### are accompanied by a duly completed identification document issued in accordance with article 20 . ### are accompanied by a duly completed identification document issued in accordance with article 20 and the unique identification document number is registered on an authorised database , which is accessible across member states from a central point of access .


### to ensure full achievement of its objectives , the agency should liaise with law enforcement bodies and privacy protection authorities to highlight and properly address the network and information security aspects of fighting cybercrime . representatives of these authorities should become fully fledged stakeholders of the agency and should be represented in the agency’s permanent stakeholders group . ### to ensure full achievement of its objectives , the agency should liaise and cooperate with law enforcement bodies and data protection authorities to highlight and properly address the network and information security aspects of fighting cybercrime and protecting personal data . representatives of these authorities should become fully fledged stakeholders of the agency and should be represented in the agency’s permanent stakeholders group .


### assist the commission , at its request or on its own initiative , on network and information security policy development by providing it with advice and opinions and with technical and socio - economic analyses , and with preparatory work for developing and updating union legislation in the field of network and information security ; ### assist the commission , at its request or on its own initiative , on network and information security policy development by providing it with advice and opinions and with technical , legal and socio - economic analyses , and with preparatory work for developing and updating union legislation in the field of network and information security ;


### assist the member states and the european institutions and bodies in their efforts to collect , analyse and disseminate network and information security data ; ### assist the member states and the european institutions and bodies , at their request or on its own initiative , in their efforts to collect , analyse and disseminate network and information security data ;


### carry out tasks conferred on the agency by union legislative acts . ### carry out tasks conferred on the agency by union legislative acts , as adopted by the european parliament and the council .


### the executive director shall be appointed and dismissed by the management board . the appointment shall be done from a list of candidates proposed by the commission for a period of five years , on grounds of merit and documented administrative and managerial skills , as well as specific competence and experience . before appointment , the candidate selected by the management board may be invited to make a statement before the competent committee of the european parliament and answer questions put by its members . ### the executive director shall be appointed and dismissed by the management board . the appointment shall be done from a list of candidates proposed by the commission for a period of five years , on grounds of merit and documented administrative and managerial skills , as well as specific competence and experience . before appointment , the candidate selected by the management board shall be invited to make a statement before the competent committee of the european parliament and answer questions from committee members . after this statement , the european parliament shall adopt an opinion setting out its view of the selected candidate . the management board shall inform the european parliament of the manner in which this opinion has been taken into account .


### the management board shall set up a permanent stakeholders ' group on a proposal by the executive director , composed of experts representing the relevant stakeholders , such as the information and communication technologies industry , consumer groups , academic experts in network and information security , and law enforcement and privacy protection authorities . ### the management board shall set up a permanent stakeholders ' group on a proposal by the executive director , composed of experts representing the relevant stakeholders , such as the information and communication technologies industry , consumer groups , academic experts in network and information security , and law enforcement and data protection authorities .


### the tasks of carrying out investigations and , if necessary , imposing safeguard measures should be carried out in the most transparent manner possible . ### the tasks of carrying out investigations and , if necessary , imposing safeguard measures should be carried out in the most transparent manner and as flexibly and quickly as possible , so that any safeguard measures can be imposed before producers have suffered serious damage .


### the tasks of carrying out investigations and , if necessary , imposing safeguard measures should be carried out in the most transparent manner possible . ### the tasks of following up and reviewing the agreement and carrying out investigations and , if necessary , imposing safeguard measures should be carried out in the most transparent manner possible .


### it is also necessary , pursuant to 112 of the agreement , to set time limits for the initiation of investigations and for determinations as to whether or not measures are appropriate , with a view to ensuring that such determinations are made quickly , in order to increase legal certainty for the economic operators concerned . ### it is also necessary , pursuant to article 112 of the agreement , to set time limits for the initiation of investigations and for determinations as to whether or not measures are appropriate , with a view to ensuring that such determinations are made quickly , in order to increase legal certainty for the economic operators concerned and to ensure that the measures are effective .


### “interested parties ' means parties affected by the imports of the product in question ; ### “interested parties ' means parties affected by the imports of the product in question , including civil society organizations , ngos and workers ' organisations ;


### an investigation shall be initiated upon 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 it is apparent to the commission that there is sufficient prima facie evidence , as determined on the basis of factors referred to in article 4 , to justify such initiation . ### an investigation shall be initiated upon 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 it is apparent to the commission that there is sufficient prima facie evidence , as determined on the basis of factors referred to in article&#160 ; 4 , to justify such initiation .


### the request to initiate an investigation shall contain evidence that the conditions for imposing the safeguard measure set out in article 2 are met . the request shall generally contain the following information : the rate and amount of the increase in imports of the product concerned in absolute and relative terms , the share of the domestic market taken by increased imports and changes in the level of sales , production , productivity , capacity utilisation , profits and losses , and employment . ### the request to initiate an investigation shall contain evidence that the conditions for imposing the safeguard measure set out in article 2 are met . the request shall generally contain the following information : the rate and amount of the increase in imports of the product concerned in absolute and relative terms , the share of the domestic market taken by increased imports and changes in the level of sales , production , productivity , capacity utilisation , profits and losses , employment and working condititions .


### an investigation may also be initiated in the event that there is a surge of imports concentrated in one or several member states , provided that there is sufficient prima facie evidence that the conditions for initiation are met , as determined on the basis of factors referred to in article 4 . ### an investigation may also be initiated in the event that there is a surge of imports concentrated in one or several member states or outermost regions , provided that there is sufficient prima facie evidence that the conditions for initiation are met , as determined on the basis of factors referred to in article 4 .


### the commission shall seek all information it considers necessary to make a determination with regard to the conditions set out in article 2 , and , where it considers it appropriate , endeavour to verify that information . ### the commission shall seek all information it considers necessary to make a determination with regard to the conditions set out in article 2 and endeavour to verify that information .


### in the investigation the commission shall evaluate all relevant factors of an objective and quantifiable nature having a bearing on the situation of the union industry , in particular , the rate and amount of the increase in imports of the product concerned in absolute and relative terms , the share of the domestic market taken by increased imports and changes in the level of sales , production , productivity , capacity utilisation , profits and losses , and employment . this list is not exhaustive and other relevant factors may also be taken into consideration by the commission for its determination of the existence of serious injury or threat of serious injury , such as stocks , prices , return on capital employed , cash flow , and other factors which are causing or may have caused serious injury , or threaten to cause serious injury to the union industry . ### in the investigation the commission shall evaluate all relevant factors of an objective and quantifiable nature having a bearing on the situation of the union industry , in particular , the rate and amount of the increase in imports of the product concerned in absolute and relative terms , the share of the domestic market taken by increased imports and changes in the level of sales , production , productivity , capacity utilisation , profits and losses , and employment and working conditions . this list is not exhaustive and other relevant factors may also be taken into consideration by the commission for its determination of the existence of serious injury or threat of serious injury , such as stocks , prices , return on capital employed , cash flow , effects on employment and other factors which are causing or may have caused serious injury , or threaten to cause serious injury to the union industry . moreover , in the investigation , the commission shall evaluate , the observance by the central america countries party to the agreement of the social and environmental standards laid down in title viii “trade and sustainable development” of part iv of the agreement and any consequences on prices or unfair competitive advantages potentially leading to serious injury or the threat of serious injury to producers or specific sectors of the economy in the union .


