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31987L0064

Council Directive 87/64/EEC of 30 December 1986 amending Directive 72/461/EEC on health problems affecting intra- Community trade in fresh meat and Directive 72/462/EEC on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries

Official Journal L 034 , 05/02/1987 P. 0052 - 0053 Finnish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 22 P. 0128  Swedish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 22 P. 0128

*****COUNCIL  DIRECTIVE  of 30 December 1986  amending Directive 72/461/EEC on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in fresh meat and Directive 72/462/EEC on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries  (87/64/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community and in particular Article 100 and 113 thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),  Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),  Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),  Whereas Directive 72/461/EEC (4), as last amended by Directive 84/643/EEC (5), lays down the health requirements which must be fulfilled by animals from which fresh meat is obtained for intra-Community trade; whereas Directive 72/462/EEC (6), as last amended by Directive 83/91/EEC (7), lays down health and veterinary inspection requirements for the importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries;  Whereas glands and organs, including blood, are within the scope of the abovementioned Directives; whereas they are required in large quantity by the pharmaceutical manufacturing industries of Member States to ensure the availability of extracts and enzymes for human and veterinary medicine;  Whereas this means that Member States should be afforded the possibility of authorizing on a more liberal basis the importation of glands and organs, including blood, for pharmaceutical manufacturing purposes from third countries; whereas, with a view to ensuring the proper and specific use of such raw materials, authorization should be granted only when certain conditions, to be determined in accordance with a Community procedure, are fulfilled;  Whereas, in order to maintain Community preference, the same facilities should be applied in intra-Community trade of glands and organs, including blood, for pharmaceutical manufacturing purposes under certain minimum conditions which ensure the proper and specific use of such raw materials,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:  Article 1  The following paragraph shall be added to Article 3 of Directive 72/461/EEC:  '(d) However, until 31 December 1996, in their compliance with (a), (b) and (c) but by way of derogation from Article 8a, the Member States may, subject to an authorization granted by their veterinary authorities, authorize the introduction in their territory of glands and organs, including blood, as raw materials for the pharmaceutical processing industry.  This authorization shall, moreover, be subject to compliance with the provisions concerning the identity of the materials in question, their packa  ging, transportation, storage, handling and processing and of residual matter following processing so that all public and animal health risks are eliminated.'.  Article 2  The present wording of Article 16 of Directive 72/462/EEC shall become paragraph 1 and the following paragraph shall be added:  '2. However, Member States may, until 31 December 1996, authorize imports of glands and organs, including blood, as raw materials for the pharmaceutical processing industry, coming from third countries which appear on the list drawn up under Article 3 (1) and are not the subject of a ban.  The general conditions to be complied with for the said imports shall be laid down in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 30.  In accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 29, Member States may be authorized to import the said raw materials coming from third countries which do not appear on the list referred to in the first subparagraph under conditions which take account of the specific health situation of the third countries concerned.  The conditions relating to the said imports, established in accordance with the procedures referred to in the second and third subparagraphs, must in no case be more favourable than those governing intra-Community trade.'  Article 3  The Council, on the basis of a report by the Commission - together with any appropriate proposals - will reexamine before 1 July 1995, the derogations provided for in Article 3 (d) of Directive 72/461/EEC and in Article 16 (2) of Directive 72/462/EEC.  Article 4  The Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive not later than 1 January 1988. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.  Article 5  This Directive is addressed to the Member States.  Done at Brussels, 30 December 1986.  For the Council  The President  G. SHAW  (1) OJ No C 68, 15. 3. 1985, p. 5.  (2) OJ No C 175, 15. 7. 1985, p. 262.  (3) OJ No C 218, 29. 8. 1985, p. 7.  (4) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 24.  (5) OJ No L 339, 27. 12. 1984, p. 27.  (6) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 28.  (7) OJ No L 59, 5. 3. 1983, p. 34.


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31988L0359

Council Directive 88/359/EEC of 24 June 1988 amending Directive 66/403/EEC on the marketing of seed potatoes

Official Journal L 174 , 06/07/1988 P. 0051 - 0051 Finnish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 26 P. 0238  Swedish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 26 P. 0238

*****COUNCIL  DIRECTIVE  of 24 June 1988  amending Directive 66/403/EEC on the marketing of seed potatoes  (88/359/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),  Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),  Whereas Council Directive 66/403/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of seed potatoes (3), as last amended by Directive 87/374/EEC (4), provides that in principle, with effect from certain dates, Member States may no longer determine for themselves the equivalence of seed potatoes harvested in third countries with seed potatoes harvested within the Community and complying with that Directive;  Whereas, however, since work to establish Community equivalence for all the third countries concerned had not been completed, Article 15 (2a) of that Directive permitted Member States to extend to 31 March 1987 the period of validity of equivalence which they had already determined in respect of certain countries not covered by the Community equivalences;  Whereas the said work is still incomplete and the said final date should be replaced by a later date;  Whereas the present text of Article 15 (2a) of the Directive 66/403/EEC may lead to uncertainty and should therefore be simplified,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:  Article 1  In Article 15 (2a) of Directive 66/403/EEC:  (a) in the first sentence, '31 March 1987' is replaced by '31 March 1988' and 'before 1 July 1975' deleted;  (b) the second sentence is deleted.  Article 2  This Directive is addressed to the Member States.  Done at Luxembourg, 24 June 1988.  For the Council  The President  M. BANGEMANN  (1) OJ No C 111, 28. 4. 1988, p. 9.  (2) Opinion delivered on 17 June 1988 (not yet published in the Official Journal).  (3) OJ No 125, 11. 7. 1966, p. 2320/66.  (4) OJ No L 197, 18. 7. 1987, p. 36.


