### for the purposes of the application of article 13 of the basic regulation a person who “normally pursues an activity as an employed person in two or more member states” shall refer to a person who simultaneously , or in alternation , for the same undertaking or employer or for various undertakings or employers , exercises one or more separate activities in two or more member states , with the exception of marginal activities . ### for the purposes of the application of article 13 of the basic regulation , a person who ' normally pursues an activity as an employed person in two or more member states ' shall refer to a person who simultaneously , or in alternation , for the same undertaking or employer or for various undertakings or employers , exercises one or more separate activities in two or more member states .


### in the situation of aircrew members performing air passenger or freight services the “registered office or place of business” as defined in title ii of the basic regulation shall deemed to be the “home base” , as defined in annex iii to council regulation no 3922 / 91 on the harmonisation of technical requirements and administrative procedures in the field of civil aviation . ' ### for the purposes of article 13 of the basic regulation , an employed aircrew member normally pursuing air passenger or freight services in two or more members states shall be subject to the legislation of the member state where the home base as defined in annex iii to council regulation no 3922 / 91 is located . '


### over the period 2001 - 11 , barely 30 % of the budget earmarked for information provision and promotion measures under regulation no 3 / 2008 was spent on measures targeting third - country markets , even though these markets offer major growth potential . with the aim of reaching 75 % of estimated expenditure , specific arrangements are therefore required to encourage a larger number of information provision and promotion measures for union agricultural products in third countries , in particular through increased financial support ### over the period 2001 - 11 , barely 30 % of the budget earmarked for information provision and promotion measures under regulation no 3 / 2008 was spent on measures targeting third - country markets , even though these markets offer major growth potential . therefore , in order to encourage a larger number of information provision and promotion measures for union agricultural products in third countries , at least 75% of the budget earmarked for information and promotion measures will be allocated to measures taking place in third countries .


### in order to ensure that uniform implementing conditions apply under this regulation , the commission should be granted implementing powers for the purposes of adopting implementing acts concerning work programmes laying down strategic priorities , the selection of simple programmes . the implementing , monitoring and control arrangements of simple programmes , the rules concerning the conclusion of contracts for the implementation of simple programmes selected in accordance with this regulation , and the common impact assessment framework for programmes . these powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council17 . __________________ 17 regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission’s exercise of implementing powers . ### in order to ensure that uniform implementing conditions apply under this regulation , the commission should be granted implementing powers for the purposes of adopting implementing acts concerning the selection of simple programmes . the implementing , monitoring and control arrangements of simple programmes , the rules concerning the conclusion of contracts for the implementation of simple programmes selected in accordance with this regulation , and the common impact assessment framework for programmes . these powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council17 . __________________ 17 regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission’s exercise of implementing powers .


### the agricultural products listed in annex i to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , excluding the fishery and aquaculture products listed in annex 1 to regulation no [ com416 ] of the european parliament and of the council19 and tobacco ; __________________ 19 regulation no [ com . ### the agricultural products listed in annex i to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , excluding tobacco ; __________________ 19 regulation no [ com .


### in order to ensure the coherence , effectiveness and sound management of the measures provided for in this regulation as well as the efficient use of union funding , the commission should be delegated the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty as regards the specific conditions of brand visibility and the indication of product origin , the criteria for determining the eligibility of proposing organisations , the conditions governing competitive tendering between implementing organisations and the conditions according to which the proposing organisation may be authorised to implement certain parts of the programme itself and , finally , the specific conditions determining the eligibility of the costs of information provision and promotion measures for simple programmes . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including using external experts . when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , the commission will ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council . ### in order to ensure the coherence , effectiveness and sound management of the measures provided for in this regulation as well as the efficient use of union funding , the commission should be delegated the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty as regards the specific conditions of brand visibility and the indication of product origin , the criteria for determining the eligibility of proposing organisations , the conditions governing competitive tendering between implementing organisations and the conditions according to which the proposing organisation may be authorised to implement certain parts of the programme itself , the work programmes laying down strategic priorities , and , finally , the specific conditions determining the eligibility of the costs of information provision and promotion measures for simple programmes . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including using external experts . when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , the commission will ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council .


### by not later than 31 december [ 2020 ] , the commission shall submit to the european parliament and the council a report on the application of this regulation together with any appropriate proposals . ### by not later than 31 december [ 2020 ] , the commission shall submit to the european parliament and the council a report on the application of this regulation together with any appropriate proposals . at the european parliament ' s request the commission shall come and present the interim report to the responsible committee .


### the commission shall , by means of an implementing act , adopt a work programme setting out the objectives pursued , the priorities , the expected results , the implementing arrangements and the total amount of the financing plan . it shall also contain the main evaluation criteria , a description of the measures to be financed , an indication of the amounts allocated to each type of measure and an indicative implementation timetable and , in the case of grants , the maximum rate of co - financing . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 23 and on the basis of the objectives listed in article 1 , concerning the adoption of a work programme setting out the objectives pursued , the priorities , the expected results , the implementing arrangements and the total amount of the financing plan . it shall also contain the main evaluation criteria , a description of the measures to be financed , an indication of the amounts allocated to each type of measure and an indicative implementation timetable and , in the case of grants , the maximum rate of co - financing .


### ‘ cross - border payment transaction’ means a card payment or card - based payment transaction initiated by a payer or by a payee where the payer ' s payment service provider and the payee ' s payment service provider are established in different member states or where the payment card is issued by an issuing payment service provider established in a different member state than that of the point of sale ; ### ‘ cross - border payment transaction’ means a card payment or card - based payment transaction initiated by a payer or by a payee where the payer ' s payment service provider or the point of sale is established in a different member state than the payee ' s payment service provider or where the payment card is issued by an issuing payment service provider established in a different member state than that of the point of sale ;


### ‘ cross - border payment transaction’ means a card payment or card - based payment transaction initiated by a payer or by a payee where the payer ' s payment service provider and the payee ' s payment service provider are established in different member states or where the payment card is issued by an issuing payment service provider established in a different member state than that of the point of sale ; ### ' cross - border payment transaction ' means a card payment or card - based payment transaction initiated by a payer or by a payee where the payer ' s payment service provider or the point of sale is established in a different member state than the payee ' s payment service provider or where the payment card is issued by an issuing payment service provider established in a different member state than that of the point of sale


### with effect from two months after the entry into force of this regulation , payment services providers shall not offer or request for cross - border debit card transactions a per transaction interchange fee or other agreed remuneration with an equivalent object or effect of more than 0 , 2 % of the value of the transaction . ### with effect from two months after the entry into force of this regulation , payment services providers shall not offer or request for cross - border debit card transactions a per transaction interchange fee or other agreed remuneration with an equivalent object or effect of more than 0 , 25 % based on a yearly weighted average of the value of the transaction .


### with effect from two months after the entry into force of this regulation , payment services providers shall not offer or request for cross - border debit card transactions a per transaction interchange fee or other agreed remuneration with an equivalent object or effect of more than 0 , 2 % of the value of the transaction . ### with effect from two months after the entry into force of this regulation , payment services providers shall not offer or request for cross - border debit card transactions a per transaction interchange fee or other agreed remuneration with an equivalent object or effect .


### for domestic transactions , a transition period is necessary to provide payment services providers and schemes with time to adapt to the new requirements . therefore , after a two year period following the entry into force of this regulation and in order to provide for a completion of an internal market for card - based payments , the caps on interchange fees for consumer card transactions should be extended to cover all , cross - border and domestic payments . ### for domestic transactions , a transition period is necessary to provide payment services providers and schemes with time to adapt to the new requirements . therefore , after a one year period following the entry into force of this regulation and in order to provide for a completion of an internal market for card - based payments , the caps on interchange fees for consumer card transactions should be extended to cover all , cross - border and domestic payments .


