64 Amendments of Kathalijne Maria BUITENWEG related to 2008/0028(COD)
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) With a view to provide consumers with food information that is necessary to make an informed choice, alcoholic mixed beverages should also provide information on their ingredients.
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) The indication of the country of origin or of the place of provenance of a food should be provided for foods consisting of a single ingredient and for the significant ingredient and the characterising ingredient(s) in multi-ingredient food products; also whenever its absence is likely to mislead consumers as to the true country of origin or place of provenance of that product. In other cases, the provision of the indication of country of origin or place of provenance is left to the appreciation of food business operators. In all cases, the indication of country of origin or place of provenance should be provided in a manner which does not deceive the consumer and on the basis of clearly defined criteria which ensure a level playing field for the industry and improve consumers’ understanding of the information related to the country of origin or place of provenance of a food. Such criteria should not apply to indications related to the name or address of the food business operator.
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The European Community’s non- preferential rules of origin are laid down in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code and its implementing provisions in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code. Determination of the country of origin of foods will be based on these rules, which are well known to trade operators and administrations and should ease its implementation. For meat and foods containing meat, more differentiated rules shall apply, taking into account the places of birth, rearing, and slaughter.
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) In general, consumers are not aware of the potential contribution of alcoholic beverages to their overall diet. Therefore, it is appropriate to ensure that information on the nutrient content of in particular mixed alcoholic beverages is provided.
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. For the purposes of this Regulation the country of origin of a food shall refer to the origin of a food as determined in accordance with Articles 23 to 26 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92. For meat and foods containing meat, the origin of the foodstuff or the respective ingredient shall be defined as the country in which the animal was born, reared for most of its life, and slaughtered. If different, all three places have to be given when reference is made to the ‘country of origin’.
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) by exhibiting pictures suggesting that the food is made of certain ingredients when it is not;
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
(cb) by suggesting that the flavour of the food comes from natural ingredients when it essentially comes from flavourings.
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. Food business operators within the business under their control shall ensure that information relating to non-prepacked food shall be transmitted to the operator receiving the food in order to enable, where appropriate, the provision of the mandatory food information specified in Article 9(1) points (a) to (c) and (f) to the final consumer.
Amendment 284 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) the country of origin or place of provenance of foods consisting of a single ingredient and of the significant ingredient and the characterising ingredient(s) in multi-ingredient food products; the country of origin or place of provenance where failure to indicate this might mislead the consumer to a material degree as to the true country of origin or place of provenance of the food, in particular if the information accompanying the food or the label as a whole would otherwise imply that the food has a different country of origin or place of provenance; in such cases the indication shall be in accordance with the rules laid down in Article 35(3) and (4) and those established in accordance with Article 35(5);
Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point l a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point l a (new)
(la) the extent to which (expressed in %) the food business operator whose name is indicated on the label guarantees the absence of the following practices in the supply chain of the food: (1) child labour, as defined in Article 2 of ILO covenant 138; (2) forced labour, as defined in Article 2 of ILO covenant 29; (3) discrimination, as defined in Article 1 of ILO covenant 111; (4) violation of the freedom of association, as defined in Article 2 of ILO covenant 87.
Amendment 302 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The particulars referred to in paragraph 1 shall be indicated with words and numbers unless the consumers are informed, as regards one or more particulars, by other forms of expression established by implementing measures 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 regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3)or numbers.
Amendment 303 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Amendment 318 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11
Article 11
Amendment 322 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 - paragraph 3
Article 13 - paragraph 3
Amendment 372 #
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 (k (f) shall be mandatory only at the moment of delivery.
Amendment 377 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 - paragraph 1
Article 17 - paragraph 1
Amendment 390 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 - paragraph 2
Article 17 - paragraph 2
2. In the case of packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in Article 9(1) (a), (b), (c), (e) and (f) shall be mandatory on the package or on the label. The particulars referred to in Article 9(1)(b) shall be provided through other means or shall be available at the request of the consumer.
Amendment 391 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 - paragraph 2
Article 17 - paragraph 2
2. In the case of packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in Article 9(1) (a), (c), (e) and (f) shall be mandatory on the package or on the label. The particulars referred to in Article 9(1)(b) shall be provided through other means orHowever, the provision of all particulars according to Article 9(1) via the Internet shall be mandatory and the information shall be available at the request of the consumerpoint of purchase.
Amendment 393 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 - paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 17 - paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In the case of food in packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 25 cm2, the nutrition declaration according to Article 9(1) (l) shall not be mandatory on the package or on the label. However, the provision of this information via the Internet shall be mandatory and the information shall be available at the point of purchase.
Amendment 400 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 - point (e)
Article 20 - point (e)
Amendment 430 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 - paragraph 2
Article 25 - paragraph 2
2. The appropriate date shall be expressed in accordance with Annex IX. It must not be hidden and shall be indicated in a clearly visible way.
Amendment 459 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the amounts of fat, saturates, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and saltsugars, salt, carbohydrates, protein, and artificial and natural transfats.