### the commission shall ensure that all data and statistics which are used for the investigation are available , comprehensible , transparent and verifiable . ### the commission shall ensure that all data and statistics which are used for the investigation are available , comprehensible , transparent , up - to - date , reliable and verifiable .


### upon carrying out any procedural or evidence - gathering act at which the person’s presence is required or permitted as a right in accordance with national law , unless this would prejudice the acquisition of evidence ; ### upon the carrying out of any procedural or evidence - gathering act , save where , and only in so far as , the authority carrying out that evidence - gathering act reasonably believes that evidence will be altered , removed or destroyed pending the lawyer’s arrival ; the authority must set out in writing the reasons for any denial of access . the suspect or accused person shall be informed of these reasons prior to the start of the evidence - gathering act and shall sign a statement to that effect .


### 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 . ### the lawyer shall have the right to be present at any other investigative or evidence - gathering act , save where and only in so far as the authority carrying out that investigative or evidence - gathering act reasonably believes that evidence will be altered , removed or destroyed pending the lawyer ' s arrival .


### 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 .


### 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 the suspect or accused person has the right for his lawyer to attend , provided evidence will not be altered , removed or destroyed pending the lawyer’s arrival . in addition , the suspect or accused person shall have the right for his lawyer to attend at least the following investigative or other evidence - gathering acts , if they exist in the national law concerned : identity parades ; confrontations ; experimental reconstructions of the scene of crime .


### 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 permitted as a right , the suspect or accused person has 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 .


### motion for a resolution ### recalls its resolution of 8 june 2011 on ' investing in the future : a new multiannual financial framework for a competitive , sustainable and inclusive europe ' 1 ; reiterates that , regardless of realisable savings and reallocations , sufficient additional resources are needed in the next mff in order to enable the union to fulfil its existing policy priorities and the new and reinforced tasks provided for in the treaty of lisbon , such as consumer protection , as well as to respond to unforeseen events ; challenges the council , if it does not share this approach , to clearly identify which of its political priorities or projects could be dropped altogether , despite their proven european added value ; ______________ texts adopted , p7_ta0266 .


### 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 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 .


### 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 .


### processed cereal - based food and baby food for infants and young children ; ### processed cereal - based food and baby food for infants and young children in good health ;


### 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 directive 96 / 8 / 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 :


### council regulation no 708 / 2007 of 11 june 2007 concerning use of alien and locally absent species in aquaculture14 , regulation no 528 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 may 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products15 and regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing council directives 79 / 117 / eec and 91 / 414 / eec16 provide for rules concerning the authorisation for the use of certain alien species for particular purposes . the use of certain species has already been authorised under those regimes at the time of entry into force of these new rules as they do not pose unacceptable risks to the environment , human health and the economy . in order to ensure a coherent legal framework , those species should thus be excluded from the new rules . _______________ 14 . oj l 168 , 28 . 6 . 2007 , p . 1 . 15 oj l 167 , 27 . 6 . 2012 , p . 1 . 16 oj l 309 , 24 . 11 . 2009 , p . 1 ### council regulation no 708 / 2007 of 11 june 2007 concerning use of alien and locally absent species in aquaculture14 , regulation no 528 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 may 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products15 and regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing council directives 79 / 117 / eec and 91 / 414 / eec16 provide for rules concerning the authorisation for the use of certain alien species for particular purposes . the use of certain species has already been authorised under those regimes at the time of entry into force of these new rules as they do not pose unacceptable risks to the environment , survival of endemic species , human health , animal health and the economy . in order to ensure a coherent legal framework , those species should thus be excluded from the new rules . _______________ 14 oj l 168 , 28 . 6 . 2007 , p . 1 15 oj l 167 , 27 . 6 . 2012 , p . 1 . 16 oj l 309 , 24 . 11 . 2009 , p . 1


### in order to ensure that the subset of invasive alien species of union concern remains proportionate , the list should be developed in line with a gradual and phased - in approach including an initial capping of the number of invasive alien species of union concern to the top 3% of some 1500 invasive alien species in europe and be focused on those species that cause or are likely to cause significant economic damage , including that deriving from biodiversity loss . ### in order to ensure that the subset of invasive alien species of union concern remains proportionate and meets the objective of placing the emphasis on prevention , it is essential that the list is constantly revised and kept up - to - date . the list should be open , recognising an estimated 1500 invasive alien species currently present in the union and that the rate of invasion is growing , and include all taxonomic groups include groups of species with similar ecological requirements to prevent derogations from species being traded in the union to a similar but unlisted species . the list should be focused on those species that cause or are likely to cause significant economic damage , including that deriving from biodiversity loss .


### the criteria to list invasive alien species considered to be of union concern is the core instrument to apply these new rules . the commission will do its utmost to submit a proposal for a list based on those criteria within one year of the entry into force of this legislation to the committee . the criteria should include a risk assessment pursuant to the applicable provisions under the agreements of the world trade organisation on placing trade restriction on species . ### the criteria to list invasive alien species considered to be of union concern is the core instrument to apply these new rules . the commission will do its utmost to submit a proposal for a list based on those criteria within one year of the entry into force of this legislation to the committee . the criteria should be based on the latest scientific evidence and include a risk assessment pursuant to the applicable provisions under the relevant agreements of the world trade organisation on placing trade restriction on species .


### there may be cases where alien species not yet recognised as invasive alien species of union concern appear at the union borders or are detected in the union territory . member states should therefore be granted the possibility to adopt on the basis of available scientific evidence certain emergency measures . such emergency measures would allow immediate reaction against species which may pose risks related to their introduction , establishment and spread in those countries , while member states assess the effective risks posed by them , in line with the applicable provisions of the agreements of the world trade organisation , in particular with a view to having those species recognised as invasive alien species of union concern . there is a need to couple national emergency measures with the possibility of adopting emergency measures at union level in order to comply with the provisions of the agreements of the world trade organisation . furthermore , union level emergency measures would equip the union with a mechanism to act swiftly in case of presence or imminent danger of entry of a new invasive alien species in accordance with the precautionary principle . ### there may be cases where alien species not yet recognised as invasive alien species of union concern appear at the union borders or are detected in the union territory and which may pose risks relating to their introduction through accidental or deliberate action in the environment . member states should therefore be granted the possibility to adopt on the basis of available scientific evidence and good practice certain emergency measures . such emergency measures would allow immediate reaction against species which may pose risks related to their introduction , establishment and spread in those countries , while member states assess the effective risks posed by them , in line with the applicable provisions of the relevant agreements of the world trade organisation , in particular with a view to having those species recognised as invasive alien species of union concern . there is a need to couple national emergency measures with the possibility of adopting emergency measures at union level in order to comply with the provisions of the relevant agreements of the world trade organisation . furthermore , union level emergency measures would equip the union with a mechanism to act swiftly in case of presence or imminent danger of entry of a new invasive alien species in accordance with the precautionary principle .


