### member states should ensure that publicly accessible infrastructure for the supply of hydrogen to motor vehicles is built up , with distances between refuelling points for motor vehicles allowing area covering circulation of hydrogen vehicles within the national territory , as well as a certain number of refuelling points located in urban agglomerations . this would allow hydrogen vehicles to circulate union - wide . ### member states opting for the use of hydrogen in transport should ensure that publicly accessible infrastructure for the supply of hydrogen to motor vehicles is built up , with distances between refuelling points for motor vehicles allowing area covering circulation of hydrogen vehicles within the national territory , as well as a certain number of refuelling points located in urban agglomerations . this would facilitate hydrogen vehicles to circulate union - wide .


### 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 establish a minimum number of recharging points for electric vehicles to be put into place , 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 , by 31 december 2020 at the latest .


### 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 . ### in their national policy frameworks , member states shall take the number of recharging points for electric vehicles given in the table in annex ii as a guideline for the number they should seek to put in place by 31 december 2020 .


### member states on the territory of which exist already at the day of the entry into force of this directive hydrogen refuelling points shall ensure that a sufficient number of publicly accessible refuelling points are available , with distances not exceeding 300 km , to allow the circulation of hydrogen vehicles within the entire national territory by 31 december 2020 at the latest . ### member states opting for the deployment of hydrogen refuelling points in their national policy framework as defined in article 3 shall ensure that a sufficient number of publicly accessible refuelling points are available , preferably with distances not exceeding 300 km , to facilitate the circulation of hydrogen vehicles within the entire national territory by 31 december 2020 at the latest .


### ‘ recharging point’ means a slow recharging point or a fast recharging point or an installation for the physical exchange of a battery of an electric vehicle . ### ‘ recharging point’ means a dedicated parking spot equipped to recharge a single vehicle at one time .


### fragmentation of the internal market through uncoordinated market introduction of alternative fuels should be avoided . coordinated policy frameworks of all member states should therefore provide the long - term security required for private and public investment into vehicle and fuel technology , and infrastructure build - up . member states should therefore establish national policy frameworks outlining their objectives , targets , and supporting actions on the market development of alternative fuels , including the necessary infrastructure to be put into place . member states should cooperate with other neighbouring member states on the regional or macro - regional level , through consultation or joint policy frameworks , in particular where continuity of alternative fuel infrastructure coverage across national borders or construction of new infrastructure in the proximity of national borders is required . a coordination of these national policy frameworks and their coherence at eu level should be ensured by the commission , following a periodic evaluation thereof . ### fragmentation of the internal market through uncoordinated market introduction of alternative fuels should be avoided . coordinated policy frameworks of all member states should therefore provide the long - term security required for private and public investment into vehicle and fuel technology , and infrastructure build - up . regulation must provide the right incentives , namely by pursuing the convergence of frameworks . member states should therefore establish national policy frameworks outlining their objectives , targets , and supporting actions on the market development of alternative fuels , including the necessary infrastructure to be put into place . member states should cooperate with other neighbouring member states on the regional or macro - regional level , through consultation or joint policy frameworks , in particular where continuity of alternative fuel infrastructure coverage across national borders or construction of new infrastructure in the proximity of national borders is required . a coordination of these national policy frameworks and their coherence at eu level should be ensured by the commission , following a periodic evaluation thereof .


### 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 apartment 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 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 endeavour that recharging points for electric vehicles are built up with sufficient coverage , and part of them publicly accessible , bearing in mind the geographical and socioeconomic aspects and 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 apartment 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 .


### ‘ slow recharging point’ means a recharging point that allows for a direct supply of electricity to an electric vehicle with a power of less than or equal to 22 kw . ### ‘ basic recharging point’ means a recharging point that allows for a direct supply of electricity to an electric vehicle with a power of less than or equal to 22 kw .


### minimum number of electric vehicle recharging points in each member state ### indicative number of electric vehicle recharging points in each member state


### alternate current fast 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 fast recharging points for vehicles shall be equipped , for interoperability purposes , with attached cables with connector of type 2 as described in standard en62196 - 2 : 2012 and respective updates . '


### ‘ publicly accessible recharging or refuelling point’ means a recharging or refuelling point which provides non - discriminatory access to the users ### publicly accessible recharging or refuelling point means a recharging or refuelling point that provides non - discriminatory and eu - wide interoperable access to the users , with a payment system that is widely accepted .


### ‘ publicly accessible recharging or refuelling point’ means a recharging or refuelling point which provides non - discriminatory access to the users ### ‘ publicly accessible recharging or refuelling point’ means a recharging or refuelling point which provides non - discriminatory easy , open and eu - wide interoperable access and widely acceptable payment system to the users ' .


### a fully functional european bio - economy – encompassing the sustainable production of renewable resources from land and aquatic environments and their conversion into food , bio - based products and bioenergy as well as the related public goods - will generate high european added value . managed in a sustainable manner , it can reduce the environmental footprint of primary production and the supply chain as a whole . it can increase their competitiveness and provide jobs and business opportunities for rural and coastal development . the food security , sustainable agriculture , and overall bio - economy – related challenges are of a european and global nature . actions at union level are essential to bring together clusters to achieve the necessary breadth and critical mass to complement efforts made by a single or groups of member states . a multi - actor approach will ensure the necessary cross - fertilising interactions between researcher , businesses , farmers / producers , advisors and end - users . the union level is also necessary to ensure coherence in addressing this challenge across sectors and with strong links to relevant union policies . coordination of research and innovation at union level will stimulate and help to accelerate the required changes across the union . ### a fully functional european bio - economy – encompassing the sustainable production of renewable resources from land and aquatic environments and their conversion into food , bio - based products and bioenergy as well as the related public goods - will generate high european added value . managed in a sustainable manner , it can reduce the environmental footprint of primary production and the supply chain as a whole . it can increase their competitiveness and provide jobs and business opportunities for rural , coastal and marine development . the food security , sustainable agriculture , sustainable fisheries and aquaculture , and overall bio - economy – related challenges are of a regional , national , european and global nature . actions at union level and their effective coordination are essential to bring together clusters to achieve the necessary breadth and critical mass to complement efforts made by a single or groups of member states . a multi - actor approach will ensure the necessary cross - fertilising interactions between researcher , scientists , businesses , farmers / producers , fisheremen / aquaculture producers , advisors , policy - makers and end - users . the union level is also necessary to ensure coherence in addressing this challenge across sectors and with strong links to relevant union policies . coordination of research and innovation at union level will stimulate and help to accelerate the required changes across the union .


