### in order to continue improving the competitiveness and access to markets of union enterprises , the commission shall maintain its support for the enterprise europe network . ### in order to continue improving the competitiveness and access to markets of union enterprises , the commission shall maintain its support for the enterprise europe network , checking how effective network stakeholders are proving to be at local level .


### the commission may support initiatives accelerating the emergence of competitive industries based on cross - sectoral activities in areas characterised by a high proportion of smes and with a high contribution to the union ' s gdp . such initiatives shall stimulate development of new markets and the supply of goods and services based on the most competitive business models or on modified value - chains . they shall include initiatives to enhance productivity , resource efficiency , sustainability and corporate social responsibility . ### the commission may support initiatives accelerating the emergence of competitive industries based on cross - sectoral activities in areas characterised by a high proportion of micro - enterprises and smes and with a high contribution to increased employment levels and to the union ' s gdp . such initiatives shall stimulate development of new markets and the supply of goods and services based on the most competitive business models or on modified value - chains . they shall include initiatives to enhance productivity , resource efficiency , sustainability and corporate social responsibility .


### to improve access to markets inside the union and globally . ### to improve access to markets , particularly inside the union and also globally .


### 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 to build up entrepreneurial education , skills and attitudes , in particular among potential and new entrepreneurs , as well as programmes promoting self - employment and entry into entrepreneurship among young would - be entrepreneurs ;


### the evaluation of legislation affecting enterprises , specific industrial policy and competitiveness - related measures . ### the evaluation of legislation affecting enterprises , in particular smes with special emphasis on small and micro , specific industrial policy and competitiveness - related measures .


### the limited internationalisation of smes both within and outside europe affects competitiveness . according to some estimates currently 25% of the smes in the union export or have exported at some point over the last three years , of which only 13% export outside the union on a regular basis and only 2 % have invested beyond their home country . in line with the small business act , which called on the union and the member states to support and encourage smes to benefit from the growth of markets outside the union , the eu supports a network of european business organisations in more than 20 markets abroad . it provides financial assistance to the eu - japan centre for industrial cooperation , business bodies in hong kong , malaysia and singapore as well as the european business and technology centre in india , eu sme centres in china and in thailand and the china intellectual property rights sme helpdesk . european added value is created by bundling national efforts in this domain , avoiding duplication , promoting cooperation and by offering services that would lack critical mass if provided at national level . ### the limited internationalisation of smes both within and outside europe affects competitiveness . according to some estimates currently 25% of the smes in the union export or have exported at some point over the last three years , of which only 13% export outside the union on a regular basis and only 2 % have invested beyond their home country . however , 90% of growth will be generated outside the union in future . in line with the small business act , which called on the union and the member states to support and encourage smes to benefit from the growth of markets outside the union , the eu supports a network of european business organisations in more than 20 markets abroad . it provides financial assistance to the eu - japan centre for industrial cooperation , business bodies in hong kong , malaysia and singapore as well as the european business and technology centre in india , eu sme centres in china and in thailand and the china intellectual property rights sme helpdesk . european added value is created by bundling national efforts in this domain , avoiding duplication , promoting cooperation and by offering services that would lack critical mass if provided at national level .


### global competition , demographic changes , resource constraints and emerging social trends generate challenges and opportunities for some sectors . for example , design - based sectors facing global challenges and characterised by a high proportion of smes need to adapt to reap the benefits and harness the untapped potential of high demand for personalised , inclusive products . as these challenges apply to all smes in the union in these sectors , a concerted effort at union level is necessary . ### global competition , demographic changes , the limited nature of natural resources , and emerging social trends generate challenges and opportunities for many sectors facing global challenges and characterised by a high proportion of smes . for example , design - based sectors need to adapt in order to benefit from the untapped potential of high demand for personalised , inclusive products . design - based consumer goods represent an important economic sector in the union and its enterprises contribute substantially to growth and jobs . as these challenges apply to all smes in the union in these sectors , a concerted effort at union level is necessary in order to create additional growth .


### 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 .


### the commission shall support actions to improve and strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of union enterprises , particularly smes , so as to enhance the effectiveness , coherence and consistency of national policies promoting competitiveness , sustainability and the growth of enterprises in europe . ### the commission shall support actions to improve and strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of union enterprises , particularly smes , so as to enhance the effectiveness , coherence and consistency of national policies promoting competitiveness and consolidation , sustainability and the growth of enterprises in europe , with a specific focus on creating enterprises in innovative sectors with a high rate of potential development and also by creating a mark of origin .


### the commission may support actions intended to develop new competitiveness strategies . such actions may include the following : ### the commission shall support actions intended to develop new strategies to ensure the competitiveness and ongoing development of businesses , as well as actions to help implement the small business act for europe . such actions may include the following :


### 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 .


### union manufacturing output growth in eco - industries , ### union manufacturing output growth in eco - industries and supply of eco - sustainable products and services ,


### 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 .


### 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 ;


### 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 .


### 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 , employment , the development of human capital , social protection and the principles of market economy and sustainable development .


### gender equality and anti - discrimination should be a cross - cutting objective in all actions undertaken under this regulation . ### gender equality , anti - discrimination and social justice should be a cross - cutting objective in all actions undertaken under this regulation .


### the union seeks to promote , develop and consolidate the values of liberty , democracy , respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms , principles of equality and the rule of law on which it is founded through dialogue and cooperation with third countries . ### the union seeks to promote , develop and consolidate the values of liberty , democracy , respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms , principles of equality , fundamental social rights and the rule of law on which it is founded through dialogue and cooperation with third countries .


### creating conditions for well managed mobility of people and promotion of people - to - people contacts ; ### creating conditions for well managed mobility of people , in particular controlled circular mobility promoting the matching of employers ' demand for skills and job opportunities with the skills available in a specific region , ensuring the principle of equal treatment , promotion of people - to - people contacts and actively promoting the opportunities for returning migrants to find jobs and self - employment ;


### the certificate of conformity shall be designed to prevent forgery . to that end , the paper used shall be protected either by coloured graphics or by a watermark in the form of the manufacturer ' s identification mark . ### the certificate of conformity shall be designed to prevent forgery . to that end , the paper used shall be protected by adequate means including coloured graphics or a watermark in the form of the manufacturer ' s identification mark .


### the software calibration identification number applicable to a vehicle type ; ### the software part number applicable to a vehicle type ;


### approval authorities shall continue to grant extension of approvals to those vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units under the terms of directive 2003 / 37 / ec and any of the directives listed in article 56 . ### approval authorities shall continue to grant extension of approvals to the vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units referred to in paragraph 1 in accordance with directive 2003 / 37 / ec and any of the directives listed in article 62 .


### requirements on road safety ### requirements on road and functional safety


### paragraph 1 shall apply , in the case of complete vehicles , for a period of twelve months from the date on which validity of the eu type - approval expired and , in the case of completed vehicles , for a period of eighteen months from that date . ### paragraph 1 shall apply , in the case of complete vehicles , for a period of 24 months from the date on which validity of the eu type - approval expired and , in the case of completed vehicles , for a period of 30 months from that date .