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31966L0454

Council Directive 66/454/EEC of 28 July 1966 amending Article 22 of the Council Directive of 26 January 1965 on the approximation of provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action relating to proprietary medicinal products

Official Journal 144 , 05/08/1966 P. 2658 - 2658 Finnish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 1 P. 0085  Danish special edition: Series I Chapter 1965-1966 P. 0148  Swedish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 1 P. 0085  English special edition: Series I Chapter 1965-1966 P. 0168  - 0168

COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 28 July 1966 amending Article 22 of the Council Directive of 26 January 1965 on the approximation of provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action relating to proprietary medicinal products (66/454/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100 thereof;  Having regard to the Council Directive of 26 January 1965 on the approximation of provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action relating to proprietary medicinal products 1;  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission;  Whereas, in view of the progress of work, it is necessary to extend the time limit laid down in Article 22 of the Directive of 26 January 1965;  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:    Article 1 The time limit laid down in Article 22 of the Council Directive of 26 January 1965 shall be extended until 31 December 1966.   Article 2 This Directive is addressed to the Member States.     Done at Brussels, 28 July 1966.  For the Council  The President  S.A. POSTHUMUS   1 OJ No 22, 9.2.1965, p. 369/65.


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31998L0028

Commission Directive 98/28/EC of 29 April 1998 granting a derogation from certain provisions of Directive 93/43/EEC on the hygiene of foodstuffs as regards the transport by sea of bulk raw sugar (Text with EEA relevance)

Official Journal L 140 , 12/05/1998 P. 0010 - 0011

COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 98/28/EC of 29 April 1998 granting a derogation from certain provisions of Directive 93/43/EEC on the hygiene of foodstuffs as regards the transport by sea of bulk raw sugar (Text with EEA relevance)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 93/43/EEC of 14 June 1993 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 3(3) thereof,Whereas information shows that the application of the second subparagraph of paragraph 2 of Chapter IV of the Annex to Directive 93/43/EEC relating to the transport of bulk foodstuffs in liquid, granulate or powdered from in receptacles and/or containers/tankers reserved for the transport of foodstuffs, is not practical and imposes an unduly onerous burden on food businesses when applied to the transport of raw sugar by sea, which is not intended for use as food nor as a food ingredient without a full and effective refining process;Whereas, however, it is necessary to ensure that the granting of a derogation provides an equivalent level of protection of public health, by attaching conditions to the terms of such derogation;Whereas the availability of receptacles and/or containers/tankers reserved for the transport of foodstuffs by sea is insufficient to serve the continuing trade in raw sugar, which is not intended for use as food nor as a food ingredient without a full and effective refining process;Whereas experience acquired during the past years has shown that refined sugar is not contaminated where the bulk transport of raw sugar by sea is undertaken in receptacles and/or containers/tankers which are not reserved for the transport of foodstuffs; whereas on the other hand it should be established that receptacles and/or containers/tankers that have been used previously for transportation have been cleaned effectively and that the cleaning procedure is considered as critical to the overall safety and wholesomeness of the refined sugar;Whereas it is incumbent on Member States by virtue of Article 8 of Directive 93/43/EEC to carry out controls to ensure the application of this Directive;Whereas this specific derogation, shall be without prejudice to the general provisions of Directive 93/43/EEC;Whereas the Scientific Committee for Foods has been consulted;Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in compliance with the opinion of the Standing Committee for Foodstuffs,HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:Article 1 This Directive derogates from the provisions of Chapter IV, the second subparagraph of paragraph 2, of the Annex to Directive 93/43/EEC and lays down equivalent conditions to ensure the protection of public health and the safety and wholesomeness of the foodstuffs concerned.Article 2 1. The bulk transport of raw sugar by sea which is not intended for use as food nor as a food ingredient without a full and effective refining process is permitted in receptacles and/or containers/tankers that are not exclusively used for the transport of foodstuffs.2. The receptacles and/or containers/tankers referred to in paragraph 1, shall be subject to the following conditions:- prior to loading the raw sugar, the receptacle and/or container/tanker shall be effectively cleaned to remove residues of the previous cargo and other soiling and inspected to establish that such residues have been removed effectively,- the immediate previous cargo prior to the raw sugar shall not have been a bulk liquid.Article 3 1. The food business operator responsible for the transport of the raw sugar by sea shall keep documentary evidence, accurately describing in detail the immediate previous cargo carried in the receptacle and/or container/tanker concerned, and the type and effectiveness of the cleaning process applied prior to the transport of the raw sugar.2. The documentary evidence shall accompany the consignment during all stages of transport to the refinery and a copy shall be retained by the refinery. The documentary evidence shall be marked in a clearly visible and indelible fashion, in one or more Community languages, 'This product must be refined before being used for human consumption`.3. On request, the food business operator responsible for the transport of the raw sugar and/or the refining process shall provide the competent official food control authorities with the documentary evidence referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2.Article 4 1. Raw sugar which has been transported by sea in receptacles and/or containers/tankers which are not exclusively reserved for the transport of foodstuffs shall be subjected to a full and effective refining process before being considered suitable for use as food or as a food ingredient.2. The food business operators responsible for the transport and refining process shall consider the cleaning process undertaken prior to loading of the raw sugar to be critical to the safety and wholesomeness of the refined sugar within the meaning of Article 3(2) of Directive 93/43/EEC taking into account the nature of the previous cargo carried in the receptacle and/or container/tanker.Article 5 1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations or administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive on 1 August 1998. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.2. When Member States adopt these provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference at the time of official publication. The procedure for such reference shall be adopted by the Member States.Article 6 This Directive shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Article 7 This Directive is addressed to the Member States.Done at Brussels, 29 April 1998.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 175, 19. 7. 1993, p. 1.


