Activities of Renate SOMMER related to 2008/0028(COD)
Plenary speeches (12)
Food information to consumers (A7-0177/2011 - Renate Sommer) (vote)
Food information to consumers (debate)
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 (A7-0109/2010, Renate Sommer) (vote)
Food information to consumers (A7-0109/2010, Renate Sommer) (vote)
Food information to consumers (A7-0109/2010, Renate Sommer) (vote)
Food information to consumers (A7-0109/2010, Renate Sommer) (vote)
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)
Reports (2)
RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the provision of food information to consumers, amending Regulations (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EC) No 1925/2006 and repealing Directives 87/250/EEC, 90/496/EEC, 1999/10/EC, 2000/13/EC, 2002/67/EC, 2008/5/EC and Regulation (EC) No 608/2004 PDF (440 KB) DOC (737 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the provision of food information to consumers PDF (1 MB) DOC (2 MB)
Amendments (67)
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
Recital 58
(58) The Commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of, inter alia, the availability of certain mandatory particulars by means other than on the package or on the label, the list of foods not required to bear a list of ingredients, the re-examination of the list of substances or products causing allergies or intolerances, or the list of nutrients that may be declared on a voluntary basis. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59
Recital 59
(59) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementingation of this Regulation, the Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing rulesimplementing powers should be conferred on the Commission in relation to, inter alia, the modalities of expression of one or more particulars by means of pictograms or symbols instead of words or numbers, the contrast between the print and the background, the manner of indicating the date of minimum durability, the manner of indicating the country of origin or place of provenance for meat, the precision of the declared values for the nutrition declaration, or the expression per portion or per consumption unit of the nutrition declaration. In accordance with Article 291 TFEU, rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers shall be laid down in advance by a regulation adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure. Pending the adoption of that new regulation, Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powerThose powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles confcerred on the Commission26 continues to apply, with the exception of the regulatory procedure with scrutiny, which is not applicable,ning mechanisms for control by the Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers1.
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. This Regulation shall apply to food business operators atapplies to all stages of the food chain, where their activities concern the provision of food information to consumersthe final consumer is concerned. It shall apply to all prepacked foods intended for delivery to the final consumer, including foods delivered by mass caterers, and foods intended for supply to mass caterers. Without prejudice to Article 42, this Regulation shall not apply to foods which are packaged directly at the place of sale before delivery to the final consumer for immediate consumption. Catering services provided by transport undertakings shall fall within the scope of this Regulation only if they are provided on routes between two points within Union territory.
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) ‘Handcrafted food’ means any processed food the production of which is based on traditional methods and involves at least one processing stage that is carried out by hand or using hand tools and related unique techniques. In order to fall within this definition, a minimum of 50 % of employees involved in such production have to possess an appropriate qualification as defined in Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications.
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Community rules should apply only to undertakings, the concept of which implies a certain continuity of activities and a certain degree of organisation. Operations such as the occasional handlingdelivery to third parties, serving and selling of food by private persons at events such, for example ast charities,y events or local community fairs and meetings, are not covered by the scope of this regulation. Catering services provided by transport undertakings should fall under this Regulation only if they are provided on routes between two points within Community territory.
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. In order to ensure consumer information with respect to specific types or categories of foods and to take account of technical progress, scientific developments, the protection of consumers’ health or the safe use of a food, the Commission may amend Annex III by means of delegated acts, in accordance with Article 49 and subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 50, 51 and 52. Where imperative grounds of urgency so require, the procedure provided for in Article 52 shall apply to delegated acts adopted pursuant to this Article.
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
Recital 49
(49) In order to enable intavoid overe-sted parties, especiallyretching, in particular, small and medium-sized enterprises, to provide nutrition information on their products, the application of the measures to make nutrition information mandatory should be introduced gradually through extended transition periods with an additional transition period provided for micro- businesse in the traditional food production sector and the food retail trade, which also include providers of mass catering services, and agricultural direct marketing of food, their products should be excluded from the nutrition labelling requirements.