### in order to facilitate cross border acquiring all ‘ consumer’ debit card transactions and card based payment transaction should have a maximum interchange fee of 0 , 20% and all consumer credit card transactions and card based payment transactions based on those should have a maximum interchange fee of 0 . 30% . ### in order to facilitate cross border acquiring all debit card transactions and card based payment transaction should not have interchange fee and all credit card transactions and card based payment transactions based on those should have a maximum interchange fee of 0 . 10% .


### payment card schemes shall allow for the possibility that authorisation and clearing messages of single card transactions be separated and processed by different processing entities . ### payment card schemes and issuers shall allow for the possibility that authorisation and clearing messages of single card transactions be separated and processed by different processing entities . any scheme rules and rules in licensing agreements or other contracts leading to a restriction on the freedom to choose a processor shall be prohibited .


### the scope of these non - financial disclosure requirements should be defined by reference to the average number of employees , total assets and turnover . smes should be exempted from additional requirements , and the obligation to disclose a non - financial statement in the annual report should only apply to those companies whose average number of employees exceeds 500 , and exceed either a balance sheet total of eur 20 million or a net turnover of eur 40 million . ### the scope of these non - financial disclosure requirements should be defined by reference to the turnover of the company . smes should be exempted from additional requirements , and the obligation to disclose a non - financial statement in the annual report should only apply to those undertakings which exceed either a balance sheet total of eur 20 million or a net turnover of eur 40 million .


### diversity of competences and views of the members of administrative , management and supervisory bodies of companies facilitates a good understanding of the business organisation and affairs . it enables members of these bodies to exercise a constructive challenge of the management decisions and to be more open to innovative ideas , addressing the similarity of views of members , the ‘ group - think’ phenomenon . it contributes thus to effective oversight of the management and a successful governance of the company . it would therefore be important to enhance transparency regarding the diversity policy companies have in place . this would inform the market of corporate governance practices and thus put indirect pressure on companies to have more diversified boards . ### diversity of competences and views of the members of administrative , management and supervisory bodies of undertakings facilitates a good understanding of the business organisation and affairs . it enables members of these bodies to exercise a constructive challenge of the management decisions and to be more open to innovative ideas , addressing the similarity of views of members , the ' group - think ' phenomenon . it contributes thus to effective oversight of the management and a successful governance of the undertaking . it would therefore be important to enhance transparency regarding the diversity policy undertakings have in place . this would inform the market of corporate governance practices and thus put indirect pressure on undertakings to have more diversified boards .


### the european council of 24 and 25 march 2011 called for the overall regulatory burden , in particular for small and medium - sized enterprises , to be reduced at both european and national levels and suggested measures to increase productivity while the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth aims to improve the business environment for smes and to promote their internationalisation . thus , according to the ‘ think - small - first’ principle , the disclosure requirements under directive 78 / 660 / eec and directive 83 / 349 / eec should only apply to certain large undertakings and groups . ### the european council of 24 and 25 march 2011 called for the overall regulatory burden , in particular for small and medium - sized enterprises , to be reduced at both european and national levels and suggested measures to increase productivity while the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth aims to improve the business environment for smes and to promote their internationalisation . thus , according to the ' think - small - first ' principle , the disclosure requirements under directive 2013 / 34 / eu should only apply to certain large undertakings and groups .


### since the objective of this directive , namely to increase the relevance , consistency and comparability of information disclosed by companies across the union , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states , and can therefore by reason of its effect be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this directive does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve the pursued objective . ### since the objective of this directive , namely to increase the relevance , consistency and comparability of information disclosed by undertakings across the union , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states , and can therefore by reason of its effect be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this directive does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve the pursued objective .


### the obligation to disclose their diversity policies for their administrative , management and supervisory bodies with regard to aspects such as age , gender , geographical diversity , educational and professional background should only apply to large listed companies . therefore small and medium - sized companies that may be exempted from certain accounting obligations under article 27 of directive 78 / 660 / eec should not be covered to by this obligation . disclosure of the diversity policy should be part of the corporate governance statement , as laid down by article 46a of directive 78 / 660 / eec . companies not having a such a diversity policy should not be obliged to put one in place , but they should clearly explain why this is the case . ### the obligation to disclose their diversity policies for their administrative , management and supervisory bodies with regard to aspects such as age , gender , geographical diversity , educational and professional background should only apply to large listed undertakings . disclosure of the diversity policy should be part of the corporate governance statement , as laid down by article 20 of directive 2013 / 34 / eu .


### it is also necessary to establish a certain minimum legal requirement as regards the extent of the information that should be made available to the public by undertakings across the union . annual reports should give a fair and comprehensive view of an undertaking ' s policies , results , and risks . ### it is also necessary to establish a certain minimum legal requirement as regards the extent of the information that should be made available to the public and other authorities by undertakings across the union . management reports should give a fair and comprehensive view of an undertaking ' s policies , results , and risks .


### in order to enhance consistency and comparability of non - financial information disclosed throughout the union , companies should be required to include in their annual report a non - financial statement containing information relating to at least environmental matters , social and employee - related matters , respect for human rights , anti - corruption and bribery matters . such statement should include a description of the policies , results , and the risks related to those matters . ### in order to enhance consistency and comparability of non - financial information disclosed throughout the union , undertakings should be required to include in their management report a non - financial statement containing information relating to at least environmental matters , social and employee - related matters , respect for human rights , anti - corruption and bribery matters . such statement should include a description of the policies , results , and the risks related to those matters .


### the obligation to disclose their diversity policies for their administrative , management and supervisory bodies with regard to aspects such as age , gender , geographical diversity , educational and professional background should only apply to large listed companies . therefore small and medium - sized companies that may be exempted from certain accounting obligations under article 27 of directive 78 / 660 / eec should not be covered to by this obligation . disclosure of the diversity policy should be part of the corporate governance statement , as laid down by article 46a of directive 78 / 660 / eec . companies not having a such a diversity policy should not be obliged to put one in place , but they should clearly explain why this is the case . ### the obligation to disclose their diversity policies for their administrative , management and supervisory bodies with regard to aspects such as age , gender , geographical diversity , language , disability , educational and professional background should only apply to large listed companies . disclosure of the diversity policy should be part of the corporate governance statement , as laid down by article 20 of directive 2013 / 34 / eu


### in providing this information , companies may rely on national frameworks , eu - based frameworks such as the eco - management and audit scheme , and international frameworks such as the united nations global compact , the guiding principles on business and human rights implementing the un ‘ protect , respect and remedy’ framework , the organisation for economic co - operation and development guidelines for multinational enterprises , the international organisation for standardisation 26000 , the international labour organization tripartite declaration of principles concerning multinational enterprises and social policy , and the global reporting initiative . ### in providing this information , undertakings should rely on national frameworks , eu - based frameworks such as the eco - management and audit scheme , and international frameworks such as the united nations global compact , the guiding principles on business and human rights implementing the un ' protect , respect and remedy ' framework , the organisation for economic co - operation and development guidelines for multinational enterprises , the international organisation for standardisation 26000 , the international labour organization tripartite declaration of principles concerning multinational enterprises and social policy , and the global reporting initiative . in the case of information provided relating to social and employee matters and human rights , the united nations guiding principles on business and human rights and the oecd guidelines for multinational enterprises should be considered the basic set of guidelines . similarly , in the case of environmental , corruption and bribery matters , the global compact should be considered the basic set of guidelines .


