Activities of Carl SCHLYTER related to 2008/0028(COD)
Plenary speeches (4)
Food information to consumers (debate)
Food information to consumers (A7-0109/2010, Renate Sommer) (vote)
Food information to consumers (A7-0109/2010, Renate Sommer) (vote)
Food information to consumers (debate)
Amendments (170)
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) However, the Commission should produce a report within five years of the entry into force of this Regulation on whether someany categories of alcoholic beverages should be exempted, in particular, from providing the information on the energy value, and stating the reasons justifying possible exemptions, taking into account the need to ensure coherence with other relevant Union policies. The Commission mayshould also propose, if necessaryappropriate, specific requirements in the context of this Regulation.
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) The indication of origin is currently mandatory for beef and beef products15 in the Union following the bovine spongiform encephalopathy crisis and it has created consumer expectations. The impact assessment of the Commission confirms that the origin of meat appears to be consumers’ prime concern. There are other meats widely consumed in the Union, such as swine, sheep, goats and poultry. It is therefore appropriate to impose a mandatory declaration of origin for those products, and for those products when used in processed foods. For meat and poultry, the country or place of provenance may be given as a single place for animals only where the animals have been born, reared and slaughtered in the same country or place. In other cases information on each of the different places of birth, rearing and slaughter shall be given. The specific origin requirements could differ from one type of meat to another according to the characteristics of the animal species. It is appropriate to provide for the establishment through implementing rules of mandatory requirements that could vary from one type of meat to another taking into account the principle of proportionality and the administrative burden for food business operators and enforcement authorities.
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) To appeal to the average consumer and to serve the informative purpose for which it is introduced, and given the current level of knowledge on the subject of nutrition, the nutrition information provided should be simple and easily understood. To have the nutrition information partly on the ‘front of pack’ and partly the ‘back of pack’ might confuse consumers. Therefore, the nutrition declaration should be in the same field of vision. In addition, on a voluntary basis, some of the information may be repeated for example on the ‘front of pack’. A free choice as to the information that could be repeated might confuse consumers. Therefore it is necessary to clarify which information may be repeated tohe most important elements of the nutrition information should be placed on the ‘front of pack’, with the complete nutrition information placed on the ‘back of pack’. This will ensure that consumers can readily see the essential nutrition information when purchasing foods.
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) ‘place of provenance’ means anythe place where a food is indicated to com, country or region where the fprom, and that is not the ‘country of origin’ as determducts or agricultural ingredients are wholly obtained, in accordance with Articles 23 to 26(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92;
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) by suggesting in the description or pictorial representations on the packaging the presence of a particular product or an ingredient although in reality the product which the packaging contains is an imitation food or contains a substitute for an ingredient normally used in a product. In such cases, the packaging must prominently bear the marking ‘imitation’ or ‘produced with (designation of the substitute ingredient) instead of (designation of the ingredient replaced)’;
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) for milk, by denoting milk as ‘fresh’ when its use-by-date is more than seven days after the filling date.
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 194 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
By …36 , the Commission shall produce a report concerning the application of Article 18 and Article 29(1) to the products referred to in this paragraph, and addressing whether someany categories of alcoholic beverages should be exempted, in particular, from the requirement to provide the information on the energy value, and the reasons justifying possible exemptions, taking into account the need to ensure coherence with other relevant Union policies. __________________ 36 * OJ: Please insert the date: fivetwo years from the entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
The Commission mayshall accompany this report by a legislative proposal, if appropriate, determining the rules for a list of ingredients or a mandatory nutrition declaration for those products.
Amendment 209 #
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 213 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Indication of the country of origin or place of provenance shall be mandatory:
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
For meat and poultry, the country or place of provenance may be given as a single place for animals only where the animals have been born, reared and slaughtered in the same country or place. In other cases information on each of the different places of birth, rearing and slaughter shall be given.
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 (new)
Where there are reasons which would make it impractical to label the country or place of provenance, the following statement may be given instead: ‘Of unspecified origin’.
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) where failure to indicate this might mislead the consumer as to the true country of origin or place of provenanceorigin 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;
Amendment 221 #
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. Such indication should also be provided 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 223 #
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 Code1 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 Code2. 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 should apply, taking into account the places of birth, rearing, and slaughter.
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) for meat, poultry and fish when used as an ingredient in processed foods.
Amendment 227 #
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 229 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) for dairy products;
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)
(bb) for fresh fruit and vegetables;
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b c (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b c (new)
(bc) for other single-ingredient-products;
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b d (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b d (new)
(bd) for meat, poultry and fish when used as an ingredient in processed foods.
