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31997L0018

Commission Directive 97/18/EC of 17 April 1997 postponing the date after which animal tests are prohibited for ingredients or combinations of ingredients of cosmetic products (Text with EEA relevance)

Official Journal L 114 , 01/05/1997 P. 0043 - 0044

COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 97/18/EC of 17 April 1997 postponing the date after which animal tests are prohibited for ingredients or combinations of ingredients of cosmetic products (Text with EEA relevance)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 1996 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products (1), as last amended by Commission Directive 97/1/EC (2), and in particular Article 4 (1) (i) thereof;After consulting the Scientific Committee on Cosmetology,Whereas the main objective of Directive 76/768/EEC is to protect public health; whereas, to this end, it is indispensable to carry out the certain toxicological tests to evaluate the safety for human health of ingredients and combinations of ingredients used in cosmetic product formulations,Whereas pursuant to Article 4 (1) (i) of Directive 76/768/EEC Member States must ban the placing on the market of cosmetic products containing ingredients or combinations of ingredients tested on animals after 1 January 1998 in order to meet the requirements of the Directive;Whereas the second sentence of this provision provides that the Commission shall submit draft measures to postpone the date of implementation if there has been insufficient progress in developing satisfactory methods to replace animal testing, and in particular in those cases where alternative methods of testing, despite all reasonable endeavours, have not been scientifically validated as offering an equivalent level of protection for the consumer, taking into account OECD toxicity test guidelines;Whereas progress has been made in research into alternative methods of testing, in particular in the fields of percutaneous absorption and local risks to the eyes and skin; whereas it has not yet been possible to validate scientifically any alternative testing method; whereas the OECD has not yet adopted pertinent guidelines for toxicity tests in the field of alternative testing methods;Whereas it is unlikely that the state of the art will change before 1 January 1998; whereas, therefore, the date provided for in Article 4 (1) (i) of Directive 76/768/EEC should be postponed, in compliance with the second sentence of this provision;Whereas Directive 76/768/EEC provides that the date be postponed for a sufficient period, and in any case for no less than two years; whereas, therefore, it is necessary to stipulate a date later than 1 January 2000; whereas at this stage it is extremely difficult to foresee the date by which certain alternative methods for testing certain ingredients or combinations of ingredients for the presence of certain risks for human health will have been scientifically validated;Whereas, however, it can be foreseen that alternative methods will progressively become available in regard to percutaneous absorption, photoirritation, eye irritation and skin irritation;Whereas, likewise, taking into account the provision's objective, scientific reassessment should not be excessively delayed; whereas, therefore, it is necessary to lay down at this stage a date before which it can be foreseen that no alternative method of testing will have been adequately scientifically validated;Whereas it is therefore appropriate to postpone the date to 30 June 2000;Whereas, in these circumstances, it is not possible to lay down a time limit offering the certainty that it will be possible to implement the ban on animal experiments on a specified date; whereas, therefore, the Commission is not in a position to exercise its powers under Article 4 (1) (i) of the Directive except in part;Whereas it is therefore necessary to provide that the Commission shall submit new draft measures under the conditions provided for in this Article;Whereas postponement of the date shall not be prejudicial to the objective of reducing the number of test animals and their suffering wherever possible, notably through the use of screening tests;Whereas everything must be done to ensure that alternative methods to animal experiments are developed, validated and accepted; whereas, pursuant to the provisions of Article 130f (3) of the Treaty and the Fourth Framework Programme for Research, the Commission must take the necessary measures to promote research into and the validation of alternative methods to animal experiments in the field of ingredients and combinations of ingredients used in cosmetic product formulations;Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on the Adaptation to Technical Progress of the Directives on the Removal of Technical Barriers to Trade in the Cosmetic Products Sector,HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:Article 1 The date of '1 January 1998` shall be replaced by '30 June 2000` in the first sentence of Article 4 (1) (i) of Directive 76/768/EEC.Article 2 If there has been insufficient progress in developing satisfactory methods to replace animal testing, and in particular in those cases where alternative methods of testing, despite all reasonable endeavours, have not been scientifically validated as offering an equivalent level of protection for the consumer, taking into account OECD toxicity test guidelines, the Commission shall, by 1 January 2000, submit draft measures to postpone the date referred to in Article 1 for those testing methods in respect of which there has been insufficient progress in developing alternative methods, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 10 of Directive 76/768/EEC. Before submitting such measures, the Commission will consult the Scientific Committee on Cosmetology.Article 3 1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive no later than 31 December 1997. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt these provisions, these shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference at the time of their official publication. The procedure for such reference shall be adopted by Member States.2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.Article 4 This Directive shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Article 5 This Directive is addressed to the Member States.Done at Brussels, 17 April 1997.For the CommissionEmma BONINOMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 262, 27. 9. 1976, p. 169.(2) OJ No L 16, 18. 1. 1997, p. 85.


