Procedure completed
| Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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| Opinion | AGRI | DORFMANN Herbert (PPE) | |
| Lead | ENVI | BARTOLOZZI Paolo (PPE) | PIRILLO Mario (S&D), BUŞOI Cristian-Silviu (ALDE), HASSI Satu (Verts/ALE), ROSBACH Anna (ECR), LIOTARD Kartika Tamara (GUE/NGL), ROSSI Oreste (EFD) |
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Legal Basis TFEU 043-p2, TFEU 114-p1
Activites
- 2014/03/20 Final act published in Official Journal
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2014/02/26
Final act signed
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2014/02/26
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2014/02/17
Council Meeting
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2014/02/17
Act adopted by Council after Parliament's 1st reading
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2014/01/14
Results of vote in Parliament
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T7-0008/2014
summary
The European Parliament adopted by 609 votes to 72 with 4 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of aromatised wine products. Parliament adopted its position in first reading following the ordinary legislative procedure. The amendments adopted in plenary are the result of an agreement between Parliament and Council. They amend the proposal as follows: Labelling: Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers applies to the presentation and labelling of aromatised wine products, save as otherwise provided for in the Regulation. Geographical indications: the definition is clarified. Geographical indications should be used to identify aromatised wine products as originating in the territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or other characteristic of the aromatised wine product is essentially attributable to its geographical origin. Classification of aromatised wine products: it is clarified that aromatised wine products are products obtained from products of the wine sector as referred to in Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 that have been flavoured. They are classified into the following categories: (a) aromatised wines, (b) aromatised wine-based drinks, (c) aromatised wine-product cocktails. The amended text defines aromatised wine as a drink: · obtained from one or more of the grapevine products defined in point 5 of Part II of Annex II and in points 1 and 3 to 9 of Part II of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 , with the exception of 'Retsina' wine; · in which the grapevine products referred to in point (a) represent at least 75 % of the total volume; · to which alcohol may have been added; · to which colours may have been added; · to which grape must, partially fermented grape must or both may have been added; · which may have been sweetened; · which has an actual alcoholic strength by volume of not less than 4.5 % vol. and less than 14.5 % vol. Sales denominations: with a view to facilitating consumers' understanding, it should be possible to supplement the sales denominations laid down in the Regulation with the customary name of the product within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011. Applications for the protection of names as geographical indications: to be eligible for a geographical indication protected under the Regulation a product shall comply with the corresponding product specification which shall include an indication of the main raw material from which the aromatised wine product is obtained. Delegated acts: the Commission will be empowered to adopt delegated acts in respect of several matters and particularly concerning: · the establishment of production processes for obtaining aromatised wine products; · criteria for the demarcation of geographical areas and rules, restrictions and derogations related to production in such areas; · the conditions under which a product specification may include additional requirements; · the establishment of the conditions to be complied with in respect of an application for the protection of a geographical indication. Implementing powers: in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of the Regulation, the Commission will have iimplementing powers regarding, inter alia: the methods of analysis for determining the composition of aromatised wine products; decisions on conferring protection on geographical indications and on rejecting applications for such protection; decisions on cancelling the protection of geographical indications and of existing geographical designations; decisions on approval of application for amendments in the case of minor amendments to the product specifications; the information to be provided in the product specification with regard to the definition of geographical indication.
