at a fair, comprehensive and viable settlement under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General and the positive and catalytic EU support, so that the democratic values and principles are fully respected and enshrined, and in accordance with the relevant UNSC resolutions; cCalls on Turkey to immediately begin withdrawing its forces from Cyprus and to transfer the sealed-off area city of Famagusta to its lawful inhabitants, and to the UN, in accordance with UNSC Resolution 550 (1984); calls and thus facilitating the efforts towards a comprehensive solution; Calls on in parallel on the Republic of Cyprus to open the port of Famagusta, under EU customs supervision, in order to promote a positive climate for the successful solution of the ongoing reunification negotiations, and to allow Turkish Cypriots to trade directly in a legal manner that is acceptable to all being in line with the International Law, the acquis communautaire and with full respect to the sovereign rights of the Republic of Cyprus, an EU member state, as Protocol 10 and the Treaties provide for; takes note of the proposals by the Government of Cyprus to address the above issues;
Amendment 269 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls upon the Turkish government to fully comply with its legal obligations stemming from the acquis communautaire and particularly from the Declaration issued by the European Community and its Member States on 21 September 2005;
Amendment 270 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. WelcomesTakes note of Turkey’s decision to grant the Committee on Missing Persons access to a fenced military area in the northern part of Cyprus and encouragescalls on Turkey to allow the Committee to full access to relevant archives and military zones for exhumation and to take all other appropriate actions, in accordance with the findings of the ECHR, on the humanitarian issue of the missing persons; calls for special consideration for the work done by the Committee on Missing Persons and calls upon Turkey to assist at the acceleration of the procedures;
Amendment 277 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on Turkey to address the issue of the settlement of Turkish citizens (settlers) on the island in accordance with the Geneva Convention and the principles of International Law;
Amendment 278 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Urges Turkey to ensure that the rights of all displaced persons in Cyprus are respected, including those of the religious minorities, who should be allowed to freely exercise their religious rights;
Amendment 279 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 c (new)
Paragraph 21 c (new)
21c. Urges Turkey to take concrete measures in order to give an end to the destruction of cultural and religious heritage sites in the northern part of Cyprus and thereby saving a valuable part of European and global civilisation;
Amendment 286 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses the importance of a coherent and comprehensive security approach in the Eastern Mediterranean,; and calls on Turkey to allow political dialogue between the EU and NATO by lifting its veto on EU-NATO cooperation including Cyprus, and calls, in parallel, on the Republic of Cyprus to lift its veto on Turkey’s participation in the European Defence Agency; welcomes the intention of the Cyprus Government to join NATO’s Partnership for Peace Programme and urges Turkey to adopt an equally constructive attitude;
Amendment 287 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Urges Turkey to take measures and put an end to an ecological disaster occurring on the mountain of Pentadaktylos as a result of unregulated quarrying;
Amendment 296 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Subheading 4
Amendment 298 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Deplores Turkey’s refusal to fulfil its obligation of full, non-discriminatory implementation of the Additional Protocol to the EC-Turkey Association Agreement towards all Member States; recalls that this refusal continues to have a profound effect on theupon Turkey to lift the embargo that it has imposed upon vessels and airplanes belonging to the Republic of Cyprus, through the opening of its ports and airports; calls on the Turkish government to fully implement the Additional Protocol without discrimination and further delay; recalls that this refusal continues to deeply affect the process of negotiation process;
Amendment 320 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Believes that, in view of Turkey’s strategic role as an energy hub, consideration should be given to the value of opening negotiations on Chapter 15 on energy; underlines that energy and climate efficiency priorities need toshould be addressed;
Amendment 337 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Considers it unacceptable that Turkey now has the largest number of imprisoned journalists in the world, leading to intimidation and self- censorship of the media; calls on the Commission and the Council of Ministers to set Turkey a tight deadline for lifting this massive curb on press freedom and, if Turkey refuses, to halt accession negotiations without delay;
Amendment 2 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas it is a general rule that access to legislative documents should be fully provided, while exceptions regarding non- legislative documents should be narrowedthe EU's decision-making mechanisms and legislation need to be more transparent;
Amendment 3 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas secrecy and discretion belong to an era when Europe was built by diplomats and civil servants; whereas transparency is essential to a democratic political union of citizens in which they can fully participate in the democratic process; whereas transparent administration benefits the interests of citizens, the fight against corruption and the legitimacy of the Union’s political system and legislation;
Amendment 11 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the rejection of the ACTA agreement has shown that secrecy does not actually protect negotiations, but that, rather, it harmpublic should be informed about negotiations on international agreements twhem through the lack of democratic lre this will not be detrimental to the negiotimacy that accompanies itations;
Amendment 12 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas citizens are clamouring for more transparency, including from EU institutions, as exemplified by recent initiatives such as Wikileaks, LobbyPlag, VoteWatch and other revelations made by whistleblowersbroad public access to documents is a key element of a lively democracy;
Amendment 14 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas in a healthy democracy citizens should not have to rely on whistleblowers in order to ensure transparency of their governments’ competences and activitiecitizens must be guaranteed broad access to documents;
Amendment 16 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the EU legislation on access to documents is still not being properly applied by the Union’s administration; whereas the exceptions of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 are being applied routinely rather than of exceptionally by those administrationsgreater efforts should be made to implement EU legislation on access to documents; whereas the exceptions of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 should be defined more precisely;
Amendment 19 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas litigation entails extremelyto challenge a decision is an option available to everyone but can entail lengthy processes, the risk of high, even prohibitive costs, and an uncertain outcome, puttosing an unreasonable burden on citizens who wish to challenge a decision to refuse (partial) access; whereas this means in practice that there is no effective legal remedy against a negative decision on a request for access to documents;
Amendment 22 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas faster, less cumbersome and more accessible procedures for handling complaints against refusals to grant access are urgently needed, so as to reduce the need for litigation and create a true culture of transparency;
Amendment 24 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital V
Recital V
V. whereas athe number of applications for access to documents have resulteding in cases being lodged with the General Court or taken on appeal to the Court of Justice is falling (Commission: from 15 cases and 3 appeals in 2011 to 14 cases and 1 appeal in 2012; Council: from 1 case and 2 appeals in 2011 to 1 appeal in 20128; Parliament: none in 2011 or 2012); __________________ 8 Council v In 't Veld (intervention by European Parliament in support of In ‘t Veld).
Amendment 25 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AA
Recital AA
AA. whereas the institutions have failed to implement Articles 15(2) and 15(3), subparagraph 5 of the TFEU, regarding the obligation for the European Parliament and the Council to meet in public when considering a draft legislative act, and to publish the documents relating to the legislative procedures under the terms laid down by the regulations referred to in Article 15(3), subparagraph 2access to documents should not be placed on the same footing as access to procedures;
Amendment 27 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AD
Recital AD
AD. whereas international agreements have binding effects and impact on EU legislation; whereas negotiation documents should be public in principle, without prejudice to legitimate exceptions; whereas the application of the exception for the protection of international relations applies as stated in paragraph 19 of In ‘t Veld v Council (T-529/09)the public should be informed about such agreements;
Amendment 28 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AE
Recital AE
AE. whereas informal trilogues between the Commission, Parliament and the Council are defining for the formation of EU legislation; whereas trilogues are not public and documents regarding informal trilogues, including agendas and summery reports, are not made available to the public by defaultin order to avoid any outside influence on the legislative process at this decisive stage;
Amendment 30 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AE a (new)
Recital AE a (new)
AEa. whereas the legislative decision- making process is very complex, with many preparatory, confidential and secret documents which are vital for the whole legislative process;
Amendment 31 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AG
Recital AG
AG. whereas the negotiations on the revision of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 have been in deadlock owing to the incompatible positions taken; whereas the new instrument will need to provide for significantly moreat least the same level of transparency thanas the status quo;
Amendment 33 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AI
Recital AI
AI. whereas the classification of documents into levels of confidentiality falling under the scope of the 2010 Framework Agreement on relations between Parliament and the Commission, or as ‘sensitive documents’ under Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001, should be made on the basis of careful and specific consideration; whereas overclassification leads to unnecessary and disproportionate secrecy of documents and to meetings being held in camera without proper justification;
Amendment 34 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AJ
Recital AJ
Amendment 36 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AK
Recital AK
AK. whereas the Court of Justice has ruled in Case C-536/11, paragraph 43 that ‘any request for access to the [cartel file] must be assessed on a case-by-case basis [by the national courts], taking into account all the relevant factors of the case’; whereas it is recommended that EU guidelines be drawn up as a helpful tool for judges; whereas such guidelines need to distinguish between company documents and cartel files held by the Commission;
Amendment 40 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the institutions, bodies and agencies to strictly apply Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001, taking full account of the body of case-law relating thereto;
Amendment 47 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the administrations to provide fullan indication of allthose documents falling within the scope of a request for access to documents under Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001, following the initial application;
Amendment 53 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Council to move forward withfor progress to be made on the revision of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001; calls on the Council and Parliament to agree on a new instrument that provides significantly more transparency, including the effective implementation of Article 15 TFEU;
Amendment 56 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 59 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on all the institutions to evaluate and, where necessary, review their internal arrangements for reporting wrongdoing, and calls for the protection of whistleblowers;
Amendment 61 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the EU institutions, bodies and agencies to harmonise their Annual Reports on access to documents, and to present similar statistics, in a compatible form and to the fullest and most inclusive extent possible (e.g. in tables in the Annex which allow for direct comparison);
Amendment 62 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the EU institutions, bodies and agencies to adopt the recommendations put forward by Parliamentake account of Parliament's recommendations set out in its previous resolution on public access to documents;
Amendment 63 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 64 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to enhance the transparency of expert groups and comitology groups, by holding their meetings in public and publishing the recruitment procedure for members, as well as information regarding membership, proceedings, documents considered, votes, decisions and minutes of meetings, all of which should be published online in a standard formatsure appropriate transparency in relation to expert groups and comitology groups;
Amendment 67 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 68 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. RecCalls that Article 9 of Regulation (EC) 1049/2001 on sensitive documents is a compromise that no longer reflects the new cofor data relating to privacy, trade secrets and intellectual property and senstitutional and legal obligations in place since the Treaty of Lisbon entered into forceive information related to court cases and competition cases to be protected;
Amendment 69 #
Amendment 71 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 72 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 74 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 77 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Expresses concern at the routineNotes the increasing application of the exception for the protection of international relations as a justification for the classification of documents; stresses that it is essential to provide adequate protection for sensitive documents drawn up in the context of international negotiations;
Amendment 80 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. RecallsPoints out that when an institution decides to refuse access to a document which it has been asked to disclose, it must, in principle, explain how disclosure of that document could specifically and actually undermine the public interest as to international relations state the reasons for which access has been refused;
Amendment 82 #
2013/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Emphasises that opinions of the institutions’ legal services must, in principle, be discloshould be disclosed only after thorough consideration in each individual cased, as underlined by the Court’s ruling in Turco that ‘Regulation No 1049/2001 seeks, as indicated in recital 4 of the preamble and Article 1, to give the public a right of access to documents of the institutions which is as wide as possible’14 ; __________________ 14 Joined cases Sweden and Turco v Council and Commission (C-39/05 P and C-52/05 P), paragraph 35.
Amendment 7 #
2013/2145(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Insists that the Agencies should have adequate resources to implement the systems and projects which were recently approved; considers, therefore, that the budget of the Frontex Agency should be increased to provide them with sufficient resources to operate Eurosur; considers further that the budget of Europol and of the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) should be increased in order to provide for the new established European Cybercrime Centre as well as the recently adopted asylum package and the new tasks resulting thereof for the three agencies;
Amendment 10 #
2013/2145(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Welcomes the creation of a budget line for the "Smart Borders Package", creating a single Entry Exit System and a Registered Traveller Programme for the EU; recalls the estimated costs for the development of both systems and their European added value; urges the Commission and Member States to ensure a swift implementation and to avoid any ex post increase of the costs;
Amendment 7 #
2013/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas as athe general principles of EU food law it isn accordance with Regulation No 178/2002 prohibited to the marketing of unsafe food or food with incorrect or misleading labelsalong with fraudulent practices, the adulteration of food, and any other practices which may mislead the consumer;
Amendment 8 #
2013/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods and Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers lay down detailed provisions in relation to the ban on misleading advertising and labelling practices;
Amendment 10 #
2013/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU regulatory framework in place for food safety and the food chain has provided the highest level of food safety for EU consumers until now and Europe has the highest food safety standards in the world;
Amendment 17 #
2013/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas EU food law is very detailed in the area of food safety and includes controls and tests for residues and other contamination of food and feed, but whereas there is no framework in place specifically to target food fraud, other than the general stipulation that consumers may not be misledand no harmonisation of sanctions against food fraud, other than the provisions referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 in relation to the ban on misleading consumers;
Amendment 19 #
2013/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas recent fraud cases include the use of dioxin-contaminated fats in animal feed production, the marketing of ordinary flour as organic flour, of battery cage eggs as organic eggs, of road salt as food salt and of horsemeat as beef, and the use of methanol- contaminated alcohol in spirits;
Amendment 78 #
2013/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Member States and European regions to provide control bodies with sufficient personnel, financial and technical resources;
Amendment 38 #
2013/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the most common healthcare- related adverse events are healthcare associated infections (HAIs), medication- related events, including those resulting from off-label use, and complications arising during or after surgical operations;
Amendment 50 #
2013/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), with the involvement of international experts, has the task of developing scientific recommendations on evidence- based measures for the effective prevention of HAIs;
Amendment 54 #
2013/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the financial and economic crisis and the budget cuts which it necessitated may in some Member States lead, or already have led, to an increased incidence of patients being prescribed cheaper off-label medicines;
Amendment 72 #
2013/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas demographic changes are leading to an increase in the proportion of older patients, who are frequently prescribed a large number of different medicines but are often unable to cope with taking them correctly;
Amendment 108 #
2013/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Criticises the fact that, to date, no classification or reporting system for patient safety has been proposedexists at EU level for the purpose of identifying, understanding and analysing the factors involved in patient safety, with a view to learning and improving the relevant systems;
Amendment 132 #
2013/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to draw up a list of off- label medicines which are used in spite of there being an approved alternative; calls on the Member States to ensure that medical professionals and patients are informed when a medicine is used off- label;
Amendment 147 #
2013/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – introductory part
Paragraph 16 – introductory part
16. Urges the Member States to continue their effortsset clear national targets for the reduction of HAIs and to implement, if they have not already done so, additional measures to reduce the number of HAIs, with a view to falling fully into line with the Council’s recommendations, and in particular measures to:
Amendment 149 #
2013/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 2
Paragraph 16 – indent 2
– improve the information provided to patients by and outside healthcarhealthcare establishments, including information on the prevalence of HAIs in these establishments;
Amendment 159 #
2013/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the Member States to introduce mandatory screening of patients for antibiotic-resistant microbes ahead of scheduled hospital stays and outpatient surgery, in order to prevent the spread of these microbes and ensure legal certainty;
Amendment 162 #
2013/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to foster, including by means of good practices and awareness-raising campaigns, good practices in all areas, in the areas prioritised by the ECDC – such as the prevention of vascular catheter associated infections – in particular all those linked to hygiene (hand hygiene, sterilisation of instruments, etc.) both in and outside hospital (in particular vis-à-vis patients and their families and outpatient care staff);
Amendment 191 #
2013/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls on the Member States to involve patient organisations in the development of new laws and health programmes;
Amendment 199 #
2013/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
Amendment 213 #
2013/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Urges the Member States to adopt standardised criteria to identify places where contamination with HAIs occurs (including facilities outside hospitals) and to continue their efforts to collect comparable, up-to-date information on general patient safety and HAIs; calls on the Member States to publish this data on an annual basis;
Amendment 233 #
2013/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Calls on the European Medicines Agency to develop guidelines on the off- label use of medicines on the basis of medical need and taking account of patient protection;
Amendment 173 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) In order to allow the Union list to be modified as new novel foods are authorised, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission to update the Union list. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 189 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The purpose of this Regulation is to provide a high level of protection of human health and of consumers’ interests, while ensuring the effective functioning of the internal market.
Amendment 209 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i a (new)
(ia) foods and food ingredients consisting of or isolated from plants and food ingredients isolated from animals, except for foods and food ingredients obtained by traditional propagating or breeding practices and having history of safe use;
Amendment 214 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i f (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i f (new)
(if) food and food ingredients consisting of or isolated from microorganisms, fungi or algae;
Amendment 234 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iv a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iv a (new)
(iva) food containing or consisting of insects and other invertebrates;
Amendment 239 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iv f (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iv f (new)
(ivf) food containing, consisting of, or obtained from cellular or tissue cultures
Amendment 271 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a Implementing power concerning the definition of novel food in Article 2 (2) (a) In order to ensure the uniform implementation of this Regulation, the Commission shall decide on its own initiative or upon the request of a Member State and by means of implementing acts, whether or not a particular food falls within the definition of novel food, as laid down in Article 2 (2) (a).
Amendment 293 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
No later than …23 the Commission shall, by means of an implementing delegated act, establish the Union list by entering novel foods authorised or notified under Articles 4, 5 or 7 of Regulation (EC) N° 258/97 in the Union list, including any existing authorisation conditions. __________________ 23 Publications Office: please insert date: 24 months after the entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 327 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission mayshall request EFSA to render its opinion if the update is liable to have an effect on human health.
Amendment 333 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. The procedure for authorising the placing on the market within the Union of a novel food and updating the Union list as provided for in Article 8 shall end with the adoption of an implementing delegated act in accordance with Article 11.
Amendment 353 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Within ninthree months from the date of publication of EFSA's opinion, the Commission shall submit to the committee referred to in Article 27(1) a draft implementinga draft delegated act updating the Union list taking account of:
Amendment 360 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
That implementingdelegated act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 27(3)6 a.
Amendment 367 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Where the Commission has not requested an opinion from EFSA in accordance with Article 9(2), the nine- month period provided for in paragraph 1 shall be six months and start from the date on which the Commission received a valid application in accordance with Article 9(1).
Amendment 410 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Within three months of the date of publication of EFSA's opinion, the Commission shall submit to the Committee referred to in Article 27(1) a draft implementinga draft delegated act to authorise the placing on the market within the Union of the traditional food from a third country and to update the Union list, taking into account the following:
Amendment 414 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
That implementingdelegated act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 27(3)6 a.
Amendment 461 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 a (new)
Article 26 a (new)
Article 26a Exercise of the delegation 1. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 11(1) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time. 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 11(1) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. 4. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 11(3) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of the act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council.
Amendment 128 #
2013/0433(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) animals “kept and reproduced for farming purposes” means animals kept and reproduced for the production of food, wool, skin or fur or for other farming purposes. It shall not include animals kept and reproduced exclusively for other purposes such as research, or the production of medicinal products and medical devices, the preservation of rare breeds or endangered species, sporting and cultural events;
Amendment 60 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Some species migrate naturally in response to environmental changes. Therefore they should not be considered as alien species in their new environment and, provided that they do not endanger existing ecosystems, are thus excluded from the scope of the new rules on invasive alien species.
Amendment 67 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) As invasive alien species are numerous, it is important to ensure that priority is afforded to addressing the subset of invasive alien species considered to be of Union concern. A list of such invasive alien species considered to be of Union concern should therefore be drawn up. An invasive alien species should be considered of Union concern if the damage it is causing in the affected Member States is so significant that it justifies the adoption of dedicated measures the scope of which extends across the Union, including in the Member States that are not yet affected or even unlikely to be affected. In order to ensure that the subset of invasive alien species of Union concern remains proportionate, the list should be developed in line with a gradual and phased-in approach including an initial capping of the number of invasive alien species of Union concern to the top 36% of some 1500 invasive alien species in Europe and be focused on those species that cause or are likely to cause significant economic damage, including that deriving from biodiversity loss, and/or endanger human health.
Amendment 84 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to develop an adequate knowledge base to address the problems raised by invasive alien species, it is important that Member States undertake research, monitoring and surveillance of such species and exchange best-practices on the prevention and management of invasive alien species. As surveillance systems offer the most appropriate means for early detection of new invasive alien species and for the determination of the distribution of already established species, they should include both targeted and general surveys and benefit from the involvement of different sectors and stakeholders, including local communregional authorities. Surveillance systems should imply paying continuous attention to any new invasive alien species anywhere in the Union. In the interest of efficiency and cost-effectiveness, existing systems of border control, surveillance and monitoring already established in Union legislation should be applied, in particular those set out Directives 2009/147/EC, 92/43/EEC, 2008/56/EC and 2000/60/EC.
Amendment 93 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Directive 2003/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 providing for public participation in respect of the drawing up of certain plans and programmes relating to the environment21 establishes a framework for public consultation of relevant stakeholders in environment related decisions. In defining action in the field of invasive alien species, effective public participation should enable the publicose stakeholders to express, and the decision- maker to take account of, opinions and concerns which may be relevant to those decisions, thereby increasing the accountability and transparency of the decision-making process and contributing to public awareness of environmental issues and support for the decisions taken. __________________ 21Early and effective participation of relevant stakeholders is particularly important during the process to adopt or update the list of invasive alien species of Union concern and the establishment of action plans and measures by the Member States. __________________ 21 OJ L 156, 25.6.2003, p. 17. OJ L 156, 25.6.2003, p. 17.
Amendment 96 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) In order to take into account the latest scientific developments in the environmental field, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of determining how to conclude that invasive alien species are capable of establishing viable populations and of spreading, as well as for setting out the common elements for the development of risk assessments. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level by consulting the Scientific Forum. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 99 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) In order to enable non-commercial owners to continue keeping their companionpet animals that belong to species listed as invasive alien species of Union concern until the animal's natural death, it is necessary to provide transitional measures, onunder the condition that all measures are put in place to avoid escape or reproduction.
Amendment 101 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) In order to enable commercial operators, who may have legitimate expectations, for instance those who have received an authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 708/2007, to exhaust their stock of invasive alien species of Union concern when these new rules enter into force, it is justified to allow them two years to slaughter, sell or hand over the specimens to research or ex-situ conservation establishments.
Amendment 106 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation applies to all invasive alien species in the Union as defined in Article 3(2).