### a list of invasive alien species of union concern shall be adopted , and updated , by the commission by means of implementing acts on the basis of the criteria in paragraph 2 . the implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 22 . ### a list of invasive alien species or taxonomic group of species of union concern shall be adopted , and updated , by the commission by means of implementing acts on the basis of the criteria in paragraph 2 . the implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 22 .


### the name of the species ; ### the name of the species or taxonomic group of species ;


### evidence that the species complies with the criteria set out in paragraph 2 . ### evidence that the species or taxonomic group of species complies with the criteria set out in paragraph 2 .


### in case of invasive alien species that are animals , they are marked where possible ; ### in case of invasive alien species that are animals , they are marked where possible ; identification and registration of those animals will enable traceability ownership and easier control .


### by [ 12 months from the date of entry into force of this regulation &#8211 ; date to be inserted ] at the latest , member states shall have in place fully functioning structures to perform the official controls on animals and plants including their seeds , eggs , or propagules , brought into the union , necessary to prevent the intentional introduction into the union of invasive alien species of union concern . ### by [ 12 months from the date of entry into force of this regulation &#8211 ; date to be inserted ] at the latest , member states shall have in place fully functioning structures to perform the official controls and monitoring capacity on animals and plants including their seeds , eggs , or propagules , parasites and pathogenic infections brought into the union , necessary to prevent the intentional or accidental introduction into the union of invasive alien species of union concern .


### when applying eradication measures , member states shall ensure that the methods used are effective in achieving the complete and permanent removal of the population of the invasive alien species concerned , with due regard to human health and the environment , and ensuring that targeted animals are spared any avoidable pain , distress or suffering . ### when applying eradication measures , member states shall ensure that the methods used are effective in achieving the complete and permanent removal of the population of the invasive alien species concerned , with due regard to human health , the health and survival of the endemic species and the environment , and ensuring that targeted animals are spared any avoidable pain , distress or suffering .


### eradication methods are not available or are available but have very serious negative impacts on human health or the environment . ### eradication methods are not available or are available but have very serious negative impacts on human health , the health of the endemic species or the environment .


### when applying management measures , member states shall ensure that the methods used have due regard for human health and the environment and that , when animals are targeted , they are spared any avoidable pain , distress or suffering . ### when applying management measures , member states shall ensure that the methods used have due regard for human health , the health of the endemic species and the environment and that , when animals are targeted , they are spared any avoidable pain , distress or suffering .


### this regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the official journal of the european union . ### this regulation shall enter into force two years after its publication in the official journal of the european union .


### solidarity is a fundamental value of the union and there is potential for further developing means of expressing solidarity of union citizens with people in third countries vulnerable to or affected by man - made crises or natural disasters . ### solidarity is a fundamental value of the union and there is potential for further developing means of expressing solidarity of union citizens with people in third countries vulnerable to or affected by man - made crises or natural disasters . moreover , the european union as a whole is the world’s largest humanitarian aid donor , providing almost 50 % of global humanitarian aid .


### the common fisheries policy shall ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities provide long - term sustainable environmental , economic and social conditions and contribute to the availability of food supplies . ### the common fisheries policy shall ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities contribute to promoting a healthy marine environment , provide long - term sustainable environmental , economic and social conditions and contribute to the availability of food supplies .


### the common fisheries policy shall apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management , and shall aim to ensure , by 2015 , that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield . ### the common fisheries policy shall apply the precautionary approach to fisheries and aquaculture management , and shall ensure that populations of harvested species are restored to levels above those which can produce the maximum sustainable yield by 2015 , and to levels which can produce maximum economic yield by 2022 .


### the common fisheries policy shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management to ensure that the impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are limited . ### the common fisheries policy shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries and aquaculture management to ensure that the impacts of these activities on the marine ecosystem are kept to a minimum and do not compromise the achievement of a good environmental status by 2020 .


### the common fisheries policy shall integrate the union environmental legislation requirements . ### the common fisheries policy shall comply with the union environmental legislation requirements and contribute to the achievement of their goals .


### eliminate unwanted catches of commercial stocks and gradually ensure that all catches of such stocks are landed ; ### eliminate unwanted catches , starting with commercial stocks and gradually ensuring that catches of all fish species are landed except unwanted species that can survive being discarded ;


### provide conditions for efficient fishing activities within an economically viable and competitive fishing industry ; ### provide conditions for efficient and sustainable fishing activities within an economically viable and competitive fishing industry ;


### promote the development of union aquaculture activities to contribute to food security and employment in coastal and rural areas ; ### promote the development of sustainable and ecosystem - based aquaculture activities to contribute to food security and employment in coastal and rural areas ;


### - ' maximum sustainable yield ' means the maximum catch that may be taken from a fish stock indefinitely ; ### - ' maximum sustainable yield ' means the maximum average catch that may be taken from a fish stock indefinitely without having a lasting impact on the population age and size distribution that is indicative of a healthy stock ;


### – ' precautionary approach to fisheries management ' means an approach according to which the absence of adequate scientific information should not justify postponing or failing to take management measures to conserve target species , associated or dependent species and non - target species and their environment ; ### - ' precautionary approach to fisheries management ' means an approach according to which the absence of adequate scientific information should not justify postponing or failing to take management measures to conserve , or prevent damage , to target species , associated or dependent species and non - target species and their environment , according to which the burden of proof to demonstrate that a proposed activity will not cause such damage rests with the proponent of that activity ;


### - ' ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management ' means an approach ensuring that benefits from living aquatic resources are high while the direct and indirect impacts of fishing operations on marine ecosystems are low and not detrimental to the future functioning , diversity and integrity of those ecosystems ; ### - ' ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management ' means an approach ensuring that benefits from living aquatic resources are high while the direct and indirect impacts of fishing operations on marine ecosystems are minimised and , where possible , eliminated , and are not detrimental to the future functioning , diversity and integrity of those ecosystems ;


### in the waters up to 12 nautical miles from baselines under their sovereignty or jurisdiction , member states shall be authorised from 1 january 2013 to 31 december 2022 to restrict fishing to fishing vessels that traditionally fish in those waters from ports on the adjacent coast , without prejudice to the arrangements for union fishing vessels flying the flag of other member states under existing neighbourhood relations between member states and the arrangements contained in annex i , fixing for each member state the geographical zones within the coastal bands of other member states where fishing activities are pursued and the species concerned . member states shall inform the commission of the restrictions put in place under this paragraph . ### in the waters up to 12 nautical miles from baselines under their sovereignty or jurisdiction , member states shall be authorised from 1 january 2013 to 31 december 2022 to restrict fishing to fishing vessels that traditionally fish in those waters from ports on the adjacent coast , and to give priority access to small - scale fishing with low environmental impact and high cultural and economic added value for coastal communities , without prejudice to the arrangements for union fishing vessels flying the flag of other member states under existing neighbourhood relations between member states and the arrangements contained in annex i , fixing for each member state the geographical zones within the coastal bands of other member states where fishing activities are pursued and the species concerned . member states shall inform the commission of the restrictions put in place under this paragraph .


