### member states may require producers to show purchasers , at the time of sale of new products , the costs of collection , treatment and disposal in an environmentally sound way . the costs mentioned shall not exceed the best estimate of the actual costs incurred . ### in order to raise users ' awareness , member states shall ensure that producers of eee : set up , in conjunction with distributors , a collection network for very - small - volume weee that : enables end - users to discard very - small - volume weee at an accessible and visible collection point in the distributor ' s shop ; requires small shops to collect , and subsequently make available , very - small - volume weee without incurring any costs ; does not involve any charge to end - users when discarding very small - volume - weee , nor any obligation to buy a new product of the same type ; are able to show , at the time of purchase of new products , the differentiated costs of collection , treatment and disposal , thus making the costs of collecting and recycling weee more evident ; the various costs mentioned should not exceed the best estimate of the actual costs incurred , based on how easily the products and the critical raw materials they contain can be collected and recycled ; actively inform end - users about how and where they can discard very - small - volume weee correctly and safely . distributors supplying eee directly to private households or users other than private households solely by means of distance communication shall only be subject to the obligations under paragraph 1 and . the collection scheme put in place by these distributors shall enable end - users to return very - small - volume weee without those users having to incur any charges , including delivery or postal charges . no later than . . . * , the commission shall adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 20 , with respect to a definition of ‘ very - small - volume weee’ , taking into account the risk of such waste not being collected separately due to its very small size . the obligations in this paragraph shall not apply to micro - enterprises operating on a very small surface area . no later than . . . * , the commission shall adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 20 , with respect to a definition of ‘ micro - enterprises operating on a very small surface area’ . _______________ * date 12 months after the entry into force of this directive .


### large equipment washing machines , clothes dryers , dish washing machines , cookers , electric stoves , electric hot plates , luminaires , equipment reproducing sound or images , musical equipment , appliances for knitting and weaving , large computer - mainframes , large printing machines , copying equipment , large coin slot machines , large medical devices , large monitoring and control instruments , large appliances which automatically deliver products and money , photovoltaic panels . ### large appliances – large appliances used for cooking and other processing of foods – extractor hoods – large machines for cleaning – large heating appliances ; – large body - care appliances – large it and telecommunications appliances – large sports and leisure appliances – equipment reproducing sound or images – musical equipment – large electrical and electronic industrial tools and machinery except large - scale stationary industrial tools and non - road mobile machinery and appliances intended exclusively for professional users – large appliances for generating or transferring current , inverters ) – large medical devices – large monitoring and control instruments – large measuring instruments and installations – large appliances for automated product sales or dispensing and for the automated provision of simple services – photovoltaic panels


### small equipment vacuum cleaners , carpet sweepers , appliances for sewing , luminaires , microwaves , ventilation equipment , irons , toasters , electric knives , electric kettles , clocks , electric shavers , scales , appliances for hair and body care , personal computers , printers , calculators , telephones , mobile phones , radio sets , video cameras , video recorders , hi - fi equipment , musical instruments , equipment reproducing sound or images , electrical and electronic toys , sports equipment , computers for biking , diving , running , rowing , etc . , smoke detector , heating regulators , thermostats , small electrical and electronic tools , small medical devices , small monitoring and control instruments , small appliances which automatically deliver products , small equipment with integrated photovoltaic panels . ### small appliances – small appliances used for cooking and other processing of foods – small cleaning appliances – fans , air fresheners , ventilation equipment – small heating appliances – clocks , watches , alarm clocks and other time - measuring instruments – small body - care appliances – cameras – consumer electronics appliances – musical instruments and sound equipment – toys – small items of sports equipment – small leisure appliances – small electrical and electronic tools including gardening equipment – sewing machines – small appliances for generating or transferring current , converters ) – small medical devices including veterinary devices – small monitoring and control instruments – small measuring appliances – small appliances for automated product sales or dispensing – small equipment with integrated photovoltaic panels


### appropriate protection against damage during transportation , loading and unloading in particular through sufficient packaging or appropriate stacking of the load . ### appropriate protection against damage during transportation , loading and unloading in particular through sufficient packaging and appropriate stacking of the load .


### the management board should be given the necessary powers , in particular to set the budget , verify its execution , adopt the appropriate financial rules and planning documents , establish transparent working procedures for decision - making by the executive director of europol , and adopt the annual activity report . it should exercise the powers of appointing authority towards staff of the agency including the executive director . to streamline the decision making process , and to reinforce supervision of administrative and budgetary management , the management board should be also entitled to establish an executive board . ### the management board should be given the necessary powers , in particular to set the budget , verify its execution , adopt the appropriate financial rules and planning documents , adopt measures to protect the financial interest of the union and to fight against fraud as well as rules for the prevention and management of conflicts of interest , establish transparent working procedures for decision - making by the executive director of europol , and adopt the annual activity report . it should exercise the powers of appointing authority towards staff of the agency including the executive director .


### to enhance operational cooperation between the agencies , and particularly to establish links between data already in possession of the different agencies , europol should enable eurojust and the european anti - fraud office to have access to and be able to search against data available at europol . ### to enhance operational cooperation between the agencies , and particularly to establish links between data already in possession of the different agencies , europol should enable eurojust to have access to and be able to search against data available at europol .


### ensure adequate follow - up to findings and recommendations stemming from the internal or external audit reports and evaluations , as well as from investigations of the european anti - fraud office ; ### ensure adequate follow - up to findings and recommendations stemming from the internal or external audit reports of the european court of auditors and those arising of the investigations conducted by the european anti - fraud office , and forward to the budgetary authority all information relevant to the outcome of the evaluation procedures ;


### preparing an anti - fraud strategy for europol and presenting it to the management board for approval ; ### preparing an anti - fraud strategy and a strategy to prevent and manage conflict of interest for europol and presenting it to the management board for approval ;


### the working arrangements adopted pursuant to article 31 . ### the working arrangements adopted pursuant to article 31 , and notifications when the executive director is applying article 31 .


### the financial rules applicable to europol shall be adopted by the management board after consultation with the commission . they shall not depart from [ the framework financial regulation ] unless such a departure is specifically required for europol ' s operation and the commission has given its prior consent . ### the financial rules applicable to europol shall be adopted by the management board after consultation with the commission . they shall not depart from [ the framework financial regulation ] unless such a departure is specifically required for europol ' s operation and the commission has given its prior consent ; if the departure takes place , the european parliament shall be notified .


### thematic strategy papers shall constitute the general basis for the implementation of assistance under article 4 and 5 . thematic strategy papers shall provide a framework for cooperation between the union and the partner country or regions concerned , consistent with the overall purpose and scope , objectives , principles and policy of the union . ### multi - country and thematic strategy papers shall constitute the general basis for the implementation of assistance under article 4 and 5 . multi - country and thematic strategy papers shall provide a framework for cooperation between the union and the partner countries or regions concerned , consistent with the overall purpose and scope , objectives , principles and policy of the union .


### the preparation and implementation of thematic strategy papers shall implement the principles of aid effectiveness : partnership , coordination , and harmonisation . to that end , thematic strategy papers shall be consistent with , and avoid duplication of programming documents approved or adopted under other union instruments for external assistance . thematic strategy papers shall , in principle , be based on a dialogue of the eu and , where appropriate , the relevant member states , with the partner country or regions concerned involving civil society and regional and local authorities , so as to ensure that the country or regions concerned takes sufficient ownership of the process . the union and its member states shall consult each other at an early stage of the programming process in order to promote consistency and complementarity among their cooperation activities . ### the preparation and implementation of thematic strategy papers shall implement the principles of aid effectiveness : partnership , coordination , and harmonisation . to that end , thematic strategy papers shall be consistent with , and avoid duplication of programming documents approved or adopted under other union instruments for external assistance . gender mainstreaming shall be ensured in the thematic strategy papers . these thematic strategy papers shall , in principle , be based on a dialogue of the eu and , where appropriate , the relevant member states , with the partner country or regions concerned involving civil society and regional and local authorities , so as to ensure that the country or regions concerned takes sufficient ownership of the process . the union and its member states shall consult each other at an early stage of the programming process in order to promote consistency and complementarity among their cooperation activities .


