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Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 3

3. In case the experience gained in the application of paragraphs 1 and 2 shows that a certain additive or a combination thereof typically impart a characterising flavour when it exceeds a certain level of presence or concentration the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to set maximum levels for those additives or combination of additives that cause the characterising flavour.deleted

2013/05/08
Committee: IMCO

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 9

9. In case scientific evidence and the experience gained in the application of paragraphs 7 and 8 shows that a certain additive or a certain quantity thereof amplify in an appreciable manner at the stage of consumption the toxic or addictive effect of a tobacco product the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to set maximum levels for those additives.deleted

2013/05/08
Committee: IMCO

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 10

10. Tobacco products other than cigarettes, 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.deleted

2013/05/08
Committee: IMCO

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – point b

~~(b) to define the position, format, layout and design of the health warnings laid down in this Article, including their font type and background colour.~~deleted

2013/05/08
Committee: IMCO

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) cover 750 % of the external area of both the front and back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging;

2013/05/08
Committee: IMCO

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g

~~(g) for unit packets of cigarettes, respect the following dimensions: (i) height: not less than 64 mm; (ii) width: not less than 55 mm.~~deleted

2013/05/08
Committee: IMCO

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g – point i

~~(i) height: not less than 64 mm;~~deleted

2013/05/08
Committee: IMCO

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g – point ii

~~(ii) width: not less than 55 mm.~~deleted

2013/05/08
Committee: IMCO

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c

c) define the ~~position,~~ format, layout, and design~~, rotation and proportions~~ of the health warnings;

2013/05/13
Committee: IMCO

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2

2. The text warning referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover 30 % of the external area of the corresponding surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging, with the exception of the transparent plastic wrapping commonly used in the retail trade, provided that the warning on the packaging beneath this wrapping can be seen clearly through it. That proportion shall be increased to 32 % for Member States with two official languages and 35 % for Member States with three official languages.

2013/05/13
Committee: IMCO

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 5

~~5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated ~~acts in accordance with Article 22, to withdraw the exemption laid down in paragraph 1 if there is a substantial change of circumstances as established in a Commission report.~~

2013/05/13
Committee: IMCO

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA

Proposal for a directive
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, oThe packaging of tobacco products shall not include any symbols, names, trade marks, texts, inserts, scratch-offs ~~and~~or 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~~other signs that may suggest that one particular tobacco product is less harmful than others or that may mislead the consumer as regards the harmfulness of tobacco products.

2013/05/13
Committee: IMCO

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA

Proposal for a directive
Article 13

Article 13 Appearance and content of unit packets 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. 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. 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 before the first opening, during the opening and after reclosing of the unit packet. 4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to make either cuboid or cylindric shape mandatory for unit packets of tobacco products other than cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco if there is a substantial change of circumstances as established in a Commission report.deleted

2013/05/13
Committee: IMCO

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 8

8. In addition to the unique identifier, Member States shall require that all unit packets of tobacco products which are placed on the market carry a ~~visible,~~ tamper proof security feature ~~of at least 1 cm²~~, which shall be irremovably printed or affixed, indelible and in no way hidden or interrupted in any form, including through tax stamps and price marks, or other elements mandated by legislation.

2013/05/13
Committee: IMCO

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 9

~~9. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated acts in accordance with Article 22: a) to define the key elements (such as duration, renewability, expertise required, confidentiality) of the contract referred to in paragraph 6, including its regular monitoring and evaluation; b) to define the technical standards to ensure that the systems used for the unique identifiers and the related functions are fully compatible with each other across the Union and c) to define the technical standards for the security feature and their possible rotation and to adapt them to scientific, market and technical development.

2013/05/13
Committee: IMCO

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 2

2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 3(2), 3(3), 4(3), 4(4), ~~6(3), 6(9), 6(10), 8(4), 9(3), 10(5), 11(3), 13(3), 13(4), 14(9~~8(4), 9(3), 11(3), 18(2) and 18(5) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from [Office of Publications: please insert the date of the entry into force of this Directive].

2013/05/13
Committee: IMCO

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 3

3. The delegation of powers referred to in Articles 3(2), 3(3), 4(3), 4(4), ~~6(3), 6(9), 6(10), 8(4), 9(3), 10(5), 11(3), 13(3), 13(4), 14(9~~8(4), 9(3), 11(3), 18(2) and 18(5) 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 the 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.

2013/05/13
Committee: IMCO

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 5

5. A delegated act pursuant to Articles 3(2), 3(3), 4(3), 4(4), ~~6(3), 6(9), 6(10), 8(4), 9(3), 10(5), 11(3), 13(3), 13(4), 14(9~~8(4), 9(3), 11(3), 18(2) and 18(5) 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.

2013/05/13
Committee: IMCO

18 Amendments of Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA related to 2012/0366(COD)

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