### 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 . ### 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 .


### issue appropriate guidance to health care establishments , professionals and other parties involved in all stages of the chain from donation to transplantation or disposal ; ### issue appropriate guidance to health care establishments , professionals and other parties involved in all stages of the chain from donation to transplantation or disposal as well as subsequent treatment and recovery in post - transplantation . they shall ensure that special protocols are created governing procedures for operative and post - operative stages under the responsibility of the respective operating teams , specialist pathologists and specialists in other necessary fields ;


### in order to reduce the risks and maximise the benefits of the transplantation process . member states need to operate an effective national quality programme . this programme should be implemented and maintained throughout the entire chain from donation to transplantation or disposal , and should cover the personnel and organisation , premises , equipment , materials , documentation and record - keeping involved . the national quality programme should include auditing where necessary . member states should be able to delegate , through written agreements , the responsibility for parts of this programme to european organ exchange organisations . ### in order to reduce the risks and maximise the benefits of the transplantation process . member states need to operate an effective national quality programme , ensuring that they have a precise description of the donor and the organs . this programme should be implemented and maintained throughout the entire chain from donation to transplantation or disposal , and should cover the personnel and organisation , premises , equipment , materials , documentation and record - keeping involved . the national quality programme should include auditing where necessary . member states should be able to delegate , through written agreements , the responsibility for parts of this programme to european organ exchange organisations .


### risks however are associated with the use of organs in transplantation . the extensive therapeutic use of human organs for transplantation demands that their quality and safety should be such as to minimise any risks associated with the transmission of diseases . ### risks however are associated with the use of organs in transplantation . the extensive therapeutic use of human organs for transplantation demands that their quality and safety should be such as to improve the risk / benefit ratio while minimising any risks inherent in the logistics by which organs are obtained .


### every year organs are exchanged between member states . the exchange of organs is an important way of expanding the pool of organs available and ensuring a better match between donor and recipient and therefore improving the quality of the transplant . this is particularly important for the optimum treatment of specific patients such as patients requiring urgent treatments , hypersensitised patients or paediatric patients . available organs should be able to cross borders without unnecessary problems and delays . ### every year organs are exchanged between member states . the exchange of organs is an important way of ensuring a better match between donor and recipient and therefore improving the quality of the transplant . this is particularly important for the optimum treatment of specific patients such as patients requiring urgent treatments , hypersensitised patients or paediatric patients . available organs should be able to cross borders without unnecessary problems and delays .


### this directive should respect the fundamental rights and observe the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union11 . in line with that charter and to take account of , as appropriate the convention on human rights and biomedicine12 , organ transplantation programmes should be founded on the principles of voluntary and unpaid donation , altruism of the donor and solidarity between donor and recipient while ensuring anonymity of the deceased donor and the recipient . ### this directive should respect the fundamental rights and observe the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union11 . in line with that charter and to take account of , as appropriate the convention on human rights and biomedicine12 , organ transplantation programmes should be founded on the principles of voluntary and unpaid donation , altruism of the living donor and solidarity between donor and recipient while ensuring anonymity of the deceased donor and the recipient .


### member states shall ensure that donations of human organs from deceased and living donors are voluntary and unpaid . ### member states shall ensure that donations of human organs from deceased and living donors are voluntary and unpaid . the principle of non - payment must not prevent a living donor from receiving compensation for expenses incurred or for loss of income , provided that this does not constitute a financial benefit .


### new kics , including their priority fields and the organisation and timing of the selection process , should be launched on the basis of modalities defined in the strategic innovation agenda . ### new kics , including their priority fields and the organisation and timing of the selection process , should be launched in a competitive way on the basis of modalities defined in the strategic innovation agenda . all stages in the selection process of new kics should be open and transparent ;


### the eit’s mission is to contribute to sustainable european economic growth and competitiveness by reinforcing the innovation capacity of the member states and the union . it shall do this by promoting and integrating higher education , research and innovation of the highest standards . the eit ' general objectives , specific objectives and result indicators for the period 2014 - 2020 are defined in horizon 2020 . ### the eit’s mission is to contribute to sustainable european economic growth and competitiveness by reinforcing the innovation capacity of the member states and the union . it shall do this by promoting and integrating higher education , research and innovation of excellence . the eit ' general objectives , specific objectives and result indicators for the period 2014 - 2020 are defined in horizon 2020 .


### the commission should strengthen its role in monitoring the implementation of specific aspects of eit activities ### the commission should strengthen its role in monitoring the implementation of specific aspects of eit activities . the commission should annually monitor the implementation of the programme with the aid of key indicators for assessing results and impacts . these indicators , including relevant baselines , should provide the minimum basis for assessing the extent to which the objectives of the eit have been achieved .


### the eit shall launch the selection and designation of kics according to the priority fields and time schedule defined in the sia . ### the eit shall launch the selection and designation of kics according to the priority fields and time schedule clearly defined in the sia . the number of kics selected will depend on the maturity and readiness of european consortia to form credible kics , the potential societal and economic impact , and opportunities for synergies with other initiatives , as well as the absorption capacity of the eit and the budget available .


### members of the mdcg and staff of the eu reference laboratories shall not have financial or other interests in the medical device industry which could affect their impartiality . they shall undertake to act in the public interest and in an independent manner . they shall declare any direct and indirect interests they may have in the medical device industry and update this declaration whenever a relevant change occurs . upon request , the declaration of interests shall be accessible to the public . this article shall not apply to the representatives of stakeholder organisations participating in the sub - groups of the mdcg . ### members of the mdcg and staff of the eu reference laboratories shall not have financial or other interests in the medical device industry which could affect their impartiality . they shall undertake to act in the public interest and in an independent manner . they shall declare any direct and indirect interests they may have in the medical device industry and update this declaration whenever a relevant change occurs . the declaration of interests shall be made publicly available on the european commission web site .


### without prejudice to regulation 45 / 2001 , the commission may transfer , subject to the agreement of the public or private service providers active in the international supply chain , data referred to in article 18a to international organisations and / or eu institutions / agencies which contribute to the protection of the financial interests of the union and correct application of customs legislation with which the commission concluded a relevant arrangement or memorandum of understanding . ### the commission may transfer , subject to the agreement of the supplying member state , selected data obtained in accordance with the procedure specified in paragraph 1 to the international organisations world customs organisation , international maritime organization , international civil aviation organization and international air transport association , and europol which contribute to the protection of the financial interests of the union and correct application of customs legislation with which the commission concluded a relevant arrangement or memorandum of understanding .


### within the time limits obliging economic operators to maintain the relevant documentation , economic operators shall provide the commission upon request with the information mentioned in paragraph 1 . ’ ### within the time limits obliging economic operators to maintain the relevant documentation , economic operators shall provide the commission upon request with the information mentioned in paragraph 1 within three weeks . ’


### the commission shall adopt , by means of implementing acts , provisions regarding the format of the data in the csms and the method of transmission of the csms . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 43a . ### the commission shall adopt , by means of implementing acts , provisions regarding the format of the data in the csms , the method of transmission of the csms and the frequency of reporting . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 43a .


### without prejudice to regulation 45 / 2001 , the commission may transfer , subject to the agreement of the public or private service providers active in the international supply chain , data referred to in article 18a to international organisations and / or eu institutions / agencies which contribute to the protection of the financial interests of the union and correct application of customs legislation with which the commission concluded a relevant arrangement or memorandum of understanding . ### the commission may transfer data referred to in article 18a to international organisations and / or eu institutions / agencies which contribute to the protection of the financial interests of the union and correct application of customs legislation with which the commission concluded a relevant arrangement or memorandum of understanding .