### it shall apply from 1 january 2014 . ### it shall apply from [ three years after the date of entry into force ] .


### in order to allow manufacturers of components or separate technical units to apply for eu type - approval for components or separate technical units or authorisation , it is also important for these manufacturers to have access to certain information that is available only from the vehicle manufacturer , such as the technical information , including drawings , required for the development of parts for the aftermarket . ### in order to allow manufacturers of components or separate technical units to apply for eu type - approval for components or separate technical units or authorisation , it is also important for these manufacturers to have access to certain information that is available only from the vehicle manufacturer , such as the technical information , including non - proprietary drawings , required for the development of parts for the aftermarket .


### manufacturers shall provide unrestricted and standardised access to vehicle repair and maintenance information to independent operators through websites in a readily accessible and prompt manner . in particular , this access should be granted in a manner which is non - discriminatory compared to the provision given or access granted to authorised dealers and repairers . ### manufacturers shall provide unrestricted access to vehicle repair and maintenance information to independent operators through websites using a standardised format in a readily accessible and prompt manner . in particular , this access shall be granted in a manner which is non - discriminatory compared to the access granted to authorised dealers and repairers .


### manufacturers may charge reasonable and proportionate fees for access to vehicle repair and maintenance information covered by this regulation . ### manufacturers may charge reasonable and proportionate fees for access to vehicle repair and maintenance information , working tools and training courses covered by this regulation .


### directive 2003 / 37 / ec as well as directives 74 / 347 / eec , 76 / 432 / eec , 76 / 763 / eec , 77 / 537 / eec , 78 / 764 / eec , 80 / 720 / eec , 86 / 297 / eec , 86 / 298 / eec , 86 / 415 / eec , 87 / 402 / eec , 2000 / 25 / ec , 2009 / 57 / ec , 2009 / 58 / ec , 2009 / 59 / ec , 2009 / 60 / ec , 2009 / 61 / ec , 2009 / 63 / ec , 2009 / 64 / ec , 2009 / 66 / ec , 2009 / 68 / ec ; 2009 / 75 / ec , 2009 / 76 / ec , 2009 / 144 / ec are repealed with effect from 1 january 2014 . ### directive 2003 / 37 / ec as well as directives 74 / 347 / eec , 76 / 432 / eec , 76 / 763 / eec , 77 / 537 / eec , 78 / 764 / eec , 80 / 720 / eec , 86 / 297 / eec , 86 / 298 / eec , 86 / 415 / eec , 87 / 402 / eec , 2000 / 25 / ec , 2009 / 57 / ec , 2009 / 58 / ec , 2009 / 59 / ec , 2009 / 60 / ec , 2009 / 61 / ec , 2009 / 63 / ec , 2009 / 64 / ec , 2009 / 66 / ec , 2009 / 68 / ec ; 2009 / 75 / ec , 2009 / 76 / ec , 2009 / 144 / ec are repealed with effect from the date specified in article 64 .


### the commission shall be delegated powers to adopt in accordance with article 57 a delegated act laying down the detailed technical requirements including test procedures and limit values , where applicable , for the subjects listed in paragraph 2 in order to ensure that a high level of road safety will be obtained . ### in order to ensure that a high level of functional safety is obtained , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 57 concerning the detailed technical requirements for the subjects listed in paragraph 2 of this article , including test procedures and limit values , where applicable . those detailed technical requirements shall be such as to increase , or at least maintain , the level of functional safety afforded by the directives referred to in articles 62 and article 63 . the detailed technical requirements shall , in particular , ensure the following : - vehicles with a maximum speed of more than 40 km / h meet an equivalent level of road safety with regards to brake performance and anti - lock braking systems as motor vehicles and their trailers ; - the maximum contact pressure exerted on hard road surface from tyres or tracks does not exceed 0 . 9 mpa .


### data record information and two - directional monitoring and test data ; ### data record information , test data and technical information ;


### ‘ a worker’ means owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers and all members of the household active in the business , provided that , if farmers , they were already producing the output affected by the relevant trade agreement before the measures concerning the specific sector were implemented . ### ‘ a worker’ means owner - managers of small - sized enterprises of a size of up to five employees and self - employed workers and all members of the household active in the business .


### to facilitate the implementation of this regulation , expenditure should be eligible either from the date on which a member state incurs administrative expenditure for implementing the egf or from the date on which a member state starts to provide personalised services or , in the case of farmers , from the date set in a commission act in accordance with article 4 . ### to facilitate the implementation of this regulation , expenditure should be eligible either from the date on which a member state incurs administrative expenditure for implementing the egf or from the date on which a member state starts to provide personalised services .


### financial contributions from the egf should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating redundant workers rapidly into employment , either within or outside their initial sector of activity , including the agricultural sector . the inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should therefore be restricted . ### financial contributions from the egf should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating redundant workers rapidly into employment , either within or outside their initial sector of activity . the inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should therefore be restricted .


### for owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers , the redundancy shall be counted either from the date of cessation of the activities caused by any of the conditions set out in article 2 , and determined in accordance with national law or administrative provisions , or from the date specified by the commission in the delegated act adopted in accordance with the article 4 . ### for owner - managers of small - sized enterprises of a size of up to five employees and self - employed workers , the redundancy shall be counted either from the date of cessation of the activities caused by any of the conditions set out in article 2 , and determined in accordance with national law or administrative provisions , or from the date specified by the commission in the delegated act adopted in accordance with the article 4 .


### for owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers , the redundancy shall be counted either from the date of cessation of the activities caused by any of the conditions set out in article 2 , and determined in accordance with national law or administrative provisions , or from the date specified by the commission in the delegated act adopted in accordance with the article 4 . ### for self - employed workers , the redundancy shall be counted either from the date of cessation of the activities caused by any of the conditions set out in article 2 , and determined in accordance with national law or administrative provisions , or from the date specified by the commission in the delegated act adopted in accordance with the article 4 .


### in order to maintain the european nature of the egf , an application for support should be triggered when the number of redundancies reaches a minimum threshold . in small labour markets , such as small member states or remote regions , and in exceptional circumstances , applications may be submitted for a lower number of redundancies . as regards farmers , the necessary criteria should be determined by the commission in relation to the consequences of each trade agreement . ### in order to maintain the european nature of the egf , an application for support should be triggered when the number of redundancies reaches a minimum threshold . in small labour markets , such as small member states or remote regions , and in exceptional circumstances , applications may be submitted for a lower number of redundancies .


### where owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers change or , in the case of farmers , adjust their previous activities , such situations shall be considered as redundancies for the purposes of this regulation . ### where owner - managers of small - sized enterprises of a size of up to five employees and self - employed workers change their previous activities , such situations shall be considered as redundancies for the purposes of this regulation .


### redundant workers should have equal access to the egf independently of their type of employment contract or employment relationship . therefore , workers with fixed term contracts and temporary agency workers made redundant as well as owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers who cease their activities and farmers who change or adjust their activities to a new market situation following trade agreements , should be regarded as redundant workers for the purposes of this regulation . ### redundant workers should have equal access to the egf independently of their type of employment contract or employment relationship . therefore , workers with fixed term contracts and temporary agency workers made redundant as well as owner - managers of small - sized enterprises of a size of up to five employees and self - employed workers who cease their activities should be regarded as redundant workers for the purposes of this regulation .


