### proportionate to the possible risks presented by a product , importers shall , to protect the health and safety of persons , carry out sample testing of marketed products , investigate complaints , and keep a register of complaints , of non - conforming products and of product recalls , and shall keep the manufacturer and distributors informed of such monitoring . ### proportionate to the possible risks presented by a product , importers shall , to protect the health and safety of persons , carry out sample testing of marketed products , at least once a year on representative samples of the products put up for sale picked randomly under the control of a judicial officer , an authority or any other qualified person designated by each member state , investigate complaints , and keep a register of complaints , of non - conforming products and of product recalls , and shall keep the manufacturer and distributors informed of such monitoring . in particular , importers shall carry out , under the same conditions , testing of products that are or have been the subject of a decision by the commission on the basis of article 12 of the regulation on the market surveillance of products .


### manufacturers who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have placed on the market is not safe or is otherwise not in conformity with this regulation shall immediately take the corrective action necessary to bring that product into conformity , to withdraw it or recall it , if appropriate . furthermore , where the product is not safe , manufacturers shall immediately inform the market surveillance authorities of the member states in which they made the product available to that effect , giving details , in particular , of the risk to health and safety and of any corrective action taken . ### manufacturers who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have placed on the market is not safe or is otherwise not in conformity with this regulation shall immediately take the corrective action necessary to bring that product into conformity , to withdraw it or recall it . furthermore , manufacturers shall immediately inform the market surveillance authorities of the member states in which they made the product available to that effect , giving details , in particular , of the risk to health and safety and of any corrective action taken .


### before making a product available on the market distributors shall verify that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in article 8 , and and article 10 and , as applicable . ### before making a product available on the market distributors shall verify that the product bears the required marking set out in article 8 , and 10 and is accompanied with the information set out in articles 8 and 10 , as applicable .


### proportionate to the possible risks of a product , manufacturers shall , to protect the health and safety of consumers , carry out sample testing of products made available on the market , investigate complaints and keep a register of complaints , non - conforming products and product recalls , and shall keep distributors informed of any such monitoring . ### proportionate to the possible risks of a product , manufacturers shall , to protect the health and safety of consumers , carry out sample testing at least once a year on representative samples of the products put up for sale picked randomly under the control of a judicial officer , an authority or any other qualified person designated by each member state , investigate complaints and keep a register of complaints , non - conforming products and product recalls , and shall keep distributors informed of any such monitoring . in particular , manufacturers shall carry out , under the same conditions , testing of products that are or have been the subject of a decision by the commission on the basis of article 12 of the regulation on the market surveillance of products


### proportionate to the possible risks presented by a product , importers shall , to protect the health and safety of persons , carry out sample testing of marketed products , investigate complaints , and keep a register of complaints , of non - conforming products and of product recalls , and shall keep the manufacturer and distributors informed of such monitoring . ### proportionate to the possible risks presented by a product , importers shall , to protect the health and safety of persons , carry out sample testing of marketed products , at least once a year on representative samples of the products put up for sale picked randomly under the control of a judicial officer , an authority or any other qualified person designated by each member state , investigate complaints , and keep a register of complaints , of non - conforming products and of product recalls , and shall keep the manufacturer and distributors informed of such monitoring .


### the labels are established in an open and transparent procedure in which all stakeholders , including government bodies , consumers , manufacturers , distributors and environmental organisations may participate , ### the labels are established in an open and transparent procedure in which all stakeholders , including government bodies , consumers , manufacturers , distributors and environmental or social organisations may participate ,


### member states may reserve the right to participate in procurement procedures to sheltered workshops and economic operators whose main aim is the social and professional integration of disabled and disadvantaged workers or provide for such contracts to be performed in the context of sheltered employment programmes , provided that more than 30% of the employees of those workshops , economic operators or programmes are disabled or disadvantaged workers . ### member states may restrict the right to participate in public procurement procedures to the following :


### member states may reserve the right to participate in procurement procedures to sheltered workshops and economic operators whose main aim is the social and professional integration of disabled and disadvantaged workers or provide for such contracts to be performed in the context of sheltered employment programmes , provided that more than 30% of the employees of those workshops , economic operators or programmes are disabled or disadvantaged workers . ### member states may reserve the right to participate in public procurement procedures for :


### not accept or receive fees , commissions or any monetary benefits paid or provided by any third party or a person acting on behalf of a third party in relation to the provision of the service to customers . ### whether a fee is payable by the customer for the advice ;


### ' insurance mediation ' means the activities of advising on , proposing or carrying out other work preparatory to the conclusion of contracts of insurance , concluding such contracts or assisting in the administration and performance of such contracts , in particular in the event of a claim , and the activity of professional management of claims and loss adjusting . these activities shall be considered to be insurance mediation also if carried on by an insurance undertaking without the intervention of an insurance intermediary . ### ' insurance mediation ' means the activities of advising on , proposing or carrying out other work preparatory to the conclusion of contracts of insurance , concluding such contracts or assisting in the administration and performance of such contracts , in particular in the event of a claim . these activities shall be considered to be insurance mediation also if carried on by an insurance undertaking without the intervention of an insurance intermediary . each of the following activities shall be considered as insurance mediation within the meaning of the directive : provision of information concerning one ore more insurance contracts according to criteria selected by customers through a website or other media and the compilation of an insurance product ranking list or the discounting of premiums for customers accordingly able to take out insurance contracts directly .


### it has ratified all the conventions listed in annex viii and the most recent available conclusions of the relevant monitoring bodies do not identify a serious failure to effectively implement any of these conventions ; ### it has ratified , without substantial reservations , all the conventions listed in annex viii and the most recent available conclusions of the relevant monitoring bodies do not identify a serious failure to effectively implement any of these conventions ;


### increase by at least 15&#160 ; % in quantity , as compared with the previous calendar year ; or ### increase by at least 12 , 5&#160 ; % in quantity , as compared with the previous calendar year ; or


### as intra - corporate transfers consist of temporary migration , the applicant should provide evidence that the third - country national will be able to transfer back to an entity belonging to the same group and established in a third country at the end of the assignment . that evidence may consist of the relevant provisions under the work contract . an assignment letter should be produced providing evidence that the third - country national manager or specialist possesses the professional qualifications needed in the member state to which they have been admitted to occupy the post or the regulated profession . ### as intra - corporate transfers consist of temporary migration , the applicant should provide evidence that the third - country national will transfer back to an entity belonging to the same group and established in a third country at the end of the assignment , in accordance with the contract that he / she has with the group . that evidence may consist of the relevant provisions under the work contract . an assignment letter should be produced providing evidence that the third - country national manager or specialist possesses the professional qualifications or the experience needed in the member state to which they have been admitted to occupy the post or the regulated profession .


### cross - border access to business information can only be improved if all member states engage in building an electronic network of registers and transmit information to business information users in a standardised way all over the union . the users should be able to access information through a single european electronic platform that forms part of the electronic network . ### cross - border access to business information can only be improved if all member states engage in building an electronic network of registers and transmit information to business information users in a standardised way all over the union . the users should be able to access information through a single european electronic platform that forms part of the electronic network . this will contribute to greater transparency throughout the european union .