### without prejudice to regulation no 45 / 2001 , the commission may transfer , subject to the agreement of the supplying member state , selected data obtained in accordance with the procedure specified in paragraph 1 to international organisations and / or eu institutions / agencies which contribute to the protection of the financial interests of the union and correct application of customs legislation with which the commission concluded a relevant arrangement or memorandum of understanding . ### the commission may transfer , subject to the agreement of the supplying member state , selected data obtained in accordance with the procedure specified in paragraph 1 to international organisations and / or eu institutions / agencies which contribute to the protection of the financial interests of the union and correct application of customs legislation with which the commission concluded a relevant arrangement or memorandum of understanding .


### the required csms shall report the events referred to in article 18f insofar as they are known to the reporting public or private service provider active in the international supply chain . ### the required csms shall report the events referred to in article 18f insofar as they are known to the reporting public or private service provider active in the international supply chain and for which the data has been generated or collected in the electronic container tracking equipment .


### liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions . advanced biofuels , such as those made from wastes and algae , provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets . it is appropriate , therefore , to encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities , in part due to competition for public subsidies with established food crop based biofuel technologies . further incentives should be provided by increasing the weighting of advanced biofuels towards 10% target for transport set in directive 2009 / 28 / ec compared to conventional biofuels . in this context , only advanced biofuels with low estimated indirect land use change impacts and high overall greenhouse gas savings should be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework . ### liquid renewable fuels as well as electricity from renewable energy , energy savings and an increase in energy efficiency are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions . advanced biofuels potentially provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets . it is appropriate , therefore , to only encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels that will not contribute to indirect land use change or any other adverse effects to the environment . on the basis of a thorough impact assessment on the positive and negative impacts of advanced biofuels on indirect land use change , further incentives should be provided by increasing the weighting of advanced biofuels towards the 10% target for transport set in directive 2009 / 28 / ec . in this context , only advanced biofuels with low risks in relation to indirect land use change , high overall greenhouse gas savings and without any risk to directly or indirectly endangering the right to food will be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework .


### to prepare for the transition towards advanced biofuels and minimise the overall indirect land use change impacts in the period to 2020 , it is appropriate to limit the amount of biofuels and bioliquids obtained from food crops as set out in part a of annex viii to directive 2009 / 28 / ec and part a of annex v to directive 98 / 70 / ec that can be counted towards targets set out in directive 2009 / 28 / ec . without restricting the overall use of such biofuels , the share of biofuels and bioliquids produced from cereal and other starch rich crops , sugar and oil crops that can be counted towards the targets of directive 2009 / 28 / ec should be limited to the share of such biofuels and bioliquids consumed in 2011 . ### to prepare for the transition towards advanced and sustainable biofuels and minimise the overall indirect land use change impacts in the period to 2020 , it is appropriate to limit the amount of biofuels and bioliquids obtained from food crops as set out in part a of annex viii to directive 2009 / 28 / ec and part a of annex v to directive 98 / 70 / ec that can be counted towards targets set out in those directives . the share of biofuels and bioliquids produced from cereal and other starch rich crops , sugar and oil crops that can be counted towards the targets or receive public funding pursuant to directive 2009 / 28 / ec should be limited to the share of such biofuels and bioliquids consumed in 2011 . biofuels and bioliquids imported from third countries are counted towards this target . for the same reason and in order to avoid unequal treatment of biofuels and bioliquids from raw materials with similar impacts , it is appropriate to apply the same treatment to advanced biofuels .


### the commission should review the methodology for estimating land - use change emission factors included in annexes viii and v to directives 2009 / 28 / ec and 98 / 70 / ec respectively in the light of adaptation to technical and scientific progress . to this end , and if warranted by the latest available scientific evidence , the commission should consider the possibility of revising the proposed crop group indirect land - use change factors , as well as introducing factors at further levels of disaggregation and including additional values should new biofuel feedstocks come to market . ### the commission should review the methodology for estimating land - use change emission factors included in annexes viii and v to directives 2009 / 28 / ec and 98 / 70 / ec respectively in the light of adaptation to technical and scientific progress . to this end , and if warranted by the latest available scientific evidence , the commission should submit legislative proposals to the european parliament and the council to revise the proposed crop group indirect land - use change factors , as well as introducing factors at further levels of disaggregation and including additional values should new biofuel feedstocks come to market .


### liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions . advanced biofuels , such as those made from wastes and algae , provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets . it is appropriate , therefore , to encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities , in part due to competition for public subsidies with established food crop based biofuel technologies . further incentives should be provided by increasing the weighting of advanced biofuels towards 10% target for transport set in directive 2009 / 28 / ec compared to conventional biofuels . in this context , only advanced biofuels with low estimated indirect land use change impacts and high overall greenhouse gas savings should be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework . ### liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions . advanced biofuels , such as those made from wastes and algae , provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets . it is appropriate , therefore , to encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities , in part due to competition for public subsidies with established food crop based biofuel technologies . further incentives should be provided by setting a separate target of at least 2 , 5% for advanced biofuels within the 10% target of consumption of energy from renewable sources for transport as established in directive 2009 / 28 / ec . in this context , biofuels with low estimated indirect land use change impacts and high overall greenhouse gas savings should be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework . in such framework the target of 2 , 5% for advanced biofuels should be increased until 5% as of 1 january 2021 . however , to avoid market distortions and frauds related to the production of advanced biofuels also the latter should comply with the relevant sustainability criteria as for conventional biofuels .


### draft legislative resolution ### considers that no political agreement on staff reductions in union institutions and bodies should impair its budgetary prerogatives in the context of other procedures , such as the annual budgetary procedure and upcoming negotiations on the 2014 - 2020 multiannual financial framework ; will strongly oppose any attempt to pre - empt the outcome of such negotiations ;


### the name , address and signature of the owner ; ### the name , address and signature of the owner and of up to two previous owners if applicable ;


### the veterinarian issuing the identification document shall record the information referred to in paragraph 1 and and keep records of that information for at least 10 years from the date of issue of the identification document . ### the veterinarian issuing the identification document shall ensure that the information referred to in paragraph 1 and is registered on an authorised database , which is accessible across member states from a central point of access .


### identification documents accompanying pet animals of the species listed in part a of annex i which are moved for non - commercial purposes into member states are necessary to attest compliance with the conditions of this regulation . the regulation should therefore establish the conditions for issuing the identification documents and the requirements for their content , validity and format . ### identification documents accompanying pet animals of the species listed in part a of annex i which are moved for non - commercial purposes into member states are necessary to attest compliance with the conditions of this regulation . the regulation should therefore establish the conditions for issuing the identification documents and the requirements for their content , validity , safety features and format .


### the agency shall assist the commission and the member states to meet the legal and regulatory requirements of network and information security in present and future union legislation , thus contributing to the smooth functioning of the internal market . ### the agency shall assist the commission , the european parliament and the member states to meet the legal and regulatory requirements of network and information security in present and future union legislation , thus contributing to the smooth functioning of the internal market .


### a separate annual trigger import volume is set for imports from central american country for products mentioned in paragraph 1 as indicated in the table in the annex to this regulation . the importation of the products mentioned in paragraph 1 at the preferential customs duty rate shall , in addition to the proof of origin established under annex iii of the agreement with central america , be subject to the presentation of an export certificate issued by the competent authority of the republic of the central american country from which the products are exported . once the trigger volume is met during the corresponding calendar year , the commission may , in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 12 , temporarily suspend the preferential customs duty during that same year for a period of time not exceeding three months , and not going beyond the end of the calendar year . ### a separate annual trigger import volume is set for imports from central american country for products mentioned in paragraph 1 as indicated in the table in the annex to this regulation . the importation of the products mentioned in paragraph 1 at the preferential customs duty rate shall , in addition to the proof of origin established under annex iii of the agreement with central america , be subject to the presentation of an export certificate issued by the competent authority of the republic of the central american country from which the products are exported . once the trigger volume is met during the corresponding calendar year , the commission shall , in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 12 , temporarily suspend the preferential customs duty during that same year for a period of time not exceeding three months , and not going beyond the end of the calendar year . only reasons of force majeure shall prevent the suspension from being imposed .


