4 Amendments of Stanislav POLČÁK related to 2023/0272(COD)
Amendment 8 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Following the conclusion reached by the Commission in its report42 and its subsequent Impact Assessment43, the Commission found it appropriate to present a legislative proposal, in accordance with Article 19(3) of Regulation (EU) 2017/852, on the phasing out of the use of dental amalgam and the prohibition of the manufacturing and export of dental amalgam and certain mercury-containing lamps. _________________ 42 Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on the reviews required under Article 19(1) of Regulation 2017/852 on the use of mercury in dental amalgam and products, COM(2020) 378 final, 17.08.2020. 43 Commission Staff Working Document – Impact Assessment Report – Impact Assessment Accompanying the document ‘Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2017/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2017 on mercury as regards dental amalgam and other mercury-added products subject to manufacturing, import and export restrictions’. SWD (2023) 395the manufacture, export and import of certain mercury- containing lamps.
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Considering the availability of mercury-free alternatives, it is appropriate to prohibit the use of dental amalgam for dental treatment of all members of the population, whilst maintaining the possibility of using dental amalgam for patients with specific medical needs. In order to prevent the use of dental amalgam, which is prohibited on the Union market, being manufactured for export from the Union, from becoming more widespread, it is necessary to prohibit the manufacture and export of dental amalgam. Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2017/852 should therefore be amended accordingly.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. From 1 January 2025, dental amalgam shall not be used for dental treatment of any member of the population, except when deemed strictly necessary by the dental practitioner based on the specific medical needs of the patient.’; Member States shall ensure that all population groups have access to affordable alternatives to dental amalgam, paying particular attention to vulnerable persons and persons with lower incomes.’;
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Article 10 – paragraph 7 (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 7 (new)
7. From 1 January 2025, the manufacture and export of dental amalgam shall be prohibited.’;