### a european state which has applied to join the union can become a member only when it has been confirmed that it meets the membership criteria agreed at the copenhagen european council in june 1993 and provided that the accession does not overstretch the capacity of the union to integrate the new member . these criteria relate to the stability of institutions guaranteeing democracy , the rule of law , respect of human rights and respect for , and protection of , minorities , the development of the economy that must be sufficient to withstand the competitive pressure in the internal market , and the ability to assume not only the rights but also the obligations under the treaties . ### a european state which has applied to join the union can become a member only when it has been confirmed that it meets the accession criteria agreed at the copenhagen european council in june 1993 and provided that the accession does not overstretch the capacity of the union to integrate the new member . the accession criteria relate to the stability of institutions guaranteeing democracy , the rule of law , human rights and respect for and protection of minorities , the existence of a functioning market economy , the capacity to cope with competitive pressure and market forces within the union , and the ability to assume not only the rights but also the obligations under the treaties including adherence to the aims of political , economic and monetary union .


### the accession process is based on objective criteria and the application of the principle of equal treatment of all applicant countries . progression towards accession depends on the capacity of the applicant country to undertake the necessary reforms to align its political , institutional , legal , administrative and economic systems with the rules , standards , policies and practices in the union . ### the accession process is based on objective criteria and the application of the principle of equal treatment of all applicant countries , which should be judged on their own merits . progression towards accession depends on the capacity of the applicant country to undertake the necessary reforms to align its political , institutional , legal , administrative and economic systems with the values and principles as well as the rules , standards , policies and practices in the union .


### assistance under this regulation should be provided in accordance with the enlargement policy framework defined by the union for each beneficiary country reflected in the annual enlargement package of the commission , which includes the progress reports and the enlargement strategy , in the stabilisation and association agreements and in the european or accession partnerships . assistance should mainly focus on a limited number of policy areas that will help beneficiary countries strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law , reform the judiciary and public administration , respect fundamental rights and promote gender equality and non - discrimination . it should also enhance their economic and social development , underpinning a smart , sustainable and inclusive growth agenda in line with the europe 2020 strategy and to align progressively with the copenhagen criteria . the coherence between the financial assistance and the overall progress made in the implementation of the pre - accession strategy should be strengthened . ### assistance under this regulation should be provided in accordance with the enlargement policy framework defined by the union for each beneficiary country reflected in the annual enlargement package of the commission , which includes the progress reports and the enlargement strategy , in the stabilisation and association agreements and in the european or accession partnerships . assistance should mainly focus on a limited number of policy areas that will help beneficiary countries strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law , reform the judiciary and public administration , respect fundamental rights , promote and mainstream gender equality and non - discrimination . it should also enhance their economic and social development , underpinning a smart , sustainable and inclusive growth agenda , increasing its support for the fight against social exclusion and poverty in line with the europe 2020 strategy and to align progressively with the copenhagen criteria . the coherence between the financial assistance and the overall progress made in the implementation of the pre - accession strategy should be strengthened .


### assistance under this regulation should be provided in accordance with the enlargement policy framework defined by the union for each beneficiary country reflected in the annual enlargement package of the commission , which includes the progress reports and the enlargement strategy , in the stabilisation and association agreements and in the european or accession partnerships . assistance should mainly focus on a limited number of policy areas that will help beneficiary countries strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law , reform the judiciary and public administration , respect fundamental rights and promote gender equality and non - discrimination . it should also enhance their economic and social development , underpinning a smart , sustainable and inclusive growth agenda in line with the europe 2020 strategy and to align progressively with the copenhagen criteria . the coherence between the financial assistance and the overall progress made in the implementation of the pre - accession strategy should be strengthened . ### assistance under this regulation should be provided in accordance with the enlargement policy framework defined by the union for each beneficiary country reflected in the annual enlargement package of the commission , which includes the progress reports and the enlargement strategy , in the stabilisation and association agreements and in the european or accession partnerships , as well as in the relevant resolutions of the european parliament and conclusions of the european council . assistance should mainly focus on a selected number of policy areas that will help beneficiary countries strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law , reform the judiciary and public administration , respect fundamental rights , including the rights of persons belonging to minorities , and promote tolerance , non - discrimination , social inclusion , respect of workers ' rights and gender equality . it should also enhance their economic and social development , underpinning a smart , sustainable and inclusive growth agenda in line with the europe 2020 strategy and to align progressively with the copenhagen criteria . there should be a strengthening of coherence between the financial assistance and the overall progress made in the implementation of the pre - accession strategy , measured by clear , specific and transparent performance indicators .


### it is in the union’s interest to assist beneficiary countries in their efforts to reform their systems in order to align them to those of the union . since the objective of this regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states and can be better achieved at union’s level , the union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve this objective . ### it is in the common interest of the union and the beneficiary countries to assist efforts to reform the political , legal and economic systems of beneficiary countries in order to align them to those of the union . since the objective of this regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states and can be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve this objective .


### . promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms , enhanced respect for minority rights , promotion of gender equality , non - discrimination and freedom of the press , and promotion of good neighbourly relations ; ### . the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms , respect for minority rights , the promotion of gender equality , non - discrimination , tolerance and freedom of the media ;


### . economic reforms necessary to cope with competitive pressure and market forces within the union , while pursuing economic , social and environmental goals ; ### . the pursuit of economic reforms necessary to cope with competitive pressure and market forces within the union with particular reference to small and medium enterprises , while achieving economic and social progress as well as progress in the area of the protection of the environment ;


### . development of physical capital , the improvement of connections with union and regional networks . ### . the development of physical capital , the development and improvement of connections with union and regional networks and the creation and development of infrastructure .


### strengthening of the ability of beneficiary countries to fulfil the obligations stemming from membership by supporting progressive alignment with and adoption , implementation and enforcement of the acquis communautaire , structural , cohesion , agricultural and rural development funds and policies of the union . ### strengthening of the ability , and of the institutional and administrative capacities at national , regional and local levels , of beneficiary countries , in order to enable them to fulfil their obligations stemming from union membership by supporting progressive alignment with and adoption , implementation and enforcement of the acquis communautaire , the structural , cohesion , agricultural and rural development funds and policies of the union .


### the european coordinator shall be chosen on the basis of his or her experience with regard to the specific tasks assigned to him or her for the concerned project . ### the european coordinator shall be chosen on the basis of his or her experience with regard to the specific tasks assigned to him or her for the concerned project . before being appointed , the european coordinator or candidates for this post shall appear before the relevant committee of the european parliament .


### for projects crossing the border of two or more member states , the public consultations pursuant to paragraph 4 in each of the member states concerned shall take place within a delay of no more than two months from the start date of the first public consultation in one of these member states . ### for projects crossing the border of two or more member states , the public consultations pursuant to paragraph 4 in each of the member states concerned shall take place within no more than four months from the start date of the first public consultation in one of these member states . consultations shall be held in the official languages of the member states concerned .


### regulation of the european parliament and of the council on agricultural product quality schemes ### regulation of the european parliament and of the council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs


### the quality and diversity of european union agricultural production is an important strength and competitive advantage for european union producers and part of the union ' s living cultural and gastronomic heritage . this is due to the skills and determination of european union farmers and producers who have kept alive traditions while taking into account developments of new production methods and material . ### the quality and diversity of european union agricultural , fishery and aquaculture production is an important strength and competitive advantage for european union producers and part of the union ' s living cultural and gastronomic heritage . this is due to the skills and determination of european union farmers and producers who have kept alive traditions while taking into account developments of new production methods and material .


### citizens and consumers in the european union increasingly demand product of quality as well as traditional products . they are also concerned to maintaining the diversity of the agricultural production in the european union . this generates a demand for agricultural products or foodstuffs with an identifiable specificity , in particular for geographical origin . ### citizens and consumers in the european union increasingly demand product of quality as well as traditional products . they are also concerned to maintaining the diversity of the agricultural , fishery and aquaculture production in the european union . this generates a demand for agricultural products or foodstuffs with an identifiable specificity , in particular for geographical origin .