### food security , sustainable agriculture , marine and maritime research and the bio - economy ### food security , sustainable agriculture , productive seas and oceans , and the bio - economy


### food security , sustainable agriculture , marine and maritime research , and the bio - economy ; ### food security , sustainable agriculture , productive seas and oceans , and the bio - economy ;


### the aim is to sustainably exploit aquatic living resources to maximise social and economic benefits / returns from europe ' s oceans and seas . the activities shall focus on an optimal contribution to secure food supplies by developing sustainable and environmentally friendly fisheries and competitive european aquaculture in the context of the global economy and on boosting marine innovation through biotechnology to fuel smart ' blue ' growth . ### the aim is to sustainably exploit aquatic resources to maximise social and economic benefits / returns from europe ' s oceans and seas . the activities shall focus on an optimal contribution to secure food supplies by developing sustainable and environmentally friendly fisheries and competitive european aquaculture in the context of the global economy and on boosting marine innovation through biotechnology to fuel smart ' blue ' growth , which will deliver sustainable and innovative solutions to unlock the great potential of the seas . given the strong interaction between fisheries and the environment , the objective is to develop cross - cutting marine and maritime scientific and technological knowledge with a view to making a better use of the marine potential across marine and maritime industries , while protecting the marine environment and adapting to climate change . this will ensure the economic and social prosperity of the european fisheries sector . a specific budgetary line will be dedicated to cross - cutting actions .


### agriculture , forestry and fisheries together with the bio - based industries are the major sectors underpinning the bio - economy . this latter represents a large and growing market estimated to be worth over eur 2 trillion , providing 20 million jobs and accounting for 9 % of total employment in the union in 2009 . investments in research and innovation under this societal challenge will enable europe to take leadership in the concerned markets and will play a role in achieving the goals of the europe 2020 strategy and its innovation union and resource efficient europe flagship initiatives . ### agriculture , forestry and sustainable fisheries and aquaculture together with the bio - based industries are the major sectors underpinning the bio - economy . this latter represents a large and growing market estimated to be worth over eur 2 trillion , providing 20 million jobs and accounting for 9 % of total employment in the union in 2009 . investments in research and innovation under this societal challenge will enable europe to take leadership in the concerned markets and will play a role in achieving the goals of the europe 2020 strategy and its innovation union and resource efficient europe flagship initiatives .


### a fully functional european bio - economy – encompassing the sustainable production of renewable resources from land and aquatic environments and their conversion into food , bio - based products and bioenergy as well as the related public goods - will generate high european added value . managed in a sustainable manner , it can reduce the environmental footprint of primary production and the supply chain as a whole . it can increase their competitiveness and provide jobs and business opportunities for rural and coastal development . the food security , sustainable agriculture , and overall bio - economy – related challenges are of a european and global nature . actions at union level are essential to bring together clusters to achieve the necessary breadth and critical mass to complement efforts made by a single or groups of member states . a multi - actor approach will ensure the necessary cross - fertilising interactions between researcher , businesses , farmers / producers , advisors and end - users . the union level is also necessary to ensure coherence in addressing this challenge across sectors and with strong links to relevant union policies . coordination of research and innovation at union level will stimulate and help to accelerate the required changes across the union . ### a fully functional european bio - economy – encompassing the sustainable production of renewable resources from land and aquatic environments and their conversion into food , bio - based products and bioenergy as well as the related public goods - will generate high european added value . managed in a sustainable manner , it can reduce the environmental footprint of primary production and the supply chain as a whole . it can increase their competitiveness and provide jobs and business opportunities for rural and coastal and marine development . the food security , sustainable agriculture , sustainable fisheries and aquaculture , and overall bio - economy – related challenges are of a regional , national , european and global nature . actions at union level and their effective coordination are essential to bring together clusters to achieve the necessary breadth and critical mass to complement efforts made by a single or groups of member states . a multi - actor approach will ensure the necessary cross - fertilising interactions between researcher , scientists , businesses , farmers / producers , fishermen / aquaculture producers , advisors , policy - makers and end - users . the union level is also necessary to ensure coherence in addressing this challenge across sectors and with strong links to relevant union policies . coordination of research and innovation at union level will stimulate and help to accelerate the required changes across the union .


### the aim is to sustainably exploit aquatic living resources to maximise social and economic benefits / returns from europe ' s oceans and seas . the activities shall focus on an optimal contribution to secure food supplies by developing sustainable and environmentally friendly fisheries and competitive european aquaculture in the context of the global economy and on boosting marine innovation through biotechnology to fuel smart ‘ blue’ growth . ### the aim is to sustainably exploit aquatic resources to maximise social and economic benefits / returns from europe ' s oceans and seas . productive seas and oceans could guarantee the prosperity of the fisheries sector as well as the protection of the marine biodiversity and can be achieved through the development of sustainable fisheries and aquaculture . the activities shall focus on an optimal contribution to secure food supplies by developing sustainable and environmentally friendly fisheries and competitive european aquaculture in the context of the global economy and on boosting marine innovation through biotechnology to fuel smart ‘ blue’ growth .


### the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall include as a minimum : – the right of access to a lawyer , where necessary free of charge , – the right to be informed of the charge and , where appropriate , to be given access to the case - file , – the right to interpretation and translation , – the right to be brought promptly before a court if the suspected or accused person is arrested . ### the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall include as a minimum : – the right to interpreting and translation , – the right of access to legal assistance and the conditions for access to legal assistance free of charge , – the right to be informed of the charge , – the right to be given access to the case - file and to the evidence , including evidence held by the authorities , insofar as this does not compromise investigations , – the right to remain silent , – the right to request the collection of evidence , – the right to be brought promptly before a court if the suspected or accused person is arrested .


### the information required pursuant to paragraph 1 shall be delivered promptly and in detail and in a language that the suspected or accused person understands . in the case of a child , information about the charges shall be provided in a manner adapted to his age , level of maturity and intellectual and emotional capacities . ### the information required pursuant to paragraph 1 shall be delivered in a language that the suspected or accused person understands . in the case of a child or a person with a mental disability , information about the accusation shall be provided in a manner appropriate to his age , level of maturity and intellectual and emotional capabilities .


### where a person is arrested by the competent authorities of a member state in the course of criminal proceedings , he shall be promptly provided with information about his procedural rights in writing . he shall be given an opportunity to read the letter of rights and be allowed to keep it in his possession throughout the time he is deprived of his liberty . ### where a person is arrested by the competent authorities of a member state in the course of criminal proceedings , he shall be promptly provided with information about his procedural rights in writing . he shall be given an opportunity to read the letter of rights and be allowed to keep it in his possession throughout the time he is deprived of his liberty . access to the case - file could be facilitated by the development of e - justice , which would allow online access to the whole case - file .


### adequate training on procedural rights of suspected and accused persons should be provided to the relevant officials in member states . ### appropriate and effective training on procedural rights of suspected and accused persons should be provided to the relevant officials in member states .