### there should be detailed provisions on the initiation of proceedings . the commission should receive information including available evidence from the member states of any trends in imports which might call for the application of safeguard measures . ### there should be detailed provisions on the initiation of proceedings . the commission should receive information including available evidence from the member states and interested parties of any trends in imports which might call for the application of safeguard measures .


### any extension pursuant to paragraph 3 shall be preceded by an investigation upon a request by a member state , by any legal person or any association not having legal personality , acting on behalf of the union industry , or on the commission ' s own initiative if there is sufficient prima facie evidence that the conditions laid down in paragraph 3 are met , on the basis of factors referred to in article 4 . ### any extension pursuant to paragraph 3 shall be preceded by an investigation upon a request by a member state , by any legal person or any association not having legal personality , acting on behalf of the union industry , by interested parties , by the european parliament , or on the commission ' s own initiative if there is sufficient prima facie evidence that the conditions laid down in paragraph 3 are met , on the basis of factors referred to in article 4 .


### patent proprietors should pay one common annual renewal fee for european patents with unitary effect . renewal fees should be progressive throughout the term of the patent protection and , together with the fees to be paid to the european patent organisation during the pre - grant stage , should cover all costs associated with the grant of the european patent and the administration of the unitary patent protection . the level of the renewal fees should be fixed with the aim of facilitating innovation and fostering the competitiveness of european businesses . it should also reflect the size of the market covered by the patent and be similar to the level of the national renewal fees for an average european patent taking effect in the participating member states at the time where the level of the renewal fees is first fixed by the commission . ### patent proprietors should pay one common annual renewal fee for european patents with unitary effect . renewal fees should be progressive throughout the term of the patent protection and , together with the fees to be paid to the european patent organisation during the pre - grant stage , should cover all costs associated with the grant of the european patent and the administration of the unitary patent protection . the level of the renewal fees should be fixed with the aim of facilitating innovation and fostering the competitiveness of european businesses and should take into account the specific situation of small and medium - sized enterprises in the form of lower fees . it should also reflect the size of the market covered by the patent and be similar to the level of the national renewal fees for an average european patent taking effect in the participating member states at the time where the level of the renewal fees is first fixed .


### the lawyer shall have the right to be present at any other investigative or evidence - gathering act at which the suspect or accused person’s presence is required or permitted as a right , in accordance with national law , unless this would prejudice the acquisition of evidence . ### member states shall determine in their national law in respect of which investigative or other evidence - gathering acts at which the suspect or accused person’s presence is required or – in accordance with national law – permitted as a right , the suspect or accused person has – in accordance with procedures in national law – the right for his lawyer to be present .


### member states shall ensure that the confidentiality of meetings between the suspect or accused person and his lawyer is guaranteed . they shall also ensure the confidentiality of correspondence , telephone conversations and other forms of communication permitted under national law between the suspect or accused person and his lawyer . ### member states shall guarantee the confidentiality of communication between a suspect or accused person and his lawyer relating to the defence and the preparation of the case , including meetings , correspondence , telephone conversations and any other forms of communication permitted under national law .


### the lawyer shall have the right to be present at any questioning and hearing . he shall have the right to ask questions , request clarification and make statements , which shall be recorded in accordance with national law . . ### the suspect or accused person shall have the right for his lawyer to be present at any law enforcement or judicial authorities interview and at any hearing . . he shall have the right to ask questions , request clarification and make statements , which shall be recorded in accordance with national law .


### the lawyer shall have the right to be present at any questioning and hearing . he shall have the right to ask questions , request clarification and make statements , which shall be recorded in accordance with national law . ### member states shall ensure that the suspect or accused person has the right , in accordance with procedures in national law , for his lawyer to be present and participate when he is officially interviewed . when a lawyer participates during an official interview this shall be recorded in accordance with national law .


### the lawyer shall have the right to be present at any questioning and hearing . he shall have the right to ask questions , request clarification and make statements , which shall be recorded in accordance with national law . ### the lawyer shall have the right to be present at any interview and hearing , whether the person is detained or not . he or she shall have the right to ask questions , request clarification and make statements , which shall be recorded in accordance with national law .


### the lawyer shall have the right to check the conditions in which the suspect or accused person is detained and to this end shall have access to the place where the person is detained . ### if he or she receives indications of maltreatment , the lawyer shall have the right to examine the specific conditions in which the suspect or accused person is detained and to that end shall have access to the place where the person is detained .


### member states shall ensure that the confidentiality of meetings between the suspect or accused person and his lawyer is guaranteed . they shall also ensure the confidentiality of correspondence , telephone conversations and other forms of communication permitted under national law between the suspect or accused person and his lawyer . ### member states shall ensure that the confidentiality of all meetings between a person to whom article 2 applies and his lawyer is guaranteed . they shall also ensure the confidentiality of correspondence , telephone conversations and other forms of communication permitted under national law between the suspect or accused person and his lawyer .


### member states shall ensure that suspects and accused persons are granted access to a lawyer as soon as possible and in any event : ### member states shall ensure that suspects and accused persons are promptly granted access to a lawyer , at least :


### a limited number of categories of food constitutes the sole source of nourishment of certain groups of the population or represent a partial source of nourishment ; such categories of food are vital for the management of certain conditions and / or are essential to maintain the intended nutritional adequacy for certain well - established vulnerable groups of the population . those categories of food include infant formulae and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food and food for special medical purposes . experience has shown that the provisions laid down in commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec , as well as commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec ensure the free movement of such food in a satisfactory manner , while ensuring a high level of protection of public health . it is therefore appropriate that this regulation focuses on the general compositional and information requirements for infant formula and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food for infants and young children and to food for special medical purposes , taking into account commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec and commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec . ### a limited number of categories of food constitutes the sole source of nourishment of certain groups of the population or represent a partial source of nourishment ; such categories of food are vital for the management of certain conditions and / or are essential to maintain the intended nutritional adequacy for certain well - established vulnerable groups of the population . those categories of food include infant formulae and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food and food for special medical purposes . experience has shown that the provisions laid down in commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec , as well as commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec ensure the free movement of such food in a satisfactory manner , while ensuring a high level of protection of public health and consumers’ interests . it is therefore appropriate that this regulation focuses on the general compositional and information requirements for infant formula and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food for infants and young children and to food for special medical purposes , taking into account commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec and commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec . in this context , any substances that are liable to be harmful to the health of the categories concerned should be excluded from the composition of categories of foods covered by this regulation .


### a limited number of categories of food constitutes the sole source of nourishment of certain groups of the population or represent a partial source of nourishment ; such categories of food are vital for the management of certain conditions and / or are essential to maintain the intended nutritional adequacy for certain well - established vulnerable groups of the population . those categories of food include infant formulae and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food and food for special medical purposes . experience has shown that the provisions laid down in commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec , as well as commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec ensure the free movement of such food in a satisfactory manner , while ensuring a high level of protection of public health . it is therefore appropriate that this regulation focuses on the general compositional and information requirements for infant formula and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food for infants and young children and to food for special medical purposes , taking into account commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec and commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec . ### a limited number of categories of food constitutes the sole source of nourishment of certain groups of the population or represent a partial source of nourishment ; such categories of food are vital for the management of certain conditions and / or are essential to maintain the intended nutritional adequacy for certain well - established vulnerable groups of the population . those categories of food include infant formulae and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food , food for special medical purposes and foodstuffs for people intolerant to gluten . experience has shown that the provisions laid down in commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec , as well as commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec and commission regulation no 41 / 2009 ensure the free movement of such food in a satisfactory manner , while ensuring a high level of protection of public health . it is therefore appropriate that this regulation focuses on the general compositional and information requirements for infant formula and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food for infants and young children , food for special medical purposes and foodstuffs for people intolerant to gluten , taking into account commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec , commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec and commission regulation no 41 / 2009 .