### directive 2009 / 101 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 16 september 2009 on coordination of safeguards which , for the protection of the interests of members and third parties , are required by member states of companies within the meaning of the second paragraph of article 48 of the treaty , with a view to making such safeguards equivalent24 ensures , inter alia , that documents and particulars stored in the register can be accessed by paper or by electronic means . however , citizens and companies still need to search country - by - country , in particular as the current voluntary cooperation between registers has not proved to be sufficient . ### directive 2009 / 101 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 16 september 2009 on coordination of safeguards which , for the protection of the interests of members and third parties , are required by member states of companies within the meaning of the second paragraph of article 48 of the treaty , with a view to making such safeguards equivalent24 ensures , inter alia , that documents and particulars stored in the register can be accessed by paper or by electronic means . however , citizens and companies still need to search country - by - country , in particular as the current voluntary cooperation between registers has not proved to be sufficient . cross - border cooperation and the interoperability of the registers throughout the european union must be guaranteed .


### with effect from 1 july 2012 , the retail charge of a euro - sms tariff which a home provider may levy from its roaming customer for a regulated roaming sms message sent by that roaming customer may vary for any roaming sms message but shall not exceed eur 0 , 10 . without prejudice to articles 13 and 19 , the regulated maximum retail charge for the euro - sms tariff shall remain at eur 0 , 10 until 30 june 2016 . ### with effect from 1 july 2012 , the retail charge of a euro - sms tariff which a home provider may levy from its roaming customer for a regulated roaming sms message sent by that roaming customer shall decrease to eur 0 , 09 on 1 july 2012 , eur 0 , 07 on 1 july 2013 and to eur 0 , 06 on 1 july 2014 . without prejudice to articles 13 and 19 , the regulated maximum retail charge for the euro - sms tariff shall remain at eur 0 , 06 until 30 june 2016 .


### the average wholesale charge referred to in paragraph 1 shall apply between any pair of operators and shall be calculated over a twelve - month period or any such shorter period as may remain before the end of the period of application of a maximum average wholesale charge as provided for in this paragraph or the expiry of this regulation . the maximum average wholesale charge shall decrease to eur 0 , 10 and eur 0 , 06 , on 1 july 2013 and on 1 july 2014 respectively . without prejudice to article 13 , the maximum average wholesale charge shall remain at eur 0 , 06 for the duration of this regulation . ### the average wholesale charge referred to in paragraph 1 shall apply between any pair of operators and shall be calculated over a twelve - month period or any such shorter period as may remain before the end of the period of application of a maximum average wholesale charge as provided for in this paragraph or the expiry of this regulation . the maximum average wholesale charge shall decrease to eur 0 , 07 and eur 0 , 04 , on 1 july 2013 and on 1 july 2014 respectively . without prejudice to article 19 , the maximum average wholesale charge shall remain at eur 0 , 04 for the duration of this regulation .


### with effect from 1 july 2012 , the retail charge of a euro - sms tariff which a home provider may levy from its roaming customer for a regulated roaming sms message sent by that roaming customer may vary for any roaming sms message but shall not exceed eur 0 , 10 . without prejudice to articles 13 and 19 , the regulated maximum retail charge for the euro - sms tariff shall remain at eur 0 , 10 until 30 june 2016 . ### with effect from 1 july 2012 , the retail charge of a euro - sms tariff which a home provider may levy from its roaming customer for a regulated roaming sms message sent by that roaming customer shall decrease to eur 0 , 09 on 1 july 2012 , eur 0 , 07 on 1 july 2013 and to eur 0 , 06 on 1 july 2014 . without prejudice to articles 13 and 19 , the regulated maximum retail charge for the euro - sms tariff shall remain at eur 0 , 06 until 30 june 2016


### in order to ensure an immediate and sustainable impact on the economic recovery of pakistan in the aftermath of the floods it is recommended to limit the duration of the trade preferences until 31 december 2013 . ### in order to ensure an immediate and sustainable impact on the economic recovery of pakistan in the aftermath of the floods the granting of humanitarian aid is recommended as the better solution .


### with regard to representatives of the private sector , the office should involve , when assembling the observatory in the context of its activities , a representative selection of the economic sectors most concerned by and most experienced in the fight against infringements of intellectual property rights , in particular representatives of right holders and internet service providers . also , a proper representation of consumers and of small and medium sized enterprises should be ensured . ### with regard to representatives of the private sector , the office should involve , when assembling the observatory in the context of its activities , a representative selection of economic , social , and cultural sectors , especially those which might be most concerned by infringements of intellectual property rights and in particular representatives of right holders and internet service providers . also , a proper representation of small and medium - sized enterprises should be ensured . with regard to representatives of civil society and in accordance with article 11 of the treaty on european union , the office should , when assembling the observatory , make the necessary arrangements for the representation of consumer and user protection bodies , organisations and associations working in the field of data protection , the social partners , and cultural operators , including those in the voluntary sector .


### with regard to representatives of the private sector , the office should involve , when assembling the observatory in the context of its activities , a representative selection of the economic sectors most concerned by and most experienced in the fight against infringements of intellectual property rights , in particular representatives of right holders and internet service providers . also , a proper representation of consumers and of small and medium sized enterprises should be ensured . ### with regard to representatives of the private sector , the office should involve , when assembling the observatory in the context of its activities , a representative selection of the economic sectors most concerned by and most experienced in the fight against infringements of intellectual property rights , in particular representatives of right holders and internet service providers . consumers and small and medium sized enterprises should be exempted from these processes .


### member states shall adopt and publish , by [ 6 months minus 1day as from entry into force ] at the latest , the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive . they shall forthwith communicate to the commission the text of those provisions . ### member states shall adopt and publish , by [ 6 months minus 1day as from entry into force ] at the latest , the laws necessary to ensure the implementation of this directive . they shall forthwith communicate to the commission the text of those provisions .


### member states shall communicate to the commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this directive . ### member states shall forthwith communicate to the commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this directive .


### in the online music sector , where collective management of authors ' rights on a territorial basis remains the norm , it is essential to create conditions conducive to the most effective licensing practices by collecting societies , in an increasingly cross - border context . it is therefore appropriate to provide for a set of rules coordinating basic conditions for the provision by collecting societies of multi - territorial collective licensing of authors ' online rights in musical works . these provisions should ensure the necessary minimum quality of the cross - border services provided by collecting societies , notably in terms of transparency of repertoire represented and accuracy of financial flows related to the use of the rights . they should also set out a framework for facilitating the voluntary aggregation of music repertoire and thus reducing the number of licences a user needs to operate a multi - territorial service . these provisions should enable a collecting society to request another collecting society to represent its repertoire on a multi - territorial basis where it cannot fulfil the requirements itself . there should be an obligation on the requested society , provided that it aggregates repertoire and offers or grants multi - territorial licences , to accept the mandate of the requesting society . the development of legal online music services across the union should also contribute to the fight against piracy . ### unlike other creative sectors where direct licensing plays a more prominent role , the collective management of authors ' rights on a territorial basis remains the norm in the music sector . therefore , it is essential to create conditions conducive to the most effective licensing practices by collecting management organisations , in an increasingly cross - border context . it is therefore appropriate to provide for a set of rules coordinating basic conditions for the provision by collecting management organisations of multi - territorial collective licensing of authors ' online rights in musical works , thereby enhancing consumer choice and advancing towards completion of the digital single market . these provisions should ensure the necessary minimum quality of the cross - border services provided by collecting management organisations , notably in terms of transparency of repertoire represented and accuracy of financial flows related to the use of the rights . they should also set out a framework for facilitating the voluntary aggregation of music repertoire and thus reducing the number of licences a user needs to operate a multi - territorial service . these provisions should enable a collecting management organisation to request another collecting management organisation to represent its repertoire on a multi - territorial basis where it cannot fulfil the requirements itself . there should be an obligation on the requested organisation , provided that it aggregates repertoire and offers or grants multi - territorial licences , to accept the mandate of the requesting organisation , without abusing its market power . the development of legal online music services across the union should also contribute to the fight against piracy .