### tobacco products other than cigarettes , roll - your - own tobacco and smokeless tobacco products shall be exempted from the prohibitions laid down in paragraphs 1 and 5 . the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 22 to withdraw this exemption if there is a substantial change of circumstances as established in a commission report . ### tobacco products other than cigarettes , roll - your - own tobacco and smokeless tobacco products shall be exempted from the prohibitions laid down in paragraphs 1 and 5 .


### member states shall prohibit the use of flavourings in the components of tobacco products such as filters , papers , packages , capsules or any technical features allowing modification of flavour or smoke intensity . filters and capsules shall not contain tobacco . ### does not affect english . .


### the likelihood of diverging regulation is further increased by concerns over tobacco products , including smokeless tobacco products , having a characterising flavour other than tobacco , which may facilitate uptake of tobacco consumption or affect consumption patterns . for example , in many countries , sales of mentholated products gradually increased even as smoking prevalence overall declined . a number of studies indicated that mentholated tobacco products can facilitate inhalation as well as smoking uptake among young people . measures introducing unjustified differences of treatment between flavoured cigarettes should be avoided36 . ### the likelihood of diverging regulation is further increased by concerns over tobacco products , having a characterising flavour other than tobacco and menthol , which may facilitate uptake of tobacco consumption or affect consumption patterns .


### 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 .


### member states shall require that manufacturers and importers of tobacco products inform their competent authorities of any new or updated information referred to in point to of paragraph 1 . member states shall be entitled to require tobacco manufacturers or importers to carry out additional tests or submit additional information . member states shall make available to the commission all information received pursuant to this article . member states shall be entitled to introduce an authorisation system and charge a proportionate fee . ### member states shall require that manufacturers and importers of tobacco products inform their competent authorities of any new or updated information referred to in point to of paragraph 1 . the new market authorisation procedure in the member states shall stipulate the following : scientific risk assessment , 2 . empirical standards regarding evidence of health risks , 3 . reduction of harmful substances in smoke , 4 . compliance with the provisions of subparagraphs to of paragraph 1 , 5 . post - marketing surveillance . requirements in respect of labelling , text health warnings , product description , packaging , measuring , including methods for measuring tar , nicotine and carbon monoxide , as well as the additional ingredients used in reduced - risk tobacco products , shall also be included among the conditions for market authorisation in the member states . member states shall be entitled to require tobacco manufacturers or importers to carry out additional tests or submit additional information . member states shall make available to the commission all information received pursuant to this article and notify it of the authorisation procedure .


### 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 , 8 , 9 and 10 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 shall , based on scientific evidence , prohibit the placing on the market of tobacco products with additives in quantities that increase in an appreciable manner at the stage of consumption the toxic or addictive effect of a tobacco product . ### member states shall , based on scientific evidence , restrict or , if adequately justified , prohibit the placing on the market of tobacco products with additives in quantities that increase in a measurable manner at the stage of consumption the toxic or addictive effect of a tobacco product .


### 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 ;


### member states shall require that manufacturers and importers of tobacco products notify the competent authorities of member states of any novel tobacco product they intend to place on the markets of the member states concerned . the notification shall be submitted in electronic form six months before the intended placing on the market and shall be accompanied by a detailed description of the product in question as well as information on ingredients and emissions in accordance with article 5 . the manufacturers and importers notifying a novel tobacco product shall also provide the competent authorities in question with : ### member states shall conduct a market approval system for tobacco products with a lower risk which shall be carried out for a reasonable fee . member states shall require that manufacturers and importers of tobacco products notify the competent authorities of member states of any novel tobacco products and for all tobacco products with a lower risk they intend to place on the markets of the member states concerned by means of an application . this application shall be submitted in electronic form six months before the intended placing on the market and shall be accompanied by a detailed description of the product in question , all proposed labelling , conditions of use , the product composition , manufacturing and control processes as well as information on ingredients and emissions in accordance with article 5 . the manufacturers and importers applying for a marketing authorization for tobacco products with a lower risk shall also provide the competent authorities in question with :


### 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 could , under certain circumstances , convey the impression to consumers , in particular young people , 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 .


### member states shall not prohibit the use of additives which are essential for the manufacture of tobacco products , as long as the additives do not result in a product with a characterising flavour . ### member states may use additives which are essential for the manufacture of tobacco products .


### directive 2001 / 83 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 6 november 2001 on the community code relating to medicinal products for human use42 provides a legal framework to assess the quality , safety and efficacy of medicinal products including nicotine containing products . a significant number of nicotine - containing products were already authorised under this regulatory regime . the authorisation takes into account the nicotine content of the product in question . subjecting all nicotine - containing products , whose nicotine content equals or exceeds the content of a nicotine containing product previously authorised under directive 2001 / 83 / ec , to the same legal framework clarifies the legal situation , levels out differences between national legislations , ensures equal treatment of all nicotine containing products usable for smoking cessation purposes and creates incentives for research and innovation in smoking cessation . this should be without prejudice to the application of directive 2001 / 83 / ec to other products covered by this directive if the conditions set by directive 2001 / 83 / ec are fulfilled . ### directive 2001 / 83 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 6 november 2001 on the community code relating to medicinal products for human use provides a legal framework to assess the quality , safety and efficacy of medicinal products . nicotine containing products other than the tobacco products covered by this directive should be regulated under the upcoming review of the pharmaceutical package with the purpose of informing and protecting consumers . the revision may include provisions allowing to market nicotine containing products with lower risk and a positive risk / benefit balance and which can help consumers to quit smoking as consumer products , provided they feature an adapted health warning .


### tobacco products other than cigarettes , roll - your - own tobacco and smokeless tobacco products shall be exempted from the prohibitions laid down in paragraphs 1 and 5 . the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 22 to withdraw this exemption if there is a substantial change of circumstances as established in a commission report . ### tobacco products other than cigarettes and roll - your - own tobacco shall be exempted from the prohibitions laid down in paragraphs 1 and 5 .


### 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 ] .


### member states shall not prohibit the use of additives which are essential for the manufacture of tobacco products , as long as the additives do not result in a product with a characterising flavour . ### member states shall not prohibit the use of additives which are essential for the manufacture of tobacco products .


### for cigarette packets the general warning and the information message shall be printed on the lateral sides of the unit packets . these warnings shall have a width of not less than 20 mm and a height of not less than 43 mm . for roll - your - own tobacco the information message shall be printed on the surface that becomes visible when opening the unit packet . both the general warning and the information message shall cover 50% of the surface on which they are printed . ### for cigarette packets the general warning and the information message shall be printed on the lateral sides of the unit packets . for roll - your - own tobacco the information message shall be printed on the surface that becomes visible when opening the unit packet . both the general warning and the information message shall cover 50% of the surface on which they are printed .