### the commission should have the power to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty in order to supplement or amend certain non - essential elements of this regulation . the elements for which that power may be exercised should be defined , as well as the conditions to which that delegation is to be subject . ### in order to ensure the proper functioning of the regime established by this 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 respect of the supplementing or amending of certain non - essential elements of this regulation . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council .


### in order to guarantee a uniform application of this regulation in all member states , the commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts in accordance with article 291 of the treaty . save where explicitly provided otherwise , the commission should adopt those implementing acts in accordance with the provisions of regulation no xx / xxxx of the european parliament and the council of… on … ### the implementing powers relating to the extension of certain transition periods , the protection of tsgs , the use of optional quality terms , the uniform protection of the indications , abbreviations and symbols referring to the quality schemes , the decision on the registration of names when no agreement is reached by the agricultural product quality committee , the cancellation of the registration of pdos , pgis , or tsgs should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission ' s exercise of implementing powers1 . 1 oj l 55 , 28 . 02 . 2011 , p . 13


### this regulation is designed to assist producers of agricultural products to communicate the product characteristics and farming attributes of those products to buyers and consumers ensuring : ### this regulation is designed to assist producers of agricultural products and foodstuffs to communicate the product characteristics and farming attributes of those products to buyers and consumers ensuring :


### the measures herein are intended to foster agricultural and processing activities and farming systems associated with high quality products thus contributing to the achievement of rural development policy . ### the measures herein are intended to foster agricultural , fishery and aquaculture processing activities and farming systems associated with high quality products thus contributing to the achievement of rural development policy .


### this regulation establishes ‘ quality schemes’ which provide the basis for the identification and , where appropriate , protection of , names and terms that indicate or describe in particular agricultural products having : ### this regulation establishes ‘ quality schemes’ which provide the basis for the identification and , where appropriate , protection of , names and terms that indicate or describe in particular agricultural , fishery and aquaculture products having :


### in order to ensure that the products covered by this regulation are closely linked to agricultural products or to the rural economy , the commission may , by means of delegated acts , amend annex i thereto . ### in order to ensure that the products covered by this regulation are closely linked to agricultural products or to the rural economy , the commission may , by means of delegated acts , supplement annex i thereto .


### this regulation shall not apply to grapevine products with the exception of wine vinegars , or to spirit drinks or to aromatised wines . ### this regulation shall not apply to grapevine products with the exception of wine vinegars and grape juice , or to spirit drinks or to aromatised wines .


### the production steps of which all take place in the same defined geographical area ; ### all of the production steps , namely production , processing or preparation , take place in the same defined geographical area ;


### a name proposed for registration that is wholly or partially homonymous with a name already entered in the register established under article 11 may be registered provided there is sufficient distinction in practice between conditions of usage and presentation of the homonym registered subsequently and the name already entered in the register , so as to not mislead the consumer . ### a name proposed for registration that is wholly or partially homonymous with a name already entered in the register established under article 11 may not be registered unless there is sufficient distinction in practice between conditions of local and traditional usage and presentation of the homonym registered subsequently and the name already entered in the register , so as to not mislead the consumer into believing that products come from another territory even if the name is accurate as far as the actual territory , region or place of origin of the agricultural products or foodstuffs in question is concerned .


### a description of the product , including the raw materials , if appropriate , and the principal physical , chemical , microbiological and organoleptic characteristics of the product ; ### a description of the product , including the raw materials , if appropriate , as well as the principal physical , chemical , microbiological or organoleptic characteristics of the product ;


### a description of the method of obtaining the product and the authentic and unvarying local methods and , where applicable , information concerning packaging , if the applicant group so determines and gives reasons why the packaging must take place in the defined geographical area to safeguard quality or ensure the origin or ensure control ; ### a description of the method of obtaining the product and , where appropriate , the authentic and unvarying local methods and information concerning packaging , if the applicant group so determines and gives reasons why the packaging must take place in the defined geographical area to safeguard quality or ensure the origin or ensure control ;


### in the case of products originating in the union , marketed under a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in this regulation , the indications ‘ protected designation of origin’ or ‘ protected geographical indication’ or the union symbols associated with them shall appear on the labelling . in addition , the corresponding abbreviations ' pdo ' or ' pgi ' may appear on the labelling . ### in the case of products originating in the union , marketed under a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in this regulation , the indications ‘ protected designation of origin’ or ‘ protected geographical indication’ or the union symbols associated with them shall appear on the labelling . in addition , the corresponding abbreviations ' pdo ' or ' pgi ' may appear on the labelling , together with depictions of the geographical area of origin as referred to in article 5 and text , graphics or symbols referring to the member state and / or region is which that geographical area of origin is located .


### in the case of products originating in the union , marketed under a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in this regulation , the indications ‘ protected designation of origin’ or ‘ protected geographical indication’ or the union symbols associated with them shall appear on the labelling . in addition , the corresponding abbreviations ' pdo ' or ' pgi ' may appear on the labelling . ### in the case of products originating in the union , marketed under a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in this regulation , the indications ‘ protected designation of origin’ or ‘ protected geographical indication’ or the union symbols associated with them shall appear on the labelling . in addition , the corresponding abbreviations ' pdo ' or ' pgi ' may appear on the labelling . the name or business name or registered trade mark of the producer or at least one of the persons subject to official controls shall also appear on the labelling .


### results from a mode of production and composition corresponding to traditional practice for that product , and ### results from a mode of production or composition corresponding to traditional practice for that product , or


### identify the traditional form of the product ### identify the traditional character or the specificity of the product


### a description of the product including its main physical , chemical , microbiological or organoleptic characteristics , showing the product ' s specificity ; ### a description of the product including , where appropriate , its main physical , chemical , microbiological or organoleptic characteristics , showing the product ' s specificity ;


### names registered in accordance with the requirements laid down in the first subparagraph of article 1 , and in article 13 of regulation no 509 / 2006 , including those registered pursuant to applications referred to in the second subparagraph of article 55 of this regulation , may continue to be used under the conditions provided for in regulation no 509 / 2006 , until 31 december 2017 . ### names registered in accordance with the requirements laid down in the first subparagraph of article 1 , and in article 13 of regulation no 509 / 2006 , pursuant to applications referred to in the second subparagraph of article 55 of this regulation , may continue to be used under the conditions provided for in regulation no 509 / 2006 , until 31 december 2017 .


### a scheme for optional quality terms is established in order to facilitate producers of agricultural product having value adding characteristics or attributes to communicate such characteristics or attributes within the internal market , and in particular to support and complement specific marketing standards . ### a scheme for optional quality terms is established in order to facilitate producers of agricultural product having value adding characteristics or attributes to communicate such characteristics or attributes within the internal market .


### member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure that product labelling does not give rise to confusion with optional quality terms . ### member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure that product labelling does not give rise to confusion with other quality mentions .


### member states shall inform the commission on the names and addresses of the competent authorities referred to in article 33 . the commission shall make public the name and address of those authorities . ### member states shall inform the commission of the names and addresses of the competent authorities referred to in article 33 . the commission shall make public the names and addresses of those authorities . member states shall also undertake checks , based on a risk analysis , to ensure compliance with the requirements of this regulation and , in case of breaches , shall apply appropriate administrative penalties .


### indications , abbreviations and symbols referring to the quality schemes may only be used in the labelling of product produced in conformity with the rules of the quality scheme to which they apply . this applies in particular to the following indications , abbreviations and symbols : ### indications , abbreviations and symbols referring to the quality schemes may only be used to identify products produced in conformity with the rules of the quality scheme to which they apply . this applies in particular to the following indications , abbreviations and symbols :


### in accordance with article 5 of regulation no 1290 / 2005 , the european agricultural fund for rural development may finance on a centralised basis on the initiative of the commission or on its behalf , administrative support concerning the development , preparatory work , monitoring , administrative and legal support , legal defence , registration fees , renewal fees , mark watching fees , litigation fees and any other related measure required to protect the use of the indications , abbreviations and symbols referring to the quality schemes from misuse , imitation , evocation or any other practice liable to mislead the consumer , within the union and in third countries . ### in accordance with article 5 of regulation no 1290 / 2005 , the european agricultural fund for rural development may finance on a centralised basis on the initiative of the commission or on its behalf , administrative support concerning the development , preparatory work , monitoring , administrative and legal support , legal defence , registration fees , renewal fees , mark watching fees , litigation fees and any other related measure required to protect and promote the use of the indications , abbreviations and symbols referring to the quality schemes from misuse , imitation , evocation or any other practice liable to mislead the consumer , within the union and in third countries .


