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2011/2135(DCE) Declaration on a voluntary system of labelling in Braille format on the packaging of industrial products

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2011/06/23 Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
- T7-0299/2011 summary
  
  The European Parliament adopted a declaration on a voluntary system of labelling in Braille format on the packaging of industrial products.Stressing that people with visual disabilities have the right to an independent life and full participation in society, the European Parliament calls on the Commission to launch a wide consultation with stakeholders on the cost, efficiency and feasibility of introducing at Community level a voluntary system of labelling in Braille format on the packaging of industrial products. This labelling would include, at least, information on the type of product and its expiry date in order to facilitate access for consumers with visual disabilities.The Commission, in line with the principles of Corporate Social Responsibility, to provide incentives for European industries and enterprises that will raise their awareness of this issue.

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4.10.06 Disabled people

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4.10.06 People with disabilities

activities	date: 2011-06-23T00:00:00 docs: url: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?type=TA&language=EN&reference=P7-TA-2011-299 type: Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading title: T7-0299/2011 body: EP type: Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
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procedure	reference 2011/2135(DCE) title Declaration on a voluntary system of labelling in Braille format on the packaging of industrial products legal_basis Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament EP 136 stage_reached Procedure completed type DCE - Written declaration subject 4.10.06 Disabled people 4.60.02 Consumer information, advertising, labelling