### measures for the conservation of marine biological resources may include the following : ### measures for the conservation and sustainable management of marine biological resources may include the following :


### establishing incentives , including those of an economic nature , to promote more selective or low impact fishing ; ### establishing incentives , including those of an economic nature , to promote more selective or low impact fishing or to encourage compliance with regulatory requirements ;


### prohibitions of the use of certain fishing gears in certain areas or seasons ; ### prohibitions of the use of certain types of technical equipment including fishing gears in certain areas or seasons ;


### specific measures to reduce the impact of fishing activities on marine eco - systems and non target species ; ### specific measures to reduce the impact of fishing activities on marine eco - systems and non - target species , and to reduce the discard of fishing gear , litter associated with basic fish processing , and other forms of pollution ;


### multiannual plans shall provide for adaptations of the fishing mortality rate , resulting in a fishing mortality rate that restores and maintains all stocks above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield by 2015 . ### multiannual plans shall provide the basis for the sustainable exploitation of fish stocks , resulting in a fishing mortality rate that restores and maintains all stocks above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield by 2015 .


### multiannual plans shall provide for adaptations of the fishing mortality rate , resulting in a fishing mortality rate that restores and maintains all stocks above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield by 2015 . ### multiannual plans shall provide for adaptations of the fishing mortality rate , resulting in a fishing mortality rate that restores and maintains all stocks above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield by 2015 . no agreement shall be concluded that provides for total allowable catches and quotas of any species in any one year , or part of year , that exceed a level necessary to achieve this objective .


### 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 .


### all catches of the following fish stocks subject to catch limits caught during fishing activities in union waters or by union fishing vessels outside union waters shall be brought and retained on board the fishing vessels and recorded and landed , except when used as live bait , in accordance with the following timeframe : ### all catches of the following fish stocks caught during fishing activities in union waters or by union fishing vessels outside union waters shall be brought and retained on board the fishing vessels and recorded and landed , except when used as live bait , in accordance with the following timeframe :


### 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 shall be established till january 2014 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 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 .


### in a technical measures framework established pursuant to article 14 member states may be authorised to adopt measures , in accordance with that framework , which specify the technical measures applicable to vessels flying their flag in relation to stocks in their waters for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities . member states shall ensure that such technical measures : ### in a technical measures framework established pursuant to article 14 member states may be authorised to adopt measures , in accordance with that framework , which specify the technical measures applicable to all vessels operating in relation to stocks in their waters for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities . member states shall ensure that such technical measures :


### apply solely to fishing vessels flying the flag of that member state or , in the case of fishing activities which are not conducted by a fishing vessel , to persons established in the territory ; ### apply to all vessels operating in relation to stocks in their waters for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities


### where conservation and management measures to be adopted by a member state are liable to affect fishing vessels of other member states , such measures shall be adopted only after consulting the commission , the relevant member states and relevant advisory councils on a draft of the measures accompanied by an explanatory memorandum . ### where conservation and management measures to be adopted by a member state are liable to affect fishing vessels of other member states , such measures shall be adopted only after notifying the commission , the relevant member states and relevant advisory councils of the measures accompanied by an explanatory memorandum that also demonstrates that they are non - discriminatory .


### member states shall allocate individual fishing opportunities to holders of transferable fishing concessions , as referred to in article 28 , on the basis of fishing opportunities allocated to the member states , or established in management plans adopted by member states in accordance with article 19 of regulation no 1967 / 2006 . ### member states shall allocate individual fishing opportunities to holders of transferable fishing concessions , as referred to in article 28 , on the basis of fishing opportunities allocated to the member states , or established in management plans adopted by member states in accordance with article 19 of regulation no 1967 / 2006 , in a fair , equitable and transparent manner , particularly with regard to the small scale fishing fleet when operating within a system of transferable fishing concessions .


### when allocating transferable fishing concessions in accordance with article 28 and when allocating fishing opportunities in accordance with paragraph 1 of this article , a member state may provide incentives to fishing vessels deploying selective fishing gear that eliminates unwanted by - catch within the fishing opportunities assigned to that member state . ### when allocating transferable fishing concessions in accordance with article 28 and when allocating fishing opportunities in accordance with paragraph 1 of this article , a member state may provide incentives to fishing vessels employing low impact fishing methods and / or deploying selective fishing gear that eliminates unwanted by - catch within the fishing opportunities assigned to that member state .


### the information contained in the union fishing fleet register shall be made available to all member states . the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 55 concerning the definition of the information referred to in paragraph 1 . ### the information contained in the union fishing fleet register shall be made available to all member states and the public . the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 55 concerning the definition of the information referred to in paragraph 1 .


### 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 :


### the state of exploited marine biological resources , ### the current state of exploited marine biological resources ,


### the level of fishing and the impact that fishing activities have on the marine biological resources and on the marine eco - systems and ### the current level of fishing including by - catch , the impact that fishing and aquaculture activities have on the marine biological resources and on the marine eco - systems and the achievement of good environmental status as provided by directive 2008 / 56 / ec , and


### the socio - economic performance of the fisheries , aquaculture and processing sectors within and outside union waters . ### the current socio - economic performance of the fisheries , aquaculture and processing sectors within and outside union waters .


### ensure that the collected data are accurate and reliable ; ### ensure that the collected data are accurate , reliable and comprehensive ;


### ensure safe storage of collected data and where applicable appropriate protection and confidentiality of collected data ; ### ensure safe storage of collected data , making it publicly available other than in exceptional circumstances when appropriate protection and confidentiality may be required and when the reasons for such restrictions shall be declared ;


### ensure that the commission , or bodies designated by it , have access to the national databases and systems used for processing the collected data for the purpose of verification of the existence and quality of the data . ### ensure that the commission , or bodies designated by it , have access to all the national databases and systems used for processing the collected data for the purpose of verification of the existence and quality of the data .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 55 , to specify the targets for the precision of the data to be collected and to define the aggregation levels for the collection , management and use of such data , for the multi - annual programme referred to in paragraph 5 . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 55 , to specify the targets for the precision of the data to be collected and to define the aggregation levels for the collection , management and use of such data , for the multi - annual programme referred to in paragraph 5 , and to ensure the coordination between member states of data collection and its presentation .


### improving the competitiveness of the aquaculture industry and supporting its development and innovation ; ### improving the quality , sustainability and competitiveness of the aquaculture industry and supporting its development and innovation ;


### indicators for environmental , economic and social sustainability ; ### indicators for quality and environmental , economic and social sustainability ;


### union financial assistance may be granted to contribute to the achievement of the objectives set out in articles 2 and 3 . ### union financial assistance shall be granted only to actions and initiatives in compliance with objectives set out in articles 2 and 3 .