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. In order to take into account the relevance for the consumer of a list of ingredients for specific types or categories of foods, the Commission may, in exceptional cases, by means of delegated acts, in accordance with Article 49 and subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 50 and 51, supplement paragraph 1 of this Article, provided that omissions do not result in the final consumer or mass caterers being inadequately informed.
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49 a new)
Recital 49 a new)
(49a) Naturally, products of the traditional food production sector and fresh products of the food retail trade which are produced directly at the place of sale may contain substances which give rise to allergic or intolerance reactions in sensitive people. As, however, it is precisely non-prepacked products which are sold in direct contact with the customer, the corresponding information should, for example, be provided through dialogue at the time of sale or by means of a clearly visible sign in the sales area or by means of information material on display.
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
(3) This Regulation applies to all stages of the food chain, where the activities of food businesses concern the provision of food information to consumers is concerned. It shall apply to all prepacked foods intended for delivery to the final consumer, including foods delivered by mass caterers and foods intended for supply to mass caterers. It shall not apply to foods which are packaged directly at the place of sale before delivery to the final consumer. Catering services provided by transport undertakings shall fall under this Regulation only if they are provided on routes between two points within Community territory.
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. In order to ensure better information for the consumers and to take account of the most recent scientific progress and technical knowledge, the Commission shall systematically re- examine and, where necessary, update the list in Annex II by means of delegated acts, in accordance with Article 49 and subject to the conditions laid down. Where imperative grounds of urgency so require, the procedure provided for in Articles 50, 51 and 522 shall apply to delegated acts adopted pursuant to this Article.
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
(4) This Regulation shall apply without prejudice to labelling requirements provided in specific Community legislation applicable to particular foods. The Commission shall publish by [date of entry into force of this Regulation] a list of all labelling regulations contained in specific legal provisions of the Community for particular foods and shall make this list accessible on the Internet.
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. In order to ensure a better understanding by the consumer of the food information on the labelling, the Commission may establish for certain specified foods, by means of delegated acts, in accordance with Article 49 and subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 50 and 51, a manner for the expression of the net quantity other than the one laid down in paragraph 1 of this Article.
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
3. In order to ensure a uniform application of the manner of indicating the date of minimum durability referred to in point 1(c) of Annex X, the Commission may adopt, in accordance with the regulatoryexamination procedure referred to in Article 46(2), implementing acts setting out implementing rules in this regard.
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) It is also important to provide consumers with information on the other alcoholic beverages. Specific Community rules already exist on the labelling of wine. Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine provides an exhaustive set of technical standards which fully cover all oenological practices, manufacturing methods and means of presentation and labelling of wines, thus ensuring that all stages in the chain are covered and that consumers are protected and properly informed. In particular, this legislation describes in a precise and exhaustive manner the substances likely to be used in the production process, together with the conditions for their use via a positive list of oenological practices and treatments; any practice not included in this list is prohibited. Therefore, it is appropriate to exempt wine at this stage from the obligation to list the ingredients and to provide for a nutrition declaration. As regards beer, liqueur wines, sparkling wines, aromatised wines and similar products obtained from fruits other than grapes, fruit beer and spirits as defined in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No. […] of […]110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2008 on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks1 and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89alcoholic mixed beverages, and in order to ensure a consistent approach and coherence with the conditions established for wine, the same kind of exemptions shall apply. However, the Commission will produce a report after five years of the entry into force of this Regulation and may propose, if necessary, specific requirements in the context of this Regulation. ---- 1 OJ L 39, 13.2.2008, p. 11.
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point s a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point s a (new)
(sa) 'date of production' means the date on which products were produced and possibly packed and deepfrozen.
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission may, in accordance with the regulatoryexamination procedure referred to in Article 46(2), adopt implementing acts setting out detailed rules concerning the implementation of paragraph 1 of this Article for certain foods.
Amendment 286 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission may adopt, by means of delegated acts, in accordance with Article 49 and subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 50 and 51, conversion factors for the vitamins and minerals referred to in point 1 of Part A of Annex XIII, in order to calculate more precisely the content of such vitamins and minerals in foods. Those conversion factors shall be added to Annex XIV.