### 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 .


### ‘ 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 ;


### the prohibition of tobacco products with characterising flavours does not prohibit the use of individual additives altogether , but obliges the manufactures to reduce the additive or the combination of additives to such an extent that the additives no longer result in a characterising flavour . the use of additives necessary for manufacturing of tobacco products should be allowed , as long as they do not result in a characterising flavour . the commission should ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of the provision on characterising flavour . independent panels should be used by the member states and by the commission to assist in such decision making . the application of this directive should not discriminate between different tobacco varieties . ### the prohibition of tobacco products with characterising flavours does not prohibit the use of individual additives altogether , but obliges the manufactures to reduce the additive or the combination of additives to such an extent that the additives no longer result in a characterising flavour . the use of additives necessary for manufacturing of tobacco products shall be allowed . the commission should ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of the provision on characterising flavour . independent panels should be used by the member states and by the commission to assist in such decision making . the application of this directive should not discriminate between different tobacco varieties .


### be positioned at the top edge of the unit packet and any outside packaging , and in the same direction as any other information appearing on the packaging ; ### be positioned in the same direction as any other information appearing on the packaging ;


### 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 . ### the directive intends to harmonise the specific rules for the manufacture , presentation and sale of tobacco products and related products , thereby ensuring that individual member states do not introduce national legislative provisions relating to labelling and packaging requirements that go further than the directive . if a member state already has more stringent national provisions applying to all products alike on aspects that fall within the scope of this directive , it should be allowed to apply these on the basis of overriding requirements relating to the protection of public health . these national provisions should , however , be necessary and proportionate , and 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 .


### 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 , 8 , 9 and 10 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 ] .


### 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 .


### 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 , 8 , 9 and 10 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 .


### ‘ 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 , resulting from an additive or combination of additives , with the exception of menthol , including fruit , spice , herb , alcohol , candy or vanilla observable before or upon intended use of the tobacco product ;


### member states shall require that manufacturers and importers of tobacco products inform their competent authorities of any new or updated information referred to in point to of paragraph 1 . member states shall be entitled to require tobacco manufacturers or importers to carry out additional tests or submit additional information . member states shall make available to the commission all information received pursuant to this article . member states shall be entitled to introduce an authorisation system and charge a proportionate fee . ### member states shall require that manufacturers and importers of tobacco products inform their competent authorities of any new or updated information referred to in point to of paragraph 1 . the new market authorisation procedure in the member states shall stipulate the following : scientific risk assessment , 2 . empirical standards regarding evidence of health risks , 3 . reduction of harmful substances in smoke , 4 . compliance with the provisions of subparagraphs to of paragraph 1 , 5 . post - marketing surveillance . requirements in respect of labelling , text health warnings , product description , packaging , measuring , including methods for measuring tar , nicotine and carbon monoxide , as well as the additional ingredients used in reduced - risk tobacco products , shall also be included among the conditions for market authorisation in the member states . member states shall be entitled to require tobacco manufacturers or importers to carry out additional tests or submit additional information . member states shall make available to the commission all information received pursuant to this article and notify it of the authorisation procedure .


### 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 could , under certain circumstances , convey the impression to consumers , in particular young people , 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 .


### 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 ;


### novel tobacco products placed on the market shall respect the requirements set out in this directive . the provisions applicable depend on whether the products fall under the definition of smokeless tobacco product in point of article 2 or tobacco for smoking in point of article 2 . ### lower - risk tobacco products placed on the market shall respect the requirements set out in this directive . because of the various risk - reducing properties of these tobacco products , it is necessary to adjust accordingly the measuring methods referred to in article 4 , content regulation referred to in article 6 and labelling and packaging referred to in articles 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 12 and 13 . the provisions applicable depend on whether the products fall under the definition of smokeless tobacco product in point of article 2 or tobacco for smoking in point of article 2 .


### directive 2001 / 83 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 6 november 2001 on the community code relating to medicinal products for human use42 provides a legal framework to assess the quality , safety and efficacy of medicinal products including nicotine containing products . a significant number of nicotine - containing products were already authorised under this regulatory regime . the authorisation takes into account the nicotine content of the product in question . subjecting all nicotine - containing products , whose nicotine content equals or exceeds the content of a nicotine containing product previously authorised under directive 2001 / 83 / ec , to the same legal framework clarifies the legal situation , levels out differences between national legislations , ensures equal treatment of all nicotine containing products usable for smoking cessation purposes and creates incentives for research and innovation in smoking cessation . this should be without prejudice to the application of directive 2001 / 83 / ec to other products covered by this directive if the conditions set by directive 2001 / 83 / ec are fulfilled . ### directive 2001 / 83 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 6 november 2001 on the community code relating to medicinal products for human use provides a legal framework to assess the quality , safety and efficacy of medicinal products . nicotine containing products other than the tobacco products covered by this directive should be regulated under the upcoming review of the pharmaceutical package with the purpose of informing and protecting consumers . the revision may include provisions allowing to market nicotine containing products with lower risk and a positive risk / benefit balance and which can help consumers to quit smoking as consumer products , provided they feature an adapted health warning .


### 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 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 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 ] .


### in order to make this directive fully operational and to keep up with technical , scientific and international developments in tobacco manufacture , consumption and regulation , 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 , in particular in respect of adopting and adapting maximum yields for emissions and their measurement methods , setting maximum levels for ingredients that increase toxicity , addictiveness or attractiveness , , the use of health warnings , unique identifiers and security features in the labelling and packaging , defining key elements for contracts on data storage with independent third parties , reviewing certain exemptions granted to tobacco products other than cigarettes , roll - your - own tobacco and smokeless tobacco products and reviewing the nicotine levels for nicotine containing products . 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 . ### in order to make this directive fully operational and to keep up with technical , scientific and international developments in tobacco manufacture , consumption and regulation , 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 for non - essential elements of the directive . 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 .