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32000L0028

Directive 2000/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 September 2000 amending Directive 2000/12/EC relating to the taking up and pursuit of the business of credit institutions

Official Journal L 275 , 27/10/2000 P. 0037 - 0038

Directive 2000/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Councilof 18 September 2000amending Directive 2000/12/EC relating to the taking up and pursuit of the business of credit institutionsTHE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the first and third sentences of Article 47(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee(2),Having regard to the opinion of the European Central Bank(3),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty(4),Whereas:(1) In accordance with the objectives of the Treaty, it is desirable to promote harmonious development of the activities of credit institutions throughout the Community, in particular as regards the issuance of electronic money.(2) Certain institutions limit their activity primarily to the issuance of electronic money. To avoid any distortion of competition between electronic money issuers, even as regards application of monetary policy measures, it is advisable that these institutions, subject to suitable specific provisions taking into account their special characteristics, be brought within the scope of Directive 2000/12/EC(5).(3) It is advisable, consequently, to extend to these institutions the definition of credit institutions provided for in Article 1 of Directive 2000/12/EC.(4) Directive 2000/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 September 2000 on the taking up, pursuit and prudential supervision of the business of electronic money institutions(6) defines electronic money institutions.(5) It is necessary for electronic money to be redeemable to ensure bearer confidence,HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:Article 1Directive 2000/12/EC is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 1, point 1, first subparagraph shall be replaced by the following text:"1. 'Credit institution' shall mean:(a) an undertaking whose business is to receive deposits or other repayable funds from the public and to grant credits for its own account; or(b) an electronic money institution within the meaning of Directive 2000/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 September 2000 on the taking up, pursuit and prudential supervision of the business of electronic money institutions(7)."2. The following Article shall be added to Title V:"Article 33aArticle 3 of Directive 2000/46/EC shall apply to credit institutions."Article 21. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive not later than 27 April 2002. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such a reference shall be laid down by the Member States.2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.Article 3This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Article 4This Directive is addressed to the Member States.Done at Brussels, 18 September 2000.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentN. FontaineFor the CouncilThe PresidentH. Védrine(1) OJ C 317, 15.10.1998, p. 12.(2) OJ C 101, 12.4.1999, p. 64.(3) OJ C 189, 6.7.1999, p. 7.(4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 15 April 1999 (OJ C 219, 30.7.1999, p. 421), confirmed on 27 October 1999, Council Common Position of 29 November 1999 (OJ C 26, 28.1.2000, p. 12) and Decision of the European Parliament of 11 April 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(5) Directive 2000/12/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 March 2000 relating to the taking up and pursuit of the business of credit institutions (OJ L 126, 26.5.2000, p. 1).(6) See page 39 of this Official Journal.(7) OJ L 275, 27.10.2000, p. 39.