Amendment 287 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The Commission may, in accordance with the regulatoryexamination procedure referred to in Article 46(2), adopt implementing acts setting out detailed rules for the uniform implementation of this paragraph 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.
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 4
Article 32 – paragraph 4
4. In order to ensure the uniform implementation of the expression of the nutrition declaration per portion or per unit of consumption and to provide for a uniform basis of comparison for the consumer, the Commission mayshall, taking into account actual consumption behaviour of consumers as well as dietary recommendations, adopt, by means of implementing acts, rules on the expression per portion or per consumption unit for specific categories of foods, in accordance with the regulatoryexamination procedure referred to in Article 46(2).
Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
In order to ensure the uniform implementation of this paragraph, the Commission may, by means of implementing acts in accordance with the regulatoryexamination procedure referred to in Article 46(2), adopt rules regarding the energy value and amounts of nutrients referred to in Article 29(1) toand (52) which can be regarded as negligible.
Amendment 323 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 6
Article 34 – paragraph 6
6. In order to ensure the uniform application of this Article, the Commission shall, in accordance with the regulatoryexamination procedure referred to in Article 46(2), adopt implementing acts setting out detailed rules concerning the implementation of paragraphs 1, 3 and 4 of this Article.
Amendment 334 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 4
Article 43 – paragraph 4
4. If the Commission’s opinion is negative, and before the expiry of the period referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article, the Commission shall initiate the regulatoryexamination procedure provided for in Article 46(2) in order to determine whether the envisaged measures may be implemented subject, if necessary, to the appropriate modifications.
Amendment 336 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1
Article 44 – paragraph 1
In order to take into account technical progress, scientific developments, consumers’ health, or consumers’ need for information, and subject to the provisions of Article 10(2) and Article 21(2) relating to the amendments to Annexes II and III, the Commission may, by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 49 and subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 50 and 51, amend the Annexes to this Regulation.
Amendment 337 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Without prejudice to paragraph 2 of this Article, in exercising the powers conferred by this Regulation to adopt measures by means of implementing acts in accordance with the regulatoryexamination procedure referred to in Article 46(2) or by means of delegated acts in accordance with Articles 49 to 52 the Commission shall:
Amendment 338 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1
Article 46 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health established by Article 58(1) of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002. That Committee is a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011.
Amendment 339 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereofof Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.
Amendment 340 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 341 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1
Article 49 – paragraph 1
1. The power to adopt the delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. 1a. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 10(2), 12(3), 13(5), 19(2), 21(2), 23(2), 29(6), 30(2), 35(4), and Article 44 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years following ...51 *. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegated power not later than sixnine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be automaticaltacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council revokes it in accordance with Article 50. opposes such an extension not later than there months before the end of each period. 1b. The delegation of power referred to in Article 10(2), 12(3), 13(5), 19(2), 21(2), 23(2), 29(6), 30(2), 35(4), and Article 44 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union or on a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 3
Article 49 – paragraph 3
3. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 50 and 51A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 10(2), 12(3), 13(5), 19(2), 21(2), 23(2), 29(6), 30(2), 35(4), and Article 44 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
Amendment 343 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 4
Article 49 – paragraph 4
Amendment 344 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50
Article 50
Amendment 345 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51
Article 51
Amendment 346 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1
Article 52 – paragraph 1
1. Delegated acts adopted under this Article shall enter into force without delay and shall apply as long as no objection is expressed in accordance with paragraph 32. The notification of a delegated act to the European Parliament and to the Council shall state the reasons for the use of the urgency procedure.
Amendment 347 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 2
Article 52 – paragraph 2
2. The notification of a delegated act adopted under this Article to the European Parliament and to the Council shall state the reasons for the use ofEither the European Parliament or the Council may object to a delegated act in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 49(5). In such a case, the Commission shall repeal the act without delay following the notification of the decision to object by the Eurgency procedureopean Parliament or by the Council.