### without prejudice to specific provisions on producer organisations and inter - branch organisations as laid down in regulation no 1234 / 2007 , a group is entitled to : ### without prejudice to specific provisions on producer organisations and inter - branch organisations as laid down in regulation no 1234 / 2007 , a group or , where appropriate , an inter - branch organisation is entitled to :


### operators preparing and storing a traditional speciality , protected designation of origin or protected geographical indication or who places such traditional speciality guaranteed , protected designation of origin and protected geographical indication on the market shall also be subject to the system of controls as referred to in chapter i of this title . ### operators preparing , packaging , storing or placing on the market products with protected designation of origin , protected geographical indication or traditional speciality guaranteed , shall also be subject to the system of controls as referred to in chapter i of this title .


### operators preparing and storing a traditional speciality , protected designation of origin or protected geographical indication or who places such traditional speciality guaranteed , protected designation of origin and protected geographical indication on the market shall also be subject to the system of controls as referred to in chapter i of this title . ### operators preparing and storing a traditional speciality , protected designation of origin or protected geographical indication or who places such traditional speciality guaranteed , protected designation of origin and protected geographical indication on the market shall also be subject to the system of controls as referred to in chapter i of this title , in cases where these controls are not carried out by the public authorities in the member state .


### where statement of opposition is admissible , the commission shall invite the authority or person that lodged the opposition and the authority or body that lodged the application to engage in appropriate consultations for a reasonable period that shall not exceed three months . ### where statement of opposition is admissible , the commission shall invite the authority or person that lodged the opposition and the authority or body that lodged the application to engage in appropriate consultations for a reasonable period that shall not exceed three months . the commission may renew this period once , at the request of participants and , in exceptional cases , if it is considered that extending the deadline would contribute to reaching an agreement .


### delegated acts the powers to adopt the delegated acts referred to in this regulation shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time . as soon as it adopts a delegated act , the commission shall notify it simultaneously to the european parliament and to the council . 2 . the delegation of powers referred to in paragraph 1 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . the institution which has commenced an internal procedure for deciding whether to revoke the delegation of powers shall inform the other legislator and the commission , at least one month before the final decision is taken , indicating the delegated powers which could be subject to revocation and possible reasons for a revocation . the decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the powers specified in that decision . it shall take effect immediately or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of the delegated acts already in force . it shall be published in the official journal of the european union . 3 . the european parliament and the council may object to a delegated act within a period of two months from the date of notification . at the initiative of the european parliament or the council this period shall be extended by two months . if , on expiry of that period , neither the european parliament nor the council has objected to the delegated act , it shall be published in the official journal of the european union and shall enter into force at the date stated therein . the delegated act may be published in the official journal of the european union and enter into force before the expiry of that period if the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission of their intention not to raise objections . if the european parliament or the council raises objections in respect of the delegated act , it shall not enter into force . the institution which has raised objections to the delegated act shall state the reasons therefore . ### exercise of the delegation the power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the commission subject to the conditions laid down in this article . 2 . the delegation of powers referred to in articles 2 , 5 , 7 , 12 , 16 , 18 , 19 , 23 , 25 , 28 , 29 , 38 , 39 , 46 , 46 , 48 , 50 , 51 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from . . . * . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegated powers no later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period . 3 . the delegation of powers may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . the decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of 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 on a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . 4 . as soon as it adopts a delegated act , the commission shall notify it simultaneously to the european parliament and to the council . 5 . a delegated act adopted pursuant to this regulation 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 adoption of that act 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 the council . * date of the entry into force of this regulation


### implementing acts [ where implementing acts are adopted pursuant to this regulation , the commission shall be assisted by the agricultural product quality policy committee and the procedure provided for in article [ 5 ] of regulation no [ xxxx / yyyy ] shall apply . ] ### committee procedure the commission shall be assisted by the agricultural product quality committee . that committee shall be a committee within the meaning of regulation no 182 / 2011 . 2 . where reference is made to this paragraph , article 5 of regulation no 182 / 2011 shall apply .


### on 20 december 2007 , the commission submitted a communication to the european parliament and the council concerning the ' report on current practices with regard to the provision of information to patients on medicinal products ' . the report concludes that member states have adopted divergent rules and practices with regard to the provision of information , resulting in a situation where patients and the public at large have unequal access to information on medicinal products . experience gained from the application of the current legal framework has also shown disparities in the interpretation of the community rules on advertising , and between national provisions on information . ### on 20 december 2007 , the commission submitted a communication to the european parliament and the council concerning the ' report on current practices with regard to the provision of information to patients on medicinal products ' . the report concludes that member states have adopted divergent rules and practices with regard to the provision of information , resulting in a situation where patients and the public at large have unequal access to information on medicinal products . experience gained from the application of the current legal framework has also shown disparities in the interpretation of the community rules on advertising , and between national provisions on information , highlighting the urgent need for a more precise distinction between advertising and information .


### directive 2001 / 83 / ec provides that certain types of information are subject to control by the member states ' national competent authorities prior to their dissemination . this concerns information about non - interventional scientific studies , or accompanying measures to prevention and medical treatment , or information which presents the medicinal product in the context of the condition to be prevented or treated . in the case of medicinal products for human use authorised pursuant to title ii of regulation no 726 / 2004 , provision should also be made for certain types of information to be subject to prior vetting by the european medicines agency . ### directive 2001 / 83 / ec provides that certain types of information are subject to control by the member states ' national competent authorities prior to their dissemination . this concerns information about non - interventional scientific studies based on experimental observation , or accompanying measures to prevention and medical treatment , or information which presents the medicinal product in the context of the condition to be prevented or treated . in the case of medicinal products for human use authorised pursuant to title ii of regulation no 726 / 2004 , provision should also be made for certain types of information to be subject to prior vetting by the european medicines agency , and for the agency to monitor the measures to be taken by the manufacturer following a report of adverse reactions , and the consequent immediate updating of the literature .


### by way of derogation from article 100g of directive 2001 / 83 / ec , medicinal product - related information referred to in article 100b of that directive shall be subject to vetting by the agency prior to its dissemination . ### by way of derogation from article 100g of directive 2001 / 83 / ec , medicinal product - related information referred to in article 100b of that directive shall be subject to vetting by the agency prior to its dissemination , unless this information is given on an internet website where responsibility for monitoring the content disseminated rests with a member state in accordance with article 100h of directive 2001 / 83 / ec .


### a marketing authorisation may be granted subject to one or more of the following conditions : ### in addition to the provisions of article 19 , marketing authorisation may be granted subject to one or more of the following conditions :


### continuation of the authorisation shall be linked to the annual reassessment of these conditions . ### continuation of the authorisation shall be linked to the annual reassessment of these conditions . the list of these conditions shall be made accessible to the public without delay , together with deadlines and dates of fulfilment .