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31993L0005

Council Directive 93/5/EEC of 25 February 1993 on assistance to the Commission and cooperation by the Member States in the scientific examination of questions relating to food

Official Journal L 052 , 04/03/1993 P. 0018 - 0021 Finnish special edition: Chapter 15 Volume 12 P. 0087  Swedish special edition: Chapter 15 Volume 12 P. 0087

COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 93/5/EEC of 25 February 1993 on assistance to the Commission and cooperation by the Member States in the scientific examination of questions relating to foodTHE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100a thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),  In cooperation with the European Parliament (2),  Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),  Whereas the completion and smooth operation of the internal market for foodstuffs make it necessary to examine and evaluate scientific questions relating to food, particularly when these questions concern human health;  Whereas consumers are entitled to a Community food policy which promotes safe food particularly regarding nutritional, microbiological and toxicological issues;  Whereas in order to assist with this task the Commission set up a Scientific Committee for Food by Decision 74/234/EEC (4);  Whereas consultation of this Committee is currently required, in relation to questions of public health, by a number of Directives such as those on dietetic foodstuffs, materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs, additives,  flavourings and extraction solvents;  Whereas the Scientific Committee for Food should be involved much more widely in Community policies that affect food, diet and public health;  Whereas the process of achieving a satisfactory scientific base for matters relating to food safety must, in the interests of consumers and industry be independent, transparent and effective and must reflect the situation existing in all Member States;   Whereas in order to ensure the smooth running of this Committee the Community needs scientific support from the Member States;  Whereas the Community also needs scientific support for other questions of public interest essential to the operation of the internal market, such as the handling of incidents involving food contamination and in general where it is necessary to lay down  new rules concerning foodstuffs which may affect human health;  Whereas, in order to ensure that these tasks are carried out, the Commission must have access to the information and assistance available in the Member States, which must facilitate the accomplishment of its tasks;  Whereas in the Member States there are various bodies whose task is to provide their governments with scientific back-up on questions concerning foodstuffs; whereas it is necessary to use these resources effectively to support Community activities  through cooperation;  Whereas Member States shall take all the necessary measures including financial measures, within the limits of their resources, to enable their competent authorities and bodies to cooperate with the Commission and lend it the assistance it needs in the  scientific examination of questions of public interest relating to food;  Whereas there must therefore be an approximation of the provisions governing these bodies in order that they may cooperate with the Commission with the aim especially of drawing up future rules to ensure the free movement of foodstuffs, on the basis of  all the scientific data available;  Whereas it is necessary to enhance and strengthen the powers and expertise of the Scientific Committee for Food, particularly with the aim of increasing the effectiveness of the Community in food issues;  Whereas it is necessary to make provision for third countries to participate in this cooperation;  Whereas the Commission must be responsible for the management of this cooperation and the Member States for their part must assist in this task, in the context of the Standing Committee for Food;  Whereas the completion of the internal market should give rise to increased participation of the Community in meetings and work on foodstuffs of international organizations and also in bilateral relations,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:  Article 1  1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to enable their competent authorities and bodies to cooperate with the Commission and lend it the assistance it needs in the scientific examination of questions of public interest relating to  food, particularly in the field of public health, through disciplines such as those associated with medicine, nutrition, toxicology, biology, hygiene, food technology, biotechnology, novel foods and processes, risk assessment techniques, physics and  chemistry.  2. (a) The cooperation procedure of this Directive shall apply when a Council act requires the opinion of the Scientific Committee for Food.  (b) Where appropriate, the application of the cooperation procedure of ths Directive to other questions relating to the protection of the health and safety of persons arising from the consumption of food shall be decided in accordance with the procedure  laid down in Article 5.  