Amendment 348 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 - paragraph 1
Article 14 - paragraph 1
(1) Without prejudice to specific Community legislation applicable to particular foods as regards to the requirements referred to in Article 9(1)(a) to (k), when appearing on the package or on the label attached thereto, the mandatory particulars listed in Article 9(1) shall be printed on the package or on the label in characters ofa clearly legible manner. In a fcont size of at least 3mm and shall be presented in a way so as to ensure a significant contrast between the prsultation procedure with representatives of the relevant interest groups, the European Commission shall draw up binding rules governing the legibility of food information for consumers. Those measures designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it shall be adopted int and backgroundccordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3).
Amendment 359 #
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 - with the exception of Article 9(1)(c) - not be mandatory for non-prepacked goods and goods provided by mass caterers within the meaning of Article 2(2)(d).
Amendment 363 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 19 a (new)
Annex V – point 19 a (new)
19a. handcrafted products;
Amendment 367 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 1
Annex VI – point 1
1. The name of the food shall include or be accompanied by particulars as to the physical condition of the food or the specific treatment which it has undergone (for example, powdered, refrozen, freeze- dried, quick-frozen, defrosted, concentrated, smoked) in all cases where omission of such information could mislead the purchaser.
Amendment 371 #
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 (kj) shall be mandatory only at the moment of delivery.
Amendment 373 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 2
Annex VI – point 2
Amendment 373 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Amendment 395 #
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 non-prepacked goods, including those provided by mass caterers within the meaning of Article 2(2)(d).
Amendment 407 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. The nutrition declaration may also include the amounts ofadditional information about one or more of the following: substances or categories of substances: (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 XIfa) various sugars; (fb) salt; (fc) cholesterol; (h) minerals or vitamins present in significant amounts pursuant to point 1 of Part A of Annex XI, in accordance with the values indicated in point 2 of Part A of Annex XI; (ha) other substances as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006.
Amendment 407 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 - point (e)
Article 20 - point (e)
(e) wine as defined in Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, wine products as defined in Council Regulations (EC) No 479/2008 and No 1601/1991, fruit beer, beer, and spirits as defined in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No. […] of […] 110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2008 on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89other alcoholic beverages. The Commission shall produce a report after [five years of the entry into force of this Regulation] concerning the application of Article 19 on these products and may accompany this report by specific measures determining the rules for labelling ingredients. 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 428 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
(2) The appropriate date shall be expressed in accordance with Annex IX. as follows: A. DATE OF MINIMUM DURABILITY: (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 in uncoded form. However, in the case of foods: - which will keep for less than three months: the day and month shall be stated; - which will keep for more than three but less than 18 months: the month and year shall be stated; - which will keep for more than 18 months: an indication of the year shall be sufficient. (d) 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. B. 'USE BY' DATE: (a) It shall be preceded by the words ‘use by …’; (b) The words in point (a) shall be accompanied by: - either the date itself, or - a reference to where the date is given on the labelling. Those particulars shall be followed by a description of the storage conditions which must be observed. (c) The date shall consist of the day, the month and, possibly, the year, in that order and in uncoded form. (d) Detailed rules for the indication of the date of minimum durability under section A(c) of this paragraph can be adopted pursuant to the regulatory procedure under Article 49(2). C. DATE OF MANUFACTURE (a) The date shall be preceded by the words 'Manufactured on'. (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. (c) The date shall consist of the day, the month and, possibly, the year, in that order and in uncoded form.
Amendment 434 #
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 shall be provided on refrigeration and storage conditions and on the time-limit for consumption after opening the packaging.
Amendment 457 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
b) the amounts of protein, fat, saturates, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and salt.
Amendment 464 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
This paragraph shall not apply to wine as defined in Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, wine products as defined in Council Regulations (EC) No 479/2008 and No 1601/1991, fruit beer, beer, and spirits as defined in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No […] of […]110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2008 on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks, and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89to other alcoholic beverages. The Commission shall produce a report after [five years of the entry into force of this Regulation] concerning the application of this paragraph on these products and may accompany this report by specific measures determining the rules for a mandatory nutrition declaration for these products. 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 484 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point (g)
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point (g)
Amendment 489 #
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 503 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the protection of industrial and commercial property rights, indications of regional provenance, registered designations of origin and the prevention of unfair competition.