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2012/05/03
Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading/single reading
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A7-0158/2012
summary
The Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety adopted the report by Paolo BARTOLOZZI (EPP, IT) on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of aromatised wine products. The Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, in exercising its prerogatives as an associated committee in accordance with Article 50 of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure, was also consulted for an opinion on this report. The committee recommends that the position of the European Parliament in first reading following the ordinary legislative procedure should amend the Commission proposal as follows: Aromatised wine products: Members feel that it is important to mention in the definition all aspects of the manufacture of these products (aromatisation, addition of alcohol where applicable, sweetening and colouring), so as to bring the text into line with the content of Annexes I and II. Furthermore, they want to clarify: (i) the addition of alcohol is allowed for aromatised wines but not for other product categories, except those for which a specific exception is made in the definitions set out in Annex II; (ii) organic aromatised wine products may be produced in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) 834/2007. Sales denominations: in order to ensure legal coherence between the text and the annexes, Members mentioned again: (i) the principle of exclusivity such that only the sales denominations listed in Annex II may be used in the Union; (ii) the possibility of special provisions applicable to certain traditional products, such as the use of more than one sales denomination for the same product. An alcoholic beverage not fulfilling the requirements laid down in the Regulation shall not be described, presented or labelled by graphic components that are liable to mislead the consumer. Additional terms: Members consider that the terms ‘semi-sweet’ and ‘sweet’ may be accompanied by an indication of the sugar content, expressed in grams of invert sugar per litre as proposed by the Commission. Indication of the place of provenance: if the provenance of a product is given, it must also refer to the provenance of the grapes, in order not to mislead consumers. Labelling: an amendment stipulates that sales denominations and additional particulars shall appear in a language easily understood by the consumers of the Member States where a wine product is marketed. Protection: protected geographical indications and aromatised wine products should be protected against any other false or misleading indication as to the provenance, origin, composition, 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. Delegated powers: Members take the view that the updating of sales denominations and descriptions of aromatised wine products is, in fact, an essential element of this Regulation and therefore it should not be made through delegated acts, as the Commission suggests, but through the ordinary legislative procedure. However, in order to ensure product quality and traceability, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts concerning the information to be provided in the product specification with regard to the link between the geographical area and the final product. In addition, checks and verification tasks should be regarded as a non-essential element of the Regulation requiring adoption by means of delegated acts. Amendment of the Annexes: Members also consider it necessary to amend the annexes in the light of technical and legislative developments in this sector. Specifically, on account of developments in sweetening techniques and practices since 1991, the list of sweetening methods allowed for vermouth should be extended to bring it into line with the practices already provided for in Annex I. Furthermore, the definition of egg-based aromatised wine should be changed in view of the fact that there is no specific method for measuring its cholesterol content. Lastly, it is important to protect the word ‘Sangria’, which originated in Spain and Portugal.
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A7-0158/2012
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2012/04/25
Vote in committee, 1st reading/single reading
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2011/12/15
Referral to associated committees announced in Parliament
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2011/09/15
Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
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2011/08/31
Legislative proposal published
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COM(2011)0530
summary
PURPOSE: to lay down rules on the definition, description, presentation and labelling of aromatised wine products as well as on the protection of geographical indications of aromatised wine products.PROPOSED ACT: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council.BACKGROUND: Council Regulation (EEC) N° 1601/91 laying down general rules on the definition, description and presentation of aromatised wines, aromatised wine-based drinks and aromatised wine-product cocktailsand Commission Regulation (EC) No 122/94 have proved successful in regulating the aromatised wines, aromatised wine-based drinks and aromatised wine-product cocktails, hereinafter called “aromatised wine products”. However, in the light of technologic innovation, market developments and evolving consumer expectations it is necessary to update the rules applicable to the definition, description, presentation, labelling and protection of geographical indications of certain aromatised wine products, while taking into account traditional production methods. This proposal replaces Commission proposal which the Commission decided to withdraw in the 2011 Commission Work Programme which has been communicated to the other institutions.IMPACT ASSESSMENT: no impact assessment was carried out. The main European producers and national organisations were consulted informally and did not expect significant impacts. A consensus exists among the producers of aromatised wine products to keep the same framework and similar rules; only minor technical adjustments seem to be necessary. Those were communicated to the Commission services by the representatives of the sector. LEGAL BASIS: Article 43(2) and Article 114 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).CONTENT: this proposal simplifies the existing rules by introducing limited changes to improve the readability and clarity of the rules on the definition, description, presentation and labelling of aromatised wine products as well as on the protection of geographical indications of aromatised wine products.Alignment with the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU): one of the main objectives of the present proposal consists in aligning Council Regulation (EEC)N° 1601/91 on new comitology rules:the objectives and principles and other essential elements regarding the definition, the description, the presentation, the labelling and the protection of geographical indications of aromatised wine products are determined by the Legislator;the Commission should be able to adopt, by means of a delegated act, in accordance with Article 290 of the TFEU, the production processes, the methods of analysis, the necessary amendments of the definitions, the requirements, the restrictions, the sales denominations and the descriptions, the necessary rules for the geographical indications and the necessaryrules for exchange of information;the Legislator should grant the Commission the power to adopt implementing acts, in accordance with Article 291(2) of the Treaty, specifically with regard to the uniform application of the rules on aromatised wine products related to geographical indications, to administrative and physical checks and to exchange of information.Other amendments: the proposal does not change the scope of the existing rules for the sector, and has no significant impact as it corresponds to an adaptation to obligations already taken on by the Union. In particular, the proposal:enhances applicability, readability and clarity of the Union legislation on aromatised wine products;introduces a well defined quality policy for aromatised wine products based on the present definitions of products;updates certain sales denominations, in the light of the possibility to increase the level of wine instead of directly adding alcohol, and so ensuring that the consumer is properly informed;adapts the Union rules to new technical requirements;adapts the Union rules to WTO requirements, including the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights agreement (TRIPs agreement).BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS: this proposal has no implications for the Union budget.DELEGATED ACTS: 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.