### subject to the general requirements of articles 7 and 9 and taking into account directive 2006 / 141 / ec , directive 2006 / 125 / ec and directive 1999 / 21 / ec as well as any technical and scientific progress , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated regulations , no later than [ 2 years after the date of the entry into force of this regulation ] , in accordance with article 15 , with respect to the following : ### subject to the general requirements of articles 7 and 9 and taking into account directive 2006 / 141 / ec , directive 2006 / 125 / ec , directive 1999 / 21 / ec and regulation no 41 / 2009 , as well as any technical and scientific progress , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated regulations for foods referred to in article 1 no later than [ 2 years after the date of the entry into force of this regulation ] , in accordance with article 15 , with respect to the following :


### infant formula and follow - on formula ; ### infant formula and follow - on formula for infants in good health ;


### to ensure legal certainty , definitions laid down in commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec and commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec should be transferred to this regulation . however , the definitions of infant formulae and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food , and food for special medical purposes should be regularly adapted taking into account technical and scientific progress and relevant developments at international level , as appropriate . ### to ensure legal certainty , definitions laid down in commission directives 2006 / 141 / ec , 2006 / 125 / ec , 1999 / 21 / ec and 96 / 8 / ec should be transferred to this regulation . however , the definitions of infant formulae and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food , food for special medical purposes and foodstuffs intended for use in energy - restricted diets for weight reduction should be regularly adapted taking into account technical and scientific progress and relevant developments at international level , as appropriate .


### this regulation should provide the criteria for the establishment of the specific compositional and information requirements for infant formula , follow - on formula , processed cereal - based food and baby food , and food for special medical purposes , taking into account commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec and commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec . in order to adapt the definitions of infant formula , follow - on formula , processed cereal - based food and baby food , and food for special medical purposes laid down in this regulation taking into account technical and scientific progress and relevant developments at international level , to lay down the specific compositional and information requirements with respect to the categories of food covered by this regulation , including for additional labelling requirements to , or derogations from , the provisions of directive 2000 / 13 / ec and for the authorisation of nutrition and health claims , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council . ### this regulation should provide the criteria for the establishment of the specific compositional and information requirements for infant formula , follow - on formula , processed cereal - based food and baby food , and food for special medical purposes , taking into account commission directives 2006 / 141 / ec , 2006 / 125 / ec , 1999 / 21 / ec and 96 / 8 / ec . in order to adapt the definitions of infant formula , follow - on formula , processed cereal - based food and baby food , foodstuffs intended for use in energy - restricted diets for weight reduction and food for special medical purposes laid down in this regulation taking into account technical and scientific progress and relevant developments at international level , to lay down the specific compositional and information requirements with respect to the categories of food covered by this regulation , including for additional labelling requirements to , or derogations from , the provisions of directive 2000 / 13 / ec and for the authorisation of nutrition and health claims , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council .


### to ensure legal certainty , definitions laid down in commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec and commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec should be transferred to this regulation . however , the definitions of infant formulae and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food , and food for special medical purposes should be regularly adapted taking into account technical and scientific progress and relevant developments at international level , as appropriate . ### to ensure legal certainty , definitions laid down in commission directives 2006 / 141 / ec , 2006 / 125 / ec and 1999 / 21 / ec and in commission regulation no 41 / 2009 should be transferred to this regulation . however , the definitions of infant formulae and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food , food for special medical purposes and foodstuffs for people intolerant to gluten should be regularly adapted taking into account technical and scientific progress and relevant developments at international level , as appropriate .


### the free movement of safe and wholesome food is an essential aspect of the internal market and contributes significantly to the health and well - being of citizens , and to their social and economic interests . ### the guarantee of safe and wholesome food products , particularly when intended to vulnerable consumer groups such as infants and young children , is an essential criterion for their free movement and the good functioning of the internal market , and contributes significantly to the health and well - being of citizens , and to their social and economic interests ,


### a limited number of categories of food constitutes the sole source of nourishment of certain groups of the population or represent a partial source of nourishment ; such categories of food are vital for the management of certain conditions and / or are essential to maintain the intended nutritional adequacy for certain well - established vulnerable groups of the population . those categories of food include infant formulae and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food and food for special medical purposes . experience has shown that the provisions laid down in commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec , as well as commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec ensure the free movement of such food in a satisfactory manner , while ensuring a high level of protection of public health . it is therefore appropriate that this regulation focuses on the general compositional and information requirements for infant formula and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food for infants and young children and to food for special medical purposes , taking into account commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec and commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec . ### a limited number of categories of food constitutes the sole source of nourishment of certain groups of the population or represent a partial source of nourishment ; such categories of food are vital for the management of certain conditions and / or are essential to maintain the intended nutritional adequacy for certain well - established vulnerable groups of the population . those categories of food include infant formulae and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food , food for medical purposes and foodstuffs for people intolerant to gluten . experience has shown that the provisions laid down in commission directives 2006 / 141 / ec , 2006 / 125 / ec and 1999 / 21 / ec and in commission regulation no 41 / 2009 ensure the free movement of such food in a satisfactory manner , while ensuring a high level of protection of public health . it is therefore appropriate that this regulation focuses on the general compositional and information requirements for infant formula and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food for infants and young children , food for special medical purposes and foodstuffs for people intolerant to gluten taking into account commission directives 2006 / 141 / ec , 2006 / 125 / ec and 1999 / 21 / ec , and commission regulation no 41 / 2009 .


### this regulation should provide the criteria for the establishment of the specific compositional and information requirements for infant formula , follow - on formula , processed cereal - based food and baby food , and food for special medical purposes , taking into account commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec and commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec . in order to adapt the definitions of infant formula , follow - on formula , processed cereal - based food and baby food , and food for special medical purposes laid down in this regulation taking into account technical and scientific progress and relevant developments at international level , to lay down the specific compositional and information requirements with respect to the categories of food covered by this regulation , including for additional labelling requirements to , or derogations from , the provisions of directive 2000 / 13 / ec and for the authorisation of nutrition and health claims , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council . ### this regulation should provide the criteria for the establishment of the specific compositional and information requirements for infant formula , follow - on formula , processed cereal - based food and baby food , food for special medical purposes and foodstuffs for people intolerant to gluten , taking into account commission directives 2006 / 141 / ec , 2006 / 125 / ec and 1999 / 21 / ec , and commission regulation no 41 / 2009 . in order to adapt the definitions of infant formula , follow - on formula , processed cereal - based food and baby food , food for special medical purposes and foodstuffs for people intolerant to gluten laid down in this regulation taking into account technical and scientific progress and relevant developments at international level , to lay down the specific compositional and information requirements with respect to the categories of food covered by this regulation , including for additional labelling requirements to , or derogations from , the provisions of directive 2000 / 13 / ec and for the authorisation of nutrition and health claims , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council .