Amendment 115 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 1
Article 3 – point 1
(1) 'alien species' means any live specimens of species, subspecies or lower taxon of animals, plants, fungi or micro- organisms introduced outside its natural past or present distribution or which has migrated into its present distribution; it includes any part, gametes, seeds, eggs, or propagules of such species, as well as any hybrids, varieties or breeds that might survive and subsequently reproduce;
Amendment 119 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 2
Article 3 – point 2
(2) ‘invasive alien species’ means an alien species whose introduction or spread has been found, through risk assessment, to threaten biodiversity and ecosystem services, and that may also have a negative impact on human health or, the economy and society at large;
Amendment 126 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 5
Article 3 – point 5
(5) 'ecosystem services' means the direct and indirect contributions of ecosystems to human wellbeing;Does not affect the English version.)
Amendment 127 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 7
Article 3 – point 7
(7) 'research' means descriptive or experimental work, undertaken under regulated conditions to acquire new knowledgeobtain new scientific findings or to develop new products, including the initial phases of identification, characterisation and isolation of genetic features, other than invasiveness, of invasive alien species only insofar as essential for enabling the breeding of those features into non- invasive species;
Amendment 141 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. A list of invasive alien species of Union concern shall be adopted, and updated, by the Commission by means of implementingdelegated acts on the basis of the criteria in paragraph 2. Those implementingdelegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 22(2)3.
Amendment 150 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) they pose a significant danger to human health, the economy and the ecosystem;
Amendment 159 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. TInitially, the list referred to in paragraph 1 shall comprise a maximum of fiftyhundred species inclunotwithstanding any species which may be added as result of the emergency measures foreseen by Article 9. However, the list shall be open, constantly revised and kept up to date by the Commission according to the best available science on the threat posed by new or alien species.
Amendment 164 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a description of its reproduction and spread patterns and dynamic including an assessment of whether the environmental conditions necessary for reproduction and spread exist;
Amendment 168 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) a description of the negative impact on biodiversity and ecosystem services, including on native species, protected sites, endangered habitats, on human health and the economy including an assessment of the magnitude of future impact;
Amendment 183 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 23 to further specify the type of admissible scientific evidence referred to in Article 4(2)(b) and to provide a detailed description of the application of the elements set out in paragraph 1(a) to (h) of this Article, including the methodology to be applied in the assessment of such elements, taking into account relevant national and international standards and the need to prioritise action against species associated with or that have the potential to cause significant economic damagedamage to human health and the economy, including that deriving from biodiversity loss.
Amendment 190 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) notwithstanding Article 8, kept or grown, including in contained holding;
Amendment 196 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. By way of derogation from the barestrictions set out in Article 7(1), points (a), (b), (c), (e) and, (f) of Article 7(1and (g), Member States shall establish a permit system allowing establishments that are authorised to carry out research or ex-situ conservation to perform such activities on invasive alien species of Union concern. Activities involving farming of animal species shall also be allowed provided that they are covered by Directive 1998/58/EEC and Article 11 of Directive 2009/147/EC.
Amendment 205 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) they are physically isolated and they cannot escape or spread or be removed from the facilities where they are kept by unauthorised persons; cleaning, waste handling and maintenance protocols shall ensure that no specimens or reproducible parts can escape, spread or be removed by unauthorised persons;
Amendment 213 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member States shall ensure that inspections are carried out by the competent authorities to ensure the facility’s compliance with the conditions set out for the permit issued.
Amendment 219 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. The Member State concerned shall carry out a risk assessment pursuant to Article 5 for the species subject to the emergency measures without delay, given the available technical and scientific information, and in any case within 124 months from the day of the adoption of the decision to introduce emergency measures, with a view to include those species on the list referred to in Article 4(1).
Amendment 222 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Amendment 254 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall introduce a notification requirement for owners of companion animals kept for non- commercial purposes which belong to one of the species included in the list drawn up pursuant to Article 4(1).
Amendment 258 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 7
Article 13 – paragraph 7
7. Based on best-practices, Member States shall develop guidelines and training programmes to facilitate the identification and detection of invasive alien species of Union concern through cooperation between all authorities involved in the verifications referred to in paragraph 2. The training programmes for custom authorities shall include information on filling the Single Administrative Document on which the customs declaration is made.
Amendment 268 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) eradication methods are not available or are available but have very serious negative impacts on human health or, the environment or other species.
Amendment 299 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – title
Article 21 – title
Public participation of relevant stakeholders
Amendment 301 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. Where action plans are being established pursuant to Article 11 and where measures are being established pursuant to Article 17, Member States shall ensure that the public is given early and effective relevant stakeholders are provided with opportunities to participate in their preparation, modification or review using the arrangements already determined by the Member States in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 2(3) of Directive 2003/35/EC.
Amendment 307 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Article 5(2) shall be conferred on the Commission for an undetermined period of timefive years from the entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 317 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By way of derogation from to Article 7(1)(c) and (f), owners of companionpet animals not kept for commercial purposes that belong to the species included on the list referred to in Article 4(1) shall be allowed to keep them until the end of the animals' natural life, provided the following conditions are met:
Amendment 318 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) the competent authorities have been informed;
Amendment 329 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. Keepers of a commercial stock of specimens of invasive alien species acquired before their inclusion on the list referred to in Article 4(1) shall be allowed up to two years after inclusion of the species in that list to keep and transport in order to sell or hand over live specimens or reproducible parts of those species to the farming, research or ex-situ conservation institutions referred to in Article 8, provided that the specimens are kept and transported in contained holding and all appropriate measures are put in place to ensure that reproduction or escape are not possible, or to slaughter them to exhaust their stock.
Amendment 266 #
2013/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Amendment 351 #
2013/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the rating criteria area comparable uniform national system of objective, transparent and publicly available rating criteria exists;
Amendment 353 #
2013/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) appropriate arrangements are in place to ensure the consistency and transparency of the rating process.the undertakings to be compared are controlled frequently and at close intervals;
Amendment 355 #
2013/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) subsequent inspections are carried out without delay if the findings are unfavourable.
Amendment 20 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11a (new)
Citation 11a (new)
- having regard to the fact that Turkey has the highest number of imprisoned journalists in the world, and this restriction on freedom of opinion and press freedom breaches a key basic principle of the Copenhagen criteria,
Amendment 21 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11b (new)
Citation 11b (new)
- having regard to the fact that around 3 000 students are currently classed as 'terrorists' by the Turkish courts,
Amendment 25 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13
Citation 13
- having regard to the fact that in its conclusions of 11 December 2012 the Council endorsed the Commission's new approach to place the rule of law at the heart of the enlargement policy and confirmed the centrality in the negotiating process of chapter 23 on judiciary and fundamental rights and chapter 24 on justice, freedom and security, which should be tackled early in the negotiations to allow clear benchmarks and maximum time to establish the necessary legislation, institutions and solid track records of implementation,
Amendment 71 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Commends the Commission and Turkey forNotes the implementation of the positive agenda, which provindicates how, in a context of mutual engagement and clear objectives, Turkey and the EU couldwish to advance their dialogue, achieve common understanding and could produce positive change; belistresses, howevesr, that a renewed mutual engagement in the context of the negotiation process is needed to maintain a constructive relationship; stresses the importance of creating the conditions for a constructive dialogue and the foundations for a common understanding;
Amendment 96 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the Council decision to invite the Commission to take steps towards visa liberalisation as a gradual and long term perspective, in parallel with the signature of the readmission agreement; urges Turkey to sign and implement the readmission agreement without further delay and to ensure that, until this agreement enters into force, existing bilateral agreements are fully implemented; recalls that Turkey is one of the key transit countries for illegal migration to the EU and underlines the need to intensify cooperation with the EU on migration management, the fight against human trafficking and border controls; stresses once again the importance of facilitating access to the EU for business people, academics, students and representatives of civil society and students from Turkey; supports the efforts of the Commission and the Member States to implement the visa code, harmonise and simplify visa requirements and create visa facilitating centres in Turkey; Reminds the Member States of their commitments under the association agreement in line with the Soysal Ruling of the European Court of Justice of 19 February 2009;
Amendment 142 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7a (new)
Paragraph 7a (new)
7a. Criticises, in this connection, the arrests of students (including the French- Turkish citizen Sevil Sevimli) taking part in peaceful protests and using non-violent ideas to demonstrate in support of freedom of education and opinion;
Amendment 157 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls that freedom of expression and media pluralism are core European values and that a truly democratic society requires true freedom of expression, including the right of dissent; strongly criticises the high number of imprisoned journalists and on- going court cases against critical journalists, which undermine freedom of opinion and press freedom; underlines the importance of abolishing legislation providing for disproportionately high fines on the media, leading in some cases to their closure or to self-censorship, and the urgent need to reform the internet law;
Amendment 175 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 263 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the incentives package seeking to increase investment and economic development in the least developed regions of Turkey, including the South East and the continuation of the South East Anatolia project; notes, however, the decision by Turkey’s highest court to suspend the construction of the Ilisu dam; calls on the Turkish Government to accept the ruling and halt the work on the dam;
Amendment 283 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Deeply regretSeverely criticises Turkey’s decision to abstain from meetings and contacts with the Cypriotus Presidency of the Council of the EU and takes the view that Turkey missed an important opportunity to start a process of engagement and normalisation of relations with Cyprus; recalls that the EU, in so doing, Turkey undermined a major pillar of the institutional negotiating framework, which is based on the principles of sinceremeaningful cooperation and mutual solidarity amongst all itsthe Member States and respect for the institutional framework; find it deeply regrettable that Turkey missed an opportunity to start a process of closer engagement and normalisation of relations with Cyprus;
Amendment 302 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Expresses once again its strong support to the reunification of Cyprus, based on a fair and viable settlement for both communities; underlines the urgency of an agreement between the two communities on how to proceed with the substantive settlement negotiations, so that the negotiating process, under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General, can soon regain momentum; calls on Turkey to begin withdrawing its forces from Cyprus and transfer Famagusta to the UN in accordance with UNSC Resolution 550 (1984); calls, in parallel, on the Republic of Cyprus to open the port of Famagusta under EU customs supervision in order to promote a positive climate for the successful solution of the ongoing reunification negotiations and allow Turkish Cypriots to trade directly in a legal manner that is acceptable to all;
Amendment 326 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. EncouragesCalls on Turkey to intensify its support for the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus and to afford the Committee access to the areas under military occupation and to Turkish Cypriot archives;
Amendment 370 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Deeply deplores Turkey’s refusal to fulfil its obligation of full, non- discriminatory implementation of the Additional Protocol to the EC-Turkey Association Agreement towards all Member States; recalls that this refusal continues to deeply affectblock the process of negotiations;
Amendment 400 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Welcomes the decision to enhance cooperation between the EU and Turkey on a number of important energy issues and calls on Turkey to commit to this cooperation; believes that, in view of Turkey'’s strategic role, initial consideration should be given to the value of opening negotiations on Chapter 15 on energy with a view to furthering the EU- Turkey strategic dialogue on energy should be furthered;
Amendment 66 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
(6b) At the same time, it is essential that the principles or guidelines of the ‘Small Business Act’ are also taken into account in this Directive;
Amendment 79 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) For measuring the tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide yields of cigarettes, reference should be made to ISO standards 4387, 10315 and 8454, which are internationally recognised standards. For other emissions there are no internationally agreed standards or tests for quantifying the yields, but efforts are ongoing to develop themwhich is why no provisions on measuring can currently be adopted for other emissions of cigarettes and for tobacco products other than cigarettes.
Amendment 94 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) In order to protect human health, the safety of additives for use in tobacco products should be assessed (risk assessment) and they should receive authorisation from the Commission prior to being marketed in the Community. Additives should only then be permitted for use in tobacco products if they are included in an EU list of authorised additives.
Amendment 122 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Considering the Directive's focus on young people, tobacco products other than cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco and smokeless tobaccotobacco for oral use which are mainly consumed by older consumers, should be granted an exemption from certain ingredients requirements as long as there is no substantial change of circumstances in terms of sales volumes or consumption patterns in relation to young people.
Amendment 128 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) Member States should be encouraged, if they have not already done so, to formulate their national laws on the protection of young people in such a way that tobacco products may not be sold to, and consumed by, young people under the age of 18; Member States should also ensure that these prohibitions are respected;
Amendment 132 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Adaptation of the labelling provisions is also necessary to align the rules at Union level with international developments. For example the guidelines on Article 11 FCTC call for large picture warnings on both principal display areas, mandatory cessation information and strict rules on misleading information. The provisions on misleading information will complement the general ban onThe provisions on misleading information will complement the existing appropriate and comprehensive guidelines on preventing misleading business to consumer commercial practices laid down in Directive 2005/29/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2005 concerning unfair business-to- consumer commercial practices in the internal market.
Amendment 151 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) In order to ensure the integrity and the visibility of health warnings and maximise their efficacy, provisions should be made regarding the dimension of the warnings as well as regarding certain aspects of the appearance of the tobacco package, including the opening mechanism. The package and the products may mislead consumers, in particular young people, suggesting that products are less harmful. For instance, this is the case with certain texts or features, such as ‘low-tar’, ‘light’, ‘ultra-light’, ‘mild’, '‘natural'’, '‘organic'’, ‘without additives’, ‘without flavours’, '‘slim'’, names, pictures, and figurative or other signs. Likewise, the size and appearance of individual cigarettes can mislead consumers by creating the impression that they are less harmful. A recent study has also shown that smokers of slim cigarettes were more likely to believe that their own brand might be less harmful. This should be addressed.
Amendment 153 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) Tobacco products have been shown to contain and emit many noxious substances and known carcinogens hazardous to human health when burnt. Scientific studies have clearly proven that passive smoking is a cause of death, illness and disability and that passive smoking is dangerous in particular to unborn children and infants. It can cause or aggravate respiratory problems in persons inhaling smoke. The health warnings should therefore also draw attention to the dangers to health of passive smoking.
Amendment 160 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Member States apply different rules on minimum number of cigarettes per packet. Those rules should be aligned in order to ensure free circulation of the concerned products. It is absolutely essential that the common internal market should not be impeded by a multitude of specific national rules;
Amendment 161 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Considerable volumes of illicit products, which do not comply with the requirements laid down in Directive 2001/37/EC, are placed on the market and indications are that these volumes might increase. Such products undermine the free circulation of compliant products and the protection provided for by tobacco control legislations. In addition, the FCTC obliges the Union to fight against illicit products, as part of a comprehensive tobacco control policy. Provision should thus be made for unit packets of tobacco products to be marked in a unique and secure way and their movements to be recorded so that these products can be tracked and traced in the Union and their compliance with this Directive can be monitored and better enforced. In addition, provision should be made for the introduction of security features that will facilitate the verification of whether or not products are authentic.both cigarette packaging and the cigarettes themselves should carry tamper proof features to prevent piracy and the increased health risk to consumers posed by counterfeit cigarettes;
Amendment 164 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 27
Recital 27
Amendment 166 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
Amendment 172 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) Council Directive 89/622/EEC of 13 November 1989 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning the labelling of tobacco products and the prohibition of the marketing of certain types of tobacco for oral use prohibited the sale in the Member States of certain types of tobacco for oral use. Directive 2001/37/EC confirmed this prohibition. Article 151 of the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden grants the Kingdom of Sweden derogation from this prohibition . The prohibition of the sale of oral tobacco should be maintained in order to prevent the introduction to the internal market of a product that is addictive, has adverse health effects and is attractive to young people. As tobacco for oral use is prohibited to be placed on the internal market, oral tobacco products shall be exempted from the application of this Directive, except for Article 15. For other smokeless tobacco products that are not produced for the mass market, a strict labelling and ingredients regulation is considered sufficient to contain market expansion beyond their traditional use.
Amendment 198 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 34
Recital 34
Amendment 210 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 37
Recital 37
Amendment 217 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38
Recital 38
Amendment 232 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) A Member State that deems it necessary to maintain more stringent national provisions for aspects falling inside the scope of this Directive should be allowed to do so, for all products alike, on grounds of overriding needs relating to the protection of public health. A Member State should also be allowed to introduce more stringent provisions, applying to all products alike, on grounds relating to the specific situation of this Member State and provided the provisions are justified by the need to protect public health. More stringent national provisions should be necessary and proportionate, not constitute a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade between Member States. Stricter national provisions require prior notification to, and approval from, the Commission the Commission and may be approved, taking into account the high level of health protection achieved through this Directive and the principles and requirements of the common internal market.
Amendment 234 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 41
Recital 41
Amendment 243 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 45
Recital 45
(45) The proposal affects several fundamental rights as laid down in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, notably the protection of personal data (Article 8), the freedom of expression and information (Article 11), freedom of economic operators to conduct business (Article 16), and the right to property (Article 17). Tfor trademark holders (Article 17). It is therefore necessary to ensure that the obligations imposed on manufacturers, importers and distributors of tobacco products are necessary to improve the functioning of the internal market while ensuring a high level of health and consumer protection as set out in Articles 35 and 38 of the Charter of Fnot only guarantee a high level of health and consumer protection, but also protect all other fundamental Rrights of the European Unionand are proportionate with respect to the functioning of the internal market. The application of this Directive should respect the EU law and relevant international obligations.
Amendment 248 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the labelling and packaging of tobacco products including the health warnings to appear on unit packets of tobacco products and any outside packaging as well as traceability and security features to ensure compliance with this Directive;
Amendment 260 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 272 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) 'characterising flavour' means a distinguishable aroma or taste other than tobacco, resulting from an additive or combination of additives, including but not limited to fruit, spice, herb, alcohol, candy, menthol or vanillawhich is observable before or upon intended use of the tobacco product;
Amendment 289 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) '‘cigarillo' means a small, slim type of cigar with a diameter of up to 8 mm;
Amendment 300 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Amendment 338 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 30
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 30
(30) 'substantial change of circumstances' means an increase of the sales volumes by product category, such as pipe tobacco, cigar, cigarillo, by at least 120% in at least 10 Member States based on sales data transmitted in accordance with Article 5(4); or an increase of the prevalence level in the consumer group under 25 years of age by at least 5 percentage points in at least 10 Member States for the respective product category based on ____ [this date will be set at the moment of adoption of the Directive] Eurobarometer report or equivalent prevalence studies;
Amendment 365 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Amendment 385 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall notify the Commission of the maximum yields that they set for other emissions of cigarettes and for emissions of tobacco products other than cigarettes. Taking into account internationally agreed standards, where available, and based on scientific evidence and on the yields notified by Member States, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to adopt and adapt maximum yields for other emissions of cigarettes and for emissions of tobacco products other than cigarettes that increase in an appreciable manner the toxic or addictive effect of tobacco products beyond the threshold of toxicity and addictiveness stemming from the yields of tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide fixed in paragraph 1.
Amendment 429 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Amendment 431 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Amendment 436 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Amendment 438 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 (new)
In respect of other tobacco products, it shall not be mandatory to establish emission data, since there are currently no appropriate measuring procedures.
Amendment 449 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 470 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall not prohibit the use of additives which are essential for the manufacture of tobacco products, as long as the additives do not result in a product with a characterising flavour.
Amendment 481 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 490 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 499 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 505 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Amendment 515 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Member States shall prohibit tThe use of the following additives and flavourings in tobacco products and their components shall be prohibited:
Amendment 525 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – point c a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – point c a (new)
ca) Member States shall prohibit the use of flavourings in the components of tobacco products such as filters, papers, packages, capsules or any technical features allowing modification of flavour or smoke intensity. Filters and capsules shall not contain tobacco.
Amendment 529 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Amendment 550 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Amendment 555 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 9
Article 6 – paragraph 9
Amendment 571 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 10
Article 6 – paragraph 10
10. Tobacco products other than cigarettes, and roll-your-own tobacco and smokeless tobacco products shall be exempted from the prohibitions laid down in paragraphs 1 and 5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to withdraw this exemption if there is a substantial change of circumstances as established in a Commission report.
Amendment 572 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 10
Article 6 – paragraph 10
10. Tobacco products other than cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco and smokeless tobacco productstobacco for oral use shall be exempted from the prohibitions laid down in paragraphs 1 and 5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to withdraw this exemption if there is a substantial change of circumstances as established in a Commission report.
Amendment 591 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. In order to ensure their graphic integrity and visibility, health warnings shall be irremovably printed, indelible and in no way hidden or interrupted, including by tax stamps, price marks, tracking and tracing marks, security features or by any type of wrapper, pouch, jacket, box or other device or by the opening of the unit packet.
Amendment 595 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. In order to ensure their graphic integrity and visibility, health warnings shall be irremovably printed, indelible and in no way hidden or interrupted, including by tax stamps, price marks, tracking and tracing marks, security features or by any type of wrapper, pouch, jacket, box or other device or by the opening of the unit packet. In the case of tobacco products other than cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco and smokeless tobacco products health warnings may be affixed by means of stickers, provided that these cannot be removed.
Amendment 598 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure that the health warnings ofn the main surfaceprincipal field of vision of the unit packet and any outside packaging are fully visible, including not being partially or totally hidden or interrupted by wrappers, pouches, jacket, boxes or other devices when tobacco products are placed on the market.
Amendment 610 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. For cigarette packets the general warning and the information message shall be printed on the lateral sides of the unit packets. These warnings shall have a width of not less than 20 mm and a height of not less than 43 mm. For roll-your-own tobacco the information message shall be printed on the outer surface that becomesappears in the principal field of visibleon when opening the unit packet. Both the general warning and the information message shall together cover 50% of the surface on which they are printed.
Amendment 626 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Amendment 640 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Each unit packet and any outside packaging of tobacco for smoking shall carry combined health warnings. The combined health warnings shall:
Amendment 646 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) be comprised of a text warning listed in Annex I and a corresponding colour photograph specified in the picture library;
Amendment 656 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) cover 7540 % of the external area of both the front and back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging;
Amendment 681 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) show the same text warning and corresponding colour photograph on both sides of the unit packets and any outside packaging;
Amendment 697 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 699 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g
Amendment 728 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The combined health warnings shall be divided into three sets rotating on an annual basis. Member States shall ensure that each combined health warning is displayed as nearly as possible on equal numbers of each brand.
Amendment 736 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Amendment 760 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Tobacco for smoking other than cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco shall be exempted from the obligations to carry the information message laid down in Article 8(2) and the combined health warnings in Article 9. In addition to the general warning specified in Article 8(1), each unit packet and any outside packaging of these products shall carry a text warning listed in Annex I. The general warning specified in Article 8(1) shall include a reference to the cessation services in accordance with Article 9(1)(b).