Article 2  Each Member State shall designate the authority or body which will be responsible for the cooperation with the Commission and for distribution of work to appropriate institutes within Member States as regards the tasks laid down in Article 3  and shall notify the Commission accordingly.  The Commission shall publish in the Official Journal of the European Communities and update the list of designated authorities referred to in the preceding paragraph.  Each designated authority shall send to the Commission a list of the institutes participating in the cooperation procedure in its jurisdiction, and any modifications to that list. The Commission shall circulate this information to the above authorities  and other interested parties.  Article 3  1. The principal tasks to be carried out by the institutes participating in the cooperation shall include those listed in the Annex.  2. The following measures shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5:  - establishment of rules for the administrative management of the cooperation, including:  - measures to ensure the transparency of recommendations made by the Scientific Committee for Food,  - procedures for the presentation and appraisal of dossiers;  - establishment, and updating at least every six months, of the inventory of tasks and their associated priorities.  3. The tasks to be carried out in accordance with the inventory adopted in accordance with paragraph 2, second indent, shall be distributed in accordance wit the procedure laid down in Article 5 on the basis of scientific expertise and within the limits  set by the resources available in the Member States.  Article 4  The Commission may, after consultation with the authorities or bodies mentioned in Article 2, invite institutes in third countries to participate, on a voluntary basis, in carrying out the tasks necessary for the achievement of the objectives  of this Directive and, in particular, the tasks listed in the inventory mentioned in Article 3 (2) second indent. Where an institute in a third country has agreed to participate in the carrying out of tasks, the Commission shall take that participation  into account when allocating tasks under Article 3 (3).  In no event may the participation referred to in the first paragraph involve charges for the Community budget.  Article 5  The Commission shall be assisted by the Standing Committee on Food set up by Decision 69/414/EEC (5), hereafter referred to as the 'Committee'.  The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The  opinion shall be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148 (2) of the Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member States within the  committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The chairman shall not vote.  The Commission shall adopt the measures envisaged if they are in accordance with the opinion of the committee.  If the measures envisaged are not in accordance with the opinion of the committee, or if no opinion is delivered, the Commission shall, without delay, submit to the Council a proposal relating to the measures to be taken. The Council shall act by a  qualified majority.  If, on the expiry of a period of three months from the date of referral to the Council, the Council has not acted, the proposed measures shall be adopted by the Commission, save where the Council had decided against the said measures by a simple  majority.  Article 6  The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the structures, works and efficiency of the Scientific Committee for Food within three years of the implementation of this Directive and every three years  thereafter.  Article 7  1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive before 1 June 1993. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.  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 their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by the Member  States.  2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the main provisions of domestic law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive.  Article 8  This Directive is addressed to the Member States.  Done at Brussels, 25 February 1993.  For the Council The President J. TROEJBORG (1) OJ No C 108, 23. 4. 1991, p. 7 and OJ No C 107, 28. 4. 1992, p. 13.  (2) OJ No C 94, 13. 2. 1992, p. 286 and Decision of 20 January 1993 (not yet published in the Official Journal).  (3) OJ No C 14, 20. 1. 1992, p. 6.  (4) OJ No L 136, 20. 5. 1974, p. 1.  (5) OJ No L 291, 19. 11. 1969, p. 9.    ANNEX  The principal tasks to be carried out by the institutes participating in the cooperation shall include:  - drawing up protocols for the assessment of risks relating to food components and elaborating methods of nutritional evaluation;  - assessing the nutritional adequacy of the diet;  - examining test data submitted to the Community rule and the production of a monograph for assessment by the Scientific Committee for Food;  - carrying out food intake surveys, particularly those necessary for the determination or evaluation of the conditions of use of food additives or the laying down of limit values for other substances in food;  - conducting investigations relating to components of diets of the various Member States or of biological or chemical food contaminants;  - helping the Commission honour the Community's international commitments by providing expertise on food safety questions.