### a limited number of categories of food constitutes the sole source of nourishment of certain groups of the population or represent a partial source of nourishment ; such categories of food are vital for the management of certain conditions and / or are essential to maintain the intended nutritional adequacy for certain well - established vulnerable groups of the population . those categories of food include infant formulae and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food and food for special medical purposes . experience has shown that the provisions laid down in commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec , as well as commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec ensure the free movement of such food in a satisfactory manner , while ensuring a high level of protection of public health . it is therefore appropriate that this regulation focuses on the general compositional and information requirements for infant formula and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food for infants and young children and to food for special medical purposes , taking into account commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec and commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec . ### a limited number of categories of food constitutes the sole source of nourishment of certain groups of the population or represent a partial source of nourishment ; such categories of food are vital for the management of certain conditions and / or are essential to maintain the intended nutritional adequacy for certain well - established vulnerable groups of the population . those categories of food include infant formulae and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food , food for special medical purposes and foodstuffs intended for use in energy - restricted diets for weight reduction . experience has shown that the provisions laid down in commission directives 2006 / 141 / ec , 2006 / 125 / ec , 1999 / 21 / ec and 96 / 8 / ec ensure the free movement of such food in a satisfactory manner , while ensuring a high level of protection of public health . it is therefore appropriate that this regulation focuses on the general compositional and information requirements for infant formula and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food for infants and young children , food for special medical purposes and foodstuffs intended for use in energy - restricted diets for weight reduction , taking into account the four directives mentioned above .


### invasive alien species shall only be included on the list referred to in paragraph 1 if they meet all of the following criteria : ### invasive alien species or taxonomic groups of species shall only be included on the list referred to in paragraph 1 if they meet all of the following criteria taking into account the relevant international standards :


### for the entire duration of gmes initial operations , a financial envelope of eur 107m constituting the prime reference , within the meaning of point 37 of the interinstitutional agreement of 17 may 2006 between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management should be established . it is envisaged that this financial envelope will be complemented by an amount of eur 43 million from the space theme of the seventh framework programme for research actions accompanying gmes initial operations . ### for the entire duration of gmes initial operations , a financial envelope of eur 107m constituting the prime reference , within the meaning of point 37 of the interinstitutional agreement of 17 may 2006 between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management should be established . it is envisaged that this financial envelope will be complemented by an amount of eur 209 million from the space theme of the seventh framework programme for research actions accompanying gmes initial operations . these two sources of financing should be managed in a coordinated manner so that real progress can be made in deploying gmes services .


### mitigate the impact of fishing gear on the ecosystem and the environment , with particular regard to the protection of biologically sensitive stocks and habitats . ### minimise the impact of fishing gear on the ecosystem and the environment , with particular regard to the protection of biologically sensitive stocks and habitats , particularly the sea floor ;


### conservation , management and exploitation of marine biological resources ; and ### conservation , management and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources ; and


### minimum conservation reference sizes based on the best available scientific advice shall be established for the fish stocks set out in paragraph 1 . the sale of catches of such fish stocks below the minimum conservation reference size shall be restricted for reduction to fish meal or pet food only . ### minimum conservation reference sizes based on the best available scientific advice but not exceeding any dimensions and sizes set by current union legislation shall be established for the fish stocks set out in paragraph 1 . the sale of catches of such fish stocks below the minimum conservation reference size shall be restricted to the licensed reduction to commercial fish meal and oil or pet food only .


### multiannual plans shall be based on the precautionary approach to fisheries management and shall take into account the limitations of the available data and assessment methods and all quantified sources of uncertainty in a scientifically valid manner . ### multiannual plans shall be based on the precautionary approach to fisheries management and the priority of achieving the maximum sustainable yield of all stocks , and shall take into account the limitations of the available data and assessment methods and all quantified sources of uncertainty in a scientifically valid manner and shall comply fully with article 4 .


### serious infringements by operators of the rules of the common fisheries policy shall result in temporary or permanent bans on access to the union financial assistance and / or application of financial penalties . such measures shall be proportionate to the nature , extent , duration and repetition of serious infringements . ### serious infringements by operators of the rules of the common fisheries policy in the three years following the granting of union financial assistance shall result in temporary or permanent bans on access to the union financial assistance , application of financial penalties and the repayment , in whole or in part , of that previously granted union financial assistance . such measures shall be proportionate to the nature , extent , duration and repetition of serious infringements .


### in cases where the determination of a fishing mortality rate that restores and maintains stocks above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield is not possible , multiannual plans shall provide for precautionary measures ensuring a comparable degree of conservation of the relevant stocks . ### in cases where the determination of a fishing mortality rate consistent with paragraph 1 is not possible , multiannual plans shall provide for precautionary measures ensuring a comparable degree of conservation of the relevant stocks and shall set a target of the earliest biologically possible date for the achievement of stock levels above maximum sustainable yield .


### the collection , management and use of data shall be done in the framework of a multi - annual programme as of 2014 . such a multi - annual programme shall include targets for the precision of the data to be collected , and aggregation levels for the collection , management and use of such data . ### the collection , management and use of data shall be done in the framework of council regulation 2008 / 199 / ec of 25 february 2008 concerning the establishment of a community framework for the collection , management and use of data in the fisheries sector and support for scientific advice regarding the common fisheries policy1 , which shall be reviewed and / or amended , or , if necessary , replaced with a framework of at least equivalent standard , implementing the provisions of this article . a new multi - annual programme shall govern the collection , management and use of data as of 2014 , which shall be subject to the provisions of this article and regulation 2008 / 199 / ec . such a multi - annual programme shall include targets for the precision of the data to be collected , and aggregation levels for the collection , management and use of such data . regulation 2008 / 199 / ec shall continue to apply to the national programmes adopted for the collection and management of data for the years 2011 , 2012 and 2013 . _____________ oj l 60 , 5 . 3 . 2008 , p . 1 .


### on the basis of evidence of a serious threat to the conservation of marine biological resources , or to the marine eco - system and requiring immediate action , the commission , upon a reasoned request of a member state or on its own initiative , may decide on temporary measures to alleviate the threat . ### on the basis of evidence of a serious threat to the conservation of marine biological resources , or to the marine eco - system and requiring immediate action , the commission , upon a reasoned request of a member state or on its own initiative , shall adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 55 , laying down temporary measures to alleviate the threat . such measures shall have immediate effect .


### marketing standards for catches of fish caught in excess of fixed fishing opportunities shall be established in accordance with article 27 of [ the regulation on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products ] . ### marketing standards for catches of fish caught in excess of fixed fishing opportunities shall be established in accordance with chapter iii , article 39 and 40 of [ the regulation on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products ] until january 1 , 2014 .


### in a multiannual plan established pursuant to articles 9 , 10 and 11 member states may be authorised to adopt measures , in accordance with that multiannual plan , which specify the conservation measures applicable to vessels flying their flag in relation to stocks in union waters for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities . ### in a multiannual plan established pursuant to articles 9 , 10 and 11 member states may be authorised to adopt measures , in accordance with that multiannual plan , which specify the conservation measures applicable to vessels flying their flag in relation to stocks in union waters for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities and to all vessels fishing within the territorial waters of the member state .


### member states may reserve up to 5% of fishing opportunities . they shall establish objectives and transparent criteria for the allocation of such reserved fishing opportunities . those fishing opportunities may only be allocated to eligible holders of transferable fishing concessions as set out in article 28 . ### member states may reserve up to 10 % of fishing opportunities . they shall establish objectives and transparent criteria for the allocation of such reserved fishing opportunities .