### 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 .


### union financial assistance toward operators shall be conditional upon compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy by operators . ### union financial assistance toward operators shall be conditional upon compliance with the objectives and rules of the common fisheries policy by operators .


### relations between the european union and the hashemite kingdom of jordan are developing within the framework of the european neighbourhood policy . an association agreement between the european communities and their member states , of the one part , and jordan , of the other part , entered into force in may 2002 . bilateral political dialogue and economic cooperation have been further developed within the framework of enp action plans , of which the most recent covers the period 2010 - 2015 . in 2010 , the union granted jordan ' ' advanced status ' partnership , implying expanded areas of cooperation between both parties . ### relations between the european union and the hashemite kingdom of jordan are developing within the framework of the european neighbourhood policy . an association agreement between the european communities and their member states , of the one part , and jordan , of the other part , entered into force in may 2002 . bilateral political dialogue and economic cooperation have been further developed within the framework of enp action plans , of which the most recent covers the period 2010 - 2015 . in 2010 , the union granted jordan ' ' advanced status ' partnership , implying expanded areas of cooperation between both parties . in 2013 the association agreement between the european communities and their member states , of the one part , and jordan , of the other part , was complemented by a framework agreement between the union and jordan on the general principles for the participation of jordan in union programmes , furthering cooperation between the union and jordan .


### jordan ' s economy has been significantly affected by domestic events related to the events in the southern mediterranean since the end of 2010 , known as the ' arab spring ' , and by the ongoing regional unrest , notably in neighbouring egypt and syria . combined with a weaker global environment , the repeated disruptions to the flow of natural gas from egypt , which have forced jordan to replace gas imports from egypt with more expensive fuels for electricity generation , and the important inflow of refugees from syria have resulted in important external and budgetary financial gaps . ### jordan ' s economy has been significantly affected by domestic events related to the events in the southern mediterranean since the end of 2010 , known as the ' arab spring ' , and by the ongoing regional unrest , notably in neighbouring egypt and syria . in particular , the high inflow of refugees from syria who have sought refuge in jordan is having a severe impact on jordan ' s economy . in the context of a much weaker global economic environment , the repeated disruptions to the flow of natural gas from egypt , which have forced jordan to replace gas imports from egypt with more expensive fuels for electricity generation , and the significant financial resources required to provide humanitarian assistance to the refugees from syria who are present on jordan ' s territory , have resulted in important external and budgetary financial gaps .


### jordan has embarked on a series of political reforms , most notably leading to the adoption by the jordanian parliament in september 2011 of over 40 constitutional amendments , representing a significant step towards a fully - fledged democratic system . political and economic support from the union to jordan ' s reform process is consistent with the union ' s policy towards the southern mediterranean region , as set out in the context of the enp . ### under the guidance of h . m . king abdullah ii , jordan has embarked on a very wide - ranging process of political reforms , most notably leading to the adoption by the jordanian parliament in september 2011 of over 40 constitutional amendments , representing a significant step towards a fully - fledged democratic system . challenges to human rights and fundamental freedom still exist , particularly regarding freedom of expression and digital freedoms . it is important to support the process of reforms . therefore , political and economic support from the union to jordan ' s reform process is not only consistent with the union ' s policy towards the southern mediterranean region , as set out in the context of the enp , but is also in the union ' s interest .


### each member state shall allocate transferable fishing concessions on the basis of transparent criteria , for each stock or group of stocks for which fishing opportunities are allocated in accordance with article 16 , excluding fishing opportunities obtained under sustainable fisheries agreements . ### each member state may allocate transferable fishing concessions on the basis of transparent criteria , for each stock or group of stocks for which fishing opportunities are allocated in accordance with article 16 , excluding fishing opportunities obtained under sustainable fisheries agreements .


### the commission should be assisted by the fiscalis 2020 committee for the implementation of the programme . ### the commission should be assisted by the fiscalis 2020 committee for the implementation of the programme including its evaluation on a regular basis .


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme shall be eur 234 . 370 . 000 . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme shall be determined finally in view of the contributions made by member states .


### the financial allocation for the programme may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities which are required for the management of the programme and the achievement of its objectives ; in particular , studies , meetings of experts , information and communication actions , including corporate communication of the political priorities of the european union as far as they are related to objectives of this regulation , expenses linked to it networks focusing on information processing and exchange , together with all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the commission for the management of the programme . ### the financial allocation for the programme may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities on a regular basis which are required for the management of the programme and the achievement of its objectives ; in particular , studies , meetings of experts , information and communication actions , including corporate communication of the political priorities of the european union as far as they are related to objectives of this regulation , expenses linked to it networks focusing on information processing and exchange , together with all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the commission for the management of the programme .


### a harmonised regime for notification of major holdings of voting rights , especially regarding aggregation of holdings of shares with holdings of financial instruments , should improve legal certainty , enhance transparency and reduce administrative burden for cross - border investors . member states should therefore not be allowed to adopt stricter or divergent rules in that area than those provided in directive 2004 / 109 / ec . however , taking into account the existing differences in ownership concentration in the union , member states should continue to be allowed to set lower thresholds for notification of holdings of voting rights . ### a harmonised regime for notification of major holdings of voting rights , especially regarding aggregation of holdings of shares with holdings of financial instruments , should improve legal certainty , enhance transparency and reduce administrative burden for cross - border investors . member states should therefore not be allowed to adopt stricter or divergent rules in that area than those provided in directive 2004 / 109 / ec . however , taking into account the existing differences in ownership concentration in the union , member states should continue to be allowed to set lower thresholds for notification of holdings of voting rights ; nevertheless , measures to incentivise long term investment should be considered and also a requirement for full transparency of voting for any borrowed shares .


### report on payments to governments ### country - by - country reporting


### esma shall develop draft regulatory technical standards to specify the method to calculate the number of voting rights referred to in the first subparagraph in case of financial instruments referenced to a basket of shares or an index . ### esma shall develop draft regulatory technical standards to specify the method to calculate the number of voting rights referred to in the first subparagraph .


### the purpose of this regulation is to improve the functioning of the internal market through the harmonisation of the rules on the making available on the market and the use of biocidal products , whilst ensuring a high level of protection of both human and animal health and the environment . the provisions of this regulation are underpinned by the precautionary principle , the aim of which is to safeguard the health of humans , animals and the environment . ### the purpose of this regulation is to ensure a high level of protection of both human and animal health and the environment and to improve the functioning of the internal market through the harmonisation of the rules on the making available on the market and the use of biocidal products . the provisions of this regulation are underpinned by the precautionary principle , in order to ensure that active substances or products placed on the market do not have harmful effects on humans , non - target species and the environment . special attention shall be paid to protecting children , pregnant women and the sick .