### ' collecting society ' means any organisation which is authorised by law or by way of assignment , licence or any other contractual arrangement , by more than one rightholder , to manage copyright or rights related to copyright as its sole or main purpose and which is owned or controlled by its members ; ### ' collective management organisation ' means any organisation which is authorised by law or by way of assignment , licence or any other contractual arrangement , by a substantial number of rightholders , to manage copyright or rights related to copyright and which is owned or controlled by its members or which is a not - for - profit organisation ;


### the statute of the collecting society shall provide for appropriate and effective mechanisms of participation of its members in the collecting society ' s decision - making process . the representation of the different categories of members in the decision - making process shall be fair and balanced . ### the statute of the collecting society shall provide for appropriate and effective mechanisms of participation of its members in the collecting society ' s decision - making process . the representation of the different categories of members at all levels of the decision - making process shall be fair and balanced .


### this directive lays down requirements necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the management of copyright and related rights by collecting societies . it also lays down requirements for multi - territorial licensing by collecting societies of authors ' rights in musical works for online use . ### this directive lays down requirements necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the management of copyright and related rights by collective management organisations . it also lays down requirements for multi - territorial licensing by collecting societies of authors ' rights in musical works for online use .


### this directive lays down requirements necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the management of copyright and related rights by collecting societies . it also lays down requirements for multi - territorial licensing by collecting societies of authors ' rights in musical works for online use . ### this directive lays down requirements necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the management of copyright and related rights by collective management organisations . it also lays down requirements for multi - territorial licensing by collective management organisations of authors ' rights in musical works for online use .


### notwithstanding article 39 of regulation no 1698 / 2005 , the maximum annual amounts eligible for european union aid , as set out in annex i to that regulation , may be increased up to twofold in the case of the measure to protect lakes in the azores and the measure to preserve the landscape and traditional features of agricultural land and the conservation of stone walls supporting terraces in madeira . ### notwithstanding article 39 of regulation no 1698 / 2005 , the maximum annual amounts eligible for european union aid , as set out in annex i to that regulation , may be increased up to twofold in the case of the measure to protect lakes in the azores and the measure to preserve the landscape and traditional features of agricultural land and the conservation of stone walls in the outermost regions .


### if , on expiry of that period , neither the european parliament nor the council has objected to the delegated act , or if , before that date , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they have decided not to raise objections , the delegated act shall enter into force at the date stated in its provisions . ### if , on expiry of that period , neither the european parliament nor the council has objected to the delegated act , or if , before that date , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they have decided not to raise objections , the delegated act shall be published in the official journal of the european union and enter into force at the date stated in its provisions or , if no date is indicated , 20 days following its publication in the official journal of the european union .


### member states should ensure that publicly accessible infrastructure for the supply of gaseous compressed natural gas to motor vehicles is built up , with distances between refuelling points allowing area covering circulation of cng vehicles across the union , as well as a certain number of refuelling points located in urban agglomerations . ### member states selecting this option should endeavour that publicly accessible infrastructure for the supply of gaseous compressed natural gas to motor vehicles is built up , with distances between refuelling points allowing area covering circulation of cng vehicles within the union , as well as a certain number of refuelling points located in urban agglomerations .


### alternate current slow recharging points for electric vehicles shall be equipped , for interoperability purposes , with connectors of type 2 as described in standard en62196 - 2 : 2012 . ### alternate current basic recharging points for electric vehicles shall be equipped , for interoperability purposes , with socket - outlet of type 2 as described in standard en62196 - 2 : 2012 and respective updates .


### each member state shall submit a report to the commission on the national policy framework and its implementation by [ two years after the entry into force of this directive ] , and every 2 years thereafter . these reports shall include information set out in annex i . ### each member state shall submit a report to the commission on the national policy framework and its implementation by [ two years after the entry into force of this directive ] , and every 3 years thereafter . these reports shall include information set out in annex i .


### member states shall ensure that a minimum number of recharging points for electric vehicles are put into place , at least the number given in the table in annex ii , by 31 december 2020 at the latest . ### every two years , member states shall , in their national policy frameworks , endeavour to establish a minimum number of recharging points for electric vehicles calculated according to the existing fleet of electric - powered vehicles and the growth forecasted for the following years , with the aim of achieving the number given in the table in annex ii . annex ii shall be used as a guideline for the number they shall seek to put in place by 31 december 2020 . the commission shall monitor the annual registration figures for electric vehicles in the eu , and by 1 january 2017 shall review the number of recharging points needed .


### this directive establishes a common framework of measures for the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in the union in order to break the oil dependence of transport and sets out minimum requirements on alternative fuels infrastructure build - up and common technical specifications , including recharging points for electric vehicles and refuelling points for natural gas and hydrogen . ### this directive establishes a common framework of measures for the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in the union in order to reduce the oil dependence of transport and sets out minimum requirements on alternative fuels infrastructure build - up and common technical specifications , including recharging points for electric vehicles and refuelling points for natural gas and hydrogen .


### electricity is a clean fuel particularly attractive for deployment of electric vehicles and electric two - wheelers in urban agglomerations which can contribute to improving air quality and reducing noise . member states should ensure that recharging points for electric vehicles are built up with sufficient coverage , at least twice the number of vehicles , and 10% of them publicly accessible , focussing in particular on urban agglomerations . private owners of electric vehicles depend to a large extent on access to recharging points in collective parking lots , such as in appartment blocks , office and business locations . regulatory provisions should be set up by public authorities , assisting citizens by ensuring that the appropriate infrastructure with sufficient electric vehicle recharging points is provided by the site developers and managers . ### electricity coming from sustainable energy sources is particularly attractive for deployment of electric vehicles , in particular those used for collective transport and electric bicycles , scooters and motorcycles in urban agglomerations which can contribute to improving air quality and reducing noise . member states should endeavour that recharging points for electric vehicles are built up with sufficient coverage , bearing in mind the geographical and socioeconomic aspects and focusing in particular on urban agglomerations . private owners of electric vehicles depend to a large extent on access to recharging points in collective parking lots , such as in appartment blocks , office and business locations . regulatory provisions should be set up by public authorities , assisting citizens by ensuring that the appropriate infrastructure with sufficient electric vehicle recharging points is provided by the site developers and managers .