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COM(2011)0530
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Documents
- Legislative proposal published: COM(2011)0530
- Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading/single reading: A7-0158/2012
- Results of vote in Parliament: Results of vote in Parliament
- Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading: T7-0008/2014
- : Regulation 2014/251
- : OJ L 084 20.03.2014, p. 0014
- : OJ L 105 08.04.2014, p. 0012
| Amendments | Dossier |
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2011/0231(COD)
2012/03/06
AGRI
24 amendments...
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) In the interest of consumers, this Regulation should apply to all aromatised wine products marketed in the Union, whether produced in the Member States or in third countries.
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Moreover, the ethyl alcohol used for the production of aromatised wine products should be exclusively of agricultural origin, so as to meet consumer expectations and conform to traditional quality practices. This will help bring fallow fields into use, particularly in the new Member States. It will also ensure an outlet for basic agricultural products.
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) Member State authorities should be responsible for ensuring compliance with this Regulation, and arrangements should be made for the Commission to be able to monitor and verify such compliance in conjunction with the Member States.
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 2 – subpoint c a (new) (ca) which may have been the object of alcohol addition, colouring and/or sweetening under the conditions laid down in Annex I;
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 2 – subpoint c a (new) (ca) to which alcohol, colorants or sweeteners may have been added, in accordance with the requirements laid down in Annex I;
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 3 – subpoint c a (new) (ca) to which colorants or sweeteners may have been added, in accordance with the requirements laid down in Annex I;
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 3 – subpoint c a (new) (ca) which may have been the object of colouring and/or sweetening under the conditions laid down in Annex I;
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 4 – subpoint d a (new) (da) to which colorants or sweeteners may have been added, in accordance with the requirements laid down in Annex I;
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 4 – subpoint d a (new) (da) which may have been the object of colouring and/or sweetening under the conditions laid down in Annex I;
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 3. An alcoholic beverage not fulfilling the requirements laid down in this Regulation shall not be described, presented or
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – first paragraph Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – second paragraph Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – second paragraph Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – second paragraph An indication of the place of provenance of the primary ingredient
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – third paragraph In case of protected geographical indication using a non-Latin alphabet, the name m
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 In applying a quality policy for aromatised wine products with geographical indications protected under this Regulation which are produced on their own territory or for the establishment of new geographical indications, Member States may lay down rules on production and description which are stricter than those referred to in Article 3 and in Annexes I and II in so far as they are compatible with the recommendations of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) and with Union law.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new) (da) indication of the area of production;
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point e Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 The Member State shall, by means of a national procedure, ensure the adequate publication of the application and providing for a period of at least t
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 On the basis of the information available to the Commission upon the completion of the objection procedure referred to in article 16, the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, either decide to confer protection on the geographical indication which meets the conditions laid down in this Chapter and is compatible with Union law, or to reject the application where those conditions are not satisfied. The Commission shall inform all the parties concerned of the decision taken and the reasons for this.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part B – point 3 – second paragraph Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part B – point 3 – third paragraph The
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part B – point 4 – second paragraph Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part B – point 4 – third paragraph The
source: PE-483.721
2012/03/09
ENVI
48 amendments...
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d (d) if no alcohol has been added, which has a minimum actual alcoholic strength by volume of 4,5 % vol. and a maximum actual alcoholic strength by volume of less than 14,5 % vol.; if alcohol has been added, which has a minimum actual alcoholic strength by volume of 7,5 % vol. and a maximum actual alcoholic strength by volume of less than 14,5 % vol.