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) Recent developments in the expression of the nutrition declaration, other than per 100g/100ml/portion, by some Member States and organisations in the food sector suggest that consumers like such schemes with an interpretative elemesnt as they can help them make informspeedy choices quickly. However, there is not evidence across all the Community on how the average consumer understands and uses the alternative expressiAs consumer research has shown, the use of a multiple colour system in highly processed products is most appreciated and best understood by consumers. To facilitate comparisons of the information. Therefore, it is appropriate to allow for different schemes to be developed and to allow research on consumer understanding in different Member States to continue so that, if appropriate, harmonised schemes may be introducedproducts in differing package sizes, it is appropriate to retain the mandatory stipulation that the nutrition declaration should refer to 100 g/100 ml amounts. If the food is prepacked as an individual portion, a nutrition declaration per portion should, in addition, be compulsory.
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 244 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Where the country of origin or ther place of provenance of a food is given and where it is not the same as that of its primary ingredient:
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the country of origin or place of provenance of the primary ingredient in question shall also be given; or
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the country of origin or place of provenance of the primary ingredient shall be indicated as being different to that of the food.
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 25 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
By …39 , the Commission shall submit reports to the European Parliament and the Council regarding the mandatory indication of the country of origin or place of provenance for: __________________ 39. * OJ: Please insert the date: three years from the entry into force of this Regulation.
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 262 #
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. With regard to Member States, the country of origin shall always refer to the respective Member State.
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 (new)
For meat and foods containing meat, the origin 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 shall be given when reference is made to the 'country of origin'.
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) by pictorial representations that might mislead the consumer as to the origin of the food or its ingredients;
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 271 #
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, carbohydrate, sugars, proteinsugars, and salt.;
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) by suggesting that the flavour of the food comes from natural ingredients when it essentially comes from flavourings.
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
(cb) for foods containing fruits: (i) by exhibiting disproportionately large pictures of fruits which are not the dominant fruits in the food. The dominant fruit(s) must be the one(s) dominating the picture; (ii) by using a fruit's name in the name of the food, when this fruit is not present in amounts reasonably expected by the consumer.
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c c (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c c (new)
(cc) for milk: by denoting milk as 'fresh' when its use-by-date is more than seven days after the date on which the milk packaging is filled.
Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and transfats.
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point a
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 285 #
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 for further sale or further processing 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 290 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Notwithstanding subparagraph 1, food business operators shall ensure that the particulars referred to in Article 9(1) (a), (f(e), (f), (g) and (h) also appear on the external packaging in which the food is presented for marketing.
Amendment 291 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1
1. The particulars referred to in Article 29(1)(a) and (21)(b) shall be includpresented ion the same field of visionfront of pack and shall include the amount of energy in kcal as set out in Article 29(1)(a) and the mandatory nutrients in Article 29(1)(b) in grams. They shall be presented together in a clear format and, where appropriate, in the order of presentation provided for in Annex XV.
Amendment 293 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 2
2. The particulars referred to in Article 29(1) and (2) shall be presented on the back of pack in tabular format, if space permits, in tabular format with the numbers aligned. Where space does not permit, the declaration shall appear in linear format and, where appropriate, in the order of presentation provided for in Annex XV.
Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) the name or business name and address of the manufacturer or, the packager, orand, when applicable, of athe seller established within the Community;
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 306 #
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 311 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) with respect to meat and foods containing meat, the places of birth, rearing, and slaughter in accordance with Article 2(3)
Amendment 314 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 34 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notwithstanding Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, interpretive elements may be used, for the purpose of the present Regulation, for the expression or presentation of information on energy value and the amounts of fat, saturates, sugars and salt.
Amendment 315 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) they are based on sound, independent consumer research and do not mislead the consumer as referred to in Article 7;
Amendment 316 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) their development is the result of extensive consultation with all stakeholder groups;
Amendment 316 #
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 percentage terms) 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 Convention 138; (2) forced labour, as defined in Article 2 of ILO Convention 29; (3) discrimination, as defined in Article 1 of ILO Convention 111; (4) violation of the freedom of association, as defined in Article 2 of ILO Convention 87.
Amendment 317 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) they are supported by independent evidence of understanding of such forms of expression or presentation by the average consumers; and
Amendment 318 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9a Derogations for micro-enterprises Handcrafted products produced by micro- enterprises shall be exempted from the requirement laid down in Article 9(1)(l). They may also be exempted from the information requirements laid down in Article 9(1)(a) to (k) if the products are sold on site of production and the sales staff is able to provide the information on request. Alternatively, the information may be given via labels on the shelves.