### ‘ payment initiation service’ means a payment service enabling access to a payment account provided by a third party payment service provider , where the payer can be actively involved in the payment initiation or the third party payment service provider ' s software , or where payment instruments can be used by the payer or the payee to transmit the payer ' s credentials to the account servicing payment service provider ; ### ‘ payment initiation service’ means a service based on access to a payment account by a third party payment service provider upon request and express consent by the payer , whereby either the payer can be directly involved in the payment initiation , or the payment order is transmitted by the third party payment service provider to the account servicing payment service provider , or a payment instrument can be used by the payer or the payee to transmit the payer ' s instructions to the account servicing payment service provider and access to the payer ' s account information by a third party payment service provider is limited to the information on the availability of funds for the specified payment transaction .


### proposed citizens ' initiatives which can be reasonably regarded as improper because they are abusive or devoid of seriousness will not be registered . ### the commission shall register a proposed initiative within two months from its receipt when the following conditions are fulfilled : the citizens ' committee has been formed and the contact persons have been designated ; there are no manifest , significant inconsistencies between the linguistic versions of the title , subject - matter and objectives of the proposed initiative ; the initiative does not manifestly fall outside the scope of the commission’s power under the treaties to submit a proposal for the requested legal act ; the proposed initiative is not manifestly abusive , frivolous or vexatious ; the proposed initiative is not manifestly contrary to the values of the union as set out in article 2 of the treaty on european union .


### 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 for foods covered by article 1 , no later than [ 2 years after the date of the entry into force of this regulation ] , in accordance with article 15 , with respect to the following :


### it is appropriate to establish and update a union list of vitamins , minerals , amino acids and other substances that may be added to infant formula , follow - on formula , processed cereal - based food and baby food , and food for special medical purposes , subject to certain criteria laid down in this regulation . given the fact that the adoption of the list implies the application of criteria set out in this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission in that respect . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission ' s exercise of implementing powers . the commission should adopt immediately applicable implementing acts updating the union list , where , in duly justified cases relating to public health , imperative grounds of urgency so require . ### it is appropriate to establish and update a union list of substances that may be added for specific nutritional purposes to infant formula , follow - on formula , processed cereal - based food and baby food , food for special medical purposes and food intended for weight reduction and control , taking into account regulation 953 / 2009 , commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec and commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec , subject to certain criteria laid down in this regulation . given the fact that the adoption of the list implies the application of criteria set out in this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission in that respect . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission ' s exercise of implementing powers . the commission should adopt immediately applicable implementing acts updating the union list , where , in duly justified cases relating to public health , imperative grounds of urgency so require .


### 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 directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec , commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec and commission directive 96 / 8 / ec should be transferred to this regulation .


### this regulation establishes compositional and information requirements for the following categories of food : ### this regulation establishes compositional and information requirements for the following categories of food for specialised nutrition :


### 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 directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec , commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec , and commission regulation 41 / 2009 should be transferred to this regulation . however , the definitions of infant formulae and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food , food for special medical purposes , and foods for people intolerant to gluten should be regularly adapted taking into account technical and scientific progress and relevant developments at international level , as appropriate .


### a limited number of categories of food constitutes the sole source of nourishment of certain groups of the population or represent a partial source of nourishment ; such categories of food are vital for the management of certain conditions and / or are essential to maintain the intended nutritional adequacy for certain well - established vulnerable groups of the population . those categories of food include infant formulae and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food and food for special medical purposes . experience has shown that the provisions laid down in commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec , as well as commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec ensure the free movement of such food in a satisfactory manner , while ensuring a high level of protection of public health . it is therefore appropriate that this regulation focuses on the general compositional and information requirements for infant formula and follow - on formulae , processed cereal based food and baby food for infants and young children and to food for special medical purposes , taking into account commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec , and commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec . ### a limited number of categories of food constitutes the sole source of nourishment of certain groups of the population or represent a partial source of nourishment ; such categories of food are vital for the management of certain conditions and / or are essential to maintain the intended nutritional adequacy for certain well - established vulnerable groups of the population . those categories of food include infant formulae and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food , food for special medical purposes and food intended for use in energy - restricted diets and they are presently covered by provisions laid down in commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec , as well as commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec and commission directive 96 / 8 / ec respectively . experience has shown that those provisions 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 focus 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 and food intended for use in energy - restricted diets and that the specific compositional and information requirements for these categories of food should be laid down by the commission in delegated regulations adopted pursuant to this regulation , which take into account and replace directive 2006 / 141 / ec , directive 2006 / 125 / ec , directive 1999 / 21 / ec and directive 96 / 8 / ec . the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission in respect of laying down the specific compositional and information requirements for the categories of food covered by this regulation , including additional labelling requirements to , or derogations from , the provisions of directive 2000 / 13 / ec and the authorisation of nutrition and health claims . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council .


### a limited number of categories of food constitutes the sole source of nourishment of certain groups of the population or represent a partial source of nourishment ; such categories of food are vital for the management of certain conditions and / or are essential to maintain the intended nutritional adequacy for certain well - established vulnerable groups of the population . those categories of food include infant formulae and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food and food for special medical purposes . experience has shown that the provisions laid down in commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec , as well as commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec ensure the free movement of such food in a satisfactory manner , while ensuring a high level of protection of public health . it is therefore appropriate that this regulation focuses on the general compositional and information requirements for infant formula and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food for infants and young children and to food for special medical purposes , taking into account commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec and commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec . ### a limited number of categories of food constitutes the sole source of nourishment of certain groups of the population or represent a partial source of nourishment ; such categories of food are vital for the management of certain conditions and / or are essential to maintain the intended nutritional adequacy for certain well - established vulnerable groups of the population . those categories of food include infant formulae and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food , food for special medical purposes , food intended for weight reduction and control , and food intended to meet the expenditure of intense muscular effort . experience has shown that the provisions laid down in commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec , commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec , as well as commission directive 96 / 8 / ec ensure the free movement of such food in a satisfactory manner , while ensuring a high level of protection of public health . it is therefore appropriate that this regulation focuses on the general compositional and information requirements for infant formula and follow - on formulae , processed cereal - based food and baby food for infants and young children , food for special medical purposes , food intended for weight reduction and control , and food intended to meet the expenditure of intense muscular effort , taking into account commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec , commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec and commission directive 96 / 8 / ec . in addition , the concept of ' specialised nutrition ' should be maintained and strictly limited to products that demonstrate their unique ability to fulfil the specific nutritional needs of vulnerable groups of the population , which otherwise could not be placed on the market using current union acts .


### the dissemination of any useful information or recommendations with reference to the categories of food referred to in article 1 may be made exclusively by persons having qualifications in medicine , nutrition , pharmacy or other professionals responsible for maternal and child health care . ### paragraph 3 shall not prevent the dissemination of any useful information or recommendations exclusively intended for persons having qualifications in medicine , nutrition and pharmacy or other professionals responsible for maternal and child health care .


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


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


### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on food intended for infants and young children and on food for special medical purposes ### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on food intended for infants and young children , on food for special medical purposes and on foodstuffs for people intolerant to gluten


### the labelling , presentation and advertising of food referred to in article 1 shall provide adequate consumer information and must not be misleading . ### the labelling , presentation and advertising of food referred to in article 1 shall provide adequate consumer information , must not be misleading and shall neither attribute to such products properties for the prevention , treatment or cure of human disease nor imply such properties .