Amendment 511 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 3
Article 31 – paragraph 3
3. The mandatory nutrition declaration shall 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 per 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 525 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 a (new)
Article 51 a (new)
Article 51a Amendments to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 Article 25 of Regulation (EC) 178/2002 paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: 1. The Management Board shall be composed of 16 members appointed by the Council in consultation with the European Parliament from a list drawn up by the Commission which includes a number of candidates substantially higher than the number of members to be appointed, plus a representative of the Commission. Out of the 16, two members shall be designated by the European Parliament. Four of the members shall have their background in organisations representing consumers and other interests in the food chain.The list drawn up by the Commission, accompanied by the relevant documentation, shall be forwarded to the European Parliament. As soon as possible and within three months of such communication, the European Parliament may make its views available for consideration by the Council, which will then appoint the Management Board. The members of the Board shall be appointed in such a way as to secure the highest standards of competence, a broad range of relevant expertise and, consistent with these, the broadest possible geographical distribution within the Union.
Amendment 532 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 4
Annex I – point 4
4. ‘trans fat’ means fatty acids with at least one non-conjugated (namely interrupted by at least one methylene group) carbon- carbon double bond in the trans configuratDoes not affect the English version;.
Amendment 532 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. In addition to the mandatory nutrition declaration per 100 g or per 100 ml referred to in Article 31(2), the information may be expressed per portion as quantified on the label, provided that the number of portions contained in the package is stated and provided that the portion sizes are realistic and are presented and/or explained to the average consumer in a comprehensible manner. In cooperation with food enterprises and the competent authorities of the Member States, the Commission shall develop guidelines for the indication of realistic portion sizes. Those measures designed to amend non- essential elements of this Regulation shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3).
Amendment 547 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 - paragraph 1
Article 34 - paragraph 1
1. The particulars referred to in Article 31(2) related to the mandatory nutrition declaration shall be included in the principalsame field of vision. They shall be presented, where appropriate, together in a clear format in the following order: energy, fat, as the particulars referred to in Article 29(1) and (2) in a single table. They shall be presented in the following order: energy, protein, fat, with specific reference to saturates, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and salt.
Amendment 566 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex VIII – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) which are subject to considerable losses in their volume or mass andor which are sold by number or weighed in the presence of the purchaser; or
Amendment 570 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XI – part B
Annex XI – part B
PART B – REFERENCE DAILY INTAKES FOR ENERGY AND SELECTED NUTRIENTS OTHER THAN VITAMINS AND MINERALS (ADULTS) Energy or nutrient Reference Intake nutrient Energy 8400 kJEnergy 2000 kcal (2000 kcal) Protein 80 g Total fat 70 g Saturates 20 g Carbohydrate 230 g Sugars 90 g Salt 6odium 2.4 g
Amendment 604 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 - paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 35 - paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. In the case of fresh fruit and fresh vegetables, only the country or place of agricultural production may be indicated as the country of origin or place of provenance.
Amendment 633 #
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 procedure referred to in Article 49(23).
Amendment 654 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 8
Annex I – point 8
8. ‘sugars’ means all monosaccharides and disaccharides present in food, but excludes polyols, isomaltulose and D-tagatose;
Amendment 691 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – indent 15 a (new)
Annex IV – indent 15 a (new)
- chewing gum products.
Amendment 695 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – indent 17 a (new)
Annex IV – indent 17 a (new)
- seasonal confectionery and sugar and chocolate figures.
Amendment 732 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XI – part B
Annex XI – part B
Amendment 749 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XIII – part C – title and table – column 1
Annex XIII – part C – title and table – column 1
Order of presentation of energy and nutrients appearing in a voluntarily extended nutrition declaration The order of presentation of the information on the energy and nutrients, as appropriate, shall be the following: energy fatprotein fat of which of which - saturates - trans fats - mono-unsaturates - polyunsaturates carbohydrateof which of which - sugars - polyols - starch fibre protein salt vitamins and minerals