Amendment 763 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The general warning shall be printed on the most visible surface of the unit packet and any outside packagingone of the principal fields of vision on the outside packaging. Alternatively, the warning may be affixed in the form of a label, provided that the label cannot be removed. The text warnings listed in Annex I shall be rotated in such a way as to guarantee their regular appearance. These warnings shall be printed on the other most visible surface of the unit packet and anyprincipal field of vision on the outside packaging.
Amendment 770 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. The text warning referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover 40 % of the external area of the corresponding surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging. That proportion shall be increased to 45% for Member States with two official languages and 50% for Member States with three official languages.
Amendment 787 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Amendment 797 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Except in the case of snuff, each unit packet and any outside packaging of smokeless tobacco products shall carry the following health warning:
Amendment 803 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) cover 30 % of the external area of the corresponding surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging. That proportion shall be increased to 32 % for Member States with two official languages and 35 % for Member States with three official languages.
Amendment 807 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
In the case of micro-packagings, whose largest surface has an area of less than 25 cm2, the general warning must occupy at least 20% of this area.
Amendment 811 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Amendment 823 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) suggests that a particular tobacco product is less harmful than others or has vitalising, energetic, healing, rejuvenating, natural, organic or otherwise positive health or social effects;
Amendment 828 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 831 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 836 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. Prohibited elements and features may include but are not limited to texts, symbols, names, trade marks, figurative or other signs, misleading colours, inserts or other additional material such as adhesive labels, stickers, onsertsof the unit packet and any outside packaging are stickers which can be removed (not tax stamps), inserts or other additional material, scratch- offs and sleeves or relate to the shape of the tobacco product itself. Cigarettes with a diameter of less than 7.5 mm shall be deemed to be misleading.
Amendment 858 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
In the case of filter cigarettes, the tipping paper must afford sufficient protection against product counterfeiting by means of its complexity. To this end it must, at the minimum, possess the following characteristics: (a) several visible print colours and production using gravure printing; (b) all white areas must be coated; (c) complex printing with partially thin structures; (d) printing on white base paper; (e) pre-perforation situated sufficiently far from the end of the cigarette.
Amendment 859 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point 1 (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point 1 (new)
(1) The cigarette paper must include watermarks.
Amendment 872 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. A unit packet of cigarettes shall have a cuboid shape. A unit packet of roll-your- cigarettes shall include at least 20 cigarettes. A unit of 'roll-your-own' or 'make-your-own' tobacco shall be packaged in a cuboid or cylindrical composite can or have the form of a pouch, i.e. a rectangular poacket with a flapt that covers the opening. The flap of the pouch shall cover at least 70% of the front of the packet. A unit packet of cigarettes shall include at least 20 cigarettes. A unit packet of rollA unit packet of 'roll-your-own' or 'make-your- own tobacco' shall contain tobacco weighing at least 40 g.
Amendment 876 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. A unit packet of cigarettes shall have a cuboid shape. A unit packet of roll-your- own tobacco shall have the form of a pouch, i.e. a rectangular pocket with a flap that covers the opening. The flap of the pouch shall cover at least 70% of the front of the packet. A unit packet of cigarettes shall include at least 20 cigarettes. A unit packet of roll- your-own tobacco shall contain tobacco weighing at least 40 g.
Amendment 895 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. A cigarette packet can be of carton or soft material and shall not contain an opening that can be re-closed or re-sealed after the opening is first opened, other than the flip-top lid. The flip-top lid of a cigarette packet shall be hinged only at the back of the packet. The areas of the packet which are not covered with health warnings shall be designed in a sufficiently complicated and multicoloured style. At least one of the printed colours must create structures perceptible to the sense of touch.
Amendment 911 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to define more detailed rules for the shape and size of unit packets in so far as these rules are necessary to ensure the full visibility and integrity of the health warnings shall be ensured before the first opening, during the opening and after reclosing of the unit packet.
Amendment 924 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Amendment 932 #
Amendment 1015 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15
Article 15
Amendment 1023 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Where necessary to achieve a high level of health protection, Member States shallmay prohibit the placing on the market of tobacco for oral use, without prejudice to Article 151 of the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden.
Amendment 1026 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Tobacco for oral use shall be exempted from the application of this Directive, except for Article 15.
Amendment 1148 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Amendment 1175 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 1187 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 1201 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 1209 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1225 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
: Each unit packet and any outside packaging of nicotine-containing products below the thresholds set out in paragraph 1not authorised in accordance with Directive 2001/83/EC shall carry the following health warning:
Amendment 1247 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 5
Article 18 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to adapt the requirements in paragraphs 3 and 4 taking into account scientific and market developments and to adopt and adapt, within 5 years of the transposition of the Directive into the national law of all EU Member States, submit a report on the application of further provisions of the Directive on nicotine-containing products. In it the Commission shall examine scientific and technical developments in the field of nicotine-containing products with regard to consumer behaviour and product categories. The Commission shall, where appropriate, add a legislative proposal to the report setting out rules on product safety, advertising for nicotine-containing products and provisions on the position, format, layout, design and rotation of the health warnings.
Amendment 1317 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. In the absence of a decision by the Commission within this period the national provisions shall be deemed to be approved. However, a Member State may maintain more stringent national provisions, applicable to all products alike, in areas covered by the Directive, on grounds of overriding needs relating to the protection of public health. A Member State may also introduce more stringent provisions, on grounds relating to the specific situation of this Member State and provided the provisions are justified by the need to protect public health. Such national provisions shall be notified to the Commission together with the grounds for maintaining or introducing them. The Commission shall, within six months from the date of receiving the notification, approve or reject the provisions after having verified, taking into account the high level of health protection achieved through this Directive, whether or not they are justified, necessary and proportionate to their aim and to the requirements and principles of the single market and whether or not they are a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade between the Member States. In the absence of a decision by the Commission within this period the national provisions shall be deemed to be approved.
Amendment 1327 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Member States may allow the following products, which are not in compliance with this Directive, to be placed on the market until [Publications Office, please ins24 months aftert the exact date: entry into force + 24 monthsransposition into national law]:
Amendment 1352 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point 14 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 14 a (new)
(14 a) Smoking in presence of children can cause sudden infant death
Amendment 1354 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point 14 b (new)
Annex 1 – point 14 b (new)
(14 b) Smoking during pregnancy causes premature birth
Amendment 1355 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point 14 c (new)
Annex 1 – point 14 c (new)
(14 c) Children that are forced to smoke passive are more vulnerable to asthma and meningitis
Amendment 86 #
2012/0267(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) The traceability of in vitro diagnostic medical devices by means of a Unique Device Identification (UDI) system based on international guidance should significantly enhance the effectiveness of the post-market safety of in vitro diagnostic medical devices due to improved incident reporting, targeted field safety corrective actions and better monitoring by competent authorities. It should also help to reduce medical errors and to fight against counterfeit devices. Use of the UDI system should also improve purchase-policy and stock- management by hospitals, wholesalers and pharmacists and be compatible with other authentication systems already in place in those settings.
Amendment 111 #
2012/0267(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 6
Article 1 – paragraph 6
6. This Regulation requires that certain devices may only be supplied on a medical prescription but shall not affect national laws which require that certain other devices may also only be supplied on a medical prescription. Direct to consumer advertising of devices classed as prescription only by this regulation shall be illegal. The following devices may only be supplied on a medical prescription: 1) Class D devices 2) Class C devices in the following categories: (a) devices for genetic testing; (b) companion diagnostics. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 85 to decide on other category C tests after consultation with stakeholders.
Amendment 120 #
2012/0267(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
(12a) ‘ device for genetic testing’ means an in vitro diagnostic medical device the purpose of which is to identify a genetic characteristic of a person which is inherited or acquired during prenatal development.
Amendment 144 #
2012/0267(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
Amendment 174 #
2012/0267(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. Distributors who consider or have reason to believe that a device which they have made available on the market is not in conformity with this Regulation shall immediately inform the manufacturer and, where applicable, his authorised representative and the importer and make sure that, within the limits of its respective activities, the necessary corrective action to bring that device into conformity, withdraw or recall it, if appropriate, is taken. Where the device presents a risk, they shall also immediately inform the competent authorities of the Member States in which they made the device available, giving details, in particular, of the non- compliance and of any corrective action taken.
Amendment 177 #
2012/0267(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) a diploma, certificate or other evidence of formal qualification awarded on completion of a university degree or of an equivalent course of study, in natural sciences, medicine, pharmacy, engineering or another relevant discipline, and at least two years of professional experience in regulatory affairs or in quality management systems relating to in vitro diagnostic medical devices;
Amendment 179 #
2012/0267(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) fivetwo years of professional experience in regulatory affairs or in quality management systems relating to in vitro diagnostic medical devices.
Amendment 189 #
2012/0267(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 8 – point e a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 8 – point e a (new)
(ea) the compatibility with other traceability systems used by the stakeholders involved with medical devices.
Amendment 259 #
2012/0267(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 40 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
In addition, where a reference laboratory is designated in accordance with Article 78, the notified body performing the conformity assessment shall request that reference laboratory to verify by laboratory testing compliance of the device with the applicable CTS, when available, or with other solutions chosen by the manufacturer to ensure a level of safeas specified in Section 5.4 of Annex VIII and in Section 3.5 of Annex IX. Laboratory tests performed by a reference laboratory shall focus on in particular analytic sensitivity and sperformance that is at least equivalent, as specified in Section 5.4 of Annex VIII ancificity using reference materials and diagnostic sensitivity and specificity using specimens from early and established in Sfection 3.5 of Annex IX.
Amendment 309 #
2012/0267(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 59 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The Member States shall take all appropriate measures to encourage healthcare professionals, including doctors and pharmacists, users and patients to report to their competent authorities suspected serious incidents referred to in point (a) of paragraph 1. They shall record such reports centrally at national level. Where a competent authority of a Member State obtains such reports, it shall take the necessary steps to ensure that the manufacturer of the device concerned is informed of the incident. The manufacturer shall ensure the appropriate follow-up.
Amendment 11 #
2012/0260(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Following the judgment of the Court of Justice of 6 September 2011 in case C- 442/09, pollen in honey is to be considered as an ingredient within the meaning of Directive 2000/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 March 2000 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs. When Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers enters into force on 13 December 2014, this Directive will be repealed and replaced. The judgment of the Court was based on the consideration relying on the facts brought before it that pollen in honey is mainly due to the centrifugation carried out by the beekeeper for the purposes of honey collection. However, pollen only enters into the hive as a result of the activity of the bees and it is naturally present in honey regardless of whether or not the beekeeper extracts the honey through centrifugation. It is necessary therefore to clarify, without prejudice to the application of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on genetically modified food and feed to genetically modified pollen in honey, that pollen is a constituent of honey, which is a natural substance that has no ingredients, and not an ingredient within the meaning of Directive 2000/13/ECRegulation (EU) No 1169/2011. Therefore, Council Directive 2001/110/EC of 20 December 2001 relating to honey should be amended accordingly.
Amendment 29 #
2012/0260(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Annexes II to Directive 2001/110/EC contain technical elements which might have to be adapted or updated to take account of developments in relevant international standards. That Directive does not confer on the Commission appropriate powers to promptly adapt or update thoseis Annexes to take account of developments in international standards. Therefore, for the consistent implementation of Directive 2001/110/EC, the power to adapt or update the Annexes II to that Directive to take account not only of technical progress but also of developments in international standards should also be conferred on the Commission.
Amendment 33 #
2012/0260(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Therefore, in order to take account of technical progress and, where appropriate, the developments in international standards, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to adapt or update the technical characteristics related to the product descriptions and definitions in thein Annexes II to Directive 2001/110/EC.
Amendment 53 #
2012/0260(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
2001/110/EG
Article 6
Article 6
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 6a to amend the technical characteristics related to the names, product descriptions and definitions in Annex I and to the composition criteria for honey in Annex II, to take account of technical progress and, where appropriate, of the developments in relevant international standards.
Amendment 55 #
2012/0260(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
2001/110/EG
Artikel 6a – Absatz 2
Artikel 6a – Absatz 2
The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 4 and 6 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of timefive years from (…). (Publications Office is to fill in the date of entry into force of this amending Act) The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 12 #
2012/0075(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) AlthoughThe Annexes to Directives 1999/4/EC, 2000/36/EC, 2001/111/EC, and 2001/114/EC contain technical elements which might have to be adapted or updated in order to take account of developments in relevant international standards, those Directives do not. Where those provisions confcer on the Commission appropriate powers to promptly adapt or update those Annexes to take account of developments in international standards. In addition, Directive 1999/4/EC does not confer on the Commission appropriate powers to promptly adapt or update its Annex to take account of technical progress, although that Annex contains technical elements which might also have to be adapted or updated to take account of technical progress. Furthermore, although containing technical elements which might have to be adapted or updated to take account of technical progress, Sections A and B(1)n non-essential technical elements, namely in Sections B, C and D of Annex I to Directive 2000/36/EC, in Section B of Annex I to Directive 2001/36/EC and in Section B of Annex III to Directive 2000/36/EC are not covered by the Commission's1/113/EC, it is appropriate to confer the powers to adaopt certain provisions of that Annex to technical progress. Therefore, for the consistent implementation of Directives 1999/4/EC, 2000/36/EC, 2001/111/EC, 2001/113/EC and 2001/114/EC, the additional powdelegated acts on the Commission in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty, in orders to adapt or updatebring those Annexes into Directives 1999/4/EC, 2000/36/EC, 2001/111/EC, and 2001/114/EC to take account of technical progress and ofline with relevant developments in international standards should also be conferredor to take account onf the Commissionechnical progress.
Amendment 13 #
2012/0075(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Therefore, in order to supplement or amend certain non-essential elements of Directives 1999/4/EC, 2000/36/EC, 2001/111/EC, 2001/113/EC and 2001/114/EC to take account of technical progress and/or, where appropriate, the developments in international standards, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission in respect of the following scope and content: as regards Directive 1999/42000/36/EC, to adapt or update the technical characteristics related to the product descriptions and definitions in the Annex, normally expressed in percentages; as regards Directive 2000/36/EC, to adapt or update the technical characteristics related to the sales names and definitions of Section A of Annex 1, normally expressed in percentages and/or grams, as well as Sections B, C and D of thatSections B, C and D of Annex I, as well as Annex II; as regards Directive 2001/111/EC, to adapt or update Part A of the Annex in respect of the technical characteristics related to the product names and definitions, as well as PartSection B of the Annex I; as regards Directive 2001/113/EC, to adapt or update Annex I in respect of the technical characteristics related to the product names and definitions, normally expressed in grams and/or percentage, as well as Annex II and Part B of Annex III; and as regards Directive 2001/114/EC, to adapt or update Annex I in respect of the technical characteristics related to the definitions of products and product names, normally expressed in percentages, as well asAnnex II and Section B of Annex III.
Amendment 15 #
2012/0075(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2
Article 2
Directive 2000/36/EG
Article 5
Article 5
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 6 to amend the technical characteristics related to the sales names and definitions of Section A of Annex 1, as well as Sections B, C and D of that Annex, I to take account of the developments in relevant international standards, where appropriate, and of technical progress.
Amendment 18 #
2012/0075(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4
Article 4
Directive 2001/113/EG
Article 5
Article 5
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 6 to amend Annex I in respect of the technical characteristics related to the product names and definitions, as well as Annex II and Part B of Annex III, to take account of the developments in relevant international standards, where appropriate, and of technical progress.
Amendment 396 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) This regulation recognises that pseudonymisation is in the benefit of all data subjects as, by definition, personal data is altered so that it of itself cannot be attributed to a data subject without the use additional data. By this, controllers should be encouraged to the practice of pseudonymising data.
Amendment 423 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) TWhere a controller or a processor has multiple establishments in the Union, including but not limited to cases where the controller or the processor is a group of undertakings, the main establishment of a controller in the Union for the purposes of this Regulation should be determined according to objective criteria and should imply the effective and real exercise of management activities determining the main decisions as to the purposes, conditions and means of processing through stable arrangements. This criterion should not depend whether the processing of personal data is actually carried out at that location; the presence and use of technical means and technologies for processing personal data or processing activities do not, in themselves, constitute such main establishment and are therefore not determining criteria for a main establishment. The main establishment of the processor should be the place of its central administrationA group of undertakings may nominate a single main establishment in the Union.
Amendment 455 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) The legitimate interests of a controller or the third party to which the data have been transferred may provide a legal basis for processing, provided that the interests or the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject are not overriding. This would need careful assessment in particular where the data subject is a child, given that children deserve specific protection. The data subject should have the right to object the processing, on grounds relating to their particular situation and free of charge. To ensure transparency, the controller should be obliged to explicitly inform the data subject on the legitimate interests pursued and on the right to object, and also be obliged to document these legitimate interests. Given that it is for the legislator to provide by law the legal basis for public authorities to process data, this legal ground should not apply for the processing by public authorities in the performance of their tasks.
Amendment 467 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) The processing of personal data for other purposes should be only allowed where the processing is compatible with those purposes for which the data have been initially collected, in particular where the processing is necessary for historical, statistical or scientific research purposes. Where the other purpose is not compatible with the initial one for which the data are collected, the controller should obtain the consent of the data subject for this other purpose or should base the processing on another legitimate ground for lawful processing, in particular where provided by Union law or the law of the Member State to which the controller is subject. In any case, the application of the principles set out by this Regulation and in particular the information of the data subject on those other purposes should be ensured.
Amendment 497 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53
Recital 53
(53) Any person should have the right to have personal data concerning them rectified and a ‘the right to be forgotten’have such personal data erased where the retention of such data is not in compliance with this Regulation. In particular, data subjects should have the right that their personal data are erased and no longer processed, where the data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which the data are collected or otherwise processed, where data subjects have withdrawn their consent for processing or where they object to the processing of personal data concerning them or where the processing of their personal data otherwise does not comply with this Regulation. This right is particularly relevant, when the data subject has given their consent as a child, when not being fully aware of the risks involved by the processing, and later wants to remove such personal data especially on the Internet. However, the further retention of the data should be allowed where it is necessary for historical, statistical and scientific research purposes, for rheasons of public interlth purposest in the area of public healthaccordance with Article 81, for exercising the right of freedom of expression, when required by law or where there is a reason to restrict the processing of the data instead of erasing them. Also, the right to erasure should not apply when the retention of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract with the data subject, or when there is a regulatory requirement to retain this data, or for the prevention of financial crime.
Amendment 524 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 62
Recital 62
(62) The protection of the rights and freedoms of data subjects as well as the responsibility and liability of controllers and processor, also in relation to the monitoring by and measures of supervisory authorities, requires a clear attribution of the responsibilities under this Regulation, including where a controller determines the purposes, conditions and means of the processing jointly with other controllers or where a processing operation is carried out on behalf of a controller.
Amendment 532 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 65
Recital 65
(65) In order to demonstrate compliance with this Regulation, the controller or processor should document each processing operation under its responsibility. Each controller and processor should be obliged to co-operate with the supervisory authority and make this documentation, on request, available to it, so that it might serve for monitoring those processing operations.
Amendment 610 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 112
Recital 112
Amendment 615 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 114
Recital 114
Amendment 630 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 121
Recital 121
(121) The processing of personal data solely for journalistic purposes, or for the purposes of artistic or literary expression should qualify for exemption from the requirements of certain provisions of this Regulation in order to reconcile the right to the protection of personal data with the right to freedom of expression, and notably the right to receive and impart information, as guaranteed in particular by Article 11 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. This should apply in particular to processing of personal data in the audiovisual field and in news archives and press libraries. Therefore, Member States should adopt legislative measures, which should lay down exemptions and derogations which are necessary for the purpose of balancing these fundamental rights. Such exemptions and derogations should be adopted by the Member States on general principles, on the rights of the data subject, on controller and processor, on the transfer of data to third countries or international organisations, on the independent supervisory authorities and on co-operation and consistency. This should not, however, lead Member States to lay down exemptions from the other provisions of this Regulation. In order to take account of the importance of the right to freedom of expression in every democratic society, it is necessary to interpret notions relating to that freedom, such as journalism, broadly. Therefore, Member States should classify activities as ‘journalistic’ for the purpose of the exemptions and derogations to be laid down under this Regulation if the object of these activities is the disclosure to the public of information, opinions or ideas, irrespective of the medium which is used to transmit them. They should not be limited to media undertakings and may be undertaken for profit-making or for non- profit making purposes.
Amendment 696 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e c (new)
(ec) which have been rendered anonymous;
Amendment 717 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘data subject’ means an identified natural person or a natural person who can be identified, directly or indirectly, by means reasonably likely to be used by the controller or by any other natural or legal person working together with the controller, in particular by reference to an identification number, location data, online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that person; and who is not acting in his/her professional capacity;
Amendment 730 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
(2a) ‘pseudonymous data’ means any personal data that has been collected, altered or otherwise processed so that it of itself cannot be attributed to a data subject without the use of additional data which is subject to separate and distinct technical and organisational controls to ensure such non attribution, or that such attribution would require a disproportionate amount of time, expense and effort;
Amendment 734 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
(2b) ‘anonymous data’ means any personal data that has been collected, altered or otherwise processed in such a way that it can no longer be attributed to a data subject; anonymous data shall not be considered personal data;
Amendment 748 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) ‘controller’ means the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or any other body which alone or jointly with others determines the purposes, conditions and means of the processing of personal data; where the purposes, conditions and means of processing are determined by Union law or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for his nomination may be designated by Union law or by Member State law;
Amendment 786 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 13
(13) ‘main establishment’ means as regards the controller, the place of its establishment in the Union where the main decisions as to the purposes, conditions and meansthe location as determined by the data controller or data processor on the basis of the following transparent and objective criteria: the location of the pgrocessing of personal data are taken; if no decisions as to the purposes, conditions and means of the processing of personal data are taken in the Union, the main establishment is the place where the main processing activities in the context of the activities ofup’s European headquarters, or, the location of the company within the group with delegated data protection responsibilities, or, the location of the company which is best placed (in terms of management function, administrative capability etc) to address and establishment of a controller in the Union take place. As regards the processor, ‘main establishment’ means the place of its central administration in the Unionnforce the rules as set out in this Regulation, or, the place where the main decisions as to the purposes of processing are taken for the regional group;
Amendment 878 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by a controller, or on behalf of a controller or a processor, or by a third party or parties in whose interest the data is processed, including for the security of processing, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data, in particular where the data subject is a child. This shall not apply tosuch as in the case of processing data pertaining to a child. The interest or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject shall not override processing carried out by public authorities in the performance of their tasks.