### in order to take into account new legislation that may become necessary , the commission shall , by means of a delegated act , amend annex v . ### the commission shall , by means of a delegated act , amend annex v .


### member states shall ensure that a minimum number of recharging points for electric vehicles are put into place , at least the number given in the table in annex ii , by 31 december 2020 at the latest ### member states shall endeavour to ensure that a minimum number of recharging points for electric vehicles are put into place , approximately the number given in the table in annex ii , by 31 december 2020 at the latest .


### member states shall ensure that publicly accessible lng refuelling points for maritime and inland waterway transport are provided in all maritime ports of the trans - european transport core network by 31 december 2020 at the latest . ### member states shall endeavour to ensure that publicly accessible lng refuelling points for maritime and inland waterway transport are provided in all maritime ports of the trans - european transport core network by 31 december 2020 at the latest .


### this directive establishes a common framework of measures for the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in the union in order to break the oil dependence of transport and sets out minimum requirements on alternative fuels infrastructure build - up and common technical specifications , including recharging points for electric vehicles and refuelling points for natural gas and hydrogen . ### this directive establishes a common framework of measures for the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in the union in order to reduce the oil dependence of transport and sets out minimum requirements on alternative fuels infrastructure build - up and common technical specifications , including recharging points for electric vehicles and refuelling points for natural gas and hydrogen .


### electricity is a clean fuel particularly attractive for deployment of electric vehicles and electric two - wheelers in urban agglomerations which can contribute to improving air quality and reducing noise . member states should ensure that recharging points for electric vehicles are built up with sufficient coverage , at least twice the number of vehicles , and 10% of them publicly accessible , focussing in particular on urban agglomerations . private owners of electric vehicles depend to a large extent on access to recharging points in collective parking lots , such as in appartment blocks , office and business locations . regulatory provisions should be set up by public authorities , assisting citizens by ensuring that the appropriate infrastructure with sufficient electric vehicle recharging points is provided by the site developers and managers . ### electricity is particularly attractive for deployment of electric vehicles and electric two - wheelers in urban agglomerations which can contribute to improving air quality and reducing noise . member states should ensure that recharging points for electric vehicles are built up with sufficient coverage , at least twice the number of vehicles , and 10% of them publicly accessible , focussing in particular on urban agglomerations . private owners of electric vehicles depend to a large extent on access to recharging points in collective parking lots , such as in appartment blocks , office and business locations . regulatory provisions should be set up by public authorities , assisting citizens by ensuring that the appropriate infrastructure with sufficient electric vehicle recharging points is provided by the site developers and managers .


### prohibited elements and features may include but are not limited to texts , symbols , names , trade marks , figurative or other signs , misleading colours , inserts or other additional material such as adhesive labels , stickers , onserts , scratch - offs and sleeves or relate to the shape of the tobacco product itself . cigarettes with a diameter of less than 7 . 5 mm shall be deemed to be misleading . ### prohibited elements and features may include but are not limited to texts , symbols , names , trade marks , figurative or other signs , misleading colours , inserts or other additional material such as adhesive labels , stickers , onserts , scratch - offs and sleeves or relate to the shape of the tobacco product itself .


### cover 75 % of the external area of both the front and back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging ; ### cover 30 % of the external area of the front and 40% of the external area of the back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging ;


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 3 , 3 , 4 , 4 , 6 , 6 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 13 , 13 , 14 , 18 and 18 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from [ office of publications : please insert the date of the entry into force of this directive ] . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 4 , 4 , 6 , 6 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 13 , 13 , 14 , 18 and 18 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from [ office of publications : please insert the date of the entry into force of this directive ] .


### the delegation of powers referred to in articles 3 , 3 , 4 , 4 , 6 , 6 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 13 , 13 , 14 , 18 and 18 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . ### the delegation of powers referred to in articles 4 , 4 , 6 , 6 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 13 , 14 , 18 and 18 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force .


### member states should remain free to maintain or introduce national legislations applying to all products alike for aspects falling outside the scope of this directive , provided they are compatible with the treaty and do not jeopardise the full application of this directive . accordingly , member states could , for instance , maintain or introduce provisions providing standardisation of packaging of tobacco products provided that those provisions are compatible with the treaty , with wto obligations and do not affect the full application of this directive . a prior notification is required for technical regulations pursuant to directive 98 / 34 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 22 june 1998 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations and on rules on information society services44 . ### member states should be able to adapt more stringent rules concerning tobacco products which they deem necessary to protect public health , in - so - far as such rules fall outside the scope of the provisions of this directive . in - so - far as tobacco or related products comply with the requirements of this directive , member states shall not prohibit or restrict the import , sale or consumption of such products .


### ‘ characterising flavour’ means a distinguishable aroma or taste other than tobacco , resulting from an additive or combination of additives , including but not limited to fruit , spice , herb , alcohol , candy , menthol or vanilla observable before or upon intended use of the tobacco product ; ### ‘ characterising flavour’ means a distinguishable aroma or taste other than tobacco and menthol , resulting from an additive or combination of additives , including but not limited to fruit , spice , herb , alcohol , candy or vanilla observable before or upon intended use of the tobacco product ;


### a delegated act pursuant to articles 3 , 3 , 4 , 4 , 6 , 6 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 13 , 13 , 14 , 18 and 18 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council . ### a delegated act pursuant to articles 4 , 4 , 6 , 6 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 13 , 14 , 18 and 18 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council .


### cover 75 % of the external area of both the front and back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging ; ### cover 40 % of the external area of the front and 50 % of the external area of the back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging ;


### in order to ensure the integrity and the visibility of health warnings and maximise their efficacy , provisions should be made regarding the dimension of the warnings as well as regarding certain aspects of the appearance of the tobacco package , including the opening mechanism . the package and the products may mislead consumers , in particular young people , suggesting that products are less harmful . for instance , this is the case with certain texts or features , such as ‘ low - tar’ , ‘ light’ , ‘ ultra - light’ , ‘ mild’ , ‘ natural’ , ‘ organic’ , ‘ without additives’ , ‘ without flavours’ , ‘ slim’ , names , pictures , and figurative or other signs . likewise , the size and appearance of individual cigarettes can mislead consumers by creating the impression that they are less harmful . a recent study has also shown that smokers of slim cigarettes were more likely to believe that their own brand might be less harmful . this should be addressed . ### in order to ensure the integrity and the visibility of health warnings and maximise their efficacy , provisions should be made regarding the dimension of the warnings as well as regarding certain aspects of the appearance of the tobacco package , including the opening mechanism . the package and the products may mislead consumers , in particular young people , suggesting that products are less harmful . for instance , this is the case with certain texts or features , such as ‘ low - tar’ , ‘ light’ , ‘ ultra - light’ , ‘ mild’ , ‘ natural’ , ‘ organic’ , ‘ without additives’ , ‘ without flavours’ , names , pictures , and figurative or other signs . likewise , the appearance of individual cigarettes can mislead consumers by creating the impression that they are less harmful .