### in order to cover the needs arising during the final months of each year , it is necessary to ensure that at least one quarter of the annual maximum amount of the egf remains available on 1 september . financial contributions made during the remainder of the year should be allocated taking into account the overall ceiling laid down for support to farmers in the multiannual financial framework . ### in order to cover the needs arising during the final months of each year , it is necessary to ensure that at least one quarter of the annual maximum amount of the egf remains available on 1 september .


### a reasoned analysis of the link between the redundancies and the major structural changes in world trade patterns , or the serious disruption of the local , regional or national economy caused by an unexpected crisis , or the new market situation in the agricultural sector in the member state and resulting from the effects of a trade agreement initialled by the european union in accordance with article xxiv of the gatt or a multilateral agreement initialled within the world trade organisation as per article 2 . this analysis shall be based on statistical and other information at the most appropriate level to demonstrate the fulfilment of the intervention criteria set out in article 4 ; ### a reasoned analysis of the link between the redundancies and the major structural changes in world trade patterns , or the serious disruption of the local , regional or national economy caused by an unexpected crisis . this analysis shall be based on statistical and other information at the most appropriate level to demonstrate the fulfilment of the intervention criteria set out in article 4 ;


### a financial contribution may be made for active labour market measures that form part of a coordinated package of personalised services , designed to facilitate the re - integration of the targeted redundant workers into employment or self - employment or , in the case of farmers , to change or adjust their previous activities . the coordinated package of personalised services may include in particular : ### a financial contribution may be made for active labour market measures that form part of a coordinated package of personalised services , designed to facilitate the re - integration of the targeted redundant workers into employment or self - employment . the coordinated package of personalised services may include in particular :


### the aim of the egf shall be to contribute to economic growth and employment in the union by enabling the union to show solidarity towards workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation , trade agreements affecting agriculture , or an unexpected crisis , and to provide financial support for their rapid reintegration into employment , or for changing or adjusting their agricultural activities . ### the aim of the egf shall be to contribute to economic growth and employment in the union by enabling the union to show solidarity towards workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation or an unexpected crisis , and to provide financial support for their rapid reintegration into employment .


### redundant workers should have equal access to the egf independently of their type of employment contract or employment relationship . therefore , workers with fixed term contracts and temporary agency workers made redundant as well as owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers who cease their activities and farmers who change or adjust their activities to a new market situation following trade agreements , should be regarded as redundant workers for the purposes of this regulation . ### redundant workers should have equal access to the egf independently of their type of employment contract or employment relationship . therefore , workers with fixed term contracts and temporary agency workers made redundant and self - employed workers who cease their activities should be regarded as redundant workers for the purposes of this regulation .


### food business operators within the business under their control shall ensure that information relating to non - prepacked food shall be transmitted to the operator receiving the food in order to enable , where appropriate , the provision of the mandatory food information specified in article 9 points to and to the final consumer . ### food business operators within the business under their control shall ensure that information relating to non - prepacked food shall be transmitted to the operator receiving the food for further sale or further processing in order to enable , where appropriate , the provision of the mandatory food information specified in article 9 points to , and to the final consumer .


### without prejudice to specific community legislation applicable to particular foods as regards to the requirements referred to in article 9 to , when appearing on the package or on the label attached thereto , the mandatory particulars listed in article&#160 ; 9 shall be printed on the package or on the label in characters of a font size of at least 3mm and shall be presented in a way so as to ensure a significant contrast between the print and background . ### without prejudice to specific community legislation applicable to particular foods as regards to the requirements referred to in article 9 to , when appearing on the package or on the label attached thereto , the mandatory particulars listed in article&#160 ; 9 shall be printed on the package or on the label in a clearly legible format , and with a significant contrast between the print and the background of a font size with an x - height of at least 1 , 2mm . other elements that shall be taken into account to ensure the legibility of food information are : the lay - out of the text ; ii ) the style ; iii ) the size ; iv ) colour of the text font ; v ) the colour of the background ; vi ) the packaging and printing ; and vii ) the viewing distance and angle . the commission shall draw up rules specifying how these elements need to be applied to ensure the legibility of food information for consumers in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in article 49 .


### the amounts of fat , saturates , carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars , and salt . ### the amounts of fat , trans fats , saturates , protein , carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars , and salt .


### 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 commission shall adopt acts to establish 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 . those acts , designed to amend non - essential elements of this regulation by supplementing it , shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union by the end of the transition period .


### the particulars referred to article&#160 ; 31 related to the mandatory nutrition declaration shall be included in the principal field of vision . they shall be presented , where appropriate , together in a clear format in the following order : energy , fat , saturates , carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars , and salt . ### the particulars referred to article&#160 ; 31 related to the mandatory nutrition declaration shall be included on the front of pack . they shall be presented , where appropriate , together in a clear format in the following order : energy , fat , saturates , sugars and salt .


### it is also important to provide consumers with information on the other alcoholic beverages . specific community rules already exist on the labelling of wine . council regulation no 1493 / 1999 of 17 may 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine provides an exhaustive set of technical standards which fully cover all oenological practices , manufacturing methods and means of presentation and labelling of wines , thus ensuring that all stages in the chain are covered and that consumers are protected and properly informed . in particular , this legislation describes in a precise and exhaustive manner the substances likely to be used in the production process , together with the conditions for their use via a positive list of oenological practices and treatments ; any practice not included in this list is prohibited . therefore , it is appropriate to exempt wine at this stage from the obligation to list the ingredients and to provide for a nutrition declaration . as regards beer and spirits as defined in article 2 of regulation no . [ … ] of [ … ] of the european parliament and of the council on the definition , description , presentation , labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing council regulation no 1576 / 89 , and in order to ensure a consistent approach and coherence with the conditions established for wine , the same kind of exemptions shall apply . however , the commission will produce a report after five years of the entry into force of this regulation and may propose , if necessary , specific requirements in the context of this regulation . ### it is also important to provide consumers with information on alcoholic beverages . specific community rules already exist on the labelling of wine . council regulation no 479 / 2008 of 29 april 2008 on the common organisation of the market in wine and council regulation no 1601 / 1991 of 10 june 1991 provide an exhaustive set of technical standards which fully cover all oenological practices , manufacturing methods and means or presentation and labelling of wines and wine products , thus ensuring that all stages in the chain are covered and that consumers are protected and properly informed . in particular , this legislation describes in a precise and exhaustive manner the substances likely to be used in the production process , together with the conditions for their use via a positive list of oenological practices and treatments ; any practice not included in this list is prohibited . therefore , it is appropriate to exempt wine at this stage from the obligation to list the ingredients and to provide for a nutrition declaration . as regards beer and spirits as defined in article 2 of regulation no . [ … ] of [ … ] of the european parliament and of the council on the definition , description , presentation , labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing council regulation no 1576 / 89 and any alcoholic beverage containing more than 1 . 2% alcohol by volume , and in order to ensure a consistent approach and coherence with the conditions established for wine , the same kind of exemptions shall apply . however , the commission will produce a report three years from the entry into force of this regulation and may propose , if necessary , specific requirements in the context of this regulation .