Amendment 890 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) the data are collected from public registers lists or documents accessible by everyone;
Amendment 898 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f c (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f c (new)
(fc) processing is limited to pseudonymised data, where the data subject is adequately protected and the recipient of the service is given a right to object pursuant to Article 19(3);
Amendment 900 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f d (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f d (new)
(fd) processing is necessary for the purpose of anonymisation or pseudonymisation of personal data;
Amendment 921 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Processing of pseudonymised data to safeguard the legitimate interests pursued by a controller shall be lawful, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data, in particular where the data subject is a child. This shall not apply to processing carried out by public authorities in the performance of their tasks.
Amendment 945 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. Where the purpose of further processing is not compatible with the one for which the personal data have been collected, the processing must have a legal basis at least in one of the grounds referred to in points (a) to (e) of paragraph 1. This shall in particular apply to any change of terms and general conditions of a contract.
Amendment 964 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1103 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
If the data processed by a controller do not permit the controller or a processor to identify a natural person, in particular when rendered anonymous or pseudononymous the controller shall not be obliged to process or acquire additional information in order to identify the data subject for the sole purpose of complying with any provision of this Regulation.
Amendment 1176 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Where personal data relating to a data subject are collected, the controller shall provide the data subject with at least the following information:. The following paragraphs do not apply to small enterprises in the course of their own activity and for data which is strictly and exclusively for their internal use.
Amendment 1180 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the identity and the contact details of the controller and, if any, of the controller's representative and of the data protection officer;
Amendment 1189 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the purposes of the processing for which the personal data are intended, including the contract terms and general conditions where the processing is based on point (b) of Article 6(1) and the legitimate interests pursued by the controller where the processing is based on point (f) of Article 6(1);
Amendment 1201 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the existence of the right to request from the controller access to and rectification or erasure of the personal data concerning the data subject orand to object to the processing of such personal data;
Amendment 1203 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e
Amendment 1215 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point h
Amendment 1222 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. Where the personal data are collected from the data subject, the controller shall inform the data subject, in addition to the information referred to in paragraph 1, whether the provision of personal data is obligatory or voluntary, as well as the possible consequences of failure to provide such data.
Amendment 1238 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) where the personal data are not collected from the data subject, at the time of the recording or within a reasonable period after the collection, having regard to the specific circumstances in which the data are collected or otherwise processed, or, if a disclosure to another recipient is envisaged, and at the latest when the data are first disclosed; or, if the data shall be used for communication with the person concerned, at the latest at the time of the first communication to that person.
Amendment 1248 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) the data are not collected from the data subject or the data processes do not allow the verification of identity and the provision of such information proves impossible or would involve a disproportionate effort such as by generating excessive administrative burden, especially when the processing is carried out by a SME; or
Amendment 1250 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – point c
(c) the data are not collected from the data subject and recording or disclosure is expressly laid down by law; or
Amendment 1253 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – point d
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – point d
(d) the data are not collected from the data subject and the provision of such information will impair the rights and freedoms of others, as defined in Union law or Member State law in accordance with Article 21.; or
Amendment 1266 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – point d b (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – point d b (new)
(db) the data must be kept secret in accordance with legislation or by virtue of their nature, particularly because of a legitimate overriding interest of a third party.
Amendment 1268 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – point d c (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – point d c (new)
(dc) the data are processed in the exercise of his profession by, or are entrusted or become known to, a person who is subject to an obligation of professional secrecy regulated by the State or to a statutory obligation of secrecy.
Amendment 1279 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 7
Article 14 – paragraph 7
Amendment 1296 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. TOnly the data subject shall have the right to obtain from the controller at any time, on request, confirmation as to whether or not personal data relating to the data subject are being processed unless this request is manifestly excessive according to 12 (4). Where such personal data are being processed, the controller shall - so far as the data subject has not received - provide the following information:
Amendment 1311 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) if known the period for which the personal data will be stored;
Amendment 1324 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1357 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 86 for the purpose of further specifying the criteria and requirements for the communication to the data subject of the contentdata subject shall have the right, where personal data are processed by electronic means and in a structured and commonly used format, to obtain from the controller a copy of data which were provided by the data subject itself and that undergoing processing in an electronic and structured format which is commonly used and allows for further use by the data subject. This right shall not restrict rights of others as trade secrets or intellectual property rights. This does not apply on the processing of anonymised and pseudonymised data, insofar as the data subject is not sufficiently identifiable ofn the personal data referbasis of such data or identification would required to in point (g) of paragraph 1he controller to undo the process of pseudonymisation.
Amendment 1358 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. There shall be no right to information where: (a) data are involved which a person bound by professional secrecy is required to protect; (b) data must be kept secret in accordance with legislation or by virtue of their nature, particularly because of the overriding interest of a third party; (c) the public entity responsible has ascertained in relation to the entity responsible that disclosure of the data would endanger public safety or order; (d) data comprise trade secrets.
Amendment 1376 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 shall not apply to pseudonymous data.
Amendment 1420 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. Where the controller referred to in paragraph 1 has made the personal data public, it shall take all reasonable steps, including technical measures, in relation to data for the publication of which the controller is responsible, to inform third parties which are processing such data, that a data subject requests them to erase any links to, or copy or replication of that personal data. Where the controller has authorised a third party publication of personal data, the controller shall be considered responsible for that publication. Anonymised data, pseudonymised data and encrypted data are exempted, where compliance with this provision would require the controller to undo the process of anonymisation, pseudonymisation or encryption.
Amendment 1492 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18
Article 18
Amendment 1543 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Where pseudonymised data is processed pursuant to Article 6(1) the data subject shall have the right to object free of charge. This right shall be offered to the data subject in an intelligible manner and shall be clearly distinguishable from other information.
Amendment 1585 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) is limited to pseudonymised data. Such pseudonymised data must not be collated with data on the bearer of the pseudonym. Article19(3a) shall apply correspondingly.
Amendment 1750 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Where a controller determines the purposes, conditions and means of the processing of personal data jointly with others, the joint controllers shall determine their respective responsibilities for compliance with the obligations under this Regulation, in particular as regards the procedures and mechanisms for exercising the rights of the data subject, by means of an arrangement between them.
Amendment 1778 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The carrying out of processing by a processor shall be governed by a contract or other legal act binding the processor to the controller and stipulating in particular that the processor shall. The controller and the processor shall be free to determine respective roles and responsibilities with respect to the requirements of this Regulation and shall provide for the following:
Amendment 1784 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point d
Amendment 1788 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point e
Amendment 1792 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point f
Amendment 1796 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point g
Amendment 1804 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point h
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) make available to the controller and the supervisory authority on request all information necessary to control compliance with the obligations laid down in this Article.
Amendment 1821 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 5
Article 26 – paragraph 5
Amendment 2573 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 a (new)
Article 49 a (new)
Amendment 2596 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 3
Article 51 – paragraph 3
3. The supervisory authority shall not be competent to supervise processing operations of courts acting in their judicial capacity and not competent to supervise processing operations of controllers bound by obligations of professional secrecy.
Amendment 2779 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 – paragraph 2
Article 73 – paragraph 2
Amendment 2789 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 – paragraph 3
Article 73 – paragraph 3
Amendment 2813 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 76 – paragraph 1
Article 76 – paragraph 1
Amendment 2825 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 77 – paragraph 1
Article 77 – paragraph 1
1. Any person who has suffered damage as a result of an unlawful processing operation or of an action incompatible with this Regulation shall have the right to receive compensation from the controller or the processor for the damage suffered.
Amendment 2830 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 77 – paragraph 2
Article 77 – paragraph 2
2. Where more than one controller or processor is involved in the processing, each controller or processor shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire amount of the damage, notwithstanding the contractual agreement they might have concluded according to Article 24.
Amendment 2837 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 77 – paragraph 3
Article 77 – paragraph 3
3. The controller or the processor may be exempted from this liability, in whole or in part, if the controller or the processor proves that they are not responsible for the event giving rise to the damage.
Amendment 2959 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 80 – paragraph 1
Article 80 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall provide for exemptions or derogations from the provisions on the Chapter II (general principles in), Chapter II, I (the rights of the data subject in), Chapter III, onV (the controller and processor in), Chapter IV, on the V (transfer of personal data to third countries and international organisations in), Chapter V, the independent I (supervisory authorities in), Chapter VI and on I (co-operation and consistency in) and Articles 73, 74, 76 and 79 of Chapters VII forI (legal remedies, liability and penalties) and X shall not apply to the processing of personal data carried out solely for journalistic purposes or the purpose of artistic or literary expression in order to reconcile the right to the protection of personal data with the rules governing freedom of expression.
Amendment 3058 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 83 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 83 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the personal data is processed for the purpose of generating aggregate data reports, wholly composed of either anonymous data, pseudonymous data or both.
Amendment 3098 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 1
Article 84 – paragraph 1
1. Within the limits of this Regulation, Member States mayshall adopt specific rules to set out the investigative powers by the supervisory authorities laid down in Article 53(2) in relation to controllers or processors that are subjects under national law or rules established by national competent bodies to an obligation of professional secrecy or other equivalent obligations of secrecy, where this is necessary and proportionate to reconcile the right of the protection of personal data with the obligation of secrecy. These rules shall only apply with regard to personal data which the controller or processor has received from or has obtained in an activity covered by this obligation of secrecy.
Amendment 105 #
2011/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Deplores that advertising for food with high fat, salt and sugar content is aimed at children and young people, who increasingly suffer the consequeCalls on the actors involved to educate and inform minors about the importances of sedentariness and obesity; calls on the actors involved to educate and inform minors about the importance of a balanced dieta balanced diet; calls on the Member States to take steps to increase media- literacy skills among children and young people;
Amendment 1 #
2011/2226(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Has addresseddrawn attention already in the past certain shortcomings in connection with Cto possible conflicts of Interest, Declaration of Interest and transparencyinterest; would like to specify that the former Chair of the Management Board failed, in 2010, to declare her membership of the board of the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI); considers it noteworthy, however,notes that the members of the EFSA Management Board are not appointcannot be dismissed by the Executive Director (ED) and can hence not be dismissed by the ED;
Amendment 4 #
2011/2226(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Has also taken serious note of 'revolving door' cases and the need to establish and implement respective measures to avoid such incidents, which undermineDraws attention to the need to implement measures to safeguard the Authority'’s credibility; is convinced that such actions need to be accompanied by a set of consequences enforced when those rules are not respected;
Amendment 11 #
2011/2226(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Takes careful note of all new policies, rules, implementing measures and actions which have been set up since 2007 to avoid and mitigate Conflict of Interest amongst scientific experts and staff; welcomes, in particular, the new guidelines on independence and scientific decision- making processes; is determined to monitor the effect of these actions; will continue to invite the Executive Director for an exchange of views on a regular basis, to foster the exchange of information also through the appointed contact person from amongst its members and by visiting the Agency every two years; recalls that the last visit took place in May 2012;
Amendment 13 #
2011/2226(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Reiterates, that the Court of Auditors commented in its special report on the review of the Declarations of Interests of the Members of the Management Board and the recruitment procedures but considered at the same timethe Court of Auditors considered the Authority's accounts of 2010 reliable, legal and regular;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
- having regard to the European Parliaments Resolution on the trade in human egg cells from March 10th 2005
Amendment 6 #
2011/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas donated tissues and cells, such as skin, bones, tendons, corneas and haematopoietic stem cells, are increasingly used in medical therapies and as starting material for advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMP); whereas the Directive2004/23 asks the Member States to endeavour to ensure voluntary and unpaid donation and endeavour to ensure that the procurement of tissues and cells as such is carried out on a non-profit basis which is a clear legal obligation which can in the case where a Member State does not follow the principal lead to infringement procedure;
Amendment 16 #
2011/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
Ma. Whereas the donation of some tissues and cells creates a severe risk for the donor, whereas this risk is particular high in egg-cell donation because of the hormone treatment which is necessary to prepare the donation;
Amendment 17 #
2011/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M b (new)
Recital M b (new)
Mb. Whereas the Charta of Fundamental Rights which is the leading principle for the European Union and legally binding after entering into force of the Lisbon Treaty prohibits making the human body and its parts as such a source of financial gain.
Amendment 18 #
2011/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M c (new)
Recital M c (new)
Mc. Whereas unpaid donation is not only an ethical principle but also necessary to protect the health of the donor and the recipient as the involvement of high amounts of money in the donation process may stimulate the donor to take risks and may hinder the disclosure of risks in his/her medical history.
Amendment 19 #
2011/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M d (new)
Recital M d (new)
Md. Whereas there is a lot of evidence that allogenic cordbloood transplantation is already successful for many patients and there are also serious reports that in some cases autologes treatment with this kind of cells can be successful.
Amendment 20 #
2011/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M e (new)
Recital M e (new)
Me. Whereas serious media again and again report that in the area of tissues and cells the principle of unpaid donation is violated.
Amendment 24 #
2011/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the concluspresentations of the Second Report on Voluntary and Unpaid Donation of Tissues and Cells; which shows that a lot of activities are performed in the Member States to implement the principle of unpaid donation but also shows that still a lot needs to be done
Amendment 31 #
2011/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Asks the Commission to carefully monitor the development in the Member States and to examine carefully any reports by actors in the civil society and media under violation of the principle and draw appropriate consequences if necessary infringement procedures.
Amendment 40 #
2011/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 72 #
2011/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on Member States to raise awareness of public and private cord blood banking through information campaigns that may take place, for example, during antprenatal classes; but at the same times not exclude the activities of public cordblood banks including appropriately regulated information campaigns by those private cordblood banks.
Amendment 97 #
2011/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that in order to guarantee respect for the existing regulatory diversity across Member States whichUnderlines that it is Member States competence to allow, prohibit or regulate research with human embryonic stem cells and in vitro fertilisation but that Member States in this respect need to reflspects differing national values and practices in this field, the s the rules set out in the Directive 2004/23 including the quality and safety and the principal of unpaid donation. Points out that the European Union has limited compe oftence in this areport does not include issues surrounding embryonic stem cell research, therapeutic cloning and in-vitro fertilisation;a and needs to respect when applying this competence the principles of the charter of fundamental rights and the principles applied in the judgement of the European Court of Justice.
Amendment 98 #
2011/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission to consider revising the principles governing tissue and cell donation as laid down inpropose as soon as possible a revision of the Directive 2004/23/EC, in order to bring them into line with the principles governing organ donation laid down in Directive 2010/45/EU, and to take into account of scientific developments and the the new legal situation after the entering into force of the Lisbon Treaty and to take into account the scientific developments, the practical experience of actors in the sector and the recommendations of this report;
Amendment 99 #
2011/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Asks the Commission to also propose a revision of Regulation EC 1394/2007 in order to include provision that guarantees the application of the principle of unpaid donation similar to the Directive 2010/45 and to take into account the problems in the implementation of the regulation especially for SMEs.
Amendment 1 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Indent 1
Indent 1
– whereas in Europe as a whole food losses during the production, post-harvest and processing stages and food waste during the retailing and consumption stages amounts to 280179 kg/year per capita, a large part of which ends up in landfills or incinerators, producing a large quantity of greenhouse gases (GHG)(methane) during the rotting and combustion processes;
Amendment 2 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Indent 1 – footnote 1
Indent 1 – footnote 1
1. Global Food Losses and Food Waste, FAO, Rom 2011, S. 5, Abbildung 2.Preparatory Study on Food Waste across the EU 27, European Commission, Paris 2010, p. 11
Amendment 5 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Indent 2
Indent 2
– whereas in Europe and Northern America food waste occurs predominantly at the retail and consumption stage, as opposed to the developing world, where production, harvest, processing and transport are the stages thatwhere losses pose the main problems;
Amendment 7 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Indent 2 a (new)
Indent 2 a (new)
- whereas food waste not only gives rise to economic costs but also cannot be justified in ethical and environmental terms;
Amendment 11 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is convinced that the prevention of food losses has to be the very first priority of an EU bio-waste policy, from both an ethical and an environmental point of view, as food is a valuable and scarce resource and millions of people are suffering from hunger;
Amendment 15 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that the EU’s bio waste policy should be thought through and adapted from both an ethical and an environmental point of view;
Amendment 23 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is aware that to some extent the food loss and waste are unavoidable phenomena which, once they have occurred, have to be taken care of with the best means available to us and which require and can be prevented only to a certain degree through regulation and legislation; stresses therefore the need for improvements to the situation mainly by means of exchanges of best practices, improved routinvestments not only in technology but also in our behaviour, with the aim of avoiding the least desirable options, i.e. landfill and incineration; when dealing with food and a change in behaviour on the part of enterprises and individuals; therefore urges the Commission and the Member States to mount appropriate information and education campaigns;
Amendment 38 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 49 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Is aware that young people need well- considered instruction in domestic matters to teach them about food preparation and preservation and dealing with leftovers, thereby ensuring that more of the food is used and less discarded;
Amendment 57 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is of the opinion that excessive ‘quality requirements’( regarding appearance whether imposed by European or national legislation or by internal company rules), which stipulate the size and shape of fresh fruit and vegetables in particular, are at the basis of many unnecessary discards, which increase the amount of food wasted;
Amendment 61 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Emphasises that individual consumers can also take responsibility in developing better ways of using leftovers at home;
Amendment 65 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Points out that a lack of understanding of what is meant by the minimum durability and use-by dates is one of the main reasons for food discards; is aware that, for reasons of legal certainty, food producers are especially cautious when determining minimum durability dates;
Amendment 72 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Points in this connection to Article 9 and Annex X of the new regulation on the provision of food information to consumers requiring labelling of the minimum durability and sell-by dates and instructions on special conditions of storage and use on packaging; calls on the Member States and the food industry to conduct information campaigns which will enable consumers to understand the labelling and correctly interpret the minimum durability dates in particular;
Amendment 74 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Considers in this context that there is an overall need for EU citizens to know more about food and nutrition;
Amendment 78 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Takes the view that incineration of food can only be acceptable if it is linked to energy recovleads to environment-friendly energy and prevents the production of GHG emissionsgeneration;
Amendment 84 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Asks the Member States to support sustainable and efficient local production and marketing of products, thus avoiding long and sometimes complicated logistics and reducing carbon footprintsdistribution, thus contributing to reducing food waste;
Amendment 51 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Prevention is of key importance for protectionEffective prevention measures are the key to protecting the population effectively against disasters and. Prevention requires further action as called for in the Council Conclusions of 30 November 2009 and in the European Parliament Resolution of 21 September 2010 on the Commission's Communication a "Community approach on the prevention of natural and man-made disasters".
Amendment 77 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 5
Article 1 – paragraph 5
5. The Mechanism shall not affectIn accordance with Article 196 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union the Member States' bear primary responsibility tofor protecting people, the environment and property on their territory against disasters and endowing. The Member States alone shall ensure that their emergency management systems withhave sufficient capabilities to enable them to cope adequately with disasters of a magnitude and nature that can reasonably be expected and prepared for.
Amendment 89 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to enhance the Union’sMember States’ state of preparedness to respond to disasters;
Amendment 92 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Amendment 102 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – point 1
Article 4 – point 1
1. "disaster" means any situation,extreme event which has or may have an adverse impact on people, the environment or property;
Amendment 107 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – point 2
Article 4 – point 2
2. "major disaster" means any situation,extreme event giving rise to extraordinary damage with which the people immediately affected are unable to deal by themselves and which has or may have an adverse impact on people, the environment or property and which may result in a call for assistance under the Mechanism;
Amendment 124 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – point g
Article 5 – point g
Amendment 153 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – point f
Article 7 – point f
Amendment 158 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – point g
Article 7 – point g
Amendment 167 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9a Each Member State, in planning and deploying its resources, shall focus on the risks that have been identified as falling within its own national responsibility. It shall take these risks into account by providing appropriate capacities. The primary national responsibility shall be complemented by EU measures only when the Member State concerned is unable to deal with the situation.
Amendment 179 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
6. The capacities registered in the European Emergency Response Capacity shall be available for emergency response operations under the Mechanism at the request of the Commission through the ERC. Member States shall inform the Commission as soon as possible of any compellingin good time of the reasons that prevent them from making these capacities available in a specific emergency.
Amendment 184 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall monitor progress towards the capacity goals and, in cooperation with Member States, identify. The Member States shall bear sole responsibility for filling gaps in the European Emergency Response Capacity.
Amendment 185 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Amendment 204 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) propose a response plan based on the needs on the ground and pre-developed contingency plans, and invite Member States to deploy specific capacities from the European Emergency Response Capacity in accordance with the plan;
Amendment 206 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e
Amendment 219 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 16 – paragraph 8
Article 16 – paragraph 8
Amendment 229 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Amendment 249 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 22 – point d
Article 22 – point d
Amendment 20 #
2011/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Sales denominations may be supplemented or replaced by a geographical indication protected under this Regulation.
Amendment 22 #
2011/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
Amendment 30 #
2011/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Sales denominations and additional particulars provided for in this Regulation shall, where expressed in words, appear at least in one or more of the official languages of the Unionshall appear in a language easily understood by the consumers of the Member States where a wine product is marketed.
Amendment 37 #
2011/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 46 #
2011/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) any other false or misleading indication as to the provenance, origin, naturecomposition, wine and/or alcohol content, production method or essential qualities of the product, on the inner or outer packaging, advertising material or documents relating to the wine product concerned, and the packing of the product in a container liable to convey a false impression as to its origin;
Amendment 23 #
2011/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Given the technological advances in EID, several Member States have decided to start to implement bovine EID on a voluntary basis. Those initiatives are likely to lead to different systems to be developed in individual Member States or by stakeholders. Such a development would impede later harmonisation of technical standards within the Union. It must be ensured at an early stage that the systems introduced in the Member States are interoperable.
Amendment 36 #
2011/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) In order to be able to apply identification systems in a harmonised manner in future, it is desirable that, after a transitional period, the use of electronic identifiers, which has previously been voluntary, should become compulsory in all Member States.