### ‘ characterising flavour’ means a distinguishable aroma or taste other than tobacco , resulting from an additive or combination of additives , including but not limited to fruit , spice , herb , alcohol , candy , menthol or vanilla observable before or upon intended use of the tobacco product ; ### ‘ characterising flavour’ means a distinguishable aroma or taste other than tobacco or menthol , resulting from an additive or combination of additives , including but not limited to fruit , spice , herb , alcohol , candy or vanilla observable before or upon intended use of the tobacco product ;


### a member state that deems it necessary to maintain more stringent national provisions for aspects falling inside the scope of this directive should be allowed to do so , for all products alike , on grounds of overriding needs relating to the protection of public health . a member state should also be allowed to introduce more stringent provisions , applying to all products alike , on grounds relating to the specific situation of this member state and provided the provisions are justified by the need to protect public health . more stringent national provisions should be necessary and proportionate , not constitute a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade between member states . stricter national provisions require prior notification to , and approval from , the commission taking into account the high level of health protection achieved through this directive . ### this directive fully harmonises certain aspects on the manufacture , presentation and sale of tobacco and related products and member states should not be allowed to maintain or introduce in their national legislation provisions diverging from the labelling and packaging requirements laid down in this directive .


### however , a member state may maintain more stringent national provisions , applicable to all products alike , in areas covered by the directive , on grounds of overriding needs relating to the protection of public health . a member state may also introduce more stringent provisions , on grounds relating to the specific situation of this member state and provided the provisions are justified by the need to protect public health . such national provisions shall be notified to the commission together with the grounds for maintaining or introducing them . the commission shall , within six months from the date of receiving the notification , approve or reject the provisions after having verified , taking into account the high level of health protection achieved through this directive , whether or not they are justified , necessary and proportionate to their aim and whether or not they are a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade between the member states . in the absence of a decision by the commission within this period the national provisions shall be deemed to be approved . ### this directive shall not affect the right of member states to keep or introduce , in accordance with the treaty , more stringent rules concerning the manufacture , import , sale and consumption of tobacco products which they deem necessary in order to protect public health , in - so - far as such rules fall outside the scope of the provisions of this directive .


### in order to ensure that the necessary rules for the proper functioning of the identification , registration and traceability of bovine animals and beef are applied , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission in respect of requirements for alternative means of identification of bovine animals , special circumstances in which member states may extend the maximum periods for the application of the means of identification , data to be exchanged between the computerised databases of the member states , the maximum period for certain reporting obligations , the requirements for means of identification , the information to be included in the passports and in the individual registers to be kept on each holding , the minimum level of official controls , the identification and registration of movements of bovine animals when put out to summer grazing in different mountain areas , rules for labelling certain products which should be equivalent to the rules laid down in regulation no 1760 / 2000 , the definitions of minced beef , beef trimmings or cut beef , the specific indications that may be put on labels , the labelling provisions related to the simplification of the indication of origin , the maximum size and composition of certain groups of animals , the approval procedures related to labelling conditions on packaging of cut meat it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . ### in order to ensure that the necessary rules for the proper functioning of the identification , registration and traceability of bovine animals and beef are applied , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission in respect of requirements for alternative means of identification of bovine animals , special circumstances in which member states may extend the maximum periods for the application of the means of identification , data to be exchanged between the computerised databases of the member states , the maximum period for certain reporting obligations , the requirements for means of identification , the information to be included in the passports and in the individual registers to be kept on each holding , the minimum level of official controls , the identification and registration of movements of bovine animals when put out to summer grazing in different mountain areas , rules for labelling certain products which should be equivalent to the rules laid down in regulation no 1760 / 2000 , the definitions of minced beef , beef trimmings or cut beef , the maximum size and composition of certain groups of animals , the approval procedures related to labelling conditions on packaging of cut meat it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level .


### ‘ roadworthiness test’ means a verification that the parts and components of a vehicle comply with its safety and environmental characteristics in force at the time of approval , first registration or entry into service , as well as at the time of retrofitting ; ### ' roadworthiness test ' means an inspection , in accordance with annex ii and annex iii of this regulation , to ensure that a vehicle is safe to be used on public roads and complies with required environmental characteristics ;


### the commission shall examine the feasibility , costs and benefits of the establishment of an electronic vehicle information platform with a view to exchange information on data related to roadworthiness testing between the competent authorities of member states responsible for testing , registration and vehicle approval , the testing centres and the vehicle manufacturers . ### the commission shall examine the feasibility , costs and benefits of the establishment of an electronic vehicle information platform with a view to exchange information on data related to roadworthiness testing between the competent authorities of member states responsible for testing , registration and vehicle approval , the testing centres , the vehicle manufacturers and the independent operators .


### unless the debtor is not responsible for the delay , the creditor shall , in addition to the amounts set out in paragraph 1 , be entitled to obtain reasonable compensation from the debtor for all remaining recovery costs incurred through the latter ' s late payment . ### except where the debtor is exempted from responsibility for the delay , the creditor shall , in addition to the amounts set out in paragraph 1 , be entitled to obtain reasonable compensation from the debtor for all remaining recovery costs incurred through the latter ' s late payment .


### member states shall ensure that the maximum duration of a procedure of acceptance or verification referred to in paragraph 2 shall not exceed 30 days , unless otherwise specified and duly justified in the tender documents and the contract . ### member states shall ensure that the maximum duration of a procedure of acceptance or verification referred to in paragraph 2 shall not exceed 60 days , unless otherwise specified and duly justified in the tender documents and the contract .


### member states shall ensure that , in commercial transactions leading to the delivery of goods or the provision of services for remuneration to public authorities , the creditor is entitled , without the necessity of a reminder , to interest for late payment equal to statutory interest if the following conditions are satisfied : ### member states shall ensure that , in commercial transactions leading to the delivery of goods or the provision of services for remuneration to public authorities , or on behalf of public authorities to third parties , the creditor is entitled , without the necessity of a reminder , to interest for late payment equal to statutory interest if the following conditions are satisfied :


### such risk sharing instrument shall be used exclusively for loans and guarantees , as well as other financial facilities , to finance operations co - financed by the european regional development fund or the cohesion fund , regarding expenditure which is not covered by article 56 . ### such risk sharing instrument shall be used exclusively for loans and guarantees , as well as other financial facilities , to finance impending operations that are part of an operational programme and that are co - financed by the european regional development fund or the cohesion fund , or infrastructure projects relevant in the context of the economic recovery and job creation in the member states concerned , regarding expenditure which is not covered by article 56 .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 38 concerning the facilitation of cross border interoperability of electronic identification means by setting of minimum technical requirements . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 38 concerning the facilitation of cross - border interoperability of electronic identification means by setting of technologically neutral minimum requirements for the security levels required for access .


### one of the objectives of this regulation is to remove existing barriers to the cross - border use of electronic identification means used in the member states to access at least public services . this regulation does not aim at intervening on electronic identity management systems and related infrastructures established in the member states . the aim of this regulation is to ensure that for the access to cross - border online services offered by the member states , secure electronic identification and authentication is possible . ### one of the objectives of this regulation is to remove existing barriers to the cross - border use of electronic identification means used in the member states to access at least public services . this regulation does not aim at intervening on electronic identity management systems and related infrastructures established in the member states . the aim of this regulation is to ensure that for the access to cross - border online services offered by the member states , a high degree of security can be provided for electronic identification and authentication , for instance by establishing different security levels corresponding to particular types of services to be accessed .