Amendment 318 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11
Article 11
Amendment 321 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
To facilitate the monitoring of the use and impact of such additional forms of expression or presentation, Member States mayshall require food business operators placing on the market in their territory foods bearing such information to notify the competent authority of the use of an additional form of expression or presentation and to provide them with the relevant justifications regarding the fulfilment of the requirements laid down in points (a) to (d) of paragraph 1. In such cases, information on the discontinuation of the use of such additional forms of expression or presentation mayshall also be required.
Amendment 322 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 5 – footnote 44
Article 34 – paragraph 5 – footnote 44
____________________________ 44 * . OJ: Please insert the date: eightthree years from the entry into forcedate of application of this Regulation.
Amendment 322 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 - paragraph 3
Article 13 - paragraph 3
Amendment 324 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The term ‘vegetarian’ shall 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’ shall 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 347 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – 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 348 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 349 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 2
Article 54 – paragraph 2
Amendment 350 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 2
Article 55 – paragraph 2
It shall apply from …*, with the exception of point (l) of Article 9(1), which shall apply from …**. ________________________ * OJ: Please insert the date: the first day of the month three years after the entry into force of this Regulation. ** of the month five years after the entry into force of this Regulation. Three years is a sufficient period of time and there is no need for foreseeing a longer period for the requirement of a nutrition declarOJ: Please insert the date: the first day Or. en Justification.
Amendment 353 #
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) and Article 29(1)(a) 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 in accordance with Article 9(1) via the Internet shall be mandatory and the information shall be available at the request of the consumerpoint of purchase.
Amendment 356 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – table – point 3a (new)
Annex III – table – point 3a (new)
3a. FOODS CONTAINING GLUTAMIC ACIDS OR ITS SALTS 3a.1 Foods containing one or ‘contains appetite- more of the food additives enhancing E620, E621, E622, E623, ingredients’ E624 and E625
Amendment 357 #
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 in accordance with 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 358 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The particulars listed in Articles 9 and 29 shall not be mandatory for foods provided by mass caterers within the meaning of Article 2(2)(d). However, the particulars referred to in Article 9(1)(a), (b), (c) and (i) shall be made available on request.
Amendment 360 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Food chains serving standardised food shall indicate the particulars referred to in Article 9(1)(a), (b), (c), (i) and (l) on the package of the food.
Amendment 361 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. For products produced from animals that have been 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 362 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1b (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1b (new)
1b. For products containing eggs or egg products, the terms referred to in Annex I to Commission Regulation (EC) No 557/2007 shall be added in brackets after the respective ingredient in the ingredient list, in accordance with the farming method used for the production of the eggs. For eggs from organic production, the respective ingredient may be labelled in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, Article 23 (4) (b).
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 381 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 - point b
Article 29 – paragraph 1 - point b
(b) the amounts of fat, saturates, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and saltsugars, salt, carbohydrates, protein, and artificial and natural trans fats.
Amendment 383 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 4 a (new)
Annex VI – point 4 a (new)
4a. The name of the food shall indicate any added ingredients from a different animal origin to the primary animal, for meat products that have the appearance of a cut, joint, slice, portion or carcase and for fish products.
Amendment 384 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 4 b (new)
Annex VI – point 4 b (new)
4b. 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 385 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 4 c (new)
Annex VI – point 4 c (new)
4c. 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 387 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part B – table –point 1 – right-hand-column –first paragraph
Annex VII – Part B – table –point 1 – right-hand-column –first paragraph
‘Oil’, together with - either the adjective ‘vegetableanimal’ (or ‘animal’the indication of their specific animal origin) or, as appropriate, or - an indication of their specific vegetable or animal originigin. In cases where certain vegetable oils cannot be guaranteed not to be present, the use of ‘May contain...’ is required.
Amendment 389 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part B – table –point 1 – right-hand-column –second paragraph
Annex VII – Part B – table –point 1 – right-hand-column –second paragraph
The adjective fully or partly hydrogenated, as appropriate, must accompany the indication of a hydrogenated oil unless the amount of saturates and trans fats are included in the nutrition declaration.
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
Annex VII – Part B – table – point 2 – right-hand-column –first paragraph
Annex VII – Part B – table – point 2 – right-hand-column –first paragraph
‘Fat’, together with – either the adjective ‘vegetable’ or ‘animal’, as appropriate, or – an indication of their specific vegetable or animal origin. EP first reading posiOr. en Justification.
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 394 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 400 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 - point (e)
Article 20 - point (e)
Amendment 404 #
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; (c) polyunsaturates; (d) polyols; (e) starch; (f) fibre; (g) protein; (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.
Amendment 414 #
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 423 #
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, if the food is prepacked as an individual portion.