Amendment 59 #
2011/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. Member States may, within a transitional period of five years after the entry into force of this Regulation, introduce national provisions to make compulsory the use of an electronic identifier as one of the two means of identification provided for in paragraph 1. After the expiry of this transitional period, at the latest, the use of an electronic identifier as one of the two means of identification provided for in paragraph 1 shall be compulsory.
Amendment 60 #
2011/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 63 #
2011/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – point 3 a (new)
5a. The Commission shall ensure that the national identifiers used are interoperable.
Amendment 86 #
2011/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000
Articles 16 - 18
Articles 16 - 18
Amendment 205 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 307 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. With a view to achieving a high level of technical competence, objectivity and reliability, Member States shall ensure that, by 1 January 2014, certification schemes or equivalent qualification schemes are availableprovided for providers of energy services, energy audits and energy efficiency improvement measures, including for installers of building elements as defined in Article 2(9) of Directive 2010/31/EU. The Member States examine, whether their respective own educational and retraining systems cover the required knowledge.
Amendment 309 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall make publicly available the certification schemes or equivalent qualification schemes referred to in paragraph 1 and shall cooperate among themselves and with the Commissionwork on comparisons between and recognition of the schemes. This shall be without prejudice to directive 2005/36/EC.
Amendment 317 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The competent authorities of the Member States shall evaluate and take appropriate measures to remove regulatory and non- regulatory barriers to energy efficiency, notably as regards:
Amendment 319 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) provisions on listed buildings which are officially protected as part of a designated environment or because of their special architectural or historic merit with a view to give owners more flexibility to implement energy efficiency measures to these buildings in line with generally accepted conservation practices, i.e. thermal insulation of the outer shell (walls, roof, windows), bearing in mind a balanced weighing of cultural conservation and energy efficiency
Amendment 320 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b b (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) the removal of regulated prices which do not reflect costs.
Amendment 77 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) To ensure legal certainty, definitions laid down in Commission Directives 2006/141/EC, Commission Directive 2006/125/EC and Commission Directive 1999/22006/125/EC, 1999/21/EC and 2009/41/EC should be transferred to this Regulation. However, the definitions of infant formulae and follow-on formulae, processed cereal-based food and baby food, and food for special medical purposes should be regularly adapted taking into account technical and scientific progress and relevant developments at international level, as appropriate.
Amendment 87 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) General labelling requirements are laid down in Directive 2000/13Regulation 1169/2011/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 March5 October 200011 on the approximatvision of the law of the Member States relating to labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstufffood information to consumers1. Those general labelling requirements should, as a general rule, apply to the categories of food covered by this Regulation. However, this Regulation should also provide for additional requirements to, or derogations from, the provisions of Directive 2000/13Regulation 1169/2011/EC, where necessary, in order to meet the specific objectives of this Regulation. _________ 1 OJ L 18304, 17.7.199922.11.2011, p. 2318.
Amendment 113 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Currently, the statements 'gluten-free' and 'very low gluten' may be used for food intended for particular nutritional uses and for food for normal consumption under the rules specified in Commission Regulation (EC) No 41/2009 concerning the composition and labelling of foodstuffs suitable for people intolerant to gluten. Such statements could be construed as nutrition claims, as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. For the sake of simplification, those statements should be regulated solely by Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and comply with requirements therein. It is necessary that technical adaptations pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, incorporating the nutrition claims 'gluten-free' and 'very low gluten' and their associated condGluten-free foods are the only food source for coeliac disease sufferers. The composition of foods is decisive in managing the condition. However, neither Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 nor Regulation (EC) No 1169/2011 takes account of the particular requirements for the compositions of use as regulated under Regulation (EC) No 41/2009 be completed prior to the entry into applicationthese foods. Foods intended for people intolerant to gluten should therefore come under the scope of this Regulation.
Amendment 128 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) other foods for infants and young children;
Amendment 135 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) foods for people intolerant to gluten (gluten-free foods).
Amendment 138 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
(cb) food intended to meet the requirements of extreme physical activity.
Amendment 154 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g – point ii
Amendment 217 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the specific requirements on labelling, presentation and advertising of food referred to in Article 1(1), including the authorisation of nutrition and health claims thereof; special rules already in force for food referred to in Article 1(1) will be transferred;
Amendment 270 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1837 #
2011/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. Each controller and processor and, if any, the controller's representative, shall maintain documentation of all processing operations under its responsibility.
Amendment 1884 #
2011/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 3
Article 28 – paragraph 3
3. The controller and the processor and, if any, the controller's representative, shall make the documentation available, on request, to the supervisory authority.
Amendment 1911 #
2011/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5
Article 28 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1924 #
2011/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. The controller and the processor shall implement appropriate technical and organisational measures, including pseudonymisation, to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risks represented by the processing and the nature of the personal data to be protected, having regard to the state of the art and the costs of their implementation.
Amendment 1957 #
2011/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 1
1. In the case of a personal data breach, the controller shall without undue delay and, where relating to special categories of personal data, personal data which are subject to profeassible, not later than 24 hours after having become aware of it, notify theonal secrecy, personal data relating to criminal offences or to the suspicion of a criminal act or personal data breach to the supervisory authority. The notification to the supervisory authority shall be accompanied by a reasoned justification in cases where it is not made within 24 hourslating to bank or credit card accounts, which seriously threaten the rights or legitimate interests of the data subject, the controller shall without undue delay notify the personal data breach to the supervisory authority.
Amendment 1987 #
2011/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 5
Article 31 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1999 #
2011/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. When the personal data breach is likely to adversely affect the protection of the personal data or, the privacy, the right or the legitimate interests of the data subject, the controller shall, after the notification referred to in Article 31, communicate the personal data breach to the data subject without undue delay. A breach should be considered as adversely affecting the personal data or privacy of a data subject where it could result in, for example, identity theft or fraud, physical harm, significant humiliation or damage to reputation.
Amendment 2003 #
2011/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3
Article 32 – paragraph 3
3. The communication of a personal data breach to the data subject shall not be required if the controller demonstrates to the satisfaction of the supervisory authority that itdata breach has not produced significant harm and the controller has implemented appropriate technological protection measures, and that those measures were applied to the data concerned by the personal data breach. Such technological protection measures shall render the data unintelligible, unusable or anonymised to any person who is not authorised to access to it.
Amendment 2 #
2010/2294(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas, although the new Treaties deleted any reference tono longer mention ‘the preservation of the effectiveness of the decision-making process’ (Articles 255 and 207(3) of the former TEC) as a possible limit to transparency, thereby deleting a Treaty basis for the so-called ‘space to think’ of Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001is has no bearing on the mandatory protection of confidentiality which is essential to the legislative process,
Amendment 14 #
2010/2294(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the public has an increasing interest in having access to documents relating to international agreements, and whereas such agreementsshould be informed about agreements which have legal effects in the EU legal order similar to those of EU internal legislation, as shown in the case of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA),
Amendment 22 #
2010/2294(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers, in the light of ten years of experience with the application of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 and taking into account the case-law of the Court of Justice, that it is necessary to revise that Regulation in order to clarify some of its provisions, narrow its exceptions and that it is necessary to revise Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 in order to establish unambiguous definitions and distinctions, clarify some of its provisions and specify any exceptions, with a view to ensureing that the transparency promised by the Treaties becomes a realityis achieved;
Amendment 26 #
2010/2294(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to present a revised proposal for a revision of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 which would fully take into account the requirements for greater transparency enshrined in the Lisbon Treaty, and stated in the case-law of the Court of Justice and expressed in the concurrent votes by Parliament on amendments to the 2008 proposal in this and the previous parliamentary term;
Amendment 31 #
2010/2294(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that classification of documents directly affects the citizen’s right to access to documents; recalls that the current system of classification lacks any legislative basis in the form of secondary legislation adopted in a democratic legislative process but functions only on the basis of interinstitutional agreements and is prone to over-classification; calls for common rules of classification in the form of a regulation;
Amendment 33 #
2010/2294(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the EU institutions to work towards an ambitious new ‘EU Fmore transparent EU rules on freedom of Iinformation Act’, fully reflectingwhich take full account of the proposals in this report, recent case-law and the new Treaties;
Amendment 34 #
2010/2294(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls that the landmark judgment of the Court of Justice in the joined cases Sweden and Turco v Council stressed an obligation of transparency in the legislative procedure, as ‘openness in that respect contributes to strengthening democracy by allowing citizens to scrutinise all the information which has formed the basis of a legislative act’; stresses therefore that any exceptions referring to the legislative procedure, including legal advice and, should be limited, but also that it is imperative for the so- called ‘space to think’, should be extremely limit to be preserved;
Amendment 38 #
2010/2294(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Council to extendincrease transparency to the working groups by providing, for example, the working groups’ minutes and, lists of members; strongly opposes the current practice of such groups, where the deliberations until the final decision are closed to the public, and the use of ‘limited’ documents (a term not deriving from Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001) for this purpose; opposes as well the practice of unregistered documents, such as room documents and meeting documents; insists that such groups’ final decisions must be made available to the public;
Amendment 49 #
2010/2294(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Recalls that the new Treaties abolished theno longer specifically reference to the Council’s obligation to define the cases in which it acts in a legislative capacity and to the need to preserve the effectiveness of its decision-making process (Article 207(3) of the former TEC), the so-called ‘space to think’, and that the current ‘survival’ of this concept is based only on Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) 1049/2001;
Amendment 53 #
2010/2294(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Emphasises the open-ended definition in the current Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001, which does not provide clear conditions for application or take into account the case-law of the Court of Justice; stresses the need for an appropriate definition in accordance with the concept of legal certainty by narrowing the concept;
Amendment 55 #
2010/2294(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 58 #
2010/2294(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Highlights the need to establish an appropriate equilibrium between transparency and data protection, as made clear by the Bavarian Lager case-law, and stresses that data protection should not be ‘misused’, in particular, for the purpose of covering conflicts of interest and undue influence in the context of EU administration and decision-making; points out that the judgment of the Court of Justice in the Bavarian Lager case is based on the current wording of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 and does not prevent the legislature from establishing a new equilibrium;
Amendment 66 #
2010/2294(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Emphasises the current lack of coherent EU administrative law specifically applying to the EU institutions, such as rules regarding the delivery of administrative decisions that can be appealed against, or a clear concept of ‘administrative tasks’ as mentioned in Article 15(3) TFEU; calls, therefore, on the EU institutions to urgently define a common EU administrative law, and to provide a common and horizontally applicable definition of an ‘administrative task’ especially for the European Central Bank, the European Investment Bank and the Court of Justice;
Amendment 70 #
2010/2294(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Points out that in several cases extensive delays have led to proceedings being started before the Court of Justice based on a lack of response, followed by a late Commission response, making the court case void and forcing the individual concerned to start the whole procedure once again; calls, therefore, for the adoption of sancturges the Commissions, that would prevent the possibility of noterefore, to respecting the deadlines set in Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001;
Amendment 75 #
2010/2294(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
Amendment 79 #
2010/2294(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Believes at the same thatmoreover that the greatest possible transparency has to apply to the work of Parliament’s internofficial bodies (such as the Conference of Presidents, the Bureau and the Quaestors), as well as to MEPs’ activities, such as participation in parliamentary work and parliamentary attendance, and MEPs’ allowances and spending, in conformity with data protection rules and the position taken by the European Ombudsman differentiating between the databases for general expenditure, the pension scheme, parliamentary assistance expenses and travel and subsistence allow, as well as to MEPs, their participation in parliamentary work and their parliamentary attendances;
Amendment 4 #
2010/2269(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas migratory flows have changed their route in the past according to where most pressure was applied, but have never ceased, and whereas migration cannot be stopped, but it can be dealt with tso avoid human sufferings to make it possible to control migratory movements,
Amendment 7 #
2010/2269(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas migration has many reasons, such as fleeing from poverty, injustice, war, persecution, lack of prospects and income, changes in the environment, social situations anda lack of prospects, repression, persecution, unrest, war, a desire for family unification and hope for a better future, and whereas very often those reasons are lintertwinked,
Amendment 14 #
2010/2269(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the primary goal of EU policy should be to address the reasons for migration and find durable and sustainable solutions to the challenges that arise from migration, such as organised smuggling of migrants,
Amendment 23 #
2010/2269(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission's recent efforts to find procedures for legal migration for non-asylum seekers and urges it to develop further instruments in this direction, taking into account that legal possibilities willmust also limit organised crime that makes a profit from the necessity for people to moveassociated with migration;
Amendment 35 #
2010/2269(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to make further efforts with regard to the development and democratisation of the countries of origin and to promote the rule of law, in order to tackle the problems associated with migration at the root;
Amendment 41 #
2010/2269(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Asks for an open and thorough analysisreview of the EU’s visa policy as a whole to clarify its impact on refugees and asylum- seekers, revealing the pros and cons of the existing system; is of the opinion that where the Member States collaborate with private entities in the visa- issuing procedure, direct access to the Member States’ representations abroad should be maintained for refugee visa applicants;
Amendment 7 #
2010/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 1 February 2007 on Promoting Healthy Diets and Physical Activity: a European Dimension for the Prevention of Overweight, Obesity and Chronic Diseases1) as well as its resolution of 25 September 2008 on the White Paper on Nutrition, Overweight and Obesity-related Health Issues2,
Amendment 42 #
2010/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas numerous projects and studies have confirmed that especially the onset of overweight and obesity is characterised by early disparities linked to the socio-economic environment and that the highest incidence rates of overweight and obesity are registered in lower socio- economic groups; whereas this situation could lead to even greater health and socio-economic inequalities due to the increased risk of obesity-related diseases,
Amendment 143 #
2010/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on Member States to follow the World Health Organisation in recognising obesity as a chronic disease in order to provide access to obesity prevention programmes and guarantee access to treatment with proven evidence of a positive medical outcome for persons suffering from obesity and requiring medical treatment, also with a view to prevent further diseases;
Amendment 6 #
2010/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas advertising is an important source of funding for a dynamic, competitive and independent media landscape in Europe,
Amendment 7 #
2010/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 9 #
2010/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas it is still necessary to combat unfair commercial practices are still common in the advertising field in order to avoid having a negative impact on the internal market and on consumers,
Amendment 60 #
2010/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. EncourageSupports co-regulation or consultation processes, whereby the various stakeholders are involved in legislative developments;
Amendment 62 #
2010/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Deplores the development of ‘hidden’ internet advertising that is not covered by the UCPD (C2C relationships),, e.g. in the form of comments posted on social networks, forums and blogs, in which business operators purport to be consumers and the content of which is difficult to distinguish from mere opinion, although these are already covered by the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive;
Amendment 97 #
2010/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 8
Paragraph 16 – indent 8
Amendment 112 #
2010/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to conduct a detailed analysis of the impact of misleading and aggressive advertising on vulnerable consumers, in particular children and adolescents, and to guarantee the proper application of the relevant laws on the protection of children and adolescents;
Amendment 28 #
2010/0254(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2001/112/EC
Article 3 - paragraph 4
Article 3 - paragraph 4
4. Nectars and specific products of Annex III may be sweetened by the addition of sugars or honey. The sales name shall include the word ‘sweetened’ or ‘with added sugar’, followed by an indication of the maximum quantity of sugar added, calculated as dry matter and expressed in grams per litre.
Amendment 42 #
2010/0254(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 2001/112/EC
Article 4
Article 4
The labelling of concentrated fruit juice referred to in Annex I, Part I, point 2, not intended for delivery to the final consumer, shall bear a reference indicating the presence and quantity of added lemon juice, lime juice or acidifying agents permitted by Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on food additives. This reference shall appear on the packaging, on a label attached to the packaging or on an accompanying document.
Amendment 47 #
2010/0254(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 2001/112/EC
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point a – paragraph 2
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point a – paragraph 2
Flavour, pulp, and cells obtained by suitable physical means from the same species of fruitfrom the juice which are separated during processing may be restored to the juice.
Amendment 51 #
2010/0254(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 2001/112/EC
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point a – paragraph 2
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point a – paragraph 2
The product obtained by reconstitutingstoring to the concentrated fruit juice defined in Part I.2 with potable water that meets the criteria of Council Directive 98/83/EC of 3 November 1998 on thewater extracted from that juice during concentration, and restoring the flavour, and, if appropriate, pulp and cells lost from the juice. The water added must display appropriate characteristics, particularly from the chemical, microbiological and organoleptic viewpoints, in such a way as to guarantee the essential qualityies of water intended for human consumption*. ____________ * OJ L 330, 5.12.1998, p. 32the juice.
Amendment 54 #
2010/0254(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 2001/112/EC
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point b – paragraph 5
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point b – paragraph 5
Flavour and, if appropriate, pulp and cells shall be obtained by suitable physical means from the fruit juice in question or from fruit juices from the same species of fruit may beand restored to the fruit juice.
Amendment 14 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Some Member States are facing very high production costs compared to current and projected world market prices and their production of coal is therefore currently uncompetitive.
Amendment 15 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The small contribution of subsidised coal to the EU’s overall energy mix no longer justifies the maintenance of such subsidies with a view of securing the supply of energy on a Union lemeans that subsidies for coal mining can only compensate to a limited extent for interruptions in the supply of energy. However, state aids in the coal sector are now so low that they can no longer have a distorting effect on competition. A minimum of coal production in the EU would maintain access to indigenous deposits in the interests of creating a strategic reservel.
Amendment 18 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Mining regions in the EU, their workers and administrations rely on their national governments’ compromises on coal and must not suffer as a result of inadequate harmonisation of the rules at EU and national level.
Amendment 19 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 b (new)
Recital 2 b (new)
(2b) The expiry of Regulation (EC) No 1407/2002 will force some Member States at short notice to close their coal mines straight away and face the considerable social and regional consequences.
Amendment 20 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 c (new)
Recital 2 c (new)
(2c) Premature pit closures would bring about a fundamental loss of confidence in politics, particularly among the workers affected.
Amendment 21 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 d (new)
Recital 2 d (new)
(2d) In the light of the extremely serious socio-economic impact of pit closures, particularly in thinly populated regions, consideration should be given now to targeted support from the EU structural funds in future budgets, even if the regions affected by pit closures are in Member States with less severe economic problems.
Amendment 22 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 e (new)
Recital 2 e (new)
(2e) Under Article 194(2) TFEU the Member States have right to determine the conditions for exploiting their energy resources, their choice between different energy sources and the general structure of their energy supply.
Amendment 27 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The major social effects of a premature end to coal mining, such as mass redundancies and long-term unemployment, are out of all proportion to any possible benefit to the climate.
Amendment 28 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) In view of the particular situation in some regions, the Commission should allow, if necessary, national solutions for the extension of hard coal subsidies in accordance with Union law.
Amendment 31 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The financing of environmental protection measures and long-term closure costs will be a process continuing beyond the 2014 terminal date proposed by the Commission. A premature end to coal subsidies would lead to significant environmental and financial destabilisation in the affected regions and would ultimately be much more costly than the phasing out of Member State subsidies.
Amendment 32 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
Amendment 38 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The remediation of a mine site requires a number of measures, such as the removal of mining equipment from the mine, cleaning of the site, safety work underground and waste water disposal, the financing of which requires lengthy preparation.
Amendment 40 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to mitigate the negative environmentalsocial and economic impact of aid to coal, the Member State should provide a plan of appropriate measures, for example in the field of energy efficiency, renewable energy or carbon capture and storage.
Amendment 44 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) In networks of coal-fired power plants, indigenous coal would be replaced with imported coal, leading to enormous transport costs and a negative climate footprint, without altering the real CO2 footprint of electricity generation itself.
Amendment 52 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In accomplishing its task, the European Commission should ensure that normal conditions of competition are established, maintained and complied with. With regard to more especially the electricity market, aid to the coal industry should not be such as to affect electricity producers' choice of sources of primary energy supply. Consequently, the prices and quantities of coal should be freely agreed between the contracting parties in the light of prevailing conditions on the world market. In view of the likely rise in energy prices, the Commission should carry out a regular review of the potential contribution of EU coal to energy security.
Amendment 59 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) the operation of the production units concerned must form part of a closure plan the deadline of which does not extend beyond 1. Octo31 December 201420;
Amendment 63 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the production units concerned must be closed definitively in accordance with the closure plan, unless, by the deadline in that closure plan, the legitimacy, in accordance with Union law, of a singular public initial funding for coal-based power generation by a mine is established on the basis that the mine concerned has a clear perspective to become competitive by 31 December 2022;
Amendment 67 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
f) the overall amount of closure aid granted by a Member State for any particular undertaking must follow a downward trend, where the annual reduction between successive periods of fifteen months must not be less than 3310 percent of the aid provided in the initial fifteen month periodfirst year of the closure plan;
Amendment 71 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h
h) the Member State must provide a plan to take measures aimed at mitigating the environmental impact of the use of coal, for example in the field of energy efficiency, renewable energy or carbon capture and storagesocial and economic impact of halting coal production. The inclusion of measures constituting State aid within the meaning of Article 107 (1) in such a plan is without prejudice to the notification and standstill obligations imposed on the Member State with respect to these measures by Article 108 (3) TFEU, and to the compatibility of these measures with the internal market."
Amendment 73 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Amendment 43 #
2010/0208(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) Restrictions on or prohibitions of cultivation of particular GMOs by Member States shall not in any way prevent or restrict the use of authorised GMOs by other Member States.
Amendment 66 #
2010/0208(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 b – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 26 b – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Member States may adopt measures restricting or prohibiting the cultivation of all or particular GMOs authorised in accordance with Part C of this Directive or Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, and consisting of genetically modified varieties placed on the market in accordance with relevant EU legislation on the marketing of seed and plant propagating material, in all or parts of their territory, provided that:
Amendment 89 #
2010/0208(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 b – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 26 b – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) those measures ensure that farmers who want to cultivate GMOs are not discriminated against;
Amendment 91 #
2010/0208(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 b – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
Article 26 b – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
(ab) in cases where those measures concern crops which are already authorised at Union level, Member States ensure that farmers who cultivated GMOs have sufficient time to adapt and that they cannot be made liable retroactively;
Amendment 95 #
2010/0208(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 b – paragraph 1 – point a c (new)
Article 26 b – paragraph 1 – point a c (new)
(ac) those measures are made publicly available at least 12 months prior to the start of the growing season;
Amendment 98 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In addition, and only where the notifier/applicant has refused to adjust the geographical scope of the notification/application of a GMO as requested by a Member State, there should be the possibility for that Member State to adopt reasoned measures restricting or prohibiting the cultivation of that GMO once authorised in all or part of its territory, on the basis of grounds distinct from those assessed according to the harmonized set of Union rules, that is Directive 2001/18/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, which are in conformity with Union law. Those grounds may be related to environmental or agricultural policy objectives, or other compelling grounds such as town and country planning, land use, socio-economic impacts, and co-existence and public policy. Thoese grounds may be invoked individually or in combination, depending on the particular circumstances of the Member State, region or area in which those measures will apply.