### a description of the notified electronic identification scheme ; ### a description of the notified electronic identification scheme , including the security levels corresponding to the types of services to be accessed ;


### the general warning referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover 30 % of the external area of the corresponding surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging . that proportion shall be increased to 32 % for member states with two official languages and 35 % for member states with three official languages . ### the general warning referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover 30 % of the external area of the corresponding surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging . that proportion shall be increased to 32 % for member states with two official languages and 35 % for member states with more than two official languages .


### cover 75 % of the external area of both the front and back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging ; ### cover 50 % of the external area of both the front and back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging ;


### cross - border distance sales of tobacco facilitate access to tobacco products of young people and risk to undermine compliance with the requirements provided for by tobacco control legislation and in particular by this directive . common rules on a notification system are necessary to ensure that this directive achieves its full potential . the provision on notification of cross - border distance sales of tobacco in this directive should apply notwithstanding the notification procedure set out in directive 2000 / 31 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 8 june 2000 on certain legal aspects of information society services40 . business to consumer distance sale of tobacco products is further regulated by directive 97 / 7 / ec of the european parliament and the council of 20 may 1997 on the protection of consumers in respect of distance contracts , which will be replaced by directive 2011 / 83 / eu of the european parliament and the council of 25 october 2011 on consumer rights , as of 13 june 201441 . ### cross - border distance sales of tobacco , and practices such as the free distribution or bartering of tobacco products in public places for promotional purposes , facilitate access to tobacco products of young people and risk to undermine compliance with the requirements provided for by tobacco control legislation and in particular by this directive . they should , therefore , be prohibited .


### ‘ ingredient’ means an additive , tobacco , as well as any substance present in a finished tobacco product including paper , filter , inks , capsules and adhesives ; ### ‘ ingredient’ means an additive , as well as any substance present in a finished tobacco product including paper , filter , inks , capsules and adhesives ;


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 3 , 3 , 4 , 4 , 6 , 6 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 13 , 13 , 14 , 18 and 18 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from [ office of publications : please insert the date of the entry into force of this directive ] . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 3 , 3 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 6 , 6 , 6 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 14 , 18 and 18 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from [ office of publications : please insert the date of the entry into force of this directive ] . .


### in order to ensure the integrity and the visibility of health warnings and maximise their efficacy , provisions should be made regarding the dimension of the warnings as well as regarding certain aspects of the appearance of the tobacco package , including the opening mechanism . the package and the products may mislead consumers , in particular young people , suggesting that products are less harmful . for instance , this is the case with certain texts or features , such as ‘ low - tar’ , ‘ light’ , ‘ ultra - light’ , ‘ mild’ , ' natural ' , ' organic ' , ‘ without additives’ , ‘ without flavours’ , ' slim ' , names , pictures , and figurative or other signs . likewise , the size and appearance of individual cigarettes can mislead consumers by creating the impression that they are less harmful . a recent study has also shown that smokers of slim cigarettes were more likely to believe that their own brand might be less harmful . this should be addressed . ### in order to ensure the integrity and the visibility of health warnings and maximise their efficacy , provisions should be made regarding the design characteristics of the warnings as well as regarding certain aspects of the appearance of the tobacco package , including the opening mechanism the package and the products may mislead consumers , in particular young people , suggesting that products are less harmful . for instance , this is the case with certain texts or features , such as ‘ low - tar’ , ‘ light’ , ‘ ultra - light’ , ‘ mild’ , ‘ natural’ , ‘ organic’ , ‘ without additives’ , ‘ without flavours’ , ‘ slim’ , names , pictures , and figurative or other signs . likewise , the size and appearance of individual cigarettes can mislead consumers by creating the impression that they are less harmful . a recent study has also shown that smokers of slim cigarettes were more likely to believe that their own brand might be less harmful . this should be addressed .


### ' ingredient ' means an additive , tobacco , as well as any substance present in a finished tobacco product including paper , filter , inks , capsules and adhesives ; ### ‘ ingredient’ means an additive , as well as any substance present in a finished tobacco product including paper , filter , inks , capsules and adhesives ;


### in accordance with article 114 of the treaty of the functioning of the european union , a high level of health protection should be taken as a basis , regard being had , in particular , to any new developments based on scientific facts . tobacco products are not ordinary commodities and in view of the particularly harmful effects of tobacco , health protection should be given high importance , in particular to reduce smoking prevalence among young people . ### in accordance with article 114 of the treaty of the functioning of the european union , a high level of health protection should be taken as a basis , regard being had , in particular , to any new developments based on scientific facts . tobacco products are not ordinary commodities and in view of the particularly harmful effects of tobacco , health protection should be given high importance , in particular to reduce smoking prevalence among young people . to that end , education , information and prevention campaigns and programmes to help citizens who wish to give up smoking continue to play an essential role .


### the delegation of powers referred to in articles 3 , 3 , 4 , 4 , 6 , 6 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 13 , 13 , 14 , 18 and 18 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . ### the delegation of powers referred to in articles 4 , 4 , 6 , 10 , 11 , 14 , 18 and 18 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force .


### candidate countries and potential candidates need to be better prepared to withstand global challenges , such as sustainable development and climate change , and align with the union’s efforts to address these issues . union assistance under this regulation should also contribute to the goal of raising the climate - related proportion of the union budget to at least 20 % . ### candidate countries and potential candidates need to be better prepared to withstand global challenges , such as sustainable development , climate change and immigration , and align with the union’s efforts to address these issues . union assistance under this regulation should also contribute to the goal of raising the climate - related proportion of the union budget to at least 20 % .


### in the case of perishable goods suspected of infringing an intellectual property right , the period for initiating the proceedings referred to in the first subparagraph shall be three working days of dispatch of the decision to suspend the release of the goods or to detain them . ### in the case of perishable goods suspected of infringing an intellectual property right , the period for initiating the proceedings referred to in the first subparagraph shall be three working days of the receipt of the notification of the suspension of the release of the goods or their detention .


### goods which are subject of an action infringing a trade mark and bear without authorisation a trade mark identical to the trade mark validly registered in respect of the same type of goods , or which cannot be distinguished in its essential aspects from such a trade mark ; ### goods infringing a trade mark and which bear without authorisation a trade mark identical to the trade mark validly registered in respect of the same type of goods , or which cannot be distinguished in its essential aspects from such a trade mark ;


### - information , education and awareness raising campaigns targeted at the general public and more specific audiences ; ### - information , education and awareness raising campaigns targeted at the general public and more specific audiences , in collaboration with representatives of civil society including non - governmental and grassroots organisations , at local , regional and national level ;


### official controls shall be performed as much as possible in a manner that minimises the burden on the operators . ### official controls shall be performed as much as possible in a manner that minimises the burden on the operators . where various official controls are applied to operators , member states shall ensure a coordinated approach with the aim of combining existing control measures .