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31979L0663

Council Directive 79/663/EEC of 24 July 1979 supplementing the Annex to Council Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations

Official Journal L 197 , 03/08/1979 P. 0037 - 0038 Greek special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 8 P. 0182  Spanish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 10 P. 0138  Portuguese special edition Chapter 13 Volume 10 P. 0138  Finnish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 10 P. 0041  Swedish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 10 P. 0041

COUNCIL DIRECTIVE  of 24 July 1979  supplementing the Annex to Council Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations  (79/663/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100 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 certain types of lamps, ashtrays and other ornamental objects have glass containers holding liquids (e.g. carbon tetrachloride, trichloroethylene or tetrachloroethylene) which are highly toxic, harmful or highly flammable;  Whereas these objects are not always sufficiently stable and are easily overturned especially by young children, with the result that the glass container breaks, the liquid escapes and fumes are emitted which are toxic or harmful and to which the children fall first victim ; whereas at least two deaths have occurred in this type of accident;  Whereas the breaking of such objects may also cause fires or explosions;  Whereas in order to obviate further accidents, and especially fatalities, it is imperative to introduce as quickly as possible at Community level a prohibition on the marketing and use of such objects containing dangerous liquids;  Whereas prohibitions already adopted by individual Member States affect the functioning of the common market ; whereas it is therefore necessary to harmonize the relevant legal provisions of the Member States and consequently to amend the Annex to Council Directive 76/769/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (4);  Whereas, furthermore, thorough investigations have shown that the substance tris (2,3 dibromopropyl) phosphate [CAS No 126-72-7], which is used to fireproof textiles and garments, and especially children's garments, presents health hazards ; whereas its use should therefore be restricted;  Whereas the substances referred to above is subject to regulations in some Member States ; whereas these regulations differ as regards the conditions for marketing and use ; whereas these differences represent a barrier to trade and have a direct impact on the establishment and functioning of the common market;  Whereas it is consequently necessary to amend the Annex to Directive 76/769/EEC for this purpose also,  (1)OJ No C 96, 12.4.1979, p. 3. (2)OJ No C 127, 21.5.1979, p. 69. (3)Opinion delivered on 27 June 1979 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (4)OJ No L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 201.   HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:    Article 1 The Annex to Directive 76/769/EEC shall be supplemented as follows:  >PIC FILE= "T0015059">   Article 2 1. Member States shall bring into force the provisions necessary to comply with this Directive within 12 months of its notification and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.  2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.   Article 3 This Directive is addressed to the Member States.     Done at Brussels, 24 July 1979.  For the Council  The President  M. O'KENNEDY


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31995L0034

Eightieth Commission Directive 95/34/EC of 10 July 1995 adapting to technical progress Annexes II, III, VI and VII to Council Directive 76/768/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products