Amendment 110 #
2010/0208(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 b – paragraph 2
Article 26 b – paragraph 2
Amendment 112 #
2010/0208(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 b a (new)
Article 26 b a (new)
(1a) The following Article shall be inserted: ‘Article 26 ba Seed thresholds The Commission shall establish thresholds for labelling GMO traces in conventional seeds at the lowest practicable, proportionate and functional levels for all economic operators.’
Amendment 181 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 26b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. Where the notifier/applicant opposes a request of a Member State in accordance with paragraph 1, the notifier/applicant shall notify the Commission and the Member States within 30 days from the communication by the Commission of that request. In the event of explicit or tacit agreement of the notifier/applicant, the adjustment of the geographical scope of the notification/application shall be implemented in the written consent or authorisation. (This amendment applies throughout the entire text.)
Amendment 185 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/CE
Article 26 b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 26 b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The written consent issued under this Directive and, where applicable, the decision issued in accordance with Article 19 as well as the decision of authorisation adopted under Articles 7 and 19 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, shall be issued on the basis of the adjusted geographical scope of the notification/application as explicitly or tacitly agreed by the notifier/applicant.
Amendment 224 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 b – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g
Article 26 b – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g
Amendment 237 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 b – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 26 b – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Those grounds may be invoked individually or in combination, with the exception of the ground set out in point (g) which cannot be used individually, depending on the particular circumstances of the Member State, region or area in which those measures will apply, but shall, in no case, conflict with the environmental risk assessment carried out pursuant to this Directive or to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.
Amendment 247 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 b – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 26 b – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. A Member State which intends to adopt measures pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Article shall first communicate a draft of those measures and the corresponding grounds invoked to the Commission. This communication may take place before the GMO authorisation procedure under Part C of this Directive or under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 has been completed. Dduring a period of 7590 days starting from the date of such communication:
Amendment 258 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 b – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 26 b – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
On expiry of the 7590-day period referred to in the first subparagraph, and no later than two years after the date that the consent/authorisation is granted, the Member State concerned may adopt the measures either in the form originally proposed, or as amended to take account of any comments received from the Commission. Those measures shall be communicated to the Commission, the other Member States and the notifier/applicant without delay.
Amendment 263 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 b – paragraph 5
Article 26 b – paragraph 5
Amendment 293 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 c – paragraph 2
Article 26 c – paragraph 2
2. Where the application is pending and the notifier/applicant has explicitly or tacitly agreed to such a request within 30 days from the communication of that request, the geographical scope of the notification/application shall be adjusted accordingly. The written consent issued under this Directive and, where applicable, the decision issued in accordance with Article 19 as well as the decision of authorisation adopted under Articles 7 and 19 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 shall be issued on the basis of the adjusted geographical scope of the notification/application as explicitly or tacitly agreed by the notifier/applicant.
Amendment 301 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 c – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 26 c – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Member States shall ensure that farmers who are cultivating GMOs which were already authorised previously are given sufficient time to adapt and cannot be held liable retrospectively. Measures to revoke the authorisation of GMOs which are already being cultivated must therefore be published at least 12 months before the beginning of the cultivation phase. Farmers shall receive compensation for GM seed which they have already acquired and are no longer permitted to sow after a ban on cultivation.
Amendment 302 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 c a (new)
Article 26 c a (new)
(1a) The following Article is inserted: 'Article 26ca Seed thresholds The Commission shall establish thresholds for labelling GMO traces in conventional seeds at the lowest practicable, proportionate and functional levels for all economic operators.'
Amendment 1 #
2009/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
– having regard to the Conclusions of the 2908th meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council on 28 November 2008 ((16325/1/08 REV 1 (Presse 344)) with special regard to the reception of Iraqi refugees,
Amendment 16 #
2009/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas there are several entities, in public administration (such as municipalities) as well asnd in civil society, (varying from NGOs to charities and from schools to social services, that) as well as Churches have the experience and expertise necessary to carry out follow-up measures,
Amendment 17 #
2009/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas resettlement is to be implemented as a complement to and without disregard for the other durable solutions provided for people seeking international protection in the EU and the efforts in refugee resettlement should not lessen the endeavour to guarantee a fair and effective access to asylum inside the EU,
Amendment 41 #
2009/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Is of the opinion that governmental authorities should foster maximum cooperation with non-governmental entities (for instance Churches, international and local NGOs, for instance) and benefit from the expertise and proximity of the latter in providing the best and most efficient initiatives for resettlement of refugees;,
Amendment 45 #
2009/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Calls on the UNHCR together with Churches and local NGOs to establish clear criteria for quality resettlement and follow the resettlement of the refugees, in order to contribute to the evaluation of the resettlement activities in the Member States;
Amendment 21 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) To enhance the competitiveness of the European automotive industry, incentive schemes such as the offsetting of eco-innovations and the award of super-credits should be used in preference to prohibitions incurring criminal penalties.
Amendment 26 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) In order to provide the purchasers of light commercial vehicles with the information necessary to take purchasing decisions, manufacturers should provide potential customers with information on these vehicles’ CO2 emissions and fuel consumption.
Amendment 34 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Manufacturers should have flexibility to decide how to meet their targets under this Regulation and should be allowed to average emissions over their new vehicle fleet rather than having to respect CO2 targets for each individual vehicle. Manufacturers should therefore be required to ensure that the average specific emission for all the new light commercial vehicles registered in the Community for which they are responsible does not exceed the average of the emissions targets for those vehicles. This requirement should be phased in between 20145 and 20167 in order to facilitate its introduction. This is consistent with the lead times given and the duration of the phase-in period set in Regulation 443/2009.
Amendment 35 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to ensure that targets reflect the particularities of small and niche manufacturers and are consistent with the manufacturer's reduction potential, alternative emission reduction targets should be set for such manufacturers taking into account the technological potential of a given manufacturer's vehicles to reduce their specific emissions of CO2 and consistently with the characteristics of the market segments concerned. This derogation should be covered by the review of the specific emission targets in Annex I, to be completed by the beginning of 20134 at the latest.
Amendment 38 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The Community Strategy to reduce CO2 emissions from passenger cars and light commercial vehicles established an integrated approach with a view to reaching the Community target of 120 g CO2/km by 2012, while also presenting a longer-term vision of further emission reductions. Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 substantiates this longer-term view by setting a target of 95 g CO2/km as average emissions for the new car fleet. In order to ensure consistency with that approach and to provide planning certainty for the industry, a long-term targets for the specific emissions of CO2 of light commercial vehicles in 2020 and 2025 should be set.
Amendment 41 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Manufacturers' compliance with the targets under this Regulation should be assessed at the Community level. Manufacturers whose average specific emissions of CO2 exceed those permitted under this Regulation should pay an excess emissions premium with respect to each calendar year from 1. January 20145. The premium should be modulated as a function of the extent to which manufacturers fail to comply with their target. In order to ensure consistency, the premium mechanism should be similar to the one set in Regulation (EC) No 443/2009. The amounts of the excess emissions premium should be considered as revenue in the General Budget of the European Union.
Amendment 52 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The speed of road vehicles has a stris onge influence on their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. In addition, in the absence of speed limitation for light commercial vehicles, it is possible that there is an element of competition as regards top speed which could lead to oversized powertraline with the principle that, in reducing CO2 emissions, more use should be made of economic incentives and less of prohibitions, a voluntary scheme granting manufacturers, in return for the installation of speed limiters, certain credits in respect of the CO2 emissions saved might contribute to promotinsg and associated inefficiencies in slower operating condit more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly fleet of LCVs in the Unions. It is therefore appropriate to investigate the feasibility of extendingFirst, however, urgent measures should be taken to investigate scientifically whether significant quantities of CO2 emissions can be saved by the installation of speed limiters and if so whether it is possible to extend the scope of Council Directive 92/6/EEC on the installation and use of speed limitation devices for certain categories of motor vehicles in the Community, in the framework of a voluntary scheme with bonuses, with the aim of including light commercial vehicles covered in this Regulation.
Amendment 65 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. From 2020, this Regulation sets a target of 13560 g CO2/km for the average emissions of new light commercial vehicles registered in the Community, provided the Commission has confirmed the feasibility of this target in its review pursuant to Article 12(4).
Amendment 74 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. From 2025, this Regulation sets a target of 135 g CO2/km for the average emissions of new light commercial vehicles registered in the Union, provided the Commission has confirmed the feasibility of this target in its review pursuant to Article 12(4).
Amendment 97 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
For the calendar year commencing 1 January 20145 and each subsequent calendar year, each manufacturer of light commercial vehicles shall ensure that its average specific emissions of CO2 do not exceed its specific emissions target determined in accordance with Annex I or, where a manufacturer is granted a derogation under Article 10, in accordance with that derogation.
Amendment 107 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Manufacturers shall take the appropriate measures to gradually reduce the average CO2 emissions of new light commercial vehicles registered in the Union so as to reach the target of 135 g CO2/km in 2025, taking account – in order to promote continuing innovation – of the following non-binding targets: - 165 g CO2/km in 2019 - 145 g CO2/km in 2023.
Amendment 112 #
Amendment 121 #
Amendment 138 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
–100% from 20167 onwards.
Amendment 147 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5a Specific emission target for alternative fuel vehicles For the purpose of determining compliance by a manufacturer with its specific emissions target referred to in Article 4, the specified emissions of CO2 of each vehicle which is designed to be capable of running on a mixture of petrol with 85 % ethanol (‘E85’), and which meets relevant Union legislation or European technical standards, shall be reduced by 5 % by 31 December 2015 in recognition of the greater technological and emissions reduction capability when running on biofuels. This reduction shall apply only where at least 30 % of the filling stations in the Member State in which the vehicle is registered provide this type of alternative fuel complying with the sustainability criteria for biofuels set out in relevant Union legislation.
Amendment 152 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – introductory part
Article 5 – introductory part
In calculating the average specific emissions of CO2, each new light commercial vehicle with specific emissions of CO2 of less than 50 g CO2/km% of the indicative specific CO2 emissions pursuant to Annex I shall be counted as:
Amendment 161 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – indent 1
Article 5 – indent 1
2,5 light commercial vehicles in 20145,
Amendment 165 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – indent 2
Article 5 – indent 2
Amendment 168 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – indent 3
Article 5 – indent 3
Amendment 172 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Amendment 195 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. In respect of the period 1 January 20145 and every calendar year thereafter, the Commission shall impose an excess emissions premium on a manufacturer or pool manager, as appropriate, where a manufacturer's average specific emissions of CO2 exceed its specific emissions target.
Amendment 201 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) From 20145 to 2018:
Amendment 240 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. From the 31 October 20145, the list published under paragraph 1 shall also indicate whether the manufacturer has complied with the requirements of Article 4 with respect to the preceding calendar year.
Amendment 242 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Upon application by a supplier or a manufacturer, CO2 savings achieved through the use of innovative technologies shall be considered. The total contribution of those technologies to reducing the specific emissions target of a manufacturer may be up to 7 g CO2/km.
Amendment 245 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The Commission shall by 31 December 2012, adopt detailed provisions for a procedure to approve such innovative technologies in accordance with the regulatory procedure referred to in Article 13(2). Those detailed provisions shall be in conformity with the provisions of Article 12(2) of Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 and shall be based on the following criteria for innovative technologies:
Amendment 246 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
These detailed provisions shall respect the following principles: (a) the regularly updated European Union list of approved eco-innovations shall guarantee that eco-innovations are standardised within the European Union and ensure that these technologies are applied effectively by the authorities responsible for type-approval in the Member States; (b) the authorities responsible for type- approval in the Member States shall assess and approve the use of eco- innovations and the way in which their respective contributions to CO2 reduction are taken into account, so that every vehicle model can be assigned a specific eco-innovation pack; (c) the Commission shall decide on the application from the supplier or manufacturer within six months of receipt of the application; (d) a technology shall be approved as an eco-innovation where a maximum of 40% of its contributions to CO2 reduction are measurable in the type test cycle; (e) a technology shall be approved as an eco-innovation where its contributions to CO2 reduction amount to more than 0.2 g/km.
Amendment 255 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
– subject to confirmation of its feasibilitywhether, on the basis of updated impact assessment results, the modalities for reaching, by the yearit is possible to reach a long-term target of 160 g CO2/km by 2020, and a long-term target of 135 g CO2/km by 2025 in a cost-effective manner; and
Amendment 272 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – indent 2
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – indent 2
– confirm themake a proposal to inclusionde in this Regulation of vehicles in category N2 and M2 as defined in Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC with a reference mass not exceeding 2 610 kg and to vehicles to which type-approval is extended in accordance with Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2007, with a view to the long-term target from 2020.
Amendment 284 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 292 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – point 1 – subpoint a – line 1
Annex 1 – point 1 – subpoint a – line 1
(a) From 20145 to 2017:
Amendment 20 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. Whereas livestock production in the European Union depends very heavily on protein feed imported from third countries, and whereas the vast majority of this comprises GMO products.
Amendment 27 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. Whereas, particularly in view of climate change, competition between energy and other crops for the land to be used for their cultivation can be expected to continue increasing.
Amendment 30 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. Whereas it is of highvery importance to the EUt to protect its biodiversity,
Amendment 33 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. Whereas, according to the 'Consumer Choice' study by King's College, London, published in October 2008, EU citizens have a more positive attitude towards GMOs if GMO food products are on sale in their own countries.
Amendment 117 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urges Member States and the EFSA to work more closely; underlines the need to improve Member States' involvement in the risk assessment process; calls on the Commission and Member States to increase the financial and human resources allocated to the EFSA;
Amendment 138 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses the importance of taking into account socio-economic considerations into the risk management process, such as potential benefits or disadvantages for farmers, for consumers, for the society in general, for European agriculture and for the different economic sectors (such as food);
Amendment 146 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Amendment 148 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 151 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 158 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the need to dramatically improve public information; cCalls upon Member States and the Commission to launch information campaigns to raise public awareness and public understanding in order to allow citizens to make informed choices;
Amendment 179 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Takes the view that coexistence rules should set clear provisions regarding liability, in accordance with the 'polluter pays' principle;
Amendment 183 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Takes the view that coexistence rules should also take beekeepers into account the, and calls for scientific research into the effects of GMO cultivation on bees and beekeepersing;
Amendment 185 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Considers that a regular exchange of views between the Member States on the practicability of coexistence measures is essential;
Amendment 187 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Is convinced, however, that further harmonisation on coexistence rules at EU level is necessary, in so far as this is possible given the different climatic and topographical conditions in the Member States;
Amendment 191 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Urges the Commission, and in particular its Environment DG, to adopt such thresholds without any further delay, on the basis of Article 21(2) of Directive 2001/18/EC;
Amendment 198 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Takes the view that those thresholds should be set at the lowest possible, but realistic and technically feasible, level;
Amendment 209 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Notes that GMO-free zones can also be set up by means of a voluntary agreement between all operators concerned in a determined areaspecific area; stresses in this connection, however, that nobody may be forced to accept such an agreement;
Amendment 214 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
Amendment 230 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Invites the Commission and Member States to clarify the legal definition of GMO-free zones, and points out in this connection that under Directive 2001/18/EC the blanket establishment of GMO-free zones, for instance covering a Member State's entire territory, is not permitted;
Amendment 5 #
2008/2220(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. stresses the need to promote organic products and farming as a source of high quality food and a catalyst for environment and animal welfare protection; calls for a simplification of the certification system so as to further development of the organic products market and the introduction, without further delay, of a compulsory EU logo as a means to further increase consumer knowledge and recognition of organic products;
Amendment 7 #
2008/2220(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. recognises that consumers have ever growing demands on the quality of food and food products, not only in terms of safety, but also in terms of ethical concerns, such as environmental sustainability, animal welfare protection and genetically modified organisms (GMO) technologies; calls on the Commission to provide criteria for quality initiatives such as voluntary GMO-free labelling schemes which will provide consumers with a clear choice.
Amendment 28 #
2008/2218(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Agrees therefore to develop a more realistic network approach with corridors reflecting the needs for intermodal connections for citizens and freight; emphasises therefore that priority must be given to rail, ports, sustainable maritime and inland waterways and their hinterland connections or intermodal nodes in infrastructure links with and within new Member States and that particular attention must also be paid to cross- border transport links;
Amendment 2 #
2008/2217(INI)
Draft report
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas urban transport constitutes a considerable proportion of all transport, with the legal basis therefore constituted by Articles 70 to 80 of the EC Treaty granting the European Union shared competence with the Member States in that fieldand whereas, in spite of great variations in size and structure, towns face similar problems and challenges,
Amendment 5 #
2008/2217(INI)
Draft report
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas urban areas are important centres of business activity and goods transport is vital to satisfy the needs of the population and at the same time faces challenges owing to restricted storage space and limited time-slots for delivery,
Amendment 6 #
2008/2217(INI)
Draft report
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas scrupuloustrict compliance with the principle of subsidiarity and the right to local planning autonomy precludes the proposal of a prescriptive European policy, but allows the Union to adopt an incentive strategy of the same nature as its regional and cohesion policy without imposing top-down solutions,
Amendment 7 #
2008/2217(INI)
Draft report
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the issue of urban areas cannot be addressed through modal policies, but only via an approach centring on users and integrated transport systems which takes sufficient account of citizens’ sense of security,
Amendment 10 #
2008/2217(INI)
Draft report
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Amendment 11 #
2008/2217(INI)
Draft report
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas banishing private cars from urban centres is difficult, as it encourages urban sprawl and the relocation of retail trade to greenfield sites, with a corresponding volume of traffic as a result,
Amendment 13 #
2008/2217(INI)
Draft report
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Regrets that the action plan on urban mobility announced by the Commission has not been published and, while approving of the separate initiatives, stresses the need for a cohesive approach; decides, therefore, to follow up its Calls on the Commission to pay strict heed to the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality laid down- initiativ the Treport by drawing up proposals for a Europeanaties in its proposed action plan on urban mobility;
Amendment 20 #
2008/2217(INI)
Draft report
Paragraph 6 – indent 4 a (new)
Paragraph 6 – indent 4 a (new)
- innovative solutions to efficient goods transport, particularly local goods distribution in cities;
Amendment 33 #
2008/2217(INI)
Draft report
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 37 #
2008/2217(INI)
Draft report
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Advocates cooperation between, and the operational integration of, organising authorities in European cities of over 25100 000 inhabitants, based on, and in line with, local circumstances;
Amendment 40 #
2008/2217(INI)
Draft report
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. AdvocatOpposes the setting-up of an new urban mobility observatory within the Commission, but does not wish a new agency to be createdagency;
Amendment 42 #
2008/2217(INI)
Draft report
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 53 #
2008/2217(INI)
Draft report
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 58 #
2008/2217(INI)
Draft report
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 62 #
2008/2217(INI)
Draft report
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 19 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas a suitable division of tasks between the European Union and towns and cities must be decided upon, strictly in accordance with the subsidiarity principle, in which the European Union should play a supporting role without imposing top- down solutions,
Amendment 20 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. Whereas the actual European added value of all measures at European level must be stringently examined,
Amendment 21 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the exchange of best practice can be an important source of information and support for European towns and cities, and whereas there are already many networks and programmes in this area,
Amendment 22 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas attempts to reduce traffic problems must not restrict the mobility of citizens or reduce the quality of urban life or the quality of cities as business centres,
Amendment 38 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas European policy on urbaninitiatives to improve inner- city transport must also take into account aspects of regional and social cohesion; whereas attention must be paid to the particular needs of employees (commuters) and, the least affluent and people with reduced mobility, and to the special problems and conditions in the new Member States,
Amendment 51 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 57 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. CStresses that observance of the subsidiarity principle and the right to local planning autonomy are indispensable and considers the clear definition of areas of responsibility of the European Union to be necessary; is convinced that a under these condistinctons added value could be introduced in some areas by concerted action within the Community;
Amendment 76 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 - Indent 1
Paragraph 3 - Indent 1
- an integrated European global approach to urban transport to be developed as a guideline, which will serve as a reference point for European, national, regional and local players (municipalities, citizens, businesses and industry);
Amendment 82 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 - Indent 2
Paragraph 3 - Indent 2
- reliable, comparable data on all aspects of urban and suburban transport to be gathered, taking into account future changes in the framework conditions (e.g. demographic changes); takes the view, however, that there is no need for a European Observatory on urban mobility;
Amendment 113 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Title between paragraphs 3 and 4
Title between paragraphs 3 and 4
Amendment 116 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 127 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Title between paragraphs 4 and 5
Title between paragraphs 4 and 5
Amendment 130 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 168 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 - Indent 4
Paragraph 6 - Indent 4
- innovative solutions for efficient goods transport, particularly for local goods distribution in cities,
Amendment 177 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 - Indent 6
Paragraph 6 - Indent 6
- improvements in public local passenger transport with a focus on efficiency, attractiveness and, accessibility and emissions reduction,
Amendment 180 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 - Indent 7
Paragraph 6 - Indent 7
- promotion of the use of alternative means of bicycle use and pedestriansport such as the bicycle access,
Amendment 192 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 - Indent 9 a (new)
Paragraph 6 - Indent 9 a (new)
- improving and extending the use of 'intelligent' traffic systems,
Amendment 193 #
Amendment 202 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Insists that EU-wide publication and communication of best practice should not involve any conflict with successful programmes, but on the contrary should strengthen, support and bring together both new and existing networks and programmes;
Amendment 206 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the need for research and development in the field of sustainable transport, particularly to promote technological progress in the development of cleaner vehicle technologies;
Amendment 211 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls urgently for better coordination between neighbouring local authorities in order to ensure a certain degree of consistency; points out that poor liaison between local authorities results in higher delivery costs, more traffic and hence more environmental pollution;
Amendment 218 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. CEmphasises citizens' individual responsibility and considers it necessary to encourage citizens to assess their behaviour as road users critically; believes that almost every citizen should be given the opportunity tocan change his/her habits, for example regarding private car use, and thereby make an individual contribution to improving cleanliness and quality of life in urban areas;
Amendment 232 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for the financing of projects from European Union funds to be more closely linked to conditions and requirements relating theo sustainable transport and environmental protection in future and considers this to be a suitable instrument for promoting environmentally friendly transport concepts;
Amendment 240 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to do more intensive work, alone or together with the European Investment Bank, for example, on setting up new financial instruments; calls, in addition, on the Commission to examine the question of appropriate cross- subsidisation and public-private partnerships in the field of transport;
Amendment 32 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) European Union measures to improve barrier-free mobility should promote, as a matter of priority, barrier- free access to bus and coach terminals and stops.