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new) (1a) The oenological practices and restrictions under Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation)1 shall apply to wine products used for the production of aromatised wine products. The Commission shall, if necessary, present a legislative proposal to amend Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 accordingly. ___________________ 1 OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Organic aromatised wine products may be produced in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) 834/2007 of 28 June 2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products,1in particular Articles 6, 19 and 38 thereof. __________________ 1 OJ L 189, 20.7.2007, p. 1.
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 4 4. Sales denominations may be supplemented
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. If aromatised wine-based drinks or aromatised wine-product cocktails are placed on the market in a presentation form or under an invented or brand name that suggests to the consumer that they are spirits-based mixed drinks, then the sales denomination and alcohol content must be placed in the same field of vision, as defined in Article 2(2)(k) of 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 1, in the same font size and same colour as the invented or brand name. __________________ 1 OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, p. 18.
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 a (new) Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 The sugar content indicated in the first subparagraph is expressed as
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 The terms ‘semi-sweet’ and ‘sweet’ may be
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Other voluntary food information may also be included in the labelling of aromatised wine products, provided this is in accordance with Chapter V of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 the European Parliament and of the Council, of 25 October 2011, on the provision of food information to consumers1. _______________ 1 OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, p. 18.
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 Where the provenance of aromatised wine products is indicated, both
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 Sales denominations and additional particulars
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 Sales denominations and additional
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new) Products covered by this Regulation shall comply with Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers1. The Commission shall, if necessary, submit a legislative proposal to amend Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 with a view to bringing products covered by this Regulation into the scope of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 . ______________ 1 OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, p. 18.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 In case of protected geographical indication using a non-Latin alphabet, the name
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 In case of protected geographical indication using a non-Latin alphabet, the name may also appear in one or more official languages
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new) Member States shall not prohibit or limit the importation, sale or consumption of aromatised wine products as defined in this Regulation.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 For the purposes of this Chapter, ‘geographical indication’ means an indication referring to a region, a specific place or a country, used to describe an aromatised wine product where a given quality, reputation or other characteristics of that product is essentially attributable to its geographical origin. The use of a geographical indication implies that the grapes used for the production of the aromatised wine product originate in the region, place or country to which the indication makes reference.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 For the purposes of this Chapter, "geographical indication" means an indication referring to a region, a specific place or a country, used to describe an aromatised wine product where the wine products come from the Union and where a given quality, reputation or other characteristics of that wine product is essentially attributable to its geographical origin.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) a description of the product, in particular its principal analytical characteristics as well as an
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 6 6. Member States shall adopt the laws, regulations or administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Article by 1st December 201
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 Where the Commission considers that the conditions laid down in this Chapter are met, it shall, by means of implementing acts
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 Within t
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 On the basis of the information available to the Commission upon the completion of the objection procedure referred to in article 16, the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, either decide to confer protection on the geographical indication which meets the conditions laid down in this Chapter and is compatible with Union law, or to reject the application where those conditions are not satisfied. The Commission shall publish its decision on a dedicated page of the Commission’s website.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point c (c) any other false or misleading indication as to the provenance, origin,
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 2 2. Where the proposed amendment involves one or more amendments to the single document referred to in Article 11(1)(d), Articles 14 to 17 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the amendment application.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 27 – title Existing
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 27 – paragraph 3 3. Existing geographical designations referred to in paragraph 1, for which the information referred to in paragraph 2 is not submitted by [2 years after entry into force], shall lose protection under this Regulation. The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 6 6. In order to ensure the efficiency of the checks provided for in this Chapter, the Commission
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point b Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 31 – title I
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 31 – paragraph 1 Where an application or a request submitted under this Chapter is deemed inadmissible, the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 35 – paragraph 2 2. The delegation of power referred to in this Regulation shall be conferred on the Commission for a
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 7 a (new) (7a) Oenological practices: The oenological practices recommended and published by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine may be applied to the basic products and finished products covered by this Regulation.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part B – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 The
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part B – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part B – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part B – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 The
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part B – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 The
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part B – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part B – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part B – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 The
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