Official Journal L 167 , 18/07/1995 P. 0019 - 0021

18th COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 95/34/EC of 10 July 1995 adapting to technical progress Annexes II, III, VI and VII to Council Directive 76/768/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products (Text with EEA relevance) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products (1), as last amended by Commission Directive 94/32/EC (2), and in particular Article 8 (2) thereof,After consultation of the Scientific Committee on Cosmetology,Whereas furocoumarines are recognized to be photomutagenic and photocarcinogenic; whereas the Scientific Committee on Cosmetology has not been able to conclude from the available scientific, technical and epidemiological data that the association of protective filters with furocoumarines would guarantee the safety of sun protection and bronzing products containing furocoumarines above a minimum level; whereas, in order to protect public health, it is therefore necessary to limit furocoumarines to less than 1 mg/kg in these products;Whereas 4-tert-Butyl-3-methoxy-2,6-dinitrotoluene (Musk Ambrette), is recognized to be a potent photoallergen; whereas, on the basis of recent scientific research, use of this substance in cosmetic products poses a risk to human health; whereas it is therefore necessary to prohibit its use;Whereas toxicological evaluation of Diisobutyl-phenoxy-ethoxy-ethyldimethylbenyl-ammonium chloride (Benzethonium), shows that this ingredient is toxic to a significant degree; whereas the safety margin for human health, when this ingredient is used in cosmetic products, is inadequate; whereas it is therefore necessary to prohibit its use;Whereas cells, tissues or products of human origin are liable to transmit the Creutzfelt-Jakob disease, human spongiform encephalopathy, and certain virus diseases; whereas it is therefore necessary, given the current state of scientific knowledge, to prohibit their use in cosmetic products;Whereas recent toxicological studies of 3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein*); show a net clastogenic effect in vitro; whereas the safety margin is low, especially where children are concerned; whereas it is therefore necessary to prohibit its use;Whereas, on the basis of the latest scientific and technical research, 2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester may be used as ultraviolet filter in cosmetic products;Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on the Adaptation to Technical Progress of the Directives on the Removal of Technical Barriers to Trade in the Cosmetic Products Sector,HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:Article 1 Directive 76/768/EEC is hereby amended as shown in the Annex hereto.Article 2 1. Member States shall take all the necessary measures to ensure that as from 1 July 1996 for the substances set out in the Annex, neither manufacturers nor importers established in the Community shall place on the market products which do not comply with the requirements of this Directive.2. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the products referred to in paragraph 1 containing the substances set out in the Annex shall not be sold or otherwise supplied to the final consumer after 30 June 1997.Article 3 1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive no later than 30 June 1996. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt these provisions, these shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference at the time of their official publication. The procedure for such reference shall be adopted by Member States.2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.Article 4 This Directive shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Article 5 This Directive is addressed to the Member States.Done at Brussels, 10 July 1995.For the CommissionEmma BONINOMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 262, 27. 9. 1976, p. 169.(2) OJ No L 181, 15. 7. 1994, p. 31.ANNEX The Annexes to Directive 76/768/EEC are amended as follows:1. Annex II:(a) Reference number 358 is replaced by the following number:'358. Furocoumarines (e.g. trioxysalan*, 8-methoxypsoralen, 5-methoxypsoralen) except for normal content in natural essences used.In sun protection and in bronzing products, furocoumarines shall be below 1 mg/kg.`(b) The following numbers are added:'414. 4-tert-Butyl-3-methoxy-2,6-dinitrotoluene (Musk Ambrette)415. Diisobutyl-phenoxy-ethoxy-ethyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride (Benzethonium chloride)416. Cells, tissues or products of human origin417. 3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein*)`2. In Annex III, Part 2, reference number 3 is deleted.3. Annex VI, Part 2:(a) Reference number 15 is deleted.(b) '30. 6. 1995` in reference numbers 2, 16, 21, 29, 30 is replaced by '30. 6. 1996`.4. Annex VII:(a) In Part 1, the following reference number is added:>TABLE>(b) In Part 2, '30. 6. 1995` in reference numbers 2, 5, 6, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 29, 32, 33 and 34 is replaced by '30. 6. 1996`.


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31994L0072

Council Directive 94/72/EC of 19 December 1994 amending Directive 91/439/EEC on driving licences

Official Journal L 337 , 24/12/1994 P. 0086 - 0086 Finnish special edition: Chapter 7 Volume 5 P. 0188  Swedish special edition: Chapter 7 Volume 5 P. 0188

COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 94/72/EC of 19 December 1994 amending Directive 91/439/EEC on driving licencesTHE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,  Having regard to the Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Repubic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (1), hereafter  referred to as the '1994 Act of Accession', and in particular Article 169 thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,  Whereas driving licences in Finland and Sweden consist of plastified cards; whereas, pending consideration of another Community model driving licence, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden should also be authorized to continue issuing  driving licences based on their present model until 31 December 1997; whereas Directive 91/439/EEC (2) should be amended in consequence;  Whereas by virtue of Article 2 (3) of the 1994 Treaty of Accession, the institutions of the European Community may adopt, before accession, the measures referred to in Article 169 of the Act of Accession, such measures entering into force subject to,  and as from the date of entry into force of, the said Treaty,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:   Article 1  In Article 1 (1) of Directive 91/439/EEC, the following phrase shall be added:  'However, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden may continue to issue driving licences based on their present model until 31 December 1997.'  Article 2  This Directive shall enter into force subject to, and as from the date of, the entry into force of the 1994 Treaty of Accession.   Article 3  This Directive is addressed to the Member States.  Done at Brussels, 19 December 1994.  For the Council The President K. KINKEL  (1) OJ No C 241, 29. 8. 1994, p. 21.  (2) OJ No L 237, 24. 8. 1991, p. 1.