### after the granting of a marketing authorisation , the national competent authority may require a marketing authorisation holder to conduct a post - authorisation safety study if there are concerns about the risks of an authorised medicinal product . the requirement shall be made in writing , provide a detailed justification and include the objectives and timeframe for submission and conduct of the study . 2 . the national competent authority shall provide the marketing authorisation holder with an opportunity to present explanations on the requirement within a time limit which it shall specify , if the marketing authorisation holder requests this within 30 - days of receipt of the written requirement . 3 . on the basis of explanations submitted by the marketing authorisation holder , the national competent authority shall withdraw or confirm the requirement . where the national competent authority confirms the requirement , the marketing authorisation shall be varied to include the requirement as a condition of the marketing authorisation and the risk management system shall be updated accordingly . ### after the granting of a marketing authorisation , the national competent authority may require a marketing authorisation holder to conduct a post - authorisation safety study if there are concerns about the risks of an authorised medicinal product . the requirement shall be made in writing , provide a detailed justification and include the objectives and timeframe for submission and conduct of the study . it shall be made public without delay . 2 . the national competent authority shall provide the marketing authorisation holder with an opportunity to present explanations on the requirement within a time limit which it shall specify , if the marketing authorisation holder requests this , in writing and with a detailed justification , within 30 days of receipt of the written requirement . such requests shall be made public without delay . 3 . on the basis of explanations submitted by the marketing authorisation holder , the national competent authority shall withdraw or confirm the requirement . that decision shall be made public without delay . where the national competent authority confirms the requirement , the marketing authorisation shall be varied to include the requirement as a condition of the marketing authorisation and the risk management system shall be updated accordingly .


### members of the coordination group shall be required , even after their duties have ceased , not to disclose information of the kind covered by the obligation of professional secrecy . ” ### detailed agendas of coordination group meetings shall be made public at the latest the day before the meeting concerned . detailed minutes of coordination group meetings , containing the decisions taken , details of votes and explanations of votes , including minority opinions , shall be made public in the month following the meeting . ”


### there is public interest in the relationship between diet and health and in the choice of an appropriate diet to suit individual needs . the commission white paper on a strategy for europe on nutrition , overweight and obesity related health issues noted that nutrition labelling is an important tool to inform consumers about the composition of the foods and help them make an informed choice . the eu consumer policy strategy 2007 - 2013 underlined that allowing consumers to make informed choice is essential both to effective competition and consumer welfare . knowledge of the basic principles of nutrition and appropriate nutrition information on foods would contribute significantly towards enabling the consumer to make such an informed choice . ### there is public interest in the relationship between diet and health and in the choice of an appropriate diet to suit individual needs . the commission white paper on a strategy for europe on nutrition , overweight and obesity related health issues noted that nutrition labelling is one method of informing consumers about the composition of the foods and help them make an informed choice . education and information campaigns run by member states are an important mechanism for improving consumer understanding of food information . the eu consumer policy strategy 2007 - 2013 underlined that allowing consumers to make informed choice is essential both to effective competition and consumer welfare . knowledge of the basic principles of nutrition and appropriate nutrition information on foods would contribute significantly towards enabling the consumer to make such an informed choice .


### new mandatory food information requirements should however only be established if and where necessary , in accordance with the principles of subsidiarity , proportionality and sustainability . ### new mandatory food information requirements should however only be established if and where necessary , in accordance with the principles of subsidiarity , proportionality , transparency and sustainability .


### in order to take account of changes and developments in the field of food information , provisions should be made to empower the commission to amend the list of mandatory information by adding or removing particulars and for enabling the availability of certain particulars through alternative means . consultation with stakeholders should facilitate timely and well targeted changes of food information requirements . ### in order to take account of changes and developments in the field of food information , provisions should be made to empower the commission to amend the list of mandatory information by adding or removing particulars and for enabling the availability of certain particulars through alternative means . public consultation with all stakeholders should facilitate timely and well targeted changes of food information requirements .


### food labels should be clear and understandable to assist consumers wanting to make better - informed food and dietary choices . studies show that legibility is an important element in maximising the possibility that labelled information can influence its audience and that the small print size is one of the main causes of consumer dissatisfaction with food labels . ### food labels should be clear and understandable to assist consumers wanting to make better - informed food and dietary choices . studies show that legibility is an important element in maximising the possibility that labelled information can influence its audience and that the small print size is one of the main causes of consumer dissatisfaction with food labels . the font size , typeface , colour and contrast used on these labels should thus make them quick and easy to read for consumers .


### ' date of minimum durability of a food ' means the date until which the food retains its specific properties when properly stored ; ### ' date of minimum durability of a food ' means the date until which the food retains its specific properties when stored as indicated ;


### food business operators , within the business under their control , shall not modify the information accompanying a food if such modification would mislead the final consumer or otherwise reduce the level of consumer protection , particularly with regard to health . ### food business operators , within the business under their control , shall not modify the information accompanying a food if such modification would mislead the final consumer or otherwise reduce the level of consumer protection , particularly with regard to health and the ability to make an informed choice .


### food business operators responsible for retail or distribution activities which do not affect food information shall act with due care to ensure , within the limits of their respective activities , the presence of the applicable food information requirements , in particular by not supplying foods which they know or presume to be non compliant , on the basis of the information in their possession as professionals . ### food business operators responsible for retail or distribution activities which do not affect food information shall , within the limits of their respective activities , not supply foods which they know , on the basis of the information in their possession as professionals or which has been provided to them by their suppliers , do not comply with this regulation .


### in accordance with articles 10 to 34 and subject to the exceptions contained in this chapter , indication of the following particulars shall be mandatory . ### in accordance with articles 10 to 34 and subject to the exceptions contained in this chapter , chapter v and chapter vi , indication of the following particulars shall be mandatory .


### any ingredient listed in annex ii causing allergies or intolerances , and any substance derived therefrom ; ### any ingredient listed in annex ii causing allergies or intolerances , and any substance derived therefrom , with due respect to specific provisions for non - prepacked foods ;


### texte proposé par la commission the country of origin or place of provenance where failure to indicate this might mislead the consumer to a material degree as to the true country of origin or place of provenance of the food , in particular if the information accompanying the food or the label as a whole would otherwise imply that the food has a different country of origin or place of provenance ; in such cases the indication shall be in accordance with the rules laid down in article 35 and and those established in accordance with article 35 ; ### amendement the country of origin or place of provenance including for non - processed foods where failure to indicate this might mislead the consumer to a material degree as to the true country of origin or place of provenance of the food , in particular if the information accompanying the food or the label as a whole would otherwise imply that the food has a different country of origin or place of provenance ; in such cases the indication shall be in accordance with the rules laid down in article 35 and and those established in accordance with article 35 ;


### article 9 shall be without prejudice to more specific community provisions regarding weights and measures . ### article 9 shall be without prejudice to more specific community provisions regarding weights and measures . the provisions of directive 2007 / 45 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 5 september 2007 laying down rules on nominal quantities for prepacked products1 shall be complied with . _________ 1 oj l 247 , 21 . 9 . 2007 , p . 17 .


### in the case of non - prepacked food , the provisions of article 41 shall apply . ### in the case of non - prepacked food and foods packed on the sales premises at the consumer’s request or prepacked for direct sale , the provisions of article 41 shall apply .


### the particulars listed in article 9 , and shall appear in the same field of vision . ### the particulars listed in article 9 , and and in article 9 , , and shall appear in the same field of vision .


### in the case of packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in article 9 , , and shall be mandatory on the package or on the label . the particulars referred to in article 9 shall be provided through other means or shall be available at the request of the consumer . ### without prejudice to the provisions of article 14 , in the case of packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 25 cm2 only the particulars listed in article 9 , , , and shall be mandatory on the package or on the label . to deal with any legibility problems , the particulars referred to in article 9 shall also be provided through other means or shall be available at the request of the consumer .


### the name of the food shall be its legal name . in the absence of such name , the name of the food shall be its customary name , or , if there is no customary name or the customary name is not used , a descriptive name of the food shall be provided . ### the name of the food shall be its legally prescribed name . in the absence of such a name , the name of the food shall be its customary name , or , if there is no customary name or the customary name is not used , a descriptive name of the food shall be provided .


### any ingredient listed in annex ii or any substance originating from an ingredient listed in that annex , subject to the exceptions thereof provided for in that annex , shall be indicated on the label with a precise reference to the name of the ingredient . ### any ingredient listed in annex ii or any substance originating from an ingredient listed in that annex , subject to the exceptions thereto provided for in that annex , shall be indicated on the label with a precise reference to the name of the ingredient or the substance causing allergies or intolerances .