Amendment 469 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 472 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. The nutrition declaration may also include the amounts of one or more of the following: (a) trans fats; (b) mono-unsaturates; (cb) polyunsaturates; (dc) polyols; (ed) starch; (fe) fibre; (gf) (h)any of the minerals or vitamins listed in point 1 of Part A of Annex XI, and present in significant amounts as defined in point 2 of Part A of Annex XI. protein; any of the minerals or vitamins
Amendment 491 #
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 493 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 - paragraph 4 - subparagraph 2
Article 30 - paragraph 4 - subparagraph 2
The rules for implementing the declaration of energy and nutrients with regard to the precision of the declared values such as the differences between the declared values and those established in the course of official checks may be decided upon in accordance with the procedure laid downregulatory procedure with scrutiny as referred to in Article 49(23).
Amendment 502 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 - paragraph 2
Article 31 - paragraph 2
2. The amount of energy and nutrients referred to in paragraph 1 shall be expressed per 100 g or per 100 ml or, subject to Article 32(2) and (3), perand per portion, in case the food is prepacked as an individual portion.
Amendment 512 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 - paragraph 3
Article 31 - paragraph 3
3. The mandatory nutrition declaration shall also 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 perand per portion, in case the food is prepacked as an individual 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 521 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 - paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 31 - paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Within 6 months after the entry into force of this Regulation, and taking into account recommendations by the European Food Safety Authority, the Commission shall establish reference intake values for energy and selected nutrients other than vitamins and minerals to be added in Annex XI, Part B. 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 524 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 - paragraph 4
Article 31 - paragraph 4
4. The declaration of polyols and/or starch and the declaration of type of fatty acids, other than the mandatory declaration of saturates and trans fats referred to in Article 29(1)(b), shall be presented in accordance with Annex XIII Part B.
Amendment 528 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32
Article 32
Amendment 546 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 - paragraph 1
Article 34 - paragraph 1
1. The following particulars referred to in Article 31(2) related to the mandatory nutrition declaration shall be included in the principal field of vision: energy value, amounts of fat, saturates, sugars, and salt. They shall be presented, where appropriate, together in a clear format in the following order: energy, fat, saturates, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and saltorder specified above.
Amendment 568 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 - paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 34 - paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49 (3), based on an opinion of the European Food Safety Authority, and before the date of application of Articles 29-34, reference levels will be determined that indicate a high amount of the respective nutrient per 100g or per 100 ml. If these reference levels are exceeded in a foodstuff, the nutrition information on the respective nutrient shall be highlighted by a red mark.
Amendment 569 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 - paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 34 - paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 584 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 - paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 34 - paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. The Commission shall present an evaluation report on the form of presentation described in the previous paragraphs five years after entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 594 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 - paragraph 1
Article 35 - paragraph 1
1. Where food information covered by this Regulation is provided on a voluntary basis, such information shall comply with the relevant specific requirements laid down in this Regulation, particularly with the requirements of Article 7.
Amendment 595 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 - paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 35 - paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. All relevant information regarding voluntary food information schemes, such as the underlying criteria and scientific studies, must be made available to the public.
Amendment 598 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 - paragraph 2
Article 35 - paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to labelling in accordance with specific Community legislation and in addition to the requirements of Article 9(1)(i), paragraphs 3 and 4 shall apply where the country of origin or the place of provenance of a food is voluntarily indicated to inform consumers that a food originates or comes from the European Community or a given country orf place.
Amendment 605 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 - paragraph 6
Article 35 - paragraph 6
6. Implementing rules concerning the conditions and criteria of use of particulars voluntarily provided according to the previous paragraphs may be established 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 606 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 - paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 35 - paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. The term ‘vegetarian’ should not be applied to foods that are, or are made from or with the aid of products derived from animals that have died, have been slaughtered, or animals that die as a result of being eaten. The term ‘vegan’ should not be applied to foods that are, or are made from or with the aid of animals or animal products (including products from living animals).
Amendment 607 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 - paragraph 6 b (new)
Article 35 - paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. In line with Article 3 (1), it shall be admissible to provide information on environmental, social and ethical considerations regarding foodstuffs. In order not to encourage arbitrarily commitments and to ensure comparability, the Commission shall, within [12 months from the entry into force of this regulation] present a legislative proposal on such criteria with regard to foods.
Amendment 617 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 2
Article 38 – paragraph 2
Amendment 623 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40
Article 40
Amendment 630 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 2
Article 41 – paragraph 2
2. Member States may decide not to require the provision of some of the particulars referred to in paragraph 1, other than those referred to in Article 9(1) (c) and 10, provided that the consumer or mass caterer still receives sufficient information.
Amendment 634 #
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 procedureregulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(23).
Amendment 643 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 - paragraph 5
Article 44 - paragraph 5
5. Member States shall provide the Commission with the details of the national schemes referred to in paragraph 1, such as the underlying criteria and scientific studies, including an identifier for foods that are labelled in compliance with that national scheme. The Commission shall make those details available to the public, in particular through a dedicated page on the Internet.