### text proposed by the council 2 . member states may decide not to require the provision of some of the particulars referred to in paragraph 1 , other than those referred to in article 9 , provided that the consumer or mass caterer still receives sufficient information . ### member states may decide not to require the provision of some of the particulars referred to in paragraph 1 , other than those referred to in article 9 and article 29 , provided that the consumer or mass caterer still receives sufficient information .


### 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 amounts of fat , saturates , carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars , and salt . ### the amounts of protein , fibre , carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars , fat , saturates , and salt .


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


### this regulation provides the basis for the assurance of a high level of consumer protection in relation to food information , taking into account the differences in the perception of consumers and their information needs whilst ensuring the smooth functioning of the internal market . ### this regulation is intended to ensure a high level of consumer protection in relation to food information , taking into account the differences in the perception of consumers and their information needs whilst ensuring the smooth functioning of the internal market .


### the particulars referred to article&#160 ; 31 related to the mandatory nutrition declaration shall be included in the principal field of vision . they shall be presented , where appropriate , together in a clear format in the following order : energy , fat , saturates , carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars , and salt . ### the particulars referred to article&#160 ; 31 related to the mandatory nutrition declaration shall be displayed in the same field of vision . they shall be presented , where appropriate , together in a clear format in the following order : energy , protein , carbohydrates , fat , with specific reference to saturates , fibre , sugars , and salt .


### in the case of non - prepacked food , the provisions of article 41 shall apply . ### article 41 shall apply to food offered for sale to the final consumer without prepackaging , or where foods are packed on the premises at the consumer’s request , or prepacked for direct sale .


### 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 ; ### the country of origin or place of provenance having regard to article 35 and , and the rules established in accordance with article&#160 ; 35 ;


### the name or business name and address of the manufacturer or packager , or of a seller established within the community ; ### the name or business name or a registered trademark and the address of the manufacturer , of the packager and , for products coming from third countries , of a seller established within the community ;


### 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 . if the food is prepacked as an individual portion , the energy and nutrition values referred to in paragraph 1 must also be indicated per portion . if information is provided per portion , the number of portions which the package contains shall be indicated . portions shall be indicated using the word ' portion ' .


### the particulars referred to article&#160 ; 31 related to the mandatory nutrition declaration shall be included in the principal field of vision . they shall be presented , where appropriate , together in a clear format in the following order : energy , fat , saturates , carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars , and salt . ### the particulars indicated pursuant to article 31 and related to mandatory nutrition labelling shall be included in the same field of vision in a single table . the mandatory indications shall be presented in the following order : energy , protein , fat , with specific reference to saturates , carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars , and sodium . additional voluntary indications shall be provided in the order laid down in annex xiii .


### the particulars referred to article 31 related to the mandatory nutrition declaration shall be included in the principal field of vision . they shall be presented , where appropriate , together in a clear format in the following order : energy , fat , saturates , carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars , and salt . ### the particulars referred to article 29 shall be included in the principal field of vision . they shall be presented together in a clear format in the following order : energy , fat , saturates , sugars and salt .


### it is also important to provide consumers with information on the other alcoholic beverages . specific community rules already exist on the labelling of wine . council regulation no 1493 / 1999 of 17 may 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine provides an exhaustive set of technical standards which fully cover all oenological practices , manufacturing methods and means of presentation and labelling of wines , thus ensuring that all stages in the chain are covered and that consumers are protected and properly informed . in particular , this legislation describes in a precise and exhaustive manner the substances likely to be used in the production process , together with the conditions for their use via a positive list of oenological practices and treatments ; any practice not included in this list is prohibited . therefore , it is appropriate to exempt wine at this stage from the obligation to list the ingredients and to provide for a nutrition declaration . as regards beer and spirits as defined in article 2 of regulation no . [ … ] of [ … ] of the european parliament and of the council on the definition , description , presentation , labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing council regulation no 1576 / 89 , and in order to ensure a consistent approach and coherence with the conditions established for wine , the same kind of exemptions shall apply . however , the commission will produce a report after five years of the entry into force of this regulation and may propose , if necessary , specific requirements in the context of this regulation . ### it is also important to provide consumers with information on the other alcoholic beverages . specific community rules already exist on the labelling of wine . council regulation no 1493 / 1999 of 17 may 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine provides an exhaustive set of technical standards which fully cover all oenological practices , manufacturing methods and means of presentation and labelling of wines , thus ensuring that all stages in the chain are covered and that consumers are protected and properly informed . in particular , this legislation describes in a precise and exhaustive manner the substances likely to be used in the production process , together with the conditions for their use via a positive list of oenological practices and treatments ; any practice not included in this list is prohibited . therefore , it is appropriate to exempt wine at this stage from the obligation to list the ingredients and to provide for a nutrition declaration apart from the energy content . the energy content should be given very legibly on the front of the product . as regards beer and spirits as defined in article 2 of regulation no . [ … ] of [ … ] of the european parliament and of the council on the definition , description , presentation , labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing council regulation no 1576 / 89 , and in order to ensure a consistent approach and coherence with the conditions established for wine , the same kind of exemptions shall apply . however , the commission will produce a report after five years of the entry into force of this regulation and may propose , if necessary , specific requirements in the context of this regulation .


### the particulars referred to article 31 related to the mandatory nutrition declaration shall be included in the principal field of vision . they shall be presented , where appropriate , together in a clear format in the following order : energy , fat , saturates , carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars , and salt . ### the particulars referred to in article 31 and related to the nutrition declaration shall be included in the same field of vision in a single table . the mandatory indications shall be presented in the following order : energy , protein , fibre , fat , with specific reference to saturates , carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars , salt . additional voluntary indications shall be provided in the order laid down in annex xiii .


### 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 .


### 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 ; ### a declaration of place of origin and provenance indicating the origin of the product and of the ingredients which determine its value ;


### 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 .


### it is also important to provide consumers with information on the other alcoholic beverages . specific community rules already exist on the labelling of wine . council regulation no 1493 / 1999 of 17 may 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine provides an exhaustive set of technical standards which fully cover all oenological practices , manufacturing methods and means of presentation and labelling of wines , thus ensuring that all stages in the chain are covered and that consumers are protected and properly informed . in particular , this legislation describes in a precise and exhaustive manner the substances likely to be used in the production process , together with the conditions for their use via a positive list of oenological practices and treatments ; any practice not included in this list is prohibited . therefore , it is appropriate to exempt wine at this stage from the obligation to list the ingredients and to provide for a nutrition declaration . as regards beer and spirits as defined in article 2 of regulation no . [ … ] of [ … ] of the european parliament and of the council on the definition , description , presentation , labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing council regulation no 1576 / 89 , and in order to ensure a consistent approach and coherence with the conditions established for wine , the same kind of exemptions shall apply . however , the commission will produce a report after five years of the entry into force of this regulation and may propose , if necessary , specific requirements in the context of this regulation . ### it is also important to provide consumers with information on alcoholic beverages . specific community rules already exist on the labelling of wine . council regulation no 479 / 2008 of 29 april 2008 on the common organisation of the market in wine and council regulation no 1601 / 1991 of 10 june 1991 provide an exhaustive set of technical standards which fully cover all oenological practices , manufacturing methods and means or presentation and labelling of wines and wine products , thus ensuring that all stages in the chain are covered and that consumers are protected and properly informed . in particular , this legislation describes in a precise and exhaustive manner the substances likely to be used in the production process , together with the conditions for their use via a positive list of oenological practices and treatments ; any practice not included in this list is prohibited . therefore , it is appropriate to exempt wine at this stage from the obligation to list the ingredients and to provide for a nutrition declaration . as regards beer and spirits as defined in article 2 of regulation no . [ … ] of [ … ] of the european parliament and of the council on the definition , description , presentation , labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing council regulation no 1576 / 89 and any alcoholic beverage containing more than 1 . 2% alcohol by volume , and in order to ensure a consistent approach and coherence with the conditions established for wine , the same kind of exemptions shall apply . however , the commission will produce a report three years from the entry into force of this regulation and may propose , if necessary , specific requirements in the context of this regulation .