### notification of novel tobacco products ### market approval for and notification of novel tobacco products and less harmful products


### 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 .


### member states shall require that manufacturers and importers of tobacco products notify the competent authorities of member states of any novel tobacco product they intend to place on the markets of the member states concerned . the notification shall be submitted in electronic form six months before the intended placing on the market and shall be accompanied by a detailed description of the product in question as well as information on ingredients and emissions in accordance with article 5 . the manufacturers and importers notifying a novel tobacco product shall also provide the competent authorities in question with : ### member states shall conduct a market approval system for tobacco products with a lower risk which shall be carried out for a reasonable fee . member states shall require that manufacturers and importers of tobacco products notify the competent authorities of member states of any novel tobacco products and for all tobacco products with a lower risk they intend to place on the markets of the member states concerned by means of an application . this application shall be submitted in electronic form six months before the intended placing on the market and shall be accompanied by a detailed description of the product in question , all proposed labelling , conditions of use , the product composition , manufacturing and control processes as well as information on ingredients and emissions in accordance with article 5 . the manufacturers and importers applying for a marketing authorization for tobacco products with a lower risk shall also provide the competent authorities in question with :


### ' 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 ;


### 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 , 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 .


### centred in the area in which they are required to be printed , parallel to the top edge of the unit packet and any outside packaging ; ### centred in the area in which they are required to be printed or irremovably affixed , parallel to the top edge of the unit packet and any outside packaging ;


### considering the directive ' s focus on young people , tobacco products other than cigarettes , roll - your - own tobacco and smokeless tobacco which are mainly consumed by older consumers , should be granted an exemption from certain ingredients requirements as long as there is no substantial change of circumstances in terms of sales volumes or consumption patterns in relation to young people . ### considering the directive ' s focus on young people , tobacco products other than cigarettes , roll - your - own tobacco and tobacco for oral use , which are mainly consumed by older consumers , should be granted an exemption from certain ingredients requirements .


### the general warning shall be printed on the most visible surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging . the text warnings listed in annex i shall be rotated in such a way as to guarantee their regular appearance . these warnings shall be printed on the other most visible surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging . ### the general warning shall be printed or irremovably affixed on the most visible surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging . the text warnings listed in annex i shall be rotated in such a way as to guarantee their regular appearance . these warnings shall be printed or irremovably affixed on the other most visible surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging .


### tobacco products other than cigarettes and roll - your - own tobacco shall be exempted from the application of paragraph 1 to 8 during a period of 5 years following the date referred to in paragraph 1 of article 25 . ### tobacco products other than cigarettes and roll - your - own tobacco shall be exempted from the application of paragraph 1 to 8 during a period of 10 years following the date referred to in paragraph 1 of article 25 .


### the likelihood of diverging regulation is further increased by concerns over tobacco products , including smokeless tobacco products , having a characterising flavour other than tobacco , which may facilitate uptake of tobacco consumption or affect consumption patterns . for example , in many countries , sales of mentholated products gradually increased even as smoking prevalence overall declined . a number of studies indicated that mentholated tobacco products can facilitate inhalation as well as smoking uptake among young people . measures introducing unjustified differences of treatment between flavoured cigarettes should be avoided36 . ### the likelihood of diverging regulation is further increased by concerns over tobacco products , having a characterising flavour other than tobacco and menthol , which may facilitate uptake of tobacco consumption or affect consumption patterns .


### 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 3 , 3 , 4 , 4 , 8 , 9 , 11 , 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 .


### considering the directive ' s focus on young people , tobacco products other than cigarettes , roll - your - own tobacco and smokeless tobacco which are mainly consumed by older consumers , should be granted an exemption from certain ingredients requirements as long as there is no substantial change of circumstances in terms of sales volumes or consumption patterns in relation to young people . ### considering the directive ' s focus on young people , tobacco products other than cigarettes , roll - your - own tobacco which are mainly consumed by older consumers , should be granted an exemption from certain ingredients requirements as long as there is no substantial change of circumstances in terms of sales volumes or consumption patterns in relation to young people . the commission should carefully monitor the use of water - pipe tobacco by young people as there is increasing evidence of their use beyond the traditional , older market ;


### the general warning shall be printed on the most visible surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging . the text warnings listed in annex i shall be rotated in such a way as to guarantee their regular appearance . these warnings shall be printed on the other most visible surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging . ### the general warning shall be printed or irremovably affixed on the most visible surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging . the text warnings listed in annex i shall be rotated in such a way as to guarantee their regular appearance . these warnings shall be printed or affixed on the other most visible surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging .


### printed in black helvetica bold type on a white background . in order to accommodate language requirements , member states may determine the point size of the font , provided that the font size specified in their legislation is such as to occupy the greatest possible proportion of the area set aside for the text required ; ### printed in black helvetica bold type on a white background . the warnings may be displayed by means of stickers , provided that such stickers cannot be removed . in order to accommodate language requirements , member states may determine the point size of the font , provided that the font size specified in their legislation is such as to occupy the greatest possible part of the area set aside for the text required ;


### tobacco products ; ### cigarettes and roll - your - own tobacco ;


### 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 . ### the directive intends to harmonise the specific rules for the manufacture , presentation and sale of tobacco products and related products , thereby ensuring that individual member states do not introduce national legislative provisions relating to labelling and packaging requirements that go further than the directive . if a member state already has more stringent national provisions applying to all products alike on aspects that fall within the scope of this directive , it should be allowed to apply these on the basis of overriding requirements relating to the protection of public health . these national provisions should , however , be necessary and proportionate , and 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 .


### considering the directive ' s focus on young people , tobacco products other than cigarettes , roll - your - own tobacco and smokeless tobacco which are mainly consumed by older consumers , should be granted an exemption from certain ingredients requirements as long as there is no substantial change of circumstances in terms of sales volumes or consumption patterns in relation to young people . ### despite the directive ' s focus on young people , tobacco products other than cigarettes , roll - your - own tobacco and smokeless tobacco which are mainly consumed by older consumers should not be granted an exemption from certain ingredients requirements .


### any effects concerning the health and safety of workers at particular risk such as workers who have declared to the employer that they wear an active implanted medical device and women who have declared that they are pregnant ; ### any effects concerning the health and safety of workers at particular risk such as workers who wear an active or passive implanted medical device , workers equipped with portable medical devices and pregnant women ;


### for exposure levels above the action value , appropriate verifications shall demonstrate that the exposure level is not exceeding the relevant exposure limit value for health effects . for exposure levels above the orientation value , appropriate verifications shall demonstrate that the exposure is not exceeding the relevant exposure limit values for safety and health effects or by demonstrating that the exposure level is below the action value . in the latter case , preventive measures and information to workers shall be adapted . ### for exposure levels above the action value , appropriate verifications shall demonstrate that the exposure level is not exceeding the relevant exposure limit value for health effects . for exposure levels above the orientation value , appropriate verifications shall demonstrate that the exposure is not exceeding the relevant exposure limit values for safety effects or the employer shall minimize safety effects by preventive measures and training . in the latter case , preventive measures and information to workers shall be adapted .


### taking account of technical progress and the availability of measures to control the production of electromagnetic fields at the source , the exposure to electromagnetic fields shall be eliminated or reduced to a minimum . ### taking account of technical progress and the availability of measures to control the production of electromagnetic fields at the source , the exposure to harmful electromagnetic fields shall be eliminated or reduced to a minimum .


### this directive relates to the direct risks to the health and safety of workers due to known short - term adverse effects in the human body caused by induced electric or magnetic fields , by energy absorption and by contact currents . it also covers indirect health and safety effects . ### this directive relates to the known direct and indirect short - term adverse effects on the health and safety of workers caused by electromagnetic fields , by energy absorption and by contact currents .