Amendment 644 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 a (new)
Article 51 a (new)
Article 51a Amendments to Regulation (EC) 104/2000 In Article 4 of Regulation (EC) 104/2000, the following subparagraph is added: (d) whether the fish comes from a stock that is subject to a recovery plan adopted by the EU.
Amendment 664 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 2.1
Annex III – point 2.1
2.1 Foods ‘with containing a sweetener(s)’ this sweetener or statement shall sweeteners accompany the authorised name of the food. pursuant to in the principal Directive 89/107/ field of vision. EEC
Amendment 667 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 2.2
Annex III – point 2.2
2.2 Foods ‘with sugar(s) and containing both sweetener(s)’ this an added sugar or statement shall sugars and a accompany the sweetener or name of the food. sweeteners authorisedin the principal authorised field of vision. pursuant to Directive 89/107/ EEC
Amendment 670 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 a (new)
Annex III – point 3 a (new)
3a. FOODS CONTAINING GLUTAMIC ACIDS OR ITS SALTS 3a.1 Foods containing 'contains one or more of the appetite- food additives E620, E enhancing 621, E622, E623, E624 ingredients' and E 625
Amendment 673 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 5 a (new)
Annex III – point 5 a (new)
5a. OTHER FOODS
Amendment 674 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 5a.1 (new)
Annex III – point 5a.1 (new)
Commission 5a.1 Foods produced 'produced from from animals fed animals fed with with genetically genetically modified modified feedingstuffs' feedingstuffs Where food consists of pursuant to more than one Regulation (EC) No ingredient, whereof 1829/2003 one or more are produced from animals fed with genetically modified feedingstuffs pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, the words 'from animals fed with genetically modified feedingstuffs' shall appear in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19 immediately following the ingredient(s) concerned. Where there is no list of ingredients, the words 'produced from animals fed with genetically modified feedingstuffs' shall appear clearly on the labelling.
Amendment 675 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 5a.2 (new)
Annex III – point 5a.2 (new)
Commission 5a.2 Products 'produced with the aid of produced with the nanotechnologies' aid of Where food consists of nanotechnologies more than one ingredient, whereof one or more are produced with the aid of nanotechnologies, the words 'produced with the aid of nanotechnologies' shall appear in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19 immediately following the ingredient(s) concerned. Where there is no list of ingredients, the words 'produced with the aid of nanotechnologies' shall appear clearly on the labelling.
Amendment 676 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 5a.3 (new)
Annex III – point 5a.3 (new)
Commission 5a.3 Foodstuffs (1) ‘Free range eggs’, containing eggs or (2) ‘Barn eggs’ or egg products (3) ‘Eggs from caged hens’ shall be added in brackets after the respective ingredient in the ingredient list - according to the farming method the contained eggs were produced with. Concerning eggs from organic production, the respective ingredient may be labelled in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, Article 23 (4) (b).
Amendment 677 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 5a.4 (new)
Annex III – point 5a.4 (new)
Amendment 678 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 5a.5 (new)
Annex III – point 5a.5 (new)
Amendment 692 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – indent 16
Annex IV – indent 16
Amendment 699 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – part B – paragraph 2 a (new)
Annex V – part B – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The name of the food in the labelling of any meat product which has the appearance of a cut, joint, slice, portion or carcase of meat, or of cured meat shall include an indication of: (a) any added ingredient of a different animal origin to the rest of the meat; and (b) any added water in the following circumstances: - in the case of cooked and uncooked meat, or cooked cured meat, any added water making up more than 5% of the weight of the product - in the case of uncooked cured meat, any added water making up more than 10% of the weight of the product.
Amendment 700 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – part B – paragraph 2 b (new)
Annex V – part B – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. The name of the food in the labelling of any fish product which has the appearance of a cut, fillet, slice, or portion of fish shall include an indication of: (a) any added ingredient of vegetable origin and, of an animal origin other than fish; and (b) any added water making up more than 5% of the weight of the product.
Amendment 705 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – part B – point 17
Annex VI – part B – point 17
Amendment 706 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – part B – point 18
Annex VI – part B – point 18
18. All types ‘mechanically of products separated meat’ covered by the and the name(s) definition of (3) of the animal ‘mechanically species from separated meat’. which it comes, followed by words 'of which' and the share in total fat and connective tissue (in %)
Amendment 717 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Annex VIII – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
5. Where a solid food is presented in a liquid medium, the drained net weight of the food shall also be indicated. The price per kilogram referring to the respective food shall be based solely on the drained net weight.
Amendment 736 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XI – part B – table
Annex XI – part B – table
Energy or Reference nutrient Intake nutrient Intake* Energy 84(2000 kJ cal) Total fat 70 g Saturates 20 g Carbohydrate 230 g Sugars 90 g Salt 6gSugars Salt _______ * Values to be established in reference to Article 31, paragraph 3a (new)