### an active substance shall be approved for an initial period not exceeding 10 years if at least one biocidal product containing that active substance may be expected to meet the criteria laid down in point of article 18 taking into account the factors set out in article 18 and . ### an active substance shall be included in annex - i for an initial period not exceeding 10 years if at least one biocidal product containing that active substance fulfils the conditions laid down in point of article 18 taking into account the factors set out in article 18 and . an active substance referred to in article 5 may only be included in annex i for an initial period of 5 years .


### active substances identified in accordance with articles 57 and 59 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 as having endocrine disrupting properties ; ### active substances which , on the basis of the assessment of union or internationally agreed test guidelines or other peer - reviewed scientific data and information , including a review of the scientific literature , reviewed by the agency , are considered as having endocrine - disrupting properties that may cause adverse effect in humans , or which are identified in accordance with articles 57 and 59 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 as having endocrine disrupting properties .


### there are reasons for concern linked to the nature of the critical effects which , in combination with the use patterns , amount to use that could still cause concern , such as high potential of risk to groundwater , even with very restrictive risk management measures ; ### there are reasons for concern linked to the nature of the critical effects , in particular developmental neurotoxic or immunotoxic effects which , in combination with the use patterns , amount to use that could still cause concern , such as high potential of risk to groundwater , even with very restrictive risk management measures ;


### the authorisation holder shall notify each competent authority that has granted a national authorisation for a biocidal product family of each product within the biocidal product family before placing it on the market , except where a particular product is explicitly identified in the authorisation or the variation in composition concerns only pigments , perfumes and dyes within the permitted variations . the notification shall indicate the exact composition , trade name and suffix to the authorisation number . in the case of a union authorisation , the authorisation holder shall notify the agency and the commission . ### the authorisation holder shall notify each competent authority that has granted a national authorisation for a biocidal product family of each product within the biocidal product family at least 30 days before placing it on the market . the notification shall indicate the exact composition , trade name and suffix to the authorisation number . in the case of a union authorisation , the authorisation holder shall notify the agency and the commission .


### notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 4 , a biocidal product may be authorised when the conditions laid down in paragraph 1 and are not fully met , or may be authorised for making available on the market for use by the general public when the criteria referred to in paragraph 4 are met , where not authorising the biocidal product would result in disproportionate negative impacts for society when compared to the risks to human or animal health or to the environment arising from the use of the biocidal product under the conditions laid down in the authorisation . ### notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 4 , a biocidal product may be authorised when the conditions laid down in paragraph 1 and are not fully met , where it is shown by evidence that the biocidal product is necessary to prevent or control a serious danger to public or animal health or to the environment , to food and feed or to the public interest and that there are no effective alternative products or technologies available . the use of any biocidal product authorised pursuant to this paragraph shall be subject to appropriate risk mitigation measures to ensure that exposure of humans and the environment is minimised . a member state authorising a biocidal product authorised pursuant to this paragraph shall draw up a substitution plan concerning the control of the serious danger by other means including non - chemical methods , which are as effective as the biocidal product concerned and shall without delay transmit that plan to the commission . the use of any biocidal product authorised pursuant to this paragraph shall be restricted to those member states where the serious danger has to be prevented or , if it occurs , controlled .


### by way of derogation from article 31 , any of the member states concerned may propose to refuse to grant an authorisation or to adjust the terms and conditions of the authorisation to be granted , provided that such a measure can be justified on grounds of : ### by way of derogation from article 31 , any of the member states concerned may refuse to grant an authorisation or adjust the terms and conditions of the authorisation to be granted , provided that such a measure can be justified on grounds of :


### the protection of health and life of humans , animals or plants ; ### the protection of health and life of humans , particularly of vulnerable groups , or of animals or plants ;


### any of the member states concerned may , in particular , propose in accordance with the first subparagraph to refuse to grant an authorisation or to adjust the terms and conditions of the authorisation to be granted for a biocidal product containing an active substance to which article 5 or 10 applies . ### any of the member states concerned may , in particular , in accordance with the first subparagraph , refuse to grant an authorisation or adjust the terms and conditions of the authorisation to be granted for a biocidal product containing an active substance to which article 5 or 10 applies .


### where the release of the active substances contained in the biocidal products with which a treated article was treated or which it incorporates , is intended or expected under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use , the person responsible for the placing on the market of that treated article shall ensure that the label provides the following information : ### where the release of the active substances contained in the biocidal products with which a treated article was treated or which it incorporates , is intended under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use , or where the active substance contained in the biocidal product with which a treated article was treated , or which it incorporates , is classified or meets the criteria for classification in accordance with regulation no 1272 / 2008 , or meets the criteria of article 5 or , the person responsible for the placing on the market of that treated article shall ensure that the label provides the following information :


### every three years , from …47 , member states shall submit to the commission a report on the implementation of this regulation in their respective territories . the report shall include : ### every three years , from …47 , member states shall submit to the commission a report on the implementation of this regulation in their respective territories . the implementation reports shall be published annually on the relevant website of the commission . the report shall include :


### information on any poisonings and , where available , occupational diseases involving biocidal products . ### information on any poisonings and , where available , occupational diseases involving biocidal products , especially regarding vulnerable groups , and the actions undertaken to lower the risk of future cases .


### the commission shall draw up a report on the implementation of this regulation , in particular article 57 , by 1 january 2020 . the commission shall submit the report to the european parliament and to the council . ### the commission shall draw up a report on the implementation of this regulation , in particular article 57 , by 1 january 2020 and every three years thereafter . the commission shall submit the report to the european parliament and to the council .


### tests submitted for the purpose of authorisation shall be conducted according to the methods described in commission regulation no 440 / 2008 of 30 may 2008 laying down test methods pursuant to regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council on the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals 66 . however , if a method is inappropriate or not described , other methods shall be used which are , whenever possible , internationally recognised and must be justified in the application . ### tests submitted for the purpose of authorisation shall be conducted according to the methods described in commission regulation no 440 / 2008 of 30 may 2008 laying down test methods pursuant to regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council on the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals 66 . methods listed in annex i do not cover nanomaterials , except where specifically mentioned . however , if a method is inappropriate or not described , other methods shall be used which are scientifically satisfactory and the validity of which must be justified in the application .


### tests submitted for the purpose of authorisation shall be conducted according to the methods described in regulation no 440 / 2008 . however , if a method is inappropriate or not described , other methods shall be used which are , whenever possible , internationally recognised and scientifically appropriate and must be justified in the application . ### tests submitted for the purpose of authorisation shall be conducted according to the methods described in regulation no 440 / 2008 . methods listed in annex i do not cover nanomaterials , except where specifically mentioned . however , if a method is inappropriate or not described , other methods shall be used which are scientifically satisfactory and the validity of which must be justified in the application


### the free movement of workers gives every citizen the right to move freely to another member state to work and reside there for that purpose . it protects them against discrimination on the grounds of nationality as regards employment , remuneration and other working conditions by ensuring their equal treatment in comparison to nationals of that member state . it needs to be distinguished from the freedom to provide services , which includes the right of undertakings to provide services in another member state , for which they may send their own workers to another member state temporarily to carry out the work necessary to provide these services there . ### the free movement of workers gives every citizen the right to move freely to another member state to work and reside there for that purpose . it protects them against discrimination on the grounds of nationality as regards employment , remuneration and other working conditions , as stated in article 45 tfeu , by ensuring their equal treatment in comparison to nationals of that member state . it needs to be distinguished from the freedom to provide services , which includes the right of undertakings to provide services in another member state , for which they may send their own workers to another member state temporarily to carry out the work necessary to provide these services there .


