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| 20.9.2018 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 337/240 |
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20.9.2018

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 337/240

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P8_TA(2017)0347

Accessibility requirements for products and services ***I

Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 14 September 2017 on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States as regards the accessibility requirements for products and services (COM(2015)0615 — C8-0387/2015 — 2015/0278(COD)) (1)

(Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)

(2018/C 337/39)

Amendment 1

Proposal for a directive

Citation 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | Having regard to the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and in particular to Article 26 thereof, |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Having regard to the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and in particular to Article 26 thereof,

Amendment 2

Proposal for a directive

Recital 1

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| (1) | The purpose of this Directive is to contribute to the proper functioning of the internal market by approximating laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States, by eliminating barriers to the free movement of certain accessible products and services This will increase the availibility of accessible products and services
  on
  the internal market. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(1)

The purpose of this Directive is to contribute to the proper functioning of the internal market by approximating laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States, by eliminating barriers to the free movement of certain accessible products and services This will increase the availibility of accessible products and services
  on
  the internal market.

| (1) | The purpose of this Directive is to contribute to the proper functioning of the internal market by approximating laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States
  and
  by eliminating barriers to the free movement of certain accessible products and services. This will increase the availability
  , and improve the accessibility and practicality,
  of
  information on
  accessible products and services
  in
  the internal market. |
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(1)

The purpose of this Directive