### upon ratification of an intergovernmental agreement or of an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement , the member state concerned shall submit the agreement or the amendment of the agreement , including their annexes and other texts these agreements or amendments refer to explicitly , to the commission which shall make the received documents , with the exception of confidential parts identified according to article 7 , accessible to all other member states in electronic form . ### upon ratification of an intergovernmental agreement or of an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement , the member state concerned shall submit to the commission the agreement or the amendment to the agreement , including its annexes . furthermore , where these agreements refer explicitly to other texts , member states shall submit those other texts insofar as they contain elements which impact on the functioning of the internal market for energy or on the security of energy supply in the union . however , agreements between commercial entities are not subject to this obligation .


### when a member state intends to enter into negotiations with a third country in order to amend an existing intergovernmental agreement or to conclude a new intergovernmental agreement , the member state shall inform the commission in writing of its intention at the earliest possible moment before the envisaged opening of the negotiations . the information provided to the commission shall include the relevant documentation , an indication of the provisions to be addressed in the negotiations , the objectives of the negotiations and other relevant information . in case of amendments to an existing agreement , the provisions that are to be renegotiated shall be indicated in the information provided to the commission . the commission shall make the received information accessible to all member states in electronic form . the member state concerned shall keep the commission informed regularly of the ongoing negotiations . on request of the commission or the member state concerned , the commission may participate as an observer in the negotiations . ### when a member state intends to enter into negotiations with a third country in order to amend an existing intergovernmental agreement or to conclude a new intergovernmental agreement , the member state may inform the commission in writing of its intention at the earliest possible moment before the envisaged opening of the negotiations . the information provided to the commission shall include the relevant documentation , an indication of the provisions to be addressed in the negotiations , the objectives of the negotiations and other relevant information . in case of amendments to an existing agreement , the provisions that are to be renegotiated shall be indicated in the information provided to the commission . agreements between commercial entities are not subject to this obligation . the member state concerned shall keep the commission informed regularly of the ongoing negotiations . on request of the commission or the member state concerned , the commission may participate as an observer in the negotiations .


### the commission may on its own initiative until four weeks after it has been informed of the closure of the negotiations at the latest or on request from the member state which has negotiated the intergovernmental agreement , assess the compatibility of the negotiated agreement with union law before the agreement has been signed . in case the commission or the member state concerned ask for such an ex - ante assessment of the negotiated intergovernmental agreement with union law , the negotiated but not yet signed draft intergovernmental agreement shall be submitted to the commission for examination . the member state concerned shall refrain from signing the agreement for a period of four months following the submission of the draft intergovernmental agreement . in agreement with the member state concerned , the examination period might be prolonged . when a compatibility control has been requested , in the absence of an opinion by the commission within the examination period , the commission shall be deemed not to have raised objections . ### as early as possible and not later than two weeks after closure of the negotiations the member state concerned shall inform the commission of the closure of the negotiations and shall submit the negotiated but not yet signed draft intergovernmental agreement , including its&#160 ; annexes and other texts it refers to explicitly , &#160 ; to the commission for examination . the commission shall , on its own initiative or at the request of the member state that negotiated the intergovernmental agreement , inform that member state , within two months after being informed of the closure of the negotiations , of any doubts on the compatibility of the negotiated agreement , and its annexes and other texts it refers to explicitly , with union law , in particular with eu competition law and eu internal energy market legislation . the member state concerned shall refrain from signing the agreement for a period of two months following the submission of the intergovernmental agreement . in the absence of a response from the commission within that period , the commission shall be deemed not to have raised objections . the member state shall postpone the signing of an intergovernmental agreement for another two months if it has received a response from the commission that the negotiated but not yet signed agreement , is not compatible with union law . within those two months the commission shall issue a legal opinion . 2 . where the legal opinion identifies incompatibility between the negotiated agreement and union law , the commission shall specify that incompatibility and shall make recommendations on how to eliminate the incompatibility . 3 . member states shall take due account of the commission ' s recommendations and , if necessary , renegotiate the agreement . if the recommendations are not taken into account and serious doubts persist about the compatibility of the signed intergovernmental agreement with union law , the commission shall consider launching infringement proceedings .


### upon ratification of an intergovernmental agreement or of an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement , the member state concerned shall submit the agreement or the amendment of the agreement , including their annexes and other texts these agreements or amendments refer to explicitly , to the commission which shall make the received documents , with the exception of confidential parts identified according to article 7 , accessible to all other member states in electronic form . ### upon ratification of an intergovernmental agreement or of an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement , the member state concerned shall submit to the commission the agreement or the amendment of the agreement , including their annexes and other texts these agreements or amendments refer to explicitly insofar as these other texts contain elements which have an operational impact on the functioning of the internal energy market or the security of energy supply . member states may make available summaries of the information submitted . according to the instructions of the member state concerned , the commission shall make the received documents , with the exception of confidential parts identified according to article 7 , accessible to all other member states in electronic form .


### when a member state intends to enter into negotiations with a third country in order to amend an existing intergovernmental agreement or to conclude a new intergovernmental agreement , the member state shall inform the commission in writing of its intention at the earliest possible moment before the envisaged opening of the negotiations . the information provided to the commission shall include the relevant documentation , an indication of the provisions to be addressed in the negotiations , the objectives of the negotiations and other relevant information . in case of amendments to an existing agreement , the provisions that are to be renegotiated shall be indicated in the information provided to the commission . the commission shall make the received information accessible to all member states in electronic form . the member state concerned shall keep the commission informed regularly of the ongoing negotiations . on request of the commission or the member state concerned , the commission may participate as an observer in the negotiations . ### when a member state intends to enter into negotiations with a third country in order to amend an existing intergovernmental agreement or to conclude a new intergovernmental agreement , the member state shall inform the commission in writing of its intention at the earliest possible moment before the envisaged opening of the negotiations . the information provided to the commission shall include the relevant documentation , an indication of the provisions to be addressed in the negotiations , the objectives of the negotiations and other relevant information . in case of amendments to an existing agreement , the provisions that are to be renegotiated shall be indicated in the information provided to the commission . the commission shall make the received information accessible to all member states in electronic form . the member state concerned shall keep the commission informed regularly of the ongoing negotiations . member states may invite the commission to participate as an observer in the negotiations .


### member states shall submit all existing and provisionally applied intergovernmental agreements between them and third countries in their entirety , including their annexes and other texts they refer to explicitly and all amendments thereto to the commission at the latest three months after the entry into force of this decision . the commission shall make the received documents accessible in electronic form to all other member states . existing or provisionally applied intergovernmental agreements which have already been communicated in accordance with regulation no 994 / 2010 to the commission at the date of entry into force of this decision , which are fulfilling the requirements of this paragraph , shall be considered as communicated for the purposes of this decision . ### member states shall submit all existing and provisionally applied intergovernmental agreements between them and third countries in their entirety , including their annexes and other texts they refer to explicitly and all amendments thereto to the commission at the latest three months after the entry into force of this decision . the commission shall make the received documents accessible in electronic form to all other member states . agreements between commercial entities are not subject to this obligation . within 6 months following the submission of the intergovernmental agreements in their entirety , including their annexes and other texts they refer to explicitly and all amendments thereto , the commission shall assess their compatibility with union law , in particular with eu competition law and internal energy market legislation . where the submitted intergovernmental agreement is not compatible with union law , the member state shall take all appropriate steps to eliminate the incompatibility identified . the commission shall make the received documents accessible in electronic form to all other member states but shall not disclose information that is indicated as confidential by the respective member state .