### in order to facilitate implementation of this directive , in particular the conduct of the risk assessment , the commission shall draw up practical guides to the provisions of articles 4 and 5 and annexes ii to iv . the commission shall work in close cooperation with the advisory committee for safety and health at work . ### in order to facilitate implementation of this directive , in particular the conduct of the risk assessment and medical examinations , the commission shall draw up practical guides to the provisions of articles 4 and 5 and annexes ii to iv . the commission shall work in close cooperation with the advisory committee for safety and health at work . these practical guides shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in article 11 .


### the report to be established in accordance to article 17 of directive 89 / 391 / eec shall notably report on the effectiveness of the directive in reducing exposure to electromagnetic fields and the percentage of workplaces that required corrective action . ### without prejudice to the report to be established in accordance to article 17 of directive 89 / 391 / eec , the commission shall draft a specific report within five years from … [ the date of entry into force of this directive ] . this specific report shall notably report on the effectiveness of the directive in reducing exposure to electromagnetic fields and the percentage of workplaces that required corrective action .


### the employer shall take appropriate measures to ensure that the doctor and / or the medical authority responsible for health surveillance have access to the results of the risk assessment referred to in article 4 . ### the employer , assisted if necessary by the occupational health professional , shall take appropriate measures to ensure that the doctor and / or the medical authority responsible for health surveillance have access to the results of the risk assessment referred to in article 4 .


### in any event , workers shall not be exposed above the exposure limit values for health effects unless the conditions under article 3 are fulfilled . if , despite the measures taken by the employer to comply with this directive , the exposure limit values for health effects are exceeded , the employer shall take immediate action to reduce exposure below these exposure limit values . the employer shall identify the reasons why the exposure limit values for health effects have been exceeded , and shall amend the protection and prevention measures accordingly in order to prevent them being exceeded again . ### in any event , workers shall not be exposed above the exposure limit values for health effects unless the conditions under article 3 are fulfilled . if , despite the measures taken by the employer to comply with this directive , the exposure limit values for health effects are exceeded , the employer shall take immediate action to reduce exposure below these exposure limit values . the employer shall identify the reasons why the exposure limit values for health effects have been exceeded , and shall amend the protection and prevention measures accordingly , taking care to ensure the changes are traceable , in order to prevent them being exceeded again .


### the report to be established in accordance to article 17 of directive 89 / 391 / eec shall notably report on the effectiveness of the directive in reducing exposure to electromagnetic fields and the percentage of workplaces that required corrective action . ### without prejudice to the report to be established in accordance with article 17 of directive 89 / 391 / eec , the commission shall draft a specific report within five years from … [ the date of entry into force of this directive ] . this specific report shall notably report on the effectiveness of the exposure directive in reducing exposure to electromagnetic fields and the percentage of workplaces that required corrective action .


### the results of health surveillance shall be preserved in a suitable form so as to permit consultation at a later date , taking account of confidentiality requirements . individual workers shall , at their request , have access to their own personal health records . ### the results of health surveillance shall be preserved in a suitable form so as to permit consultation at a later date , taking account of confidentiality requirements . individual workers shall , at their request , have unlimited access to their own personal health records .


### ‘ direct effect’ : effect on the human body directly provoked by the presence of a strong magnetic or electric field , for example the stimulation of muscles , nerves or sensitory organs , tissue heating , vertigo or headaches ; ### ‘ direct effect’ : effect on the human body directly provoked by the presence of a strong magnetic or electric field , for example the stimulation of muscles , nerves or sensitory organs , tissue heating or vertigo ;


### for exposure in the range from 100 khz up to 300 ghz , and in any event where exposure above the exposure limit values is detected , a medical examination shall be made available to the worker concerned in accordance with national law and practice . if health damage resulting from such exposure is detected , a reassessment of the risks shall be carried out by the employer in accordance with article 4 . ### for exposure in the range from 100 khz up to 300 ghz , and in any event where exposure above the exposure limit values is detected , a medical examination shall be made available to the worker concerned in accordance with national law and practice , on pain of a penalty . if health or safety damage resulting from such exposure is detected , a reassessment of the risks shall be carried out immediately by the employer in accordance with article 4 .


### for exposure in the range from 100 khz up to 300 ghz , and in any event where exposure above the exposure limit values is detected , a medical examination shall be made available to the worker concerned in accordance with national law and practice . if health damage resulting from such exposure is detected , a reassessment of the risks shall be carried out by the employer in accordance with article 4 . ### for exposure in the range from 100 khz up to 300 ghz , and in any event where exposure above the exposure limit values is detected , a medical examination shall be made available to the worker concerned in accordance with national law and practice . this examination shall be performed during working hours , and the costs arising from it shall be borne by the employer . if health damage resulting from such exposure is detected , a reassessment of the risks shall be carried out by the employer in accordance with article 4 .


### ‘ exposure limit values’ : limits on exposure to electromagnetic fields which have been established on the basis of known health effects and biological considerations . compliance with the exposure limits values for health effects will ensure that workers exposed to electromagnetic fields are protected against all known adverse health effects . compliance with the exposure limits values for safety effects will ensure that workers exposed to electromagnetic fields are protected against all known adverse health and safety effects ; ### ‘ exposure limit values’ : limits on exposure to electromagnetic fields which have been established on the basis of known health effects and biophysical considerations . compliance with the exposure limits values for safety effects will ensure that workers exposed to electromagnetic fields are protected against all known adverse health and safety effects . compliance with the exposure limits values for safety effects will ensure that workers exposed to electromagnetic fields are protected against all known adverse health and safety effects ;


### the reduction of risks arising from exposure to electromagnetic fields shall be based on the general principles of prevention set out in directive 89 / 391 / eec . ### the reduction of risks arising from exposure to electromagnetic fields shall be based on general principles which , in line with article 6 of directive 89 / 391 / eec , are similar to the general obligations on employers . these general principles are : avoiding risks ; evaluating the risks which cannot be avoided ; combating the risks at source ; adapting the work to the individual , especially as regards the design of work places , the choice of work equipment and the choice of working and production methods ; adapting to technical progress ; replacing the dangerous by the non - dangerous or the less dangerous ; developing a prevention policy ; giving collective protective measures priority over individual protective measures ; giving appropriate instructions to the workers .


### the results of health surveillance shall be preserved in a suitable form so as to permit consultation at a later date , taking account of confidentiality requirements . individual workers shall , at their request , have access to their own personal health records . ### the results of health surveillance shall be preserved in a suitable form so as to permit consultation at any time , taking account of confidentiality requirements . individual workers shall , at their request , have access to their own personal health records .