### in units of liquid in the case of liquids ; ### in units of liquid in the case of liquids within the meaning of council directive&#160 ; 85 / 339 / eec of 27 june 1985 on containers of liquids for human consumption1 ; __________ 1 oj l 176 , 6 . 7 . 1985 , p . 18 .


### the nutrition declaration shall include the following : ### the mandatory nutrition declaration shall include the following :


### the amount of energy and nutrients referred to in paragraph 1 shall be expressed per 100 g or per 100 ml or , subject to article 32 and , per portion . ### the amount of energy and nutrients or their components referred to in paragraph 1 shall be expressed per 100 g or per 100 ml . the amount referred to in paragraph 1 may also be expressed per portion .


### the declaration of polyols and / or starch and the declaration of type of fatty acids , other than the mandatory declaration of saturates referred to in article 29 , shall be presented in accordance with annex xiii part b . ### the declaration of polyols and / or starch and the declaration of type of fatty acids , other than the mandatory declaration of saturates and trans fats referred to in article 29 , shall be presented in accordance with annex xiii part b .


### the expression on a per portion basis alone for foods presented in packages containing multiple portions of the food , that have not been prepacked as individual portions , shall be established by the commission . those measures designed to amend non - essential elements of this regulation by supplementing it , shall be adopted , in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in article 49 . ### the expression in the main field of vision of the element referred to in article 29 on a per portion basis alone for foods not referred to in paragraph 2 shall be established by the commission . those measures , designed to amend non - essential elements of this regulation by supplementing it , shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in article 49 by the end of the transition period .


### ‘ contains a source of phenylalanine’ ### ‘ contains aspartame’


### fruits and vegetables that have received post - harvest surface treatment by use of additives or pesticides ### surface treatment of fruits and vegetables ‘ surface treated’


### mixtures of spices or herbs , where none significantly predominates in proportion by weight ### mixtures or preparations of spices or herbs , where none significantly predominates in proportion by weight


### ' oil ' , together with either the adjective ‘ vegetable’ or ‘ animal’ , as appropriate , or an indication of their specific vegetable or animal origin the adjective ‘ hydrogenated’ must accompany the indication of a hydrogenated oil unless the amount of saturates and trans fats are included in the nutrition declaration 2 . ‘ fat’ , together with either the adjective ‘ vegetable’ or ‘ animal’ , as appropriate , or an indication of their specific vegetable or animal origin the adjective ‘ hydrogenated’ must accompany the indication of a hydrogenated fat unless the amount of saturates and trans fats are included in the nutrition declaration ### ' oil ' , together with either the adjective ‘ vegetable’ or ‘ animal’ , as appropriate , or an indication of their specific vegetable or animal origin the adjective ‘ hydrogenated’ must accompany the indication of a hydrogenated oil 2 . ‘ fat’ , together with either the adjective ‘ vegetable’ or ‘ animal’ , as appropriate , or an indication of their specific vegetable or animal origin the adjective ‘ hydrogenated’ must accompany the indication of a hydrogenated fat


### starches , and starches modified by physical means or by enzymes ### starches , starches modified by physical means or by enzymes , roasted or dextrinated starches , starches modified by acid or alcali treatment and bleached starches


### where a solid food is presented in a liquid medium , the drained net weight of the food shall also be indicated . ### where a solid food is presented in a liquid medium , the drained net weight at the moment of the packing of the food shall also be indicated .


### this directive applies to any airport located in a territory subject to the provisions of the treaty . ### this directive applies to all airports located in a territory subject to the provisions of the treaty and open to commercial traffic whose annual traffic is over five million passenger movements , and to the airport with the highest passenger movement in each member state .


### this directive applies to any airport located in a territory subject to the provisions of the treaty . ### this directive applies to airports located in a territory which is subject to the provisions of the treaty if they are open to commercial traffic and their annual traffic is over five million passenger movements , and to the airport with the highest passenger movement in each member state .


### ‘ security charge’ means a levy which is specifically designed to recover all or part of the cost of security measures intended to protect civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference . ### ‘ security charge’ means a levy which is specifically designed to recover all or part of the cost of security measures intended to protect civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference . this cost of aviation security may include the costs incurred for ensuring the application of regulation no 300 / 2008 or for fulfilling the related regulatory and supervisory costs by the appropriate authority .


### the programme should therefore address market failures affecting the competitiveness of the union economy on a global scale due principally to issues which undermine the capacity of enterprises to compete with their counterparts in other parts of the world . ### the programme should therefore address market failures affecting the competitiveness of the union economy on a global scale , due principally to issues which undermine the capacity of enterprises to compete with their counterparts in other parts of the world , favour the implementation of the europe 2020 strategy priorities , such as innovation , the green economy and the recruitment of young people , apply the principles of the ' small business act ' , ensure coordination with the remaining european programmes , take account of the needs of smes and simplify and reduce the administrative burdens they face .


### the programme should particularly address smes , as defined in commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec of 6 may 2003 concerning the definition of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises . particular attention should be paid to micro enterprises , enterprises engaged in craft activities and social enterprises . attention should also be paid to the specific characteristics and requirements of young entrepreneurs , new and potential entrepreneurs and female entrepreneurs , as well as specific target groups , such as migrants and entrepreneurs belonging to socially disadvantaged or vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities . the programme should also encourage senior citizens to become and remain entrepreneurs and promote second chances for entrepreneurs . ### the programme should particularly address smes , as defined in commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec of 6 may 2003 concerning the definition of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises . particular attention should be paid to micro enterprises , enterprises engaged in craft activities and social enterprises . attention should also be paid to the specific characteristics and requirements of young entrepreneurs , new and potential entrepreneurs , female entrepreneurs , self - employed workers and specific target groups , such as migrants and entrepreneurs belonging to socially disadvantaged or vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities , as well as the employability of young people and training for entrepreneurs and their employees . the programme should also encourage senior citizens to become and remain entrepreneurs and promote second chances for entrepreneurs .


### the programme should particularly address smes , as defined in commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec of 6 may 2003 concerning the definition of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises . particular attention should be paid to micro enterprises , enterprises engaged in craft activities and social enterprises . attention should also be paid to the specific characteristics and requirements of young entrepreneurs , new and potential entrepreneurs and female entrepreneurs , as well as specific target groups , such as migrants and entrepreneurs belonging to socially disadvantaged or vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities . the programme should also encourage senior citizens to become and remain entrepreneurs and promote second chances for entrepreneurs . ### the programme should particularly address micro - enterprises and smes , as defined in commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec of 6 may 2003 concerning the definition of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises . particular attention should be paid to micro enterprises , enterprises engaged in craft activities and social enterprises . attention should also be paid to the specific characteristics and requirements of young entrepreneurs , new and potential entrepreneurs and female entrepreneurs , as well as specific target groups , such as migrants and entrepreneurs belonging to socially disadvantaged or vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities . the programme should also encourage senior citizens to become and remain entrepreneurs and promote second chances for entrepreneurs .


### as outlined in the commission communication of 30 june 2010 , entitled ‘ europe , the world ' s no 1 tourist destination – a new political framework for tourism in europe’ , which was endorsed by the european council conclusions of october 2010 , tourism is an important sector of the union economy . enterprises in this sector substantially contribute to the union ' s gross domestic product and job creation and have significant potential for the development of entrepreneurial activity , since it is run mainly by smes . the lisbon treaty acknowledges the importance of tourism outlining the union specific competences in this field which complement the actions of member states . there is clear added value for the tourism initiative at union level , especially in providing data and analysis , in developing transnational promotion strategies and in exchanging best practices . ### as outlined in the commission communication of 30 june 2010 , entitled ' europe , the world ' s no 1 tourist destination – a new political framework for tourism in europe ' , which was endorsed by the european council conclusions of october 2010 , tourism is an important sector of the union economy . enterprises in this sector substantially contribute with 10% of the union ' s gross domestic product and 12 % of total employment , making it the third most substantial socio - economic activity in the eu , and have significant potential for the development of entrepreneurial activity , since it is run mainly by smes .