### the member states shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the national provisions adopted pursuant to this directive and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented . the penalties provided for must be effective , proportionate and dissuasive . the member states shall notify those provisions to the commission by [ insert concrete date 18 months after publication ] at the latest and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendment affecting them . ### the member states shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the national provisions adopted pursuant to this directive and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented . applicable penalties shall take into account the threat to public health represented by the falsification of medicinal products . the penalties provided for must be harmonised , effective , proportionate and dissuasive . the member states shall notify those provisions to the commission by [ insert concrete date 18 months after publication ] at the latest and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendment affecting them .


### without prejudice to article 3 , the commission shall , upon request , make available to the union institutions and bodies , any member state or associated country , any useful information in its possession on results of a participant that has received union funding , provided that both the following conditions are met : ### without prejudice to article 3 , the commission shall , upon request , make available to the union institutions and bodies , any member state , associated or third country , any useful information in its possession on results generated by a participant within an action that has received union funding , provided that both the following conditions are met :


### by way of derogation from paragraph 1 , in the case of european research council frontier research actions , the sme instrument , programme co - fund actions and in justified cases provided for in the work programme or work plan , the minimum condition shall be the participation of one legal entity established in a member state or associated country . ### by way of derogation from paragraph 1 , in the case of european research council frontier research actions , the sme instrument , programme co - fund actions and in other justified cases provided for in the work programme or work plan , the minimum condition shall be the participation of one legal entity established in a member state or associated country , given that the legal entity can compete across borders and is addressing societal challenges which are global in nature and include a european dimension .


### by way of derogation from paragraph 1 , in the case of coordination and support actions and training and mobility actions , the minimum condition shall be the participation of one legal entity . ### by way of derogation from paragraph 1 , in the case of coordination and support actions and training and mobility actions , the minimum condition shall be the participation of one legal entity , given that the legal entity can compete across borders and is addressing societal challenges which are global in nature and include a european dimension .


### the grant agreement may establish rights and obligations of the participants with regard to access rights , exploitation and dissemination , additional to those laid down in this regulation . ### the grant agreement may establish rights and obligations of the participants with regard to access rights , exploitation and dissemination , additional to those laid down in this regulation . these additional rights and obligations shall , where appropriate and taking into account both the need for international cooperation to tackle the societal challenges and the union´s external and development objectives , aim to ensure the widest possible dissemination , exploitation and licensing of the results to eu and non - eu residents through socially responsible licensing strategies .


### where a participant that has received union funding intends not to protect results generated by it for reasons other than impossibility under union or national law or the lack of potential for commercial exploitation , and unless the participant intends to transfer them to another legal entity established in a member state or associated country in view of their protection , it shall inform the commission or funding body before any dissemination relating to these results takes place . the commission on behalf of the union or the funding body may assume ownership of these results and take the necessary steps for their adequate protection . ### where a participant that has received union funding intends not to protect results generated by it for reasons other than impossibility under union or national law or the lack of potential for commercial exploitation , and unless the participant intends to transfer them to another legal entity established in a member state , associated or third country in view of their protection , it shall inform the commission or funding body before any dissemination relating to these results takes place . the commission on behalf of the union or the funding body may , with the consent of the owning participant , assume ownership of these results and take the necessary steps for their adequate protection and comprehensive dissemination and exploitation .


### with regard to results which are generated by participants that have received union funding , the commission or funding body may object to transfers of ownership or to grants of an exclusive licence , to third parties established in a third country not associated to horizon 2020 , if it considers that the grant or transfer is not in accordance with the interests of developing the competitiveness of the union economy or is inconsistent with ethical principles or security considerations . ### with regard to results which are generated by participants that have received union funding , the commission or funding body may object to transfers of ownership or to grants of an exclusive licence , to third parties established in a third country not associated to horizon 2020 , if it considers that the grant or transfer is not in accordance with the interests of developing the competitiveness of the union economy , of cooperating with third countries to address societal challenges , or is inconsistent with ethical principles or security considerations .


### participants shall identify the background for their action in any manner in a written agreement . ### participants shall identify the background necessary for their action in any manner in a written agreement .


### any request to exercise access rights or any waiving of access rights shall be made in writing . ### any request to exercise access rights or any waiving of access rights shall be made in writing unless otherwise agreed by the participants .


### an affiliated entity established in a member state or associated country shall , unless otherwise provided for in the consortium agreement , also have access rights to results or background under the same conditions if such access is needed to exploit the results generated by the participant to which it is affiliated . ### an affiliated entity established in a member state , associated or third associated country shall , unless otherwise provided for in the consortium agreement , also have access rights to results or background under the same conditions if such access is needed to exploit the results generated by the participant to which it is affiliated .


### a request for access under paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 may be made up to one year after the end of the action . however , the participants may agree on a different time - limit . ### a request for access under paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 may be made at any time . however , the participants may agree to introduce a time - limit in exceptional cases in the context of a particular action . any such time - limit shall take into consideration the nature of the results and the purpose of such access rights .


### member states shall take all necessary measures to implement the code of practice in order to maintain confidence in their statistics . to this effect , each member state , represented by its government , shall sign and implement a “commitment on confidence in statistics” whereby specific policy commitments are made to implement the code and to establish a national quality assurance framework , including self - assessments and improvement actions . the commitment shall be counter - signed by the commission . ### member states shall take all necessary measures to implement the code of practice in order to maintain confidence in their statistics . to this effect , each member state , represented by its government , shall sign and implement a “commitment on confidence in statistics” whereby specific policy commitments are made to implement the code and to establish a national quality assurance framework , including self - assessments and improvement actions . the commitment shall be counter - signed by the commission . nsis shall publish on their websites whether there is a ' commitment on confidence in statistics ' established in their member state .


### surveys show that public authorities often require contractual payment periods for commercial transactions that are significantly longer than 30 days . therefore , payment periods for procurement contracts awarded by public authorities should be as a general rule limited to a maximum of 30 days . ### experience shows that contractual payment periods for commercial transactions are often significantly longer than 30 days . therefore , payment periods in commercial transactions should be as a general rule limited to a maximum of 30 days ; in cases where longer payment periods are duly justified in accordance with the principle of necessity or with special provisions of national law and where an explicit agreement has been made between the debtor and the creditor , the payment period could be extended to a maximum of 60 days .