### the employer shall take appropriate measures to ensure that the doctor and / or the medical authority responsible for health surveillance have access to the results of the risk assessment referred to in article 4 . ### the employer shall take appropriate measures to ensure that the doctor and / or the medical authority responsible for health surveillance have access to the results of the risk assessment referred to in article 4 and to the prevention and protection measures which have previously been put in place .


### in carrying out the obligations laid down in articles 6 and 9 of directive 89 / 391 / eec , the employer shall assess and , if necessary , measure and / or calculate the levels of electromagnetic fields to which workers are exposed . assessment , measurement and calculation may be carried out using the guidance provided in annexes ii and iii . for specific cases not referred to in these annexes , the employer may use harmonised european standards established by cenelec for relevant assessment , measurement and calculation situations . the employer shall also be entitled to use other scientifically based standards or guidelines if required by the member state concerned . when relevant , the employer shall also take into account the emission levels and other safety - related data provided by the manufacturers of equipment in accordance with relevant union legislation . ### in carrying out the obligations laid down in articles 6 and 9 of directive 89 / 391 / eec , the employer shall assess and , if necessary , measure and / or calculate the levels of electromagnetic fields to which workers are exposed . assessment , measurement and calculation may be carried out using the guidance provided in annexes ii and iii . for specific cases not referred to in these annexes , the employer may use harmonised european standards established by cenelec for relevant assessment , measurement and calculation situations . the employer shall also be entitled to use other scientifically based standards or guidelines . when relevant , the employer shall also take into account the emission levels and other safety - related data provided by the manufacturers of equipment in accordance with relevant union legislation .


### any effects concerning the health and safety of workers at particular risk such as workers who have declared to the employer that they wear an active implanted medical device and women who have declared that they are pregnant ; ### any effects concerning the health and safety of workers at particular risk such as workers who wear an active or passive implanted medical device , workers equipped with portable medical devices and pregnant women ;


### in order to facilitate implementation of this directive , in particular the conduct of the risk assessment , the commission shall draw up practical guides to the provisions of articles 4 and 5 and annexes ii to iv . the commission shall work in close cooperation with the advisory committee for safety and health at work . ### in order to facilitate implementation of this directive , in particular the conduct of the risk assessment and the prevention and protection measures for workers exposed to electromagnetic fields , the commission shall draw up practical guides to the provisions of articles 4 and 5 and annexes ii to iv . the commission shall work in close cooperation with the advisory committee for safety and health at work .


### ‘ direct effect’ : effect on the human body directly provoked by the presence of a strong magnetic or electric field , for example the stimulation of muscles , nerves or sensitory organs , tissue heating , vertigo or headaches ; ### ‘ direct effect’ : effect on the human body directly provoked by the presence of a strong magnetic or electric field , for example , at certain frequency levels , the stimulation of muscles , nerves or sensitory organs , tissue heating , vertigo or nausea ;


### a trading venue that has shares admitted to trading shall establish procedures that ensure that natural or legal persons executing orders on the trading venue mark sell orders as short orders if the seller is entering into a short sale of the share . the trading venue shall publish at least daily a summary of the volume of orders marked as short orders . ### a trading venue that has shares admitted to trading shall establish procedures that ensure that natural or legal persons forwarding sell orders to intermediaries on the trading venue mark sell orders as short orders if the seller is entering into a short sale of the share . the trading venue shall publish at least daily a summary of the volume of orders marked as short orders .


### the amounts of direct payments within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 73 / 2009 to be granted to a farmer in excess of eur 5000 for an aid application submitted in respect of calendar year 2013 shall be reduced by 4 . 981759&#160 ; % . ### the amounts of direct payments within the meaning of article 2 of regulation no 73 / 2009 to be granted to a farmer for an aid application submitted in respect of calendar year 2013 shall be reduced by [ xxx ] &#160 ; % .


### the forecasts for the direct payments and market related expenditure determined in the preparation of the 2014 draft budget show that the annual ceiling for the european agricultural guarantee fund in respect of financial year 2014 is likely to be exceeded taking into account the need to establish the reserve for crises referred to in the conclusions of the european council on the multiannual financial framework . an adjustment rate to the direct payments listed in annex i to regulation no 73 / 2009 should therefore be determined . ### pending the adoption of a regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework on the basis of article 312 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , the level of the applicable ceiling for the year 2014 remains uncertain . until there is clarity on the level of the applicable ceiling , it is not possible to determine whether an adjustment of the direct payments for 2013 is necessary and , if so , what the rate should be . the amount of financial discipline required shall be revised by the budget authority in the framework of the adoption of the budget 2014 on the basis inter alia of the amending letter to the draft general budget 2014 whereby the commission provides updated estimated needs on market related expenditures and direct payments .


### it is important that gas supply is maintained , particularly as regards household customers , as well as other protected customers such as schools and hospitals , in cases in which the market cannot continue to supply them . it is essential that the measures to be taken during a crisis are defined in advance of any crisis . ### it is important that gas supply to protected customers is maintained in cases in which the market cannot continue to supply them . it is essential that the measures to be taken during a crisis are defined in advance of any crisis .


### efficient alternatives to phosphates - based household laundry detergents require small amounts of other phosphorous compounds , namely phosphonates which if used in increasing quantities might be of concern for the environment . ### efficient alternatives to phosphates - based household laundry detergents require small amounts of other phosphorous compounds , namely phosphonates , which fulfil a very specific function that is different to phosphates and are used in such small quantities that they do not contribute to any measureable extent to eutrophication .


### by 31 december 2014 , the commission shall evaluate , submit a report to the european parliament and to the council on the use of phosphates and other phosphorous compounds in household automatic dishwasher detergents and , if justified , present a legislative proposal with a view to their gradual phase - out or restriction to specific applications . ### by 31 december 2014 , the commission shall evaluate , submit a report to the european parliament and to the council on the use of phosphates and other phosphorous compounds in household automatic dishwasher detergents and , if justified , present a legislative proposal with a view to their phase - out or restriction to specific applications . this report shall evaluate the impact of chemicals used in phosphate - free formulations , water and energy consumption in the consumer use phase , hygiene - related aspects , the economic costs to consumers and the costs of reformulation and the impact on smes .


### each member state shall establish and implement a maritime spatial plan or plans and an integrated coastal management strategy or strategies . they may be prepared in separate documents . ### each member state shall establish and implement a maritime spatial plan or plans and - where appropriate - an integrated coastal management strategy or strategies . they may be prepared in separate documents .


### maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies shall establish operational steps to achieve the objectives as set out in article 5 taking into account all relevant activities and measures applicable to them . ### each member state shall establish operational steps to achieve the objectives set out in article 5 , taking into account all relevant activities and measures applicable to them .