### the particulars referred to article&#160 ; 31 related to the mandatory nutrition declaration shall be included in the principal field of vision . they shall be presented , where appropriate , together in a clear format in the following order : energy , fat , saturates , carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars , and salt . ### the particulars referred to article&#160 ; 31 related to the mandatory nutrition declaration shall be included on the front of pack . they shall be presented , where appropriate , together in a clear format in the following order : energy , fat , saturates , sugars and salt .


### in general , consumers are not aware of the potential contribution of alcoholic beverages to their overall diet . therefore , it is appropriate to ensure that information on the nutrient content of in particular mixed alcoholic beverages is provided . ### in general , consumers are not aware of the potential contribution of alcoholic beverages to their overall diet . it would therefore be helpful if manufacturers were to provide information on the energy content of alcoholic beverages .


### 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 commission shall adopt acts to establish 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 . those acts , designed to amend non - essential elements of this regulation by supplementing it , shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union by the end of the transition period .


### this regulation applies to all stages of the food chain , where the activities of food businesses concern the provision of food information to consumers . it shall apply to all foods intended for the final consumer , including foods delivered by mass caterers and foods intended for supply to mass caterers . ### this regulation applies to all stages of the food chain , where the provision of food information to the final consumer is concerned . it shall apply to all prepacked foods intended for delivery to the final consumer , including foods delivered by mass caterers and foods intended for supply to mass caterers . it shall not apply to foods which are packaged directly at the place of sale before delivery to the final consumer , with the exception of rules specified in annex iii to this regulation .


### - food in packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 25 cm2 ; ### - food in packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 25 cm2 ; the energy content as set out in article 29 shall still be provided in the principal field of vision ;


### the nutrition declaration may also include the amounts of one or more of the following : trans fats ; mono - unsaturates ; polyunsaturates ; polyols ; starch ; fibre ; protein ; any of the minerals or vitamins listed in point 1 of part a of annex xi , and present in significant amounts as defined in point 2 of part a of annex xi . ### the nutrition declaration may also include the amounts of one or more of the following : mono - unsaturates ; polyunsaturates ; polyols ; starch ; fibre ; any of the minerals or vitamins listed in point 1 of part a of annex xi , and present in significant amounts as defined in point 2 of part a of annex xi .


### the indication of the country of origin or of the place of provenance of a food should be provided whenever its absence is likely to mislead consumers as to the true country of origin or place of provenance of that product . in other cases , the provision of the indication of country of origin or place of provenance is left to the appreciation of food business operators . in all cases , the indication of country of origin or place of provenance should be provided in a manner which does not deceive the consumer and on the basis of clearly defined criteria which ensure a level playing field for the industry and improve consumers ' understanding of the information related to the country of origin or place of provenance of a food . such criteria should not apply to indications related to the name or address of the food business operator . ### the indication of the country of origin of the agricultural raw material used in the product should be provided in the most suitable way , with a view to guaranteeing complete transparency and traceability . in all cases , the indication of country of origin or place of provenance should be provided in a manner which does not deceive the consumer and on the basis of clearly defined criteria which ensure a level playing field for the industry and improve consumers ' understanding of the information related to the country of origin or place of provenance of a food . such criteria should not apply to indications related to the name or address of the food business operator .


### 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 .


### the indication of the country of origin or of the place of provenance of a food should be provided whenever its absence is likely to mislead consumers as to the true country of origin or place of provenance of that product . in other cases , the provision of the indication of country of origin or place of provenance is left to the appreciation of food business operators . ### the indication of the country of origin or of the place of provenance of a food or its main ingredient should always be provided .


### it is also important to provide consumers with information on the other alcoholic beverages . specific community rules already exist on the labelling of wine . council regulation no 1493 / 1999 of 17 may 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine1 provides an exhaustive set of technical standards which fully cover all oenological practices , manufacturing methods and means of presentation and labelling of wines , thus ensuring that all stages in the chain are covered and that consumers are protected and properly informed . in particular , this legislation describes in a precise and exhaustive manner the substances likely to be used in the production process , together with the conditions for their use via a positive list of oenological practices and treatments ; any practice not included in this list is prohibited . therefore , it is appropriate to exempt wine at this stage from the obligation to list the ingredients and to provide for a nutrition declaration . as regards beer and spirits as defined in article 2 of regulation no . [ … ] of [ … ] of the european parliament and of the council on the definition , description , presentation , labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing council regulation no 1576 / 892 , and in order to ensure a consistent approach and coherence with the conditions established for wine , the same kind of exemptions shall apply . however , the commission will produce a report after five years of the entry into force of this regulation and may propose , if necessary , specific requirements in the context of this regulation . 1 oj l [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] . 2 oj l 179 , 14 . 7 . 1999 , p . 1 . ### it is also important to provide consumers with information on alcoholic beverages . specific community rules already exist on the labelling of wine . council regulation no 1493 / 1999 of 17 may 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine1 provides an exhaustive set of technical standards which fully cover all oenological practices , manufacturing methods and means of presentation and labelling of wines , thus ensuring that all stages in the chain are covered and that consumers are protected and properly informed . in particular , this legislation describes in a precise and exhaustive manner the substances likely to be used in the production process , together with the conditions for their use via a positive list of oenological practices and treatments ; any practice not included in this list is prohibited . therefore , it is appropriate to exempt wine at this stage from the obligation to list the ingredients and to provide for a nutrition declaration . as regards beer , liqueur wines , sparkling wines , aromatised wines and similar products obtained from fruits other than grapes , fruit beer and spirits as defined in article 2 of regulation no 110 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 january 2008 on the definition , description , presentation , labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks2 and alcoholic mixed beverages , and in order to ensure a consistent approach and coherence with the conditions established for wine , the same kind of exemptions should apply . however , the commission will produce a report after five years of the entry into force of this regulation and may propose , if necessary , specific requirements in the context of this regulation . 1 oj l 179 , 14 . 7 . 1999 , p . 1 . 2 oj l 39 , 13 . 2 . 2008 p . 16 .