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31979L0076

Commission Directive 79/76/EEC of 21 December 1978 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 72/276/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to certain methods for the quantitative analysis of binary textile fibre mixtures

Official Journal L 017 , 24/01/1979 P. 0017 - 0018 Finnish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 9 P. 0148  Greek special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 8 P. 0024  Swedish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 9 P. 0148  Spanish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 9 P. 0158  Portuguese special edition Chapter 13 Volume 9 P. 0158

COMMISSION DIRECTIVE  of 21 December 1978  adapting to technical progress Council Directive 72/276/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to certain methods for the quantitative analysis of binary textile fibre mixtures  (79/76/EEC)  THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100 thereof,  Having regard to Council Directive 72/276/EEC of 17 July 1972 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to certain methods for the quantitative analysis of binary textile fibre mixtures (1),  Whereas the above Directive laid down uniform methods applicable to certain binary textile fibre mixtures in order to determine, in official tests carried out in Member States, the fibre composition of such textile products, as regards both the pre-treatment of the sample and its quantitative analysis;  Whereas it has proved necessary to adapt analysis methods Nos 3 and 6 in Annex II to Directive 72/276/EEC to the most recent developments in science and technology ; whereas the amendments provided for this purpose are essential for the implementation and use of such methods;  Whereas the provisions of this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on the Adaptation to Technical Progress of Methods of Textile Analysis, provided for in Article 5 of Council Directive 72/276/EEC;  Whereas an early date must be specified for the entry into force of the provisions of national law necessary for the implementation of the Directive ; whereas such entry into force should therefore take place within six months of the notification of this Directive,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:    Article 1 Annex II (2), methods No 3 and No 6, to Council Directive 72/276/EEC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive.   Article 2 1. Member States shall bring into force the provisions necessary to comply with this Directive within six months of its notification and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.  2. As soon as this Directive has been notified, Member States shall also ensure that the Commission is informed, in sufficient time for it to submit its comments, of any draft laws, regulations or administrative provisions which they intend to adopt in the field covered by this Directive.   Article 3 This Directive is addressed to the Member States.     Done at Brussels, 21 December 1978.  For the Commission  Richard BURKE  Member of the Commission  (1)OJ No L 173, 31.7.1972, p. 1.     ANNEX Amendment to Annex II (2) of Council Directive 72/276/EEC of 17 July 1972  METHOD No 3  Item 3 : APPARATUS AND REAGENTS (other than those specified in the general instructions) ; 3.2. Reagents, point (i), shall read:  "Solution containing 20 g of fused anhydrous zinc chloride and 68 g of anhydrous formic acid made up to 100 g with water (namely 20 parts by mass of fused anhydrous zinc chloride to 80 parts by mass of 85 % m/m formic acid)."  Attention is drawn, in this respect, to Annex II (1), point I.3.2.2, which lays down that all reagents used should be chemically pure ; in addition, it is essential to use only fused anhydrous zinc chloride.  Item 4 : TEST PROCEDURE ; the second sentence of the second paragraph shall read:  "Rinse the fibrous residue in approximately 100 ml of cold ammonia solution (3.2.ii) ensuring that this residue remains wholly immersed in the solution for 10 minutes (1) ; then rinse thoroughly with cold water."  (1)To ensure that the fibrous residue is immersed in the ammonia solution for 10 minutes, one may for example, use a filter crucible adaptor fitted with a tap by which the flow of the ammonia solution can be regulated.  Item 5 : CALCULATION AND EXPRESSION OF RESULTS shall read:  "Calculate the results as described in the general instructions. The value of "d" for cotton is 1 702."  METHOD No 6  Item 4 : TEST PROCEDURE ; the last sentence shall read:  "Finally, apply suction to eliminate excess liquid, then treat the residue with boiling water to eliminate all the solvent, apply suction, dry the crucible and residue, cool and weigh them."