### member states shall collect biological , technical , environmental and socio - economic data necessary for ecosystem based fisheries management , manage them and make them available to end users of scientific data , including bodies designated by the commission . those data shall in particular enable the assessment of : ### member states shall collect biological , technical , environmental and socio - economic data necessary for ecosystem based fisheries and aquaculture management , manage them , make them publically available and supply them as required to end users of scientific data , including bodies designated by the commission . those data shall be collected at least biennially for stocks which are below levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield . they shall in particular enable the assessment of :


### non - compliance by member states with the rules of the common fisheries policy may result in the interruption or suspension of payments or in the application of a financial correction to union financial assistance under the common fisheries policy . such measures shall be proportionate to the nature , extent , duration and repetition of the non compliance . ### noncompliance by member states with the rules of the common fisheries policy shall result in the interruption or suspension of payments or in the application of a financial correction to union financial assistance under the common fisheries policy . such measures shall be proportionate to the nature , extent , duration and repetition of the non compliance .


### serious infringements by operators of the rules of the common fisheries policy shall result in temporary or permanent bans on access to the union financial assistance and / or the application of financial reductions . such measures shall be proportionate to the nature , extent , duration and repetition of serious infringements . ### serious infringements by operators of the rules of the common fisheries policy following the granting of union financial assistance shall result in temporary or permanent bans on access to the union financial assistance , application of financial penalties and the repayment , in whole or in part , of that previously granted union financial assistance . such measures shall be proportionate to the nature , extent , duration and repetition of serious infringements .


### reduce catches of unwanted marine organisms ; ### reduce to a minimum catches of unwanted marine organisms and seabirds ;


### transferable fishing concessions may only be allocated by a member state to an owner of a fishing vessel flying the flag of that member state , or to legal or natural persons for the purpose of being used on such a vessel . transferable fishing concessions may be pooled together for collective management by legal or natural persons or recognized producer organisations . member states may limit eligibility for receiving transferable fishing concessions on the basis of transparent and objective criteria . ### transferable fishing concessions may only be allocated by a member state to an owner of a fishing vessel flying the flag of that member state , or to legal or natural persons for the purpose of being used on such a vessel . transferable fishing concessions may be pooled together for collective management by legal or natural persons or recognized producer organisations or similar bodies . member states may limit eligibility for receiving transferable fishing concessions on the basis of transparent and objective criteria .


### member states may require holders of a fishing licence for fishing vessels of 12 meters length overall or more flying their flag to contribute proportionally to the costs of implementing the union fisheries control system . ### member states shall require holders of a fishing licence for fishing vessels of 12 meters length overall or more flying their flag to contribute proportionally to the costs of implementing the union fisheries control system .


### notwithstanding paragraph 5 and 6 , member states may recall transferable fishing concessions that have not been used on a fishing vessel for a period of three consecutive years . ### notwithstanding paragraph 5 and 6 , member states may recall and reallocate transferable fishing concessions that have not been used on a fishing vessel for a period of three consecutive years .


### the union shall participate in the activities of international organisations dealing with fisheries , including regional fisheries management organisations in line with international obligations and policy objectives and consistent with the objectives set out in articles 2 and 3 . ### the union shall actively contribute to and support the activities of international organisations dealing with fisheries , including regional fisheries management organisations in line with international obligations and policy objectives and consistent with the objectives set out in articles 2 and 3 .


### the commission shall ensure a midterm and final evaluation of the programme , regarding the aspects referred to in paragraph 2 and 3 . the results shall be integrated into decisions on possible renewal , modification or suspension of subsequent programmes . an independent external evaluator shall carry out these evaluations . ### the commission shall ensure regular evaluation of the programme and submit evaluation reports at least once a year , regarding the aspects referred to in paragraph 2 and 3 . the results shall be integrated into decisions on possible renewal , modification or suspension of subsequent programmes . an independent external evaluator shall carry out these evaluations .


### member states shall require issuers active in the extractive or logging of primary forest industries , as defined in [ … ] to prepare , in accordance with chapter 9 of directive 2011 / . . . / eu of the european parliament and of the council , a report on payments made to governments on an annual basis . the report shall be made public at the latest six months after the end of each financial year and shall remain publicly available for at least five years . payments to governments shall be reported at consolidated level . ### member states shall require issuers active in the extractive or logging of primary forest industries , as defined in [ … ] to prepare , in accordance with chapter 9 of directive 2011 / . . . / eu of the european parliament and of the council , a report on all payments above eur 100 . 000 made to governments . the report shall be made public at the latest six months after the end of each financial year and shall remain publicly available for at least five years . payments to governments shall be reported at consolidated level . the obligation referred to shall not apply to issuers that have a consolidated net turnover of less than eur 500 million in the preceding financial year .


### in order to provide for enhanced transparency of payments made to governments , issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market and which have activities in the extractive or logging of primary forest industries should disclose in a separate report on an annual basis payments made to governments in the countries in which they operate . the report should include types of payments comparable to those disclosed under the extractive industries transparency initiative and provide civil society with information to hold governments of resource - rich countries to account for their receipts from the exploitation of natural resources . the initiative is also complementary to the eu flegt action plan and the timber regulationwhich require traders of timber products to exercise due diligence in order to prevent illegal wood from entering into the eu market . the detailed requirements are defined in chapter 9 of directive 2011 / . . . / eu of the european parliament and of the council . ### in order to provide for enhanced transparency of payments made to governments , issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market should disclose as part of their annual financial statements payments made to governments in the countries in which they operate . disclosures should be made on a country - by - country basis . in the case of issuers engaged in activities related to extractive or forest industries , disclosures should include types of payments comparable to those disclosed under the extractive industries transparency initiative and should be on a country - by - country and project - by - project basis , where a project means a contract , licence , lease or other legal agreement under which an issuer operates and which gives rise to specific revenue liabilities . for all issuers , disclosures should include turnover of the constituent entities of the undertaking that might give rise to payments and , on a country - by - country basis , quantities produced , profit before tax , effective tax rates , total number of people employed and their aggregate remuneration and expenditure on fixed asset investment during the course of the reporting period . the detailed requirements are defined in chapter 9 of directive 2011 / . . . / eu of the european parliament and of the council .


### in order to provide for enhanced transparency of payments made to governments , issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market and which have activities in the extractive or logging of primary forest industries should disclose in a separate report on an annual basis payments made to governments in the countries in which they operate . the report should include types of payments comparable to those disclosed under the extractive industries transparency initiative and provide civil society with information to hold governments of resource - rich countries to account for their receipts from the exploitation of natural resources . the initiative is also complementary to the eu flegt action plan and the timber regulation which require traders of timber products to exercise due diligence in order to prevent illegal wood from entering into the eu market . the detailed requirements are defined in chapter 9 of directive 2011 / . . . / eu of the european parliament and of the council . ### in order to provide for enhanced transparency of payments made to governments , issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market and which have activities in the extractive or logging of primary forest industries should disclose in a separate report all payments above eur 100 . 000 made to governments in the countries in which they operate . the report should include types of payments comparable to those disclosed under the extractive industries transparency initiative and provide civil society with information to hold governments of resource - rich countries to account for their receipts from the exploitation of natural resources . the initiative is also complementary to the eu flegt action plan and the timber regulation which require traders of timber products to exercise due diligence in order to prevent illegal wood from entering into the eu market . the detailed requirements are defined in chapter 9 of directive 2011 / . . . / eu of the european parliament and of the council . the obligations shall not apply to issuers that have a consolidated net turnover of less than eur 500 million in the preceding financial year .


### the active substance is essential to prevent or to control a serious danger to public or animal health or the environment ; or ### it is shown by evidence that the active substance is necessary to prevent or control a serious danger to public or animal health or to the environment , to food and feed safety , or to the public interest and that there are no effective alternative substances or technologies available . the use of any biocidal product containing active substances included in annex i pursuant to this paragraph shall be subject to appropriate risk mitigation measures to ensure that exposure of humans and the environment is minimised .