### text proposed by the council 2 . member states may decide not to require the provision of some of the particulars referred to in paragraph 1 , other than those referred to in article 9 , provided that the consumer or mass caterer still receives sufficient information . ### member states may adopt detailed rules concerning the manner in which the particulars specified in paragraph 1 are to be made available .


### 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 . ### 1 the name of the food shall be its name as provided for in the relevant legislation . 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 always be indicated in the list of ingredients in such a way that the potential for allergy or intolerance is immediately clearly recognisable .


### following a request by a member state pursuant to paragraph 1 , or on its own initiative based on the information specified in sections to of that paragraph , the commission shall decide on the reintroduction of border control at internal borders . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 33a . ### following notification by the member state planning to reintroduce border control and for the purpose of the consultation provided for in paragraph 4 , the commission may issue an opinion without prejudice to article 72 tfeu .


### the commission shall decide on the reintroduction of border control at internal borders . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 33a . ### where no other measures are capable of effectively mitigating the serious threat identified , the commission shall transmit to the european parliament and to the council a report assessing the necessity of the reintroduction of border control at internal borders , as a measure of last resort , to protect common interests in the area without internal border controls . the european parliament and the council may present their opinions within one month after which the commission may decide on the reintroduction of border control at internal borders by means of an implementing act in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 33a .


### the current and likely future impact of any serious deficiencies related to external border control or return procedures identified by schengen evaluations in accordance with the regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the schengen acquis ; ### the current and likely future impact of any serious deficiencies related to external border control identified by schengen evaluations in accordance with the regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the schengen acquis ;


### in cases where the commission finds that there are persistent serious deficiencies related to external border control or return procedures identified in accordance with article 15 of the regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the schengen acquis , and insofar as these deficiencies constitute a serious threat to public policy or internal security at the union or national level , border control at internal borders may be reintroduced for a period of no more than six months . this period can be prolonged by a further period of no more than six months if the serious deficiencies are not remedied . no more than three such prolongations will be possible . ### in cases where the commission finds that there are persistent serious deficiencies related to external border control identified in accordance with article 15 of the regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the schengen acquis , border control at internal borders may be reintroduced for a period of no more than six months . this period can be prolonged by a further period of no more than six months if the serious deficiencies are not remedied . no more than three such prolongations will be possible .


### where a member state considers that border control at internal borders should be reintroduced under article 23 , it shall submit a request to the commission at the latest six weeks before the planned reintroduction , or within a shorter period where the circumstances giving rise to the need to reintroduce border control at internal borders do not become known until less than six weeks before the planned reintroduction , and shall supply the following information : ### where a member state considers that border control at internal borders should be reintroduced under article 23 , it shall submit a request and notify the member states and the commission accordingly at the latest six weeks before the planned reintroduction , or within a shorter period where the circumstances giving rise to the need to reintroduce border control at internal borders do not become known until less than six weeks before the planned reintroduction , and shall supply the following information :


### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission . these powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission ' s exercise of implementing powers . except in cases of urgency , and in view of the terms of article 2 of that regulation , the examination procedure is applicable . ### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of article 26 of regulation no 562 / 2006 , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission ' s exercise of implementing powers . in view of the terms of article 2 of that regulation , the examination procedure should be used for the adoption of those implementing acts .


### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission . these powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission ' s exercise of implementing powers . except in cases of urgency , and in view of the terms of article 2 of that regulation , the examination procedure is applicable . ### for cases of persistent serious deficiencies identified in accordance with article 15 of the regulation no . . . / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council of [ . . . ] [ on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the schengen acquis ] and in order to ensure uniform conditions and democratic scrutiny , a european mechanism for the reintroduction of temporary and exceptional border controls at internal borders should be established . under this mechanism , the commission should transmit to the european parliament and to the council a report assessing the necessity of the reintroduction of border controls at internal borders as a measure of last resort . the european parliament and the council should present their opinions within one month after which the commission should be able to decide on the reintroduction of border control at internal borders by way of implementing acts , in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission ' s exercise of implementing powers . in view of the terms of article 2 of that regulation , the examination procedure should be used for the adoption of those implementing acts .


### union support under this regulation shall , in principle , be established in partnership with the beneficiaries . the partnership shall involve as appropriate , national , regional and local authorities , other stakeholders , civil society , social partners and other non - state actors in preparing , implementing and monitoring union support . ### union support under this regulation shall , in principle , be established in partnership with the beneficiaries . the partnership shall involve as appropriate , national , regional and local authorities , other stakeholders , civil society , social partners and other non - state actors in preparing , implementing and monitoring union support . in this regard , favourable conditions for participation of non - state actors in the union ' s support programmes shall be established , in order to improve their involvement in these programmes . furthermore , the commission shall establish eligibility criteria for participation of regional and local authorities in funding programmes and ensure that there are no administrative obstacles for their involvement . civil society shall be permanently encouraged to participate in funding programmes ; such participation shall be ensured , inter - alia , through simplification of funding rules . when establishing partnerships with beneficiaries , the union shall respect concepts of decentralization and local democracy , social mobilization and building of accountable - civil society .


### the programme aims to contribute to the objectives of the europe 2020 strategy and of the education and training strategic framework 2020 , including the corresponding benchmarks established in those instruments , to renewed framework for european cooperation in the youth field , to the sustainable development of third countries in the field of higher education and to developing the european dimension in sport . ### the programme aims to contribute to the objectives of : the promotion of european values in accordance with article 2 of the treaty on european union ; the europe 2020 strategy and its headline targets , in particular in the fields of education , employment and poverty reduction ; the education and training strategic framework 2020 , including the corresponding benchmarks ; the renewed framework for european cooperation in the youth field ; the renewed copenhagen process ; the renewed european agenda for adult learning ; the sustainable development of third countries in the field of education and training , and the development of the european dimension in sport , in line with the union work plan for sports .


### the member states shall take all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the programme , including the administration of visas . ### the member states shall take all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the programme , including simplifying administrative processes relating to visas .


### – ' erasmus youth participation ' , associated with young non formal learning . ### – ' youth participation ' , associated with young non formal learning .


### the programme should include a strong international dimension particularly as regards higher education , not only to enhance the quality of european higher education in pursuit of the broader et2020 objectives and the attractiveness of the union as a study destination , but also to promote understanding between people and contribution to the sustainable development of higher education in the third countries . ### the programme should include a strong international dimension particularly as regards vocational education and training , higher education and adult learning , not only to enhance the quality of european education and training in pursuit of the broader et2020 objectives and the attractiveness of the union as a study destination , but also to promote understanding between people and cultures , and a contribution to the sustainable development of education and training in the third countries .


### the programme covers education at all levels , in a lifelong learning perspective , in particular higher education , vocational education and training and adult learning , school education and youth . ### the programme covers the following fields : formal , informal and non - formal education and training at all levels , in a lifelong learning perspective from school education through to vocational education and training , higher education and adult learning ; youth , in particular non - formal and informal learning ; sport , in particular grassroots sport .


### transnational mobility of staff , within the participating countries as referred in article 18 . this mobility may take the form of teaching or taking part in professional development activities abroad . ### in the ' adult education ' sub - programme – transnational mobility of adult learners and adult education staff . this mobility may include visits , workshops , assistantships , senior volunteering projects and exchanges for the participants in adult learning as well as training and professional development of adult education staff .