### percentage of growth of the union ' s industrial sector in relation to total gross domestic product growth , ### percentage of growth of the union ' s industrial sector and industry - linked service sector in relation to total gross domestic product growth ,


### percentage of growth of the union ' s industrial sector in relation to total gross domestic product growth , ### percentage of growth of the union ' s industrial and services sector in relation to total gross domestic product growth ,


### the financial envelope established under this regulation may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities which are required for the management of the programme and the achievement of its objectives ; in particular , studies , meetings of experts , information and communication actions , including corporate communication of the political priorities of the union as far as they are related to the general objectives of the programme , expenses linked to it networks focusing on information processing and exchange , together with all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the commission for the management of the programme . ### the financial envelope established under this regulation may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities which are required for the management of the programme and the achievement of its objectives ; in particular , studies , meetings of experts , information and communication actions , including corporate communication of the political priorities of the union as far as they are related to the general objectives of the programme , expenses linked to it networks focusing on information processing and exchange , together with all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the commission for the management of the programme . these expenses should not exceed 5% of the value of the financial envelope .


### actions to improve the framework conditions for the competitiveness and sustainability of union enterprises ### actions to improve the framework conditions for the competitiveness and sustainability of union enterprises , especially micro - enterprises and smes


### measures to improve the design , implementation and evaluation of policies affecting the competitiveness and sustainability of enterprises , including disaster resilience , and to secure the development of appropriate infrastructures , world class clusters and business networks , framework conditions and development of sustainable products , services and processes ; ### measures to improve the design , implementation and evaluation of policies affecting the competitiveness and sustainability of enterprises , including disaster resilience , and to secure the development of appropriate infrastructures , world class clusters and business networks , framework conditions and development of sustainable products , techniques , services and processes ;


### the commission shall contribute to promoting entrepreneurship by improving framework conditions affecting the development of entrepreneurship . the commission shall support a business environment favourable to enterprise development and growth . ### the commission shall contribute to promoting entrepreneurship by improving framework conditions affecting the development of entrepreneurship . the commission shall support a business environment favourable to enterprise development and growth . , especially for micro - enterprises and smes .


### the commission shall contribute to promoting entrepreneurship by improving framework conditions affecting the development of entrepreneurship . the commission shall support a business environment favourable to enterprise development and growth . ### the commission shall contribute to promoting entrepreneurship by improving framework conditions affecting the development of entrepreneurship , harmonising legislation in force and reducing bureaucratic costs borne by smes in the different member states . the commission shall support a business environment favourable to enterprise development , growth and consolidation .


### the commission may support member states ' measures to build - up entrepreneurial education , skills and attitudes , in particular among potential and new entrepreneurs . ### the commission may support member states’ measures and those of the regions to build up entrepreneurial education , skills and attitudes , at local level also , in particular among potential and new entrepreneurs , including by means of coaching and mentoring for entrepreneurs .


### the commission shall support actions which aim to improve access to finance for smes in their start - up and growth phases , being complementary to the member states ' use of financial instruments for smes at national and regional level . in order to ensure complementarity , these actions will be closely coordinated with those undertaken in the framework of cohesion policy and at national level . such actions shall aim to stimulate the supply of both equity and debt finance . ### the commission shall support actions which aim to facilitate and improve access to finance for smes in all phases of their life cycle , being complementary to the member states ' use of financial instruments for smes at national and regional level . in order to ensure complementarity , these actions will be closely coordinated with those undertaken in the framework of cohesion policy and at national level . such actions shall aim to promote and stimulate the supply of both equity and debt finance .


### the commission shall support actions which aim to improve access to finance for smes in their start - up and growth phases , being complementary to the member states ' use of financial instruments for smes at national and regional level . in order to ensure complementarity , these actions will be closely coordinated with those undertaken in the framework of cohesion policy and at national level . such actions shall aim to stimulate the supply of both equity and debt finance . ### the commission shall support actions which aim to improve access to finance for micro - enterprises and smes in their start - up and growth phases , being complementary to the member states ' use of financial instruments for micro - enterprises and smes at local , national and regional level . in order to ensure complementarity , these actions will be closely coordinated with those undertaken in the framework of cohesion policy and at national level . such actions shall aim to stimulate the supply of both equity and debt finance .


### as part of the actions referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall develop measures , subject to market demand , to improve cross - border and multi - country financing , thereby assisting smes to internationalise their activities in compliance with union law . ### as part of the actions referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall develop measures , subject to market demand , to improve cross - border and multi - country financing , thereby assisting smes to internationalise their activities or establish alliances and mergers with other smes , in compliance with union law .


### the commission may support actions to improve smes access to the single market including information provision and awareness - raising . ### the commission may support actions to improve smes access to the single market , including information provision and awareness - raising and measures to promote participation by smes and micro - enterprises in the process of drawing up and adapting european requirements and standards , as well as compliance by enterprises .


### specific measures shall aim to facilitate smes access to markets outside the union , and to strengthening existing support services in those markets . smes may receive support through the programme as regards standards and intellectual property rights in priority third countries . ### specific measures shall aim to facilitate smes access to markets outside the union , and to strengthening existing support services in those markets . smes may receive support through the programme as regards standards , intellectual property rights and customs procedures in priority third countries and in the single market .


### actions under the programme may aim to foster international industrial cooperation , including industrial and regulatory dialogues with third countries . specific measures may aim to reduce differences between the union and other countries in regulatory frameworks for industrial products , on industrial policy and the improvement of the business environment . ### actions under the programme may aim to foster international industrial cooperation and cooperation in the tertiary sector linked to the enterprise , including industrial and regulatory dialogues with third countries . specific measures may aim to reduce differences between the union and other countries in regulatory frameworks for industrial products and for services , on industrial policy and the improvement of the business environment .


### the financial instruments for growth - oriented smes may , where appropriate , be combined with other financial instruments established by member states and their managing authorities in accordance with [ article 33 of regulation no xxx / 201x [ new regulation on structural funds ] ] , and grants funded from the union , including under this regulation . ### the financial instruments for growth - oriented smes and / or smes at any stage in their life cycle may , where appropriate , be combined with other financial instruments established by member states and their managing authorities in accordance with [ article 33 of regulation no xxx / 201x [ new regulation on structural funds ] ] , and grants funded from the union , including under this regulation .


### under the european neighbourhood policy , the union offers neighbourhood countries a privileged relationship , building upon a mutual commitment to and promotion of the values of democracy and human rights , the rule of law , good governance and the principles of market economy and sustainable development . ### under the european neighbourhood policy , the union offers neighbourhood countries a privileged relationship , building upon a mutual commitment to and promotion of the values of democracy and human rights , the rule of law , good governance and the principles of market economy and sustainable development , with a special focus on strengthening civil society .


### furthermore , it is important to foster and facilitate cooperation for the common benefit of union and its partners , notably through pooling of contributions from internal and external instruments of the union budget , in particular for cross - border cooperation , infrastructure projects of union interest that will pass through neighbourhood countries and other areas of cooperation . ### furthermore , it is important to foster and facilitate , inter alia with the support of the union ' s agencies , cooperation for the common benefit of union and its partners , notably through pooling of contributions from internal and external instruments of the union budget , in particular for cross - border cooperation , infrastructure projects of union interest that will pass through neighbourhood countries and other areas of cooperation .


### furthermore , it is important to foster and facilitate cooperation for the common benefit of union and its partners , notably through pooling of contributions from internal and external instruments of the union budget , in particular for cross - border cooperation , infrastructure projects of union interest that will pass through neighbourhood countries and other areas of cooperation . ### furthermore , it is important to foster and facilitate cooperation for the common benefit of union and its partners , notably through pooling of contributions from internal and external instruments of the union budget , in particular for cross - border cooperation , infrastructure projects of union interest that will pass through neighbourhood countries , mechanisms promoting and monitoring employment and other areas of cooperation .


### promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms , the rule of law , principles of equality , establishing deep and sustainable democracy , promoting good governance and developing a thriving civil society including social partners ; ### promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms , the rule of law , principles of equality , social justice , establishing deep and sustainable democracy , freedom of the media , promoting good governance , developing a thriving civil society including social partners and enhancing social dialogue ;


### achieving progressive integration into the union internal market and enhanced sector and cross - sectoral co - operation including through legislative approximation and regulatory convergence towards union and other relevant international standards , related institution building and investments , notably in interconnections ; ### achieving progressive integration into the union internal market and enhanced sector and cross - sectoral co - operation including through legislative approximation and regulatory convergence towards union and other relevant international standards , related institution building and investments , notably in interconnections and skills development ;


### achieving progressive integration into the union internal market and enhanced sector and cross - sectoral co - operation including through legislative approximation and regulatory convergence towards union and other relevant international standards , related institution building and investments , notably in interconnections ; ### achieving progressive integration into the union internal market with special support for small and medium - sized enterprises and enhanced sector and cross - sectoral co - operation including through legislative approximation and regulatory convergence towards union and other relevant international standards , related institution building and investments , notably in interconnections ;


### sustainable and inclusive development in all aspects , poverty reduction , including through private - sector development ; promotion of internal economic , social and territorial cohesion , rural development , climate action and disaster resilience ; ### sustainable and inclusive development in all aspects , poverty reduction , including through private - sector development ; promotion of internal economic , social and territorial cohesion , rural development , climate action and disaster resilience ; promoting active inclusion and social cohesion for the most vulnerable citizens and those who are most at risk of poverty and / or social exclusion by strengthening the capacities of civil society and of the social partners ;


### sustainable and inclusive development in all aspects , poverty reduction , including through private - sector development ; promotion of internal economic , social and territorial cohesion , rural development , climate action and disaster resilience ; ### sustainable and inclusive development in all aspects , poverty reduction , including through private - sector development ; promotion of internal economic , social and territorial cohesion , sustainable rural development , climate action and disaster resilience ;


### promoting confidence building and other measures contributing to security and the prevention and settlement of conflicts ; ### promoting confidence building , the control of irregular migration to prevent migrants from being exposed to the risks of , inter alia , illegal behaviour and poor living conditions and other measures contributing to security and the prevention and settlement of conflicts ;


### the achievement of these objectives shall be measured using notably the relevant eu periodic reports on the implementation of the policy , and for paragraphs 2 , and , the relevant indicators established by international organisations and other relevant bodies ; for paragraphs 2 , and the uptake of the eu regulatory framework by the partner countries as relevant ; for paragraphs 2 and , the number of relevant agreements and cooperation actions . the indicators will include , among others , adequately monitored democratic elections , level of corruption , trade flows , indicators enabling measuring internal economic disparities , including employment levels . ### the achievement of these objectives shall be measured using notably the relevant eu periodic reports , including reports by the union ' s agencies , on the implementation of the policy , and for paragraphs 2 , and , the relevant indicators established by international organisations and other relevant bodies ; for paragraphs 2 , and the uptake of the eu regulatory framework by the partner countries as relevant ; for paragraphs 2 and , the number of relevant agreements and cooperation actions . the indicators will include , among others , adequately monitored democratic elections , level of corruption , trade flows , indicators enabling measuring internal economic disparities , including employment levels and human capital development , and the obligation of the social partners and of civil society to participate in social dialogue and their right to be consulted before legislation and policies are introduced .


### the achievement of these objectives shall be measured using notably the relevant eu periodic reports on the implementation of the policy , and for paragraphs 2 , and , the relevant indicators established by international organisations and other relevant bodies ; for paragraphs 2 , and the uptake of the eu regulatory framework by the partner countries as relevant ; for paragraphs 2 and , the number of relevant agreements and cooperation actions . the indicators will include , among others , adequately monitored democratic elections , level of corruption , trade flows , indicators enabling measuring internal economic disparities , including employment levels . ### the achievement of these objectives shall be measured using notably the relevant eu periodic reports on the implementation of the policy , and for paragraphs 2 , and , the relevant indicators established by international organisations and other relevant bodies ; for paragraphs 2 , and the uptake of the eu regulatory framework by the partner countries as relevant ; for paragraphs 2 and , the number of relevant agreements and cooperation actions . the indicators will include , among others , adequately monitored democratic elections , level of corruption , freedom of the media , independence of the judiciary , respect for human rights and minority rights , trade flows , indicators enabling measuring internal economic disparities , including employment levels .


### the achievement of these objectives shall be measured using notably the relevant eu periodic reports on the implementation of the policy , and for paragraphs 2 , and , the relevant indicators established by international organisations and other relevant bodies ; for paragraphs 2 , and the uptake of the eu regulatory framework by the partner countries as relevant ; for paragraphs 2 and , the number of relevant agreements and cooperation actions . the indicators will include , among others , adequately monitored democratic elections , level of corruption , trade flows , indicators enabling measuring internal economic disparities , including employment levels . ### the achievement of these objectives shall be measured using notably the relevant eu periodic reports on the implementation of the policy , and for paragraphs 2 , , and , the relevant indicators established by international organisations and other relevant bodies ; for paragraphs 2 , and the uptake of the eu regulatory framework by the partner countries as relevant ; for paragraphs 2 and , the number of relevant agreements and cooperation actions . the indicators will include , among others , the regulatory framework for social protection issues , adequately monitored democratic elections , level of corruption , trade flows , indicators enabling measuring internal economic disparities , including employment levels , and the obligation whereby the social partners and civil society must be allowed to participate in social dialogue and must be consulted before legisltion is introduced .


### the partnership and cooperation agreements , the association agreements and other existing or future agreements that establish a relationship with partner countries , corresponding communications , council conclusions and european parliament resolutions as well as relevant conclusions of ministerial meetings with the partner countries shall constitute the overall policy framework for programming and implementing union support under this regulation . ### the partnership and cooperation agreements , the association agreements and other existing or future agreements that establish a relationship with partner countries , corresponding communications , council conclusions and european parliament resolutions as well as relevant conclusions of ministerial meetings with the partner countries shall constitute the overall policy framework for programming and implementing union support under this regulation , actively linked with existing internal instruments and policies of the union regarding infrastructure , energy , transport , ict , employment and social policy , migration , education , culture , research and innovation .


### without prejudice to the provisions on the suspension of aid in partnership and cooperation agreements and association agreements with partner countries and regions , where a partner country fails to observe the principles of democracy , the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms , the union shall invite the country concerned to hold consultations in view of finding a solution acceptable to both parties , except in cases of special urgency . where consultation with the country concerned does not lead to a solution acceptable to both parties , or if consultations are refused or in case of special urgency , the council may take appropriate measures in accordance with article 215 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , which may include full or partial suspension of union support . ### without prejudice to the provisions on the suspension of aid in partnership and cooperation agreements and association agreements with partner countries and regions , where a partner country fails to observe the principles of democracy , the rule of law and respect for human and social rights and fundamental freedoms , the union shall invite the country concerned to hold consultations in view of finding a solution acceptable to both parties , except in cases of special urgency . where consultation with the country concerned does not lead to a solution acceptable to both parties , or if consultations are refused or in case of special urgency , the council may take appropriate measures in accordance with article 215 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , which may include full or partial suspension of union support .


### proposal for a regulation no . . . / . . . of the european parliament and of the council for the approval of agricultural and forestry vehicles ### proposal for a regulation no . . . / . . . of the european parliament and of the council on the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles


### in order to promote the internal market , a comprehensive community type approval system for tractors , their trailers and interchangeable towed equipment was established by directive 2003 / 37 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 26 may 2003 on type approval of agricultural or forestry tractors , their trailers and interchangeable towed machinery , together with their systems , components and separate technical units and repealing directive 74 / 150 / eec6 . ### in order to promote the internal market , a comprehensive union type approval system for tractors , their trailers and interchangeable towed equipment was established by directive 2003 / 37 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 26 may 2003 on type approval of agricultural or forestry tractors , their trailers and interchangeable towed machinery , together with their systems , components and separate technical units .