### member states shall ensure that the period for payment fixed in the contract shall not exceed the time limits provided for in paragraph 2 , unless it is specifically agreed between the debtor and the creditor and is duly justified in the light of particular circumstances such as an objective need to schedule payment over a longer period . ### member states shall ensure that : the period for payment fixed in the contract shall not exceed the time limits provided for in paragraph 2 , unless it is duly justified in accordance with the principle of necessity or in accordance with special provisions laid down by national law and unless it is specifically agreed between the debtor and the creditor , and in any event never exceeds 60 days ; the date of receipt of the invoice is not subject to a contractual agreement between debtor and creditor . member states may , if necessary , deviate from the requirements laid down in paragraph in cases of arrangements for payment by instalments or staggered payments which have been specifically agreed between the debtor and the creditor .


### grossly unfair contractual clauses ### grossly unfair contractual clauses and commercial practices


### member states shall provide that a clause in a contract relating to the date for payment , the rate of interest for late payment or recovery costs shall either be unenforceable or shall give rise to a claim for damages if it is grossly unfair to the creditor . in determining whether a clause is grossly unfair to the creditor , all circumstances of the case shall be considered , including good commercial practice and the nature of the product or the service . account shall also be taken of whether the debtor has any objective reason to deviate from the statutory rate of interest or from article 3 , article 4 or article 5 . ### member states shall provide that a clause in a contract and / or a commercial practice relating to the date for payment , the rate of interest for late payment or recovery costs , or such a clause in informal agreements and in retrospective changes to the contract , shall either be unenforceable or shall give rise to a claim for damages if it is grossly unfair to the creditor . in determining whether a clause is grossly unfair to the creditor , all circumstances of the case shall be considered , including good commercial practice and the nature of the product or the service . account shall also be taken of whether the debtor has any objective reason to deviate from the statutory rate of interest or from article 4 or article 5 .


### ‘ seasonal worker’ means a third - country national who retains a legal domicile in a third country but resides temporarily for the purposes of employment in the territory of a member state in a sector of activity dependent on the passing of the seasons , under one or more fixed - term work contracts concluded directly between the third - country national and the employer established in a member state ; ### ‘ seasonal worker’ means a third - country national who retains a legal domicile in a third country but resides temporarily for the purposes of employment in the territory of the european union in a sector of activity dependent on the passing of the seasons , under one or more fixed - term work contracts concluded directly between the third - country national and the employer established in a member state ;


### the scope of this directive should be confined to the management of collective investment undertakings which raise capital from a number of investors with a view to investing it in accordance with a defined investment policy on the principle of risk - spreading for the benefit of those investors . this directive should not apply to the management of pension funds or managers of non - pooled investments such as endowments , sovereign wealth funds or assets hold on own account by credit institutions , insurance or reinsurance undertakings . this directive should neither apply to actively managed investments in the form of securities , such as certificates , managed futures , or index - linked bonds . it should , however , cover managers of all collective investment undertakings which are not required to be authorised as ucits . investment firms authorised under directive 2004 / 39 / ec on markets in financial instruments should not be required to obtain an authorisation under this directive in order to provide investment services in respect of aif . investment firms can however only provide investment services in respect of aif , if and to the extent the units or shares thereof can be marketed in accordance with this directive . ### the scope of this directive should be confined to the management of collective investment undertakings which raise capital from a number of investors with a view to investing it in accordance with a defined investment policy for the benefit of those investors . this directive should not apply to the management of pension funds or managers of non - pooled investments such as endowments , sovereign wealth funds , central banks or assets held on own account by credit institutions , pension funds , or insurance or reinsurance undertakings . this directive should also not apply to the management of collective investment undertakings which are authorised in accordance with national law and only marketed in their home member state . this directive should neither apply to actively managed investments in the form of securities , such as certificates , managed futures , or index - linked bonds . it should , however , cover managers of all collective investment undertakings which are not required to be authorised as ucits . investment firms authorised under directive 2004 / 39 / ec on markets in financial instruments should not be required to obtain an authorisation under this directive in order to market units or shares of an aif or to provide investment services in respect of aif . investment firms can however only market the units or shares of an aif or provide investment services in respect of aif , if and to the extent the units or shares thereof can be marketed in accordance with this directive . this directive should not apply to industrial holding companies having their shares traded on an eu regulated market insofar as they hold shares in their subsidiaries or associated companies for the purpose of carrying out an industrial business strategy .


### the scope of this directive should be confined to the management of collective investment undertakings which raise capital from a number of investors with a view to investing it in accordance with a defined investment policy on the principle of risk - spreading for the benefit of those investors . this directive should not apply to the management of pension funds or managers of non - pooled investments such as endowments , sovereign wealth funds or assets hold on own account by credit institutions , insurance or reinsurance undertakings . this directive should neither apply to actively managed investments in the form of securities , such as certificates , managed futures , or index - linked bonds . it should , however , cover managers of all collective investment undertakings which are not required to be authorised as ucits . investment firms authorised under directive 2004 / 39 / ec on markets in financial instruments should not be required to obtain an authorisation under this directive in order to provide investment services in respect of aif . investment firms can however only provide investment services in respect of aif , if and to the extent the units or shares thereof can be marketed in accordance with this directive . ### the scope of this directive should be confined to the management of collective investment undertakings which raise capital from a number of investors with a view to investing it in accordance with a defined investment policy on the principle of risk - spreading for the benefit of those investors . this directive should not apply to the management of pension funds or managers of non - pooled investments such as endowments , sovereign wealth funds or assets hold on own account by credit institutions , insurance or reinsurance undertakings . this directive should neither apply to actively managed investments in the form of securities , such as certificates , managed futures , or index - linked bonds . in order to avoid regulatory overlap , the scope of this directive should not apply to closed - ended collective investment undertakings listed on a regulated market which are subject to regulation under directives 2001 / 34 / ecof the european parliament and of the council of 28 may 2001 on the admission of securities to official stock exchange listing and on information to be published on those securities1 , 2004 / 109 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 15 december 2004 on the harmonisation of transparency requirements in relation to information about issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market2 and 2003 / 71 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 4 november 2003 on the prospectus to be published when securities are offered to the public or admitted to trading3 . to provide a harmonised approach , the commission shall as soon as possible and at the very latest by the date of this directive entering into force , review these directives and , where appropriate , put forward legislative proposals to ensure equivalent regulation . this directive should cover managers of all collective investment undertakings which are not required to be authorised as ucits . investment firms authorised under directive 2004 / 39 / ec on markets in financial instruments4 should not be required to obtain an authorisation under this directive in order to provide investment services in respect of aif . investment firms can however only provide investment services in respect of aif , if and to the extent the units or shares thereof can be marketed in accordance with this directive . 1 oj l 184 , 6 . 7 . 2001 , p . 1 . 2 oj l 390 , 31 . 12 . 2004 , p . 30 . 3 oj l 345 , 31 . 12 . 2003 , p . 64 .