### ' support for policy reform ' means any type of activity aimed at supporting and facilitating the modernization of education and training systems through the process of policy cooperation between member states , in particular the open methods of coordination ; ### ' support for policy reform ' means any type of activity aimed at supporting and facilitating the modernization of education and training systems , as well as support for development of a european youth policy through the process of policy cooperation between member states , in particular the open method of coordination ;


### this action will also support the transnational mobility of students , young people and staff to and from third countries as regards higher education including mobility organized on the basis of joint , double or multiple degrees of high quality or joint calls , as well as non - formal learning . ### this action will also support the transnational mobility of students , adult learners and staff to and from third countries as regards higher education , vocational education and training and adult learning , including mobility organized on the basis of joint , double or multiple degrees of high quality or joint calls , as well as non - formal learning .


### support for policy reform action shall include the activities initiated at union level related to : ### the sub - programmes covered in this chapter shall include the activities initiated at union level related to :


### ' non formal setting ' means a learning context that is often planned and organised , but not part of the formal education and training system . ### ' non formal education ' means an organised process that provides people with the possibility of developing their values , skills and competences other than those developed in the framework of formal education . those skills include a wide range of competences such as interpersonal , organisational and conflict management , intercultural awareness , leadership , planning , coordination and practical problem - solving skills , team - work , self - confidence , discipline and responsibility .


### when implementing the programme , the commission and the member states shall ensure particular efforts to facilitate the participation of people with difficulties for educational , social , gender , physical , psychological , geographical , economic and cultural reasons . ### when implementing the programme , the commission and the member states shall ensure particular efforts to promote social inclusion and the participation of people with special needs , fewer opportunities , difficulties for educational , social , gender , physical , psychological , geographical , economic and cultural reasons .


### improved transparency of qualifications and competences and extended acceptance of union tools should facilitate mobility throughout europe for lifelong learning purposes , therefore contributing to the development of quality education and training , and will facilitate mobility for occupational purposes , between countries as well as across sectors . opening up access for young students to methods , practices and technologies used in other countries will help to improve their employability in a global economy ; it can also help making jobs with an international profile more attractive . ### improved transparency of qualifications and competences and extended acceptance of union tools should facilitate mobility throughout europe for lifelong learning purposes , therefore contributing to the development of quality education and training , and will facilitate mobility for occupational purposes , between countries as well as across sectors . opening up access for students and adult learners to methods , practices and technologies used in other countries will help to improve their employability in a global economy ; it can also help making jobs with an international profile more attractive .


### – ' erasmus schools ' , associated with school education ### – ' schools ' , associated with school education


### the renewed copenhagen process defined an ambitious and global vision for vocational education and training policy in europe , and requested support from union educational programmes to the agreed priorities , including international mobility and reforms implemented by the member states . ### the crucial role played by vocational education and training in reaching a number of targets set out in the europe 2020 strategy is widely acknowledged and defined in the renewed copenhagen process , particularly taking into account its potential in addressing europe ' s high level of unemployment , especially youth unemployment and long - term unemployment , promoting a culture of lifelong learning , countering social exclusion and promoting active citizenship . it is necessary to address the urgent need to strengthen the transnational mobility of vet learners , including apprentices , teachers and trainers , and to promote cooperation through partnerships at all levels between stakeholders concerned and to assist the member states in modernising their vet systems .


### the renewed european agenda for adult learning included in council resolution of [ … . ] aims at enabling all adults to develop and enhance their skills and competences throughout their lives , giving particular attention to improving provision for the high number of low - skilled europeans targeted in europe 2020 . ### the renewed european agenda for adult learning included in the council resolution of 28 november 20111 stresses the need to increase participation in adult learning , taking into account the demographic ageing of europe which makes it an inevitable necessity for adults to regularly update their personal and professional skills and competences after they have left initial education and training , by also acknowledging the role played by adult learning in the promotion of active citizenship . the european agenda for adult learning , taking into account the employment and poverty reduction targets outlined in europe 2020 , pays particular attention to the need to increase the participation of low - skilled and low - qualified europeans in adult learning . ______________ 1 oj c 372 , 20 . 12 . 2011 , p . 1 .


### to enhance the international dimension of education , training and youth notably in higher education by increasing the attractiveness of the union higher education institutions and supporting the union external action , including its development objectives through the promotion of mobility and cooperation between eu and third country higher education institutions and targeted capacity building in third countries . ### to enhance the international dimension of education and training by increasing the attractiveness of the union education and training institutions and supporting the union external action , including its development objectives through the promotion of mobility and cooperation between eu and third country education and training institutions and targeted capacity building in third countries .


### ‘ learning mobility’ means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or other learning , including traineeships and non - formal learning , or teaching or participating in a transnational professional development activity . it may include preparatory training in the host language . learning mobility also covers youth exchanges and transnational professional development activities involving youth workers ; ### ‘ learning mobility’ means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or other learning , including traineeships and non - formal learning , or teaching or participating in a transnational professional development activity . it may include preparatory training in the host language . learning mobility also covers youth exchanges volunteering , non - formal and informal learning and transnational professional development activities involving youth workers and guidance practitioners ;


### the renewed copenhagen process defined an ambitious and global vision for vocational education and training policy in europe , and requested support from union educational programmes to the agreed priorities , including international mobility and reforms implemented by the member states . ### the crucial role played by vocational education and training in reaching a number of targets set out in the europe 2020 strategy is widely aknowledged and defined in the renewed copenhagen process , particularly taking into account its potential in addressing europe’s high level of unemployment , especially youth unemployment , promoting a culture of lifelong learning , countering social exclusion and promoting active citizenship . it is necessary to address the urgent need to strengthen the transnational mobility of vet learners , including apprentices , teachers and trainers , and to promote cooperation through partnerships at all levels between stakeholders concerned and to assist the member states in modernising their vet systems .


### ‘ cooperation for innovation and good practices’ means transnational cooperation projects involving organisations active in the fields of education , training and / or youth and may include other organisations . ### ' cooperation for innovation and good practices ' means transnational cooperation projects involving institutions , social partners , organisations and enterprises active in the fields of education and training and / or youth .


### – ' erasmus training ' , associated with vocational education and training and adult learning ### – ' vocational education and training ' , associated with vocational education and training


### the programme shall pursue the following specific objectives in the areas of education , training and youth : ### in line with the general objectives of the programme , the sub - programmes covered in this chapter shall pursue the following specific objectives :


### it includes an international dimension in accordance with article 21 of the treaty of the european union and will also support activities in the field of sport . ### the programme includes an international dimension in accordance with article 21 of the treaty of the european union aimed at supporting the union ' s external action , including its development objectives , through cooperation between the union and third countries .