### the maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies referred to in article 4 shall be established within a period of 36 months after the entry into force of this directive . ### member states shall have in place the framework for establishing and implementing the maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies referred to in article 4 within a period of 36 months after the entry into force of this directive .


### while it is appropriate for the union to lay down rules on maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies , member states and their competent authorities remain responsible for designing and determining , within their marine waters and coastal zones , the content of such plans and strategies , including the apportionment of maritime space to the different sector activities . ### while it is appropriate for the union to lay down a transparent and coherent framework on maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies , member states and their competent authorities remain responsible for designing and determining , within their marine waters and coastal zones , the content of such plans and strategies , including the apportionment of maritime space to the different sector activities .


### when member states adopt the measures referred to in paragraph 1 , they shall contain a reference to this directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication . each member state shall determine how such reference is to be made . ### when member states adopt the measures referred to in paragraph 1 , after entry into force of this directive , they shall contain a reference to this directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication . each member state shall determine how such reference is to be made .


### within the integrated maritime policy of the union , this framework provides for the establishment and implementation by member states of maritime spatial plans and of integrated coastal management strategies with the aim of meeting the objectives specified in article 5 . ### within the integrated maritime policy of the union , this directive provides a framework for the establishment and implementation by member states of maritime spatial plans and of integrated coastal management strategies with the aim of meeting the objectives specified in article 5 .


### maritime spatial plans shall contain at least a mapping of marine waters which identifies the actual and potential spatial and temporal distribution of all relevant maritime activities in order to achieve the objectives as set out in article 5 . ### as a result of maritime spatial planning member states shall produce maritime spatial plans with a view to contribute to the objectives in article 5 .


### ' coastal zone ' means the geomorphologic area on both sides of the seashore area with as the seaward limit the external limit of the territorial seas of member states and as the landward limit , the limit as defined by the member states in their integrated coastal management strategies . ### ' coastal zone ' means the geomorphologic area on both sides of the seashore as defined by the member states with the seaward limit not exceeding the territorial waters of the member states .


### fishing areas ; ### fishing and aquaculture areas ;


### member states bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of a third country shall make every effort to coordinate their maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies with that third country in the marine region or sub - region and the related coastal zone concerned . ### member states bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of a third country shall make every effort to coordinate their maritime spatial plans with that third country in the marine region or sub - region and the related coastal zone concerned . where appropriate , this may involve the use of integrated coastal management .


### each member state shall establish and implement a maritime spatial plan or plans and an integrated coastal management strategy or strategies . they may be prepared in separate documents . ### each member state shall establish and implement maritime spatial planning and in case the member state does not integrate land - sea interactions in their maritime spatial plan , these interactions shall be addressed through integrated coastal management . member states may decide to follow an integrated approach , or establish maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management separately .


### integrated coastal management strategies shall contain at least , an inventory of existing measures applied in coastal zones and an analysis of the need for additional actions in order to achieve the objectives set out in article 5 . the strategies shall provide for integrated and cross - sectoral policy implementation and consider interactions between terrestrial and maritime activities . ### integrated coastal management shall be established either in the form of a set of practices or by establishing one or more strategies . member states shall identify existing measures applied in coastal zones and draw up an analysis of the need for additional actions in order to achieve the objectives set out in article 5 . integrated coastal management shall enhance integrated and cross - sectoral policy implementation and consider interactions between terrestrial and maritime activities to ensure land - sea connectivity .


### maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies shall apply an ecosystem - based approach to facilitate the co - existence and prevent conflicts between competing sector activities in marine waters and coastal zones , and shall aim to contribute to : ### maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management shall apply an ecosystem - based approach to facilitate sustainable development and to promote the co - existence , in a compatible manner , of all relevant sector activities in marine waters and coastal zones , and shall aim to contribute to :


### when establishing maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies , member states shall give due regard to the particularities of the regions and the sub - regions , the respective sector activities , the marine waters and coastal zones concerned and potential climate change impacts . ### when establishing maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies , member states shall have due regard to the particularities of the marine and coastal regions and sub - regions , the respective existing and future sector activities , the marine waters and coastal zones concerned and potential climate change impacts .


### the management of maritime and coastal areas is complex and involves different levels of authorities , economic operators and other stakeholders . in order to guarantee sustainable development in an effective manner , it is essential that stakeholders , authorities and the public are consulted at an appropriate stage in the preparation of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies under this directive , in accordance with relevant eu legislation . a good example for public consultation provisions can be found in article 2 of directive 2003 / 35 . ### the management of maritime and coastal areas is complex and involves different levels of authorities , economic operators and other stakeholders . in order to guarantee sustainable development in an effective manner , it is essential that stakeholders , authorities and the public are consulted at an appropriate stage in the preparation of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies under this directive , in accordance with relevant eu legislation .


### member states bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of a third country shall make every effort to coordinate their maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies with that third country in the marine region or sub - region and the related coastal zone concerned . ### member states bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of a third country shall consult that country and make every effort to cooperate and coordinate their maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies with that third country in the marine region or sub - region and the related coastal zone concerned .


### member states bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of a third country shall make every effort to coordinate their maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies with that third country in the marine region or sub - region and the related coastal zone concerned . ### member states bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of a third country shall , in drawing up their maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies , bear in mind similar plans and strategies adopted by that third country in the marine region or sub - region and the related coastal zone concerned , so as to prevent disputes , through cooperation initiatives that are duly encouraged and supported by the eu . the commission shall actively support dialogue with third countries so as to ensure alignment between the abovementioned plans and strategies .


### ‘ integrated maritime policy’ means the union policy with the aim to foster coordinated and coherent decision - making to maximise the sustainable development , economic growth and social cohesion of member states , in particular with regard to coastal , insular and outermost regions in the union , as well as maritime sectors , through coherent maritime - related policies and relevant international cooperation . ### ' integrated maritime policy ' means the union policy established to foster a coordinated and coherent cross - sectoral and trans - boundary maritime governance designed to maximise the sustainable development , economic growth and social cohesion of member states , in particular with regard to coastal , insular and outermost regions in the union .


### each member state bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of another member state shall cooperate to ensure that maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies are coherent and coordinated across the coastal zone or marine region and / or sub - region concerned . such cooperation shall in particular take into account issues of a transnational nature , such as cross - border infrastructure . ### each member state bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of another member state shall cooperate to ensure that maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies are coherent and coordinated across the coastal zone or marine region and / or sub - region concerned , in particular with regard to existing and future sea - basin strategies . such cooperation shall in particular take into account issues of a transnational nature , such as cross - border infrastructure .


### promoting the development of maritime transport and providing efficient and cost - effective shipping routes across europe , including port accessibility and transport safety ; ### promoting the development of maritime transport across europe , including port accessibility and transport safety ;