7 Amendments of Hans-Peter MAYER related to 2008/0028(COD)
Amendment 375 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. The appropriate date shall be expressed in accordance with Annex IX. date of minimum durability must be easy to find and must not be hidden. It shall be expressed as follows: (a) The date shall be preceded by the words: - 'Best before …’ when the date includes an indication of the day, - ‘Best before end …’ in other cases. (b) The words referred to in point (a) shall be accompanied by: - either the date itself, or - a reference to where the date is given on the labelling. If need be, these particulars shall be followed by a description of the storage conditions which must be observed if the product is to keep for the specified period. (c) The date shall consist of the day, month and year, in that order and in uncoded form. However, in the case of foods: - which will not keep for more than three months, an indication of the day and the month shall be sufficient, - which will keep for more than three months but not more than 18 months, an indication of the month and year shall be sufficient, - which will keep for more than 18 months, an indication of the year shall be sufficient. (d) the date of minimum durability shall be indicated on each individual prepackaged portion. (e) Subject to Community provisions imposing other types of date indication, an indication of the date of minimum durability shall not be required for: - fresh fruit and vegetables, including potatoes, which have not been peeled, cut or similarly treated; this derogation shall not apply to sprouting seeds and similar products such as legume sprouts, - wines, liqueur wines, sparkling wines, aromatised wines and similar products obtained from fruits other than grapes, and beverages falling within CN codes 22060091, 22060093 and 22060099 and manufactured from grapes or grape musts, - beverages containing 10% or more by volume of alcohol, - soft drinks, fruit juices, fruit nectars and alcoholic beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol in individual containers of more than five litres, intended for supply to mass caterers, - bakers' or pastry cooks' wares which, given the nature of their content, are normally consumed within 24 hours of their manufacture, - vinegar, - cooking salt, - solid sugar, confectionery products consisting almost solely of flavoured and/or coloured sugars, - chewing gums and similar chewing products. individual portions of ice-cream.
Amendment 377 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. The instructions for use of a food shall be indicated in such a way as to enable appropriate use to be made thereof. Where appropriate, instructions on refrigeration and storage conditions should be provided.
Amendment 465 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 34 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In addition to the presentation pursuant to Article 34(1) and per 100 g/ml and, optionally, per portion pursuant to Article 31(2), the energy content labelling in kcal required pursuant to Article 29(1)(a) and Annex XI, Part B, shall appear on the front of the packaging, in a clearly visible and legible form and surrounded by a border.
Amendment 545 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 a (new)
Annex IV – point 2 a (new)
- products which essentially (>50%) consist of a single ingredient or category of ingredients which determine their value;
Amendment 559 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – part B – row 17 – left column – definition
Annex VI – part B – row 17 – left column – definition
17. Skeletal muscles of mammalian and bird species recognised as fit for human consumption with naturally included or adherent tissue, where the meat constitutes an ingredient of another food. The products covered by the definition of ‘mechanically separated meat’ are excluded from this definition. 1 of the head (other th unless they comply with the requirements of Annex III, Section V, Chapter III, Point 3 of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004. The diaphragm and the masseters), the muscles of the carpus, the tarsus and the tail are excluded. 2 animal species concerned. are part of the skeletal muscles, while the heart, tongue, the muscles For labelling in English, this designation may be replaced by the generic name of the ingredient for the
Amendment 560 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – part B – row 17 – left column – table – last row
Annex VI – part B – row 17 – left column – table – last row
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Amendment 561 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – part B – row 18 – left column
Annex VI – part B – row 18 – left column
18. All types of products covered by the definition of ‘mechanically separated meat’ which do not meet the requirements of Annex III, Section V, Chapter III, Point 3 of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004.