### the programme aims to contribute to the objectives of the europe 2020 strategy and of the education and training strategic framework 2020 , including the corresponding benchmarks established in those instruments , to renewed framework for european cooperation in the youth field , to the sustainable development of third countries in the field of higher education and to developing the european dimension in sport . ### the programme aims to contribute to the objectives of : the promotion of european values in accordance with article 2 of the treaty on european union ; the europe 2020 strategy and its headline targets , in particular in the fields of education , employment and poverty reduction ; the education and training strategic framework 2020 , including the corresponding benchmarks ; the renewed framework for european cooperation in the youth field ; and the promotion of social cohesion in europe through the concepts of european citizenship and participation , and the development of solidarity , intercultural cooperation and tolerance among young people . the renewed copenhagen process ; the renewed european agenda for adult learning ; the sustainable development of third countries in the field of higher education , the development of the european dimension in sport , in line with the union work plan for sport .


### the activities related to the implementation of the union policy agenda on education , training and youth , as well as the bologna and copenhagen processes and the structured dialogue with young people ; ### the implementation of the union policy agenda on education and , training , as well as the promotion of the structured dialogue and the bologna and copenhagen processes ;


### ' youth worker ' means a professional or a volunteer involved in non - formal learning ; ### ' youth work ' covers a wide variety of activities of a social , cultural , educational or political nature , organised by , with and for young people . it takes an extracurricular form and is based on non - formal learning processes and voluntary participation ;


### the european strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth is defining the union ' s growth strategy for the coming decade to support smart , sustainable and inclusive growth setting five ambitious objectives to be reached by 2020 , particularly in the field of education to reduce early school leaving rates below 10% and to enable at least 40% of 30 - 34 years old to have completed higher education . this also includes its flagships initiatives , in particular ‘ youth on the move’ and the agenda for new skills and jobs . ### the european strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth is defining the union ' s growth strategy for the coming decade to support smart , sustainable and inclusive growth by setting five ambitious objectives to be reached by 2020 , three of which will be directly or indirectly supported by the programme established by this regulation . the relevant action will be taken first and foremost in the field of education to reduce early school leaving rates below 10% and to enable at least 40% of 30 - 34 years old to have completed higher education , but also it will contribute to the objectives of employment and poverty reduction . this also includes its flagships initiatives , in particular youth on the move , the agenda for new skills and jobs and the innovation union .


### education , training and youth ### education and training


### the programme should contribute to develop excellence in european integration studies world - wide , it should in particular support institutions that have a european governance structure , cover the whole spectrum of policy fields that are of interest for the union , are non profit organisations and provide recognised academic degrees . ### the programme should contribute to developing excellence in european integration studies world - wide ; it should support institutions which cover the whole spectrum of policy fields that are of interest for the union , are non profit organisations and provide recognised academic degrees .


### to improve the level of key competences and skills regarding in particular their relevance for the labour market and society , as well as the participation of young people in democratic life in europe , notably through increased learning mobility opportunities for young people , learners , staff and youth workers , and through strengthened cooperation between education youth and the world of labour market ; ### to improve the level of key competences and skills regarding in particular their relevance for the labour market and social cohesion , the participation of lifelong learners and especially young people in democratic life in europe , as well as personal fulfilment , notably through increased learning mobility opportunities for young people and lifelong learners , staff and youth workers , and through strengthened cooperation between education youth and the world of labour market ;


### the programme aims to contribute to the objectives of the europe 2020 strategy and of the education and training strategic framework 2020 , including the corresponding benchmarks established in those instruments , to renewed framework for european cooperation in the youth field , to the sustainable development of third countries in the field of higher education and to developing the european dimension in sport . ### the programme aims to contribute to the objectives of : the promotion of european values in accordance with article 2 of the treaty on european union ; the europe 2020 strategy and its headline targets , in particular in the fields of education , employment and poverty reduction ; the education and training strategic framework 2020 , including the corresponding benchmarks ; the renewed framework for european cooperation in the youth field ; the renewed copenhagen process ; the renewed european agenda for adult learning ; the sustainable development of third countries in the field of education and training , and the development of the european dimension in sport , in line with the union work plan for sports .


### the policy dialogue with relevant european stakeholders in the area of education , training and youth ; ### the policy dialogue with relevant european stakeholders in the area of education and training ;


### transnational mobility of staff , within the participating countries as referred in article 18 . this mobility may take the form of teaching or taking part in professional development activities abroad . ### in the ' adult education ' sub - programme – transnational mobility of adult learners and adult education staff . this mobility may include visits , workshops , assistantships , senior volunteering projects and exchanges for the participants in adult learning as well as training and professional development of adult education staff .


### the programme should include a strong international dimension particularly as regards higher education , not only to enhance the quality of european higher education in pursuit of the broader et2020 objectives and the attractiveness of the union as a study destination , but also to promote understanding between people and contribution to the sustainable development of higher education in the third countries . ### the programme should include a strong international dimension particularly as regards vocational education and training , higher education and adult learning , not only to enhance the quality of european education and training in pursuit of the broader et2020 objectives and the attractiveness of the union as a study destination , but also to promote understanding between people and cultures , and a contribution to the sustainable development of education and training in the third countries .


### effective performance management , including evaluation and monitoring , requires development of specific performance indicators which can be measured over time , which are both realistic and reflect the logic of the intervention and are relevant to the appropriate hierarchy of objectives and activities . ### effective performance management , including evaluation and monitoring , requires development of measurable and relevant performance indicators in relation to the specific objectives which can be measured over time , are both realistic and reflect the logic of the intervention and are relevant to the appropriate hierarchy of objectives and activities .


### ' eu transparency tools ' means instruments that help stakeholders to understand , appreciate and as appropriate recognise learning outcomes and qualifications throughout the union ; ### ' union transparency and recognition tools ' means instruments that help stakeholders to understand , appreciate and - as appropriate - recognise learning outcomes and qualifications throughout the union ;


### in addition to the financial envelope as indicated in paragraph 1 , and in order to promote the international dimension of higher education , an indicative amount of eur 1 812 100 000 from the different external instruments , , will be allocated to actions of learning mobility to or from countries other than those as referred to in article 18 and to cooperation and policy dialogue with authorities / institutions / organisations from these countries . the provisions of this regulation will apply to the use of those funds . ### in addition to the financial envelope as indicated in paragraph 1 , and in order to promote the international dimension of education and training , an indicative amount of eur 1 812 100 000 from the different external instruments , will be allocated to actions of learning mobility to or from countries other than those as referred to in article 18 and to cooperation and policy dialogue with authorities / institutions / organisations from these countries . the provisions of this regulation will apply to the use of those funds .


### to improve the level of key competences and skills regarding in particular their relevance for the labour market and society , as well as the participation of young people in democratic life in europe , notably through increased learning mobility opportunities for young people , learners , staff and youth workers , and through strengthened cooperation between education youth and the world of labour market ; – related indicators : – % of participants who have increased their key competences and / or their skills relevant for their employability ; – % of young participants declaring being better prepared to participate in social and political life ### . to improve the level of key competences and skills regarding in particular their relevance for the labour market and society , as well as to promote social inclusion ;


### the implementation in participating countries of union transparency tools , in particular europass , the european qualifications framework , european credit transfer and accumulation system , european credit system for vocational education and training and the support to eu - wide networks ; ### the implementation in participating countries of union recognition and transparency tools , in particular europass , the european qualifications framework , european credit transfer and accumulation system , european credit system for vocational education and training , the european quality assurance reference framework for vocational education and training , the european quality assurance register , the european association for assurance in higher education and support to eu - wide networks ;