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 434 #
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, if 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 440 #
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 as well as independent research, 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 442 #
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 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 463 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. The following particulars referred to 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 467 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 34 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The following particulars referred to in Article 31(2) related to the mandatory nutrition declaration shall be provided on the back of the package: carbohydrates, protein, and artificial and natural trans fats. They shall be presented together in a clear format in the order specified above.
Amendment 469 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 470 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 34 – paragraph 1 b (new)
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 478 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 34 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Five years after entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall present an evaluation report on the form of presentation described in paragraphs 1-6.
Amendment 482 #
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 485 #
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 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 495 #
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 in accordance with paragraphs 1-5 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 496 #
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 497 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 6 b (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. In accordance with Article 3(1), it shall be admissible to provide information on environmental, social and ethical considerations regarding foodstuffs. In order not to encourage arbitrary 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 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 505 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 2
Article 38 – paragraph 2
Amendment 507 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 a (new)
Article 38 a (new)
Article 38a National provisions on specific forms of presentation In addition to the requirements laid down in Article 34, Member States may decide to introduce a mandatory scheme which provides for an additional presentation of the nutrition information using colour and textual means. Such national schemes shall be developed in compliance with the general principles and requirements laid down in Chapter II and III of this Regulation, and must take into account the results of independent consumer research and of extensive stakeholder consultations. The Commission shall encourage and facilitate the exchange of information between Member States and between itself and Member States on matters relating to the adoption and implementation of the national schemes and shall encourage the participation of stakeholders in this process. On (the first day of the month 5 years after the entry into force of this Regulation), the Commission shall conduct an evaluation of the evidence gathered on consumers' use and understanding of the various national schemes in order to determine which scheme performs best and is most useful for European consumers. Based on the outcomes of this evaluation, the Commission shall come forward with a proposal for a harmonised European front-of-pack labelling scheme.
Amendment 511 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 a (new)
Article 40 a (new)
Article 40a 40a. Member States may adopt or maintain national measures that set additional binding provisions for operators who choose to voluntarily label specific characteristics of foodstuffs.
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 518 #
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 Articles 9(1) (c) and 10, provided that the consumer or mass caterer still receives sufficient information.
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 522 #
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 524 #
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 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 526 #
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) No 104/2000, the following point is added: "(d) whether the fish comes from a stock that is subject to a recovery plan adopted by the EU.".
Amendment 528 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32
Article 32
Amendment 536 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1.1 a (new)
Annex III – point 1.1 a (new)
1.1a. Foods which packaging contains nanomaterials ‘packaging using nanomaterials’ this statement shall accompany the name of the food.
Amendment 537 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 2.1
Annex III – point 2.1
2.1 Foods containing a sweetener or sweeteners authorised pursuant to Directive 89/107/EEC ‘with sweetener(s)’ this statement shall accompany the name of the food in the principal field of vision.
Amendment 538 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 2.2
Annex III – point 2.2
2.2 Foods containing both an added sugar or sugars and a sweetener or sweeteners authorised pursuant to Directive 89/107/EEC ‘with sugar(s) and sweetener(s)’ this statement shall accompany the name of the food in the principal field of vision.
Amendment 539 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 2.3
Annex III – point 2.3
2.3 Foods containing aspartame or neotame authorised pursuant to Directive 89/107/EECRegulation (EC) No 1333/2008 ‘contains a source of phenylalanine’
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 549 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 16
Annex IV – point 16
Amendment 555 #
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 556 #
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 558 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – part B – row 17
Annex VI – part B – row 17
Amendment 562 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – part B – row 18 – right column
Annex VI – part B – row 18 – right column
‘mechanically separated meat’ and the name(s) (3) of the animal species from which it comes, followed by words 'of which' and the share in total fat and connective tissue (in %)
Amendment 568 #
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 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 573 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XI – part B
Annex XI – part B
Energy or Reference nutrient nutrient Intake1 Energy 8400 kJ (2000kcal) Total fat 70 g Saturates 20 g Carbohydrate 230 g Sugars 90 g Salt 6gSalt 1 Values to be established in reference to Article 31( 3a)
Amendment 575 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XIII a (new)
Annex XIII a (new)
ANNEX XIIIa CATEGORIES OF FOOD As referred to in Article 34(1b) For food falling under the following categories of food, the presentation through a multiple colour coding system is compulsory. - Ready to eat meals - Prepared products of animal origin - Pre-packaged snacks - Breakfast cereals - Drinks except fruit juices as defined in Council Directive 2001/112/EC of 20 December 2001.
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 679 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 5a.6 (new)
Annex III – point 5a.6 (new)
Commission 5a.6 Whole nuts in 'Do not eat nuts that packages look bad or taste bad as they may contain high levels of Aflatoxins' this statement shall appear clearly on the labelling.
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)