Amendment 42 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation shall apply only to the international carriage of passengers by bus and/or coach undertakings by means of regular services.
Amendment 47 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. Member States may exemptThis Regulation shall not apply to urban, suburban and regional transport covered by public service contracts, if such contracts ensure a comparable level of passenger rights to that required in this Regulation.
Amendment 111 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. A bus and/or coach undertaking shall not be liable pursuant to paragraph 1: (a) if the loss or damage has been caused by circumstances not connected with the operation of bus and coach transport services and which the bus and/or coach undertaking could not have avoided, in spite of having taken the care required in the particular circumstances of the case, and the consequences of which it was unable to prevent; (b) to the extent that the loss or damage is the fault of the passenger or was caused by the passenger's negligence.
Amendment 114 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 20 – introductory part
Article 20 – introductory part
Bus and/or coach undertakings shall be liable for cancellations and, where the scheduled duration of a trip exceeds three hours, for delays at departure of more than two hours. In such events the passengers concerned shall at least:
Amendment 60 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) This Directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the general principles of law as recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. The right of access to healthcare and the right to benefit from medical treatment under conditions established by national law and practices are recognised by Article 35 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Specifically, this Directive has to be implemented and applied with due respect for the rights to private and family life, protection of personal data, equality before the law and the principle of non- discrimination, the fundamental ethical choices of Member States and the right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial, in accordance with the general principles of law, as enshrined in Articles 7, 8, 20, 21, 47 of the Charter.
Amendment 65 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) This Directive respects and does not prejudice the freedom of each Member State to decide what type of healthcare it considers appropriate. No provision of this Directive should be interpreted in such a way as to undermine the fundamental ethical choices of Member States, in particular as regards the protection of the right to life of every human being.
Amendment 87 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) As recognised by the Member States in the Council Conclusions on Common values and principles in European Union Health Systems there is a set of operating principles that are shared by health systems throughout the Community. These operating principles include quality, safety, care that is based on evidence and ethics, patient involvement, redress, the fundamental right to privacy with respect to the processing of personal data, and confidentiality. Patients, professionals and authorities responsible for health systems must be able to rely on these shared principles being respected and structures provided for their implementation throughout the Community. It is therefore appropriate to require that it is the authorities of the Member State on whose territory the healthcare is provided, who are responsible for ensuring compliance with those operating principles. This is necessary to ensure the confidence of patients in cross-border healthcare, which is itself necessary for achieving patients' mobility and free movement of provision of healthcare in the internal market as well as a high level of health protection. In view of these common values it is nevertheless accepted that Member States take different decisions on ethical grounds as regards the availability of certain treatments and the concrete access conditions. This Directive is without prejudice to ethical diversity. It does not impose on Member States to make treatments and services accessible their territory or to reimburse costs for those treatments (received in another Member State) which are not allowed under national laws, regulations and codes of conduct of the medical professions.
Amendment 385 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Subject to the provisions of this Directive, in particular Articles 7, 8 and 9, the Member State of affiliation shall ensure that insured persons travelling to another Member State with the purpose of receiving healthcare there or seeking to receive healthcare provided in another Member State, will not be prevented from receiving healthcare provided in another Member State where the treatment in question is among the benefits provided for by the legislation, including administrative regulations, guidelines and codes of conduct of the medical professions, of the Member State of affiliation to which the insured person is entitled. The Member State of affiliation shall reimburse the costs to the insured person, which would have been paid for by its statutory social security system had the same or similar healthcare been provided in its territory. Healthcare can only be considered as being similar if it does not contravene the laws, regulations and codes of conduct of the medical professions of the Member State of affiliation. In any event, it is for the Member State of affiliation to determine the healthcare that is paid for regardless of where it is provided.
Amendment 413 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The Member State of affiliation may impose on a patient seeking healthcare provided in another Member State, the same conditions, criteria of eligibility and regulatory and administrative formalities including codes of conduct of the medical professions for receiving healthcare and reimbursement of healthcare costs as it would impose if the same or similar healthcare was provided in its territory, in so far as they are neitherot discriminatory nor an obstacle to freedom of movement of persons.
Amendment 55 #
2008/0090(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that procedure 2011/0073(COD) has not lapsed, as a result of it is supposed to be dealt withe incorporation into parallel with procedure 2008/0090(COD) of the contents of the Commission proposal (COM(2011)0137)which might need - given its complexity - more time than the procedure previously mentioned;
Amendment 56 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title
Title
Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documentdocuments of Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies
Amendment 60 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) With regard to the disclosure of personal data, a clear relationship should be established between this Regulation andUnion institutions, bodies, offices and agencies should treat personal data in full compliance with the rights of data subjects as defined in Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data.
Amendment 63 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) In particular, separate arrangements should be laid down for access to documents relating to competition procedures, since they contain sensitive data in respect of private companies.
Amendment 65 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In principle, all documents of the institutions should be accessible to the public. However, certain public and private interests should be protected by way of exceptions. The institutions should be entitledthat relate to their activities should be registered and accessible to the public. However, without prejudice to the European Parliament's scrutiny, access to the entire document or to part of it may be denied for reasons of protection of public or private interests, in order to enable the institutions to protect their internal consultations and deliberations where necessary to safeguard their ability to carry out their tasks. In assessing the exceptions, the institutions should take account of the principles in Community legislation concerning the protection of personal data in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001, in all areas of Union activities.
Amendment 66 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) All rules concerning access to documents of the institutions should be in conformity with this Regulation, as it implements Article 15(3) TFEU.
Amendment 67 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) In accordance with Article 2515(3) of the EC TreatyTFEU, each institution lays down specific provisions regarding access to its documents in its rules of procedure,
Amendment 68 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to define the principles, conditions and limits on grounds of public or private interest, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 45/2001, governing the right of access to European Parliament, Council and Commission (hereinafter referred to as «the institutions») documents provided for in Article 255 of the EC Treaty15(3) TFEU in such a way as to grant the public the widest possible access to such documents;
Amendment 75 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 6
Article 2 – paragraph 6
6. Without prejudice to specific rights of access for interested parties established by EC law, documents forming part of the administrative file of an investigation or of proceedings concerning an act of individual scopecarried out for the enforcement of the Union competition rules shall not be accessible to the public until the investigation has been closed or the act has become definitive. Documents containing information gathered or obtained from natural or legal persons by an institution in the framework of such investigations shall not be accessible to the public.
Amendment 77 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point a
Article 3 – point a
(a) «document» means any content whatever its medium (written on paper or stored in electronic form or as a sound, visual or audiovisual recording) concerning a Union activity falling within its sphere of responsibility which is drawn- up by an institution and formally transmitted to one or more recipients or otherwise registered, or received by an institution, with the exception of drafts, memoranda, information papers, minutes of informal meetings or meetings to which the public do not have access and which are not intended to form part of a document; data contained in electronic storage, processing and retrieval systems are documents if they can be extracted in the form of a printout or electronic-format copy using the available tools for the exploitation of the system;
Amendment 80 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) «EU institution» means: - the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the Commission, the European Court of Auditors - the Court of Justice, the European Central Bank and the European Investment Bank when exercising their administrative tasks - the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - regulatory authorities set up by the European legislator and executive authorities set up by the Commission - offices set up by the European legislator
Amendment 81 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The institutions shall refuse access to a document where disclosure would undermine the protection of the public interest as regardsor private interests pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 in connection with:
Amendment 82 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The institutions shall refuse access to a document or collection of documents where disclosure would undermine the protection of:
Amendment 83 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the purpose of inspections, investigations and audits and of competition procedures;
Amendment 85 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) legal advice and court , arbitration and dispute settlement proceedingscourt proceedings and legal advice;
Amendment 86 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the purpose of inspections, investigations and audits and of competition procedures;
Amendment 87 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) In view of the sensitive nature and the large number of documents produced within the context of competition procedures, a general assumption that publication could actually and specifically undermine the interest being protected shall suffice.
Amendment 88 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(e a) sources of information about alleged unlawful activities and information obtained in formal investigations,
Amendment 89 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1a (new)
unless there is an overriding public interest in disclosure.
Amendment 92 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. AWithout prejudice to the enhanced transparency required in procedures for the adoption of EU legislative acts or of non-legislative acts of general application, access to the following documents shall be refused if their disclosure would seriously undermine the decision-making process of the institutions:
Amendment 95 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) documents relating to a matter where the decision has not been taken, and a constructive outcome could be jeopardised by their disclosure before they are finalised;
Amendment 97 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1a (new)
Access to a document containing opinions for internal use as part of deliberations and preliminary consultations within the institution concerned shall be refused even after the decision has been taken if disclosure of the document would seriously undermine the institution's decision-making process, including the capacity of the institution to freely express and discuss views and suggestions prior to the decision being taken, unless there is an overriding public interest in disclosure.
Amendment 101 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The exceptions under paragraphs (2) and (3) shall apply unless there is an overriding public interest in disclosure. As regards paragraph 2(a) an overriding public interest in disclosure shall be deemed to exist where the information requested relates to actual emissions into the environment. For the purposes of this Article, 'emissions' shall mean the direct or indirect release of substances, vibrations, heat or noise from individual or diffuse sources in an installation into the air, water or land, as provided for in Council Directive 96/61/EC of 24 September 1996 concerning integrated pollution prevention and control.
Amendment 108 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. If only parts of the requested document are covered by any of the exceptions, the remaining parts of the document shall be released, unless the exception covers a collection of documents in accordance with paragraph 2.
Amendment 112 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7
Article 4 – paragraph 7
7. The exceptions as laid down in this Article shall only apply for the period during which protection is justified on the basis of the content of the document. The exceptions may apply for a maximum period of 30 years. In the case of documents covered by the exceptions relating to the protection of personal data or commercial interests and in the case of sensitive documents, the exceptions may, if necessary, continue to apply after this per, unless there are over- riding data privacy or commercial interests reasons for continued protectiodn.
Amendment 135 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
Recital 58
(58) The Commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of, inter alia, the availability of certain mandatory particulars by means other than on the package or on the label, the list of foods not required to bear a list of ingredients, the re-examination of the list of substances or products causing allergies or intolerances, or the list of nutrients that may be declared on a voluntary basis. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 136 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59
Recital 59
(59) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementingation of this Regulation, the Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing rulesimplementing powers should be conferred on the Commission in relation to, inter alia, the modalities of expression of one or more particulars by means of pictograms or symbols instead of words or numbers, the contrast between the print and the background, the manner of indicating the date of minimum durability, the manner of indicating the country of origin or place of provenance for meat, the precision of the declared values for the nutrition declaration, or the expression per portion or per consumption unit of the nutrition declaration. In accordance with Article 291 TFEU, rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers shall be laid down in advance by a regulation adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure. Pending the adoption of that new regulation, Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powerThose powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles confcerred on the Commission26 continues to apply, with the exception of the regulatory procedure with scrutiny, which is not applicable,ning mechanisms for control by the Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers1.
Amendment 137 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. This Regulation shall apply to food business operators atapplies to all stages of the food chain, where their activities concern the provision of food information to consumersthe final consumer is concerned. It shall apply to all prepacked foods intended for delivery to the final consumer, including foods delivered by mass caterers, and foods intended for supply to mass caterers. Without prejudice to Article 42, this Regulation shall not apply to foods which are packaged directly at the place of sale before delivery to the final consumer for immediate consumption. Catering services provided by transport undertakings shall fall within the scope of this Regulation only if they are provided on routes between two points within Union territory.
Amendment 138 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) ‘Handcrafted food’ means any processed food the production of which is based on traditional methods and involves at least one processing stage that is carried out by hand or using hand tools and related unique techniques. In order to fall within this definition, a minimum of 50 % of employees involved in such production have to possess an appropriate qualification as defined in Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications.
Amendment 147 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Community rules should apply only to undertakings, the concept of which implies a certain continuity of activities and a certain degree of organisation. Operations such as the occasional handlingdelivery to third parties, serving and selling of food by private persons at events such, for example ast charities,y events or local community fairs and meetings, are not covered by the scope of this regulation. Catering services provided by transport undertakings should fall under this Regulation only if they are provided on routes between two points within Community territory.
Amendment 161 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. In order to ensure consumer information with respect to specific types or categories of foods and to take account of technical progress, scientific developments, the protection of consumers’ health or the safe use of a food, the Commission may amend Annex III by means of delegated acts, in accordance with Article 49 and subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 50, 51 and 52. Where imperative grounds of urgency so require, the procedure provided for in Article 52 shall apply to delegated acts adopted pursuant to this Article.
Amendment 196 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
Recital 49
(49) In order to enable intavoid overe-sted parties, especiallyretching, in particular, small and medium-sized enterprises, to provide nutrition information on their products, the application of the measures to make nutrition information mandatory should be introduced gradually through extended transition periods with an additional transition period provided for micro- businesse in the traditional food production sector and the food retail trade, which also include providers of mass catering services, and agricultural direct marketing of food, their products should be excluded from the nutrition labelling requirements.
Amendment 197 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. In order to take into account the relevance for the consumer of a list of ingredients for specific types or categories of foods, the Commission may, in exceptional cases, by means of delegated acts, in accordance with Article 49 and subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 50 and 51, supplement paragraph 1 of this Article, provided that omissions do not result in the final consumer or mass caterers being inadequately informed.
Amendment 198 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49 a new)
Recital 49 a new)
(49a) Naturally, products of the traditional food production sector and fresh products of the food retail trade which are produced directly at the place of sale may contain substances which give rise to allergic or intolerance reactions in sensitive people. As, however, it is precisely non-prepacked products which are sold in direct contact with the customer, the corresponding information should, for example, be provided through dialogue at the time of sale or by means of a clearly visible sign in the sales area or by means of information material on display.
Amendment 200 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
(3) This Regulation applies to all stages of the food chain, where the activities of food businesses concern the provision of food information to consumers is concerned. It shall apply to all prepacked foods intended for delivery to the final consumer, including foods delivered by mass caterers and foods intended for supply to mass caterers. It shall not apply to foods which are packaged directly at the place of sale before delivery to the final consumer. Catering services provided by transport undertakings shall fall under this Regulation only if they are provided on routes between two points within Community territory.
Amendment 205 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. In order to ensure better information for the consumers and to take account of the most recent scientific progress and technical knowledge, the Commission shall systematically re- examine and, where necessary, update the list in Annex II by means of delegated acts, in accordance with Article 49 and subject to the conditions laid down. Where imperative grounds of urgency so require, the procedure provided for in Articles 50, 51 and 522 shall apply to delegated acts adopted pursuant to this Article.
Amendment 205 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
(4) This Regulation shall apply without prejudice to labelling requirements provided in specific Community legislation applicable to particular foods. The Commission shall publish by [date of entry into force of this Regulation] a list of all labelling regulations contained in specific legal provisions of the Community for particular foods and shall make this list accessible on the Internet.
Amendment 209 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. In order to ensure a better understanding by the consumer of the food information on the labelling, the Commission may establish for certain specified foods, by means of delegated acts, in accordance with Article 49 and subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 50 and 51, a manner for the expression of the net quantity other than the one laid down in paragraph 1 of this Article.
Amendment 210 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
3. In order to ensure a uniform application of the manner of indicating the date of minimum durability referred to in point 1(c) of Annex X, the Commission may adopt, in accordance with the regulatoryexamination procedure referred to in Article 46(2), implementing acts setting out implementing rules in this regard.
Amendment 214 #
2008/0028(COD)
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, liqueur wines, sparkling wines, aromatised wines and similar products obtained from fruits other than grapes, fruit beer and spirits as defined in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No. […] of […]110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2008 on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks1 and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89alcoholic mixed beverages, 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. ---- 1 OJ L 39, 13.2.2008, p. 11.
Amendment 214 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Amendment 234 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point s a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point s a (new)
(sa) 'date of production' means the date on which products were produced and possibly packed and deepfrozen.
Amendment 269 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission may, in accordance with the regulatoryexamination procedure referred to in Article 46(2), adopt implementing acts setting out detailed rules concerning the implementation of paragraph 1 of this Article for certain foods.
Amendment 286 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission may adopt, by means of delegated acts, in accordance with Article 49 and subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 50 and 51, conversion factors for the vitamins and minerals referred to in point 1 of Part A of Annex XIII, in order to calculate more precisely the content of such vitamins and minerals in foods. Those conversion factors shall be added to Annex XIV.
Amendment 287 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The Commission may, in accordance with the regulatoryexamination procedure referred to in Article 46(2), adopt implementing acts setting out detailed rules for the uniform implementation of this paragraph 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.
Amendment 290 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 4
Article 32 – paragraph 4
4. In order to ensure the uniform implementation of the expression of the nutrition declaration per portion or per unit of consumption and to provide for a uniform basis of comparison for the consumer, the Commission mayshall, taking into account actual consumption behaviour of consumers as well as dietary recommendations, adopt, by means of implementing acts, rules on the expression per portion or per consumption unit for specific categories of foods, in accordance with the regulatoryexamination procedure referred to in Article 46(2).
Amendment 311 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
In order to ensure the uniform implementation of this paragraph, the Commission may, by means of implementing acts in accordance with the regulatoryexamination procedure referred to in Article 46(2), adopt rules regarding the energy value and amounts of nutrients referred to in Article 29(1) toand (52) which can be regarded as negligible.
Amendment 323 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 6
Article 34 – paragraph 6
6. In order to ensure the uniform application of this Article, the Commission shall, in accordance with the regulatoryexamination procedure referred to in Article 46(2), adopt implementing acts setting out detailed rules concerning the implementation of paragraphs 1, 3 and 4 of this Article.
Amendment 334 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 4
Article 43 – paragraph 4
4. If the Commission’s opinion is negative, and before the expiry of the period referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article, the Commission shall initiate the regulatoryexamination procedure provided for in Article 46(2) in order to determine whether the envisaged measures may be implemented subject, if necessary, to the appropriate modifications.
Amendment 336 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1
Article 44 – paragraph 1
In order to take into account technical progress, scientific developments, consumers’ health, or consumers’ need for information, and subject to the provisions of Article 10(2) and Article 21(2) relating to the amendments to Annexes II and III, the Commission may, by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 49 and subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 50 and 51, amend the Annexes to this Regulation.
Amendment 337 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Without prejudice to paragraph 2 of this Article, in exercising the powers conferred by this Regulation to adopt measures by means of implementing acts in accordance with the regulatoryexamination procedure referred to in Article 46(2) or by means of delegated acts in accordance with Articles 49 to 52 the Commission shall:
Amendment 338 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1
Article 46 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health established by Article 58(1) of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002. That Committee is a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011.
Amendment 339 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereofof Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.
Amendment 340 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 341 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1
Article 49 – paragraph 1
1. The power to adopt the delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. 1a. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 10(2), 12(3), 13(5), 19(2), 21(2), 23(2), 29(6), 30(2), 35(4), and Article 44 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years following ...51 *. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegated power not later than sixnine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be automaticaltacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council revokes it in accordance with Article 50. opposes such an extension not later than there months before the end of each period. 1b. The delegation of power referred to in Article 10(2), 12(3), 13(5), 19(2), 21(2), 23(2), 29(6), 30(2), 35(4), and Article 44 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union or on a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.
Amendment 342 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 3
Article 49 – paragraph 3
3. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 50 and 51A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 10(2), 12(3), 13(5), 19(2), 21(2), 23(2), 29(6), 30(2), 35(4), and Article 44 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
Amendment 343 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 4
Article 49 – paragraph 4
Amendment 344 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50
Article 50
Amendment 345 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51
Article 51
Amendment 346 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1
Article 52 – paragraph 1
1. Delegated acts adopted under this Article shall enter into force without delay and shall apply as long as no objection is expressed in accordance with paragraph 32. The notification of a delegated act to the European Parliament and to the Council shall state the reasons for the use of the urgency procedure.
Amendment 347 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 2
Article 52 – paragraph 2
2. The notification of a delegated act adopted under this Article to the European Parliament and to the Council shall state the reasons for the use ofEither the European Parliament or the Council may object to a delegated act in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 49(5). In such a case, the Commission shall repeal the act without delay following the notification of the decision to object by the Eurgency procedureopean Parliament or by the Council.
Amendment 348 #
2008/0028(COD)
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 ofa clearly legible manner. In a fcont size of at least 3mm and shall be presented in a way so as to ensure a significant contrast between the prsultation procedure with representatives of the relevant interest groups, the European Commission shall draw up binding rules governing the legibility of food information for consumers. Those measures designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it shall be adopted int and backgroundccordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3).
Amendment 359 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The particulars listed in Articles 9 and 29 shall - with the exception of Article 9(1)(c) - not be mandatory for non-prepacked goods and goods provided by mass caterers within the meaning of Article 2(2)(d).
Amendment 363 #
Amendment 367 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 1
Annex VI – point 1
1. The name of the food shall include or be accompanied by particulars as to the physical condition of the food or the specific treatment which it has undergone (for example, powdered, refrozen, freeze- dried, quick-frozen, defrosted, concentrated, smoked) in all cases where omission of such information could mislead the purchaser.
Amendment 371 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 - point (b)
Article 15 - point (b)
(b) the particulars provided in Article 9(1) points (d), (f), (g), (h) and (kj) shall be mandatory only at the moment of delivery.
Amendment 373 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 2
Annex VI – point 2
Amendment 373 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Amendment 395 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 - paragraph 3 - subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 17 - paragraph 3 - subparagraph 1 a (new)
The particulars listed in Articles 9 and 29 shall not be mandatory for non-prepacked goods, including those provided by mass caterers within the meaning of Article 2(2)(d).
Amendment 407 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. The nutrition declaration may also include the amounts ofadditional information about one or more of the following: substances or categories of substances: (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 XIfa) various sugars; (fb) salt; (fc) cholesterol; (h) minerals or vitamins present in significant amounts pursuant to point 1 of Part A of Annex XI, in accordance with the values indicated in point 2 of Part A of Annex XI; (ha) other substances as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006.
Amendment 407 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 - point (e)
Article 20 - point (e)
(e) wine as defined in Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, wine products as defined in Council Regulations (EC) No 479/2008 and No 1601/1991, fruit beer, beer, and spirits as defined in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No. […] of […] 110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2008 on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89other alcoholic beverages. The Commission shall produce a report after [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);
Amendment 428 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
(2) The appropriate date shall be expressed in accordance with Annex IX. as follows: A. DATE OF MINIMUM DURABILITY: (a) The date shall be preceded by the words: - ‘Best before …’ when the date includes an indication of the day, - ‘Best before end …’ in other cases. (b) The words referred to in point (a) shall be accompanied by: - either the date itself, or - a reference to where the date is given on the labelling. If need be, these particulars shall be followed by a description of the storage conditions which must be observed if the product is to keep for the specified period. (c) The date shall consist of the day, month and year in that order in uncoded form. However, in the case of foods: - which will keep for less than three months: the day and month shall be stated; - which will keep for more than three but less than 18 months: the month and year shall be stated; - which will keep for more than 18 months: an indication of the year shall be sufficient. (d) Subject to Community provisions imposing other types of date indication, an indication of the date of minimum durability shall not be required for: - fresh fruit and vegetables, including potatoes, which have not been peeled, cut or similarly treated; this derogation shall not apply to sprouting seeds and similar products such as legume sprouts, - wines, liqueur wines, sparkling wines, aromatised wines and similar products obtained from fruits other than grapes, and beverages falling within CN codes 22060091, 22060093 and 22060099 and manufactured from grapes or grape musts, - beverages containing 10 % or more by volume of alcohol, - soft drinks, fruit juices, fruit nectars and alcoholic beverages containing more than 1.2 % by volume of alcohol in individual containers of more than five litres, intended for supply to mass caterers, - bakers’ or pastry cooks’ wares which, given the nature of their content, are normally consumed within 24 hours of their manufacture, - vinegar, - cooking salt, - solid sugar, - confectionery products consisting almost solely of flavoured and/or coloured sugars, - chewing gums and similar chewing products, - individual portions of ice-cream. B. 'USE BY' DATE: (a) It shall be preceded by the words ‘use by …’; (b) The words in point (a) shall be accompanied by: - either the date itself, or - a reference to where the date is given on the labelling. Those particulars shall be followed by a description of the storage conditions which must be observed. (c) The date shall consist of the day, the month and, possibly, the year, in that order and in uncoded form. (d) Detailed rules for the indication of the date of minimum durability under section A(c) of this paragraph can be adopted pursuant to the regulatory procedure under Article 49(2). C. DATE OF MANUFACTURE (a) The date shall be preceded by the words 'Manufactured on'. (b) The words referred to in point (a) shall be accompanied by: - either the date itself, or - a reference to where the date is given on the labelling. (c) The date shall consist of the day, the month and, possibly, the year, in that order and in uncoded form.
Amendment 434 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
(1) The instructions for use of a food shall be indicated in such a way as to enable appropriate use to be made thereof. Where appropriate, instructions shall be provided on refrigeration and storage conditions and on the time-limit for consumption after opening the packaging.
Amendment 457 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
b) the amounts of protein, fat, saturates, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and salt.
Amendment 464 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
This paragraph shall not apply to wine as defined in Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, wine products as defined in Council Regulations (EC) No 479/2008 and No 1601/1991, fruit beer, beer, and spirits as defined in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No […] of […]110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2008 on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks, and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89to other alcoholic beverages. 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).
Amendment 484 #
Amendment 489 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
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).
Amendment 503 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the protection of industrial and commercial property rights, indications of regional provenance, registered designations of origin and the prevention of unfair competition.
Amendment 511 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 3
Article 31 – paragraph 3
3. The mandatory nutrition declaration shall 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 525 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 a (new)
Article 51 a (new)
Article 51a Amendments to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 Article 25 of Regulation (EC) 178/2002 paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: 1. The Management Board shall be composed of 16 members appointed by the Council in consultation with the European Parliament from a list drawn up by the Commission which includes a number of candidates substantially higher than the number of members to be appointed, plus a representative of the Commission. Out of the 16, two members shall be designated by the European Parliament. Four of the members shall have their background in organisations representing consumers and other interests in the food chain.The list drawn up by the Commission, accompanied by the relevant documentation, shall be forwarded to the European Parliament. As soon as possible and within three months of such communication, the European Parliament may make its views available for consideration by the Council, which will then appoint the Management Board. The members of the Board shall be appointed in such a way as to secure the highest standards of competence, a broad range of relevant expertise and, consistent with these, the broadest possible geographical distribution within the Union.
Amendment 532 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 4
Annex I – point 4
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 configuratDoes not affect the English version;.
Amendment 532 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. In addition to the mandatory nutrition declaration per 100 g or per 100 ml 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 and provided that the portion sizes are realistic and are presented and/or explained to the average consumer in a comprehensible manner. In cooperation with food enterprises and the competent authorities of the Member States, the Commission shall develop guidelines for the indication of realistic portion sizes. Those measures designed to amend non- essential elements of this Regulation shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3).
Amendment 547 #
2008/0028(COD)
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 principalsame field of vision. They shall be presented, where appropriate, together in a clear format in the following order: energy, fat, as the particulars referred to in Article 29(1) and (2) in a single table. They shall be presented in the following order: energy, protein, fat, with specific reference to saturates, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and salt.
Amendment 566 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex VIII – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) which are subject to considerable losses in their volume or mass andor which are sold by number or weighed in the presence of the purchaser; or
Amendment 570 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XI – part B
Annex XI – part B
PART B – REFERENCE DAILY INTAKES FOR ENERGY AND SELECTED NUTRIENTS OTHER THAN VITAMINS AND MINERALS (ADULTS) Energy or nutrient Reference Intake nutrient Energy 8400 kJEnergy 2000 kcal (2000 kcal) Protein 80 g Total fat 70 g Saturates 20 g Carbohydrate 230 g Sugars 90 g Salt 6odium 2.4 g
Amendment 604 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 - paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 35 - paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. In the case of fresh fruit and fresh vegetables, only the country or place of agricultural production may be indicated as the country of origin or place of provenance.
Amendment 633 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43
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 procedure referred to in Article 49(23).
Amendment 654 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 8
Annex I – point 8
8. ‘sugars’ means all monosaccharides and disaccharides present in food, but excludes polyols, isomaltulose and D-tagatose;
Amendment 691 #
Amendment 695 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – indent 17 a (new)
Annex IV – indent 17 a (new)
- seasonal confectionery and sugar and chocolate figures.
Amendment 732 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XI – part B
Annex XI – part B
Amendment 749 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XIII – part C – title and table – column 1
Annex XIII – part C – title and table – column 1
Order of presentation of energy and nutrients appearing in a voluntarily extended nutrition declaration The order of presentation of the information on the energy and nutrients, as appropriate, shall be the following: energy fatprotein fat of which of which - saturates - trans fats - mono-unsaturates - polyunsaturates carbohydrateof which of which - sugars - polyols - starch fibre protein salt vitamins and minerals
Amendment 52 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) It should also be clarified that a food should be considered as novel and covered by this Regulation when it is applied a production technology which was not previously used. In particular, emerging technologies in breeding and food production processes, which have an impact on food and thus might have an impact on food safety, should be covered by this Regulation. Novel food should therefore include foods derived from plants and animals, produced by non- traditional breeding techniques, and foods modified by new production processes, such as nanotechnology and nanoscience, which might have an impact on foodaffects safety or nutrition. Food derived from new plant varieties, or animal breeds produced by traditional breeding techniques, should not be considered as novel foods.
Amendment 64 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
Under specific circumstances in order to stimulate research and development within the agri-food industry, and thus innovation, the newly developed scientific evidence and proprietary data provided in support of an application for inclusion of a novel food in the Community list should not be used to the benefit of another applicant during a limited period of time, without the agreement of the first applicant. The protection of scientific data provided by one applicant should not prevent other applicants from seeking the inclusion in the Community list of novel foods on the basis of their own scientific data. Data protection and confidentiality must be ensured as foreseen under Art 30 and 31 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed.
Amendment 70 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods17 harmonises the provisions in the Member States which relate to nutrition and health claims. Therefore, claims regarding novel foods should only be made in accordance with that Regulation. Where an applicant intends that a novel food should carry a health claim that must be authorised in accordance with article 17 or 18 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and the novel food and health claim applications include requests for the protection of proprietary data, at the request of the applicant, the period of data protection should start together and run concurrently.
Amendment 87 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 - point (a) (i) – introduction
Article 3 – paragraph 2 - point (a) (i) – introduction
(i) food that has not been used for human consumption to a significant degre history of safe use within the Community before 15 May 1997;
Amendment 88 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 - point (a) (ii)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 - point (a) (ii)
(ii) food of plant or animal origin when to the plant and animal is applied a non- traditionalew breeding technique not used before 15 May 1997; and which gives rise to significant changes in the composition or structure of the food which affect safety or nutrition.
Amendment 90 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 - point (a) (iii)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 - point (a) (iii)
(iii) food to which is applied a new production process, not used before 15 May 1997, where that production process and which gives rise to significant changes in the composition or structure of the food which affect its nutritional value, metabolism or level of undesirable substancessafety or nutrition.
Amendment 92 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 - point (b)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 - point (b)
(b) "traditional food from a third country" means novel food with a history of food use in a third country, meaning that the food in question has been and continues to be part of the normal diet for at least one generation30 years in a large part of the population of the country;
Amendment 93 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 - point (c)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 - point (c)
(c) "history of safe food use" means that the safety of the food in question is confirmed with compositional data and from experience of use and continued use in the normalfor at least 30 years in the customary diet of a large part of the population of a country.
Amendment 100 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission mayshall collect information from the Member States and/or from food business operator through public consultations to determine to what extent a food has been used for human consumption within the Community before 15 May 1997. The Commission shall publish its conclusions drawn from this and other non-confidential data.
Amendment 118 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7
Article 7
Amendment 129 #
2008/0002(COD)
Council position – amending act
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) Ethical and environmental aspects must be considered as part of the risk management during the authorisation procedure. These aspects should be assessed by the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies and the European Environment Agency respectively.
Amendment 137 #
Amendment 138 #
2008/0002(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 8 – point c a (new)
Article 8 – point c a (new)
(ca) the opinion of the European Environment Agency, which shall be published no later than the day of the publication of the EFSA assessment, concerning the extent to which the production process and normal consumption have a harmful impact on the environment, is taken into account in the risk management;
Amendment 138 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. A food business operator intending to place a traditional food from the Community or a third country on the market in the Community shall notify it to the Commission, indicating the name of the food, its compositionharacteristics and country of origin. The notification shall be accompanied by documented data demonstrating the history of safe food use in the third country.
Amendment 139 #
2008/0002(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 8 – point c b (new)
Article 8 – point c b (new)
(cb) the opinion of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies, which shall be published no later than the day of the publication of the EFSA assessment, concerning the extent to which there are ethical objections, is taken into account in the risk management;
Amendment 141 #
2008/0002(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Foods to which production processes have been applied that require specific risk assessment methods (for example, foods containing engineered nanomaterials) may be included in the Union list provided that appropriate risk assessment methods are available and deemed suitable by EFSA to assess that the use of the food concerned is safe.
Amendment 148 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The entry of a novel food in the Community list shall comprise a specification of the food and, where appropriate, specification of the conditions of use, specific additional labelling requirements for the end user’s information and/or the requirement for monitoring after placing on the market.
Amendment 170 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12
Article 12
On request by the applicant, supported by appropriate and verifiable information included in the application dossier, newly developed scientific evidence and proprietary scientific data provided to support the applications, may not be used for the benefit of another application during a period of five years from the date of the inclusion of the novel food in the Community list without the agreement of the applicant. Data protection and confidentiality must be ensured as foreseen under Art 30 and 31 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed.
Amendment 182 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12a Aligned data protection Notwithstanding the authorisation of a novel food according to the provisions of Articles 7 and 14 of Regulation (EC) No [common procedure] and the authorisation of a health claim according to the provisions of Articles 17, 18 and 25 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006/EC, where it is intended to seek authorisation of a novel food and of a health claim or claims to be made on that food, and where data protection is justified under the provisions of both Regulations and if requested by the applicant, the dates of authorisation and/or publication of the authorisation
Amendment 8 #
2008/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas increasing rates of cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, mental illness, overweight and obesity problems , along with malnutrition and inadequate nutrition, and HIV/AIDS as well as new challenges are increasingly threatening health in the European Union and beyond,
Amendment 35 #
2008/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. Whereas malnutrition, which affects a significant number of EU citizens, including an estimated 40% of patients in hospitals and between 40% and 80% of older people in care homes, costs European health care systems similar amounts to obesity and overweight;
Amendment 88 #
2008/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the intention, in the spirit of ‘health for all’, to promote health and disease prevention among all age groups; stresses the need to highlight key health- related issues, such as nutrition, obesity, malnutrition, physical activity, consumption of alcohol, drugs and tobacco and environmental risks, while taking into account the role of gender, providing support for healthy ageing and reducing the burden of chronic illnesses;
Amendment 94 #
2008/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Urges the Commission to take a more holistic approach to nutrition and make malnutrition, alongside obesity, a key priority in the field of health, incorporating it wherever possible into EU-funded research, education and health promotion initiatives and EU-level partnerships;
Amendment 100 #
2008/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Believes that action to promote healthy lifestyles in families, schools, hospitals, care homes, workplaces and places of leisure is essential to successful disease prevention;
Amendment 117 #
2008/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on Member States, along with regional and local authorities, to use the cooperation mechanism to improve the exchange of best practice; calls on the Commission to be proactive in producing guidelines and recommendations based on such good practice;
Amendment 1 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Title
Title
on the White Paper on nutrition-, overweight- and obesity-related health issues, malnutrition and inadequate nutrition
Amendment 11 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas overweight and obesity, as well as malnutrition and inadequate nutrition, are becoming a growing epidemic and are a major contributor to the leading causes of morbidity in Europe,
Amendment 35 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. considering that overweight and, obesity, malnutrition and inadequate nutrition should be tackled with a holistic approach acting across government policy areas and at different levels of government, especially at national, regional and local level,
Amendment 41 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. considering the social dimension of the problem and in particular that the highest incidence rates not only of overweight and obesity but also of malnutrition, inadequate nutrition and dehydration are registered in lower socio-economic groups; noting with concern that obesity mightthe result might be to deepen health and socio-economic inequalities,
Amendment 62 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. considering the worsening situation in the marketing sector and the fact that food advertising, for example in Italy, accounts for around half of all advertising broadcast during children’s TV viewing times and that three quarters of it promotes high- calorie and low-nutrient foods; noting with concern the use of new forms of marketing using all technological means and in particular the so-called ‘advergames’ including cell phones, instant messaging, video games and interactive games on the Internet,
Amendment 82 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Approves the institution of the ‘High- Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity’ and the setting-up of the ‘Health Interview Survey monitoring system (EHIS)’,of European health surveys as effective tools for policy- makers and all actors involved to improve knowledge and the exchange of best practices; .
Amendment 96 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls, however, for more tangible measures especially targeted at children and at-risk groups such as elderly people, migrants, especially women, disabled persons, and poor and unemployed, poorly educated and poor people;
Amendment 101 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Urges the Commission to take a more holistic approach to nutrition and make malnutrition, alongside obesity, a key priority in the fields of nutrition and health, incorporating it wherever possible into EU-funded research initiatives and EU-level partnerships;
Amendment 103 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 112 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on regions and local entities to develop ‘activity-friendly communities’, especially in the context of urban planning: this can be achieved by mixing commercial and residential development, by organising schoolparks and recreational facilities, public means of transport, and accessible sports facilities and by providing biking trails and crosswalks, while at the same time avoiding ‘environmental risk factors’ such as concentration of fast-food outlets, barriers to physical activity, and the absence of sidewalks, parks and recreational facilities; acknowledges the fact that crime reduction is also an important tool for promoting outdoor physical activity, especially among children, women and elderly people; invites municipalities to promote a network of ‘Towns for a healthy lifestyle’ providing common actions to fight obesity;
Amendment 134 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 147 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls for citizens of the Union to be enabled to exercise their own responsibility and that of parents for their children;
Amendment 154 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that it is primarily at school level that steps have to be taken to ensure that physical activity and balanced eating become part of the behaviour of a child; calls on the Commission to develop guidelines on nutrition policies at school and for the promotion of nutritional education;
Amendment 168 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Further, asks Member States, local entities and school authorities to monitor and to improve the quality and nutritional standards of school meals and to review portion sizes; asks for a total ban on the sale of foods and beverages high in fat, salt or sugar in schools; advocates instead making fresh fruit and vegetables available in vending machines; invites the Member Statcompetent authorities to ensure that more hours of school timetables are devoted to physical activities and to provide plans for the construction of new public sports facilities;
Amendment 178 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Welcomes a possible ‘fruit at school’ project to be financially supported by the EU;
Amendment 186 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers it essential that every kind of sponsorship and advertising for so-called HSSF products (high in sugar, salt, fat) should be banned in schools; asks for a voluntary commitment by all sports organisations and teams in order to promote balanced nutrition and physical activity and urges them to avoid sponsorship and promotion of food of poor nutritional value;
Amendment 200 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the reform of the COM allowing the production of more fruit and vegetables to be served in schools, provided that the quality and chemical safety of these products is controlled; calls for more support for organic production;
Amendment 224 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 234 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 245 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 263 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 273 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Is aware of the importance of the media in informing, educating and persuading in connection with a healthy and balanced diet; nevertheless considers the voluntary approach adopted in the proposal for a directive on ‘Audiovisual media services without frontiers’ insufficient;
Amendment 285 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Asks for protected times and for restrictions on commercials for unhealthy food specifically targeted at children; is convinced that the problem of hidden placement of products of poor nutritional value in films and cartoons should also be addressed at European level;
Amendment 293 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
Amendment 318 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Is convinced of the need for full recognition of the qualification of medical professionals as ‘clinical dietitians’ as well as ‘nutritionists’; urges Member States to promote the presence at school and in all workplaces of these kinds of doctors;
Amendment 326 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls on the Commission to promote best medical practices as well as information campaigns on obesity-related risks and abdominal obesity in particular; urges the Commission to provide information about the dangers of home diets, especially if they involve the use of anti-obesity drugs taken without medical prescription; calls on the Commission to devote greater attention to the problem of malnutrition, inadequate nutrition and dehydration;
Amendment 39 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Manufacturers' compliance with the targets under this Regulation should be assessed at the Community level. Manufacturers whose average specific emissions of CO2 exceed those permitted under this Regulation should pay an excess emissions premium in respect of each calendar year from 2012 onwards. The premium should be modulated as a function of the extent to which manufacturers fail to comply with their target. It should increase over time. In order to provide a sufficient incentive to take measures to reduce specific emissions of CO2 from passenger cars, the premium should reflect technological costs. The amounts of the excess emissions premium should be considered as revenue for the budget of the European Unionbut at the same time to ensure that the penalty is proportional by comparison with other sectors' CO2 emissions and consistent with other CO2-reduction instruments, the level of the premium should be based on the amount to be paid under the European emissions trading system.
Amendment 67 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1
Article 1
This Regulation establishes CO2 emission performance requirements for new passenger cars in order to ensure proper functioning of the internal market and achieve the EU's overall objective that the average new car fleet should achieve CO2 emissions of 120 g CO2/km. The Regulation sets the average CO2 emissions for new passenger cars at 130 g CO2/km by means of improvement in vehicle motor technology as measured in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 and its implementing measures. This Regulation will be complemented by additional measures corresponding to 10 g/km as part of the Community's integrated approach. intended to achieve a further reduction of 10 g/km as part of the Community's integrated approach. In 2014, on the basis of a stock-taking exercise and a legislative impact assessment, the Commission shall propose medium- and long-term targets for newly- registered vehicles as from 2020 and submit them to the Council and Parliament for a decision. At the same time, the Commission shall submit a proposal for a comprehensive approach to identifying all measures to reduce CO2 emissions, with the aim of removing the distinction between engine-/vehicle- related and additional measures and eco- innovations. A target shall be set for 2020 which guarantees, through the aggregate impact of all relevant measures, a reduction in average CO2 emissions of at least 20% by comparison with 2008. In that connection, the Commission shall take account of the possible incorporation of road transport into the European emissions trading system, as proposed in the context of the revision of that trading system. As the basis for this proposal, a comprehensive assessment of the implications for the automobile industry and for upstream sectors shall be drawn up. This shall include a cost-benefit analysis, in the light of all relevant technological innovations designed to reduce CO2 emissions, covering all segments of the car market. When a long-term target is set, due account shall be taken of developments relating to international climate protection agreements.
Amendment 93 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) ‘eco-innovation’ means any technological innovation which, regardless of driver behaviour, delivers a proven, quantifiable contribution to reducing CO2 emissions and which is not included or insufficiently taken into account in the new European testing cycle (Regulation (EC) No 715/2007) and is not covered by the additional measures referred to in Article 1.
Amendment 112 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4
Article 4
For the calendar year commencing 1 January 2012 and each subsequent calendar year, each manufacturer of passenger cars shall ensure that itn 2012 25%, in 2013 50%, in 2014 75% and in 2015 and each subsequent calendar year 100% of the fleet’s average specific emissions of CO2 do not exceed itsthe specific emissions target for a manufacturer's fleet determined in accordance with Annex I or, where a manufacturer is granted a derogation under Article 9, in accordance with that derogation.
Amendment 125 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
For manufacturers which produce cars with specific CO2 emissions which are 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% lower than the target set in Annex I, when average specific CO2 emissions are calculated every new vehicle registered over the period to 2015 inclusive shall be counted as two, three, four or five, in keeping with the percentage by which emissions fall below the set target.
Amendment 138 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. For the year beginning 1 January 20102 and each subsequent year, each Member State shall record information for each new passenger car registered in its territory in accordance with Part A of Annex II.
Amendment 202 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a (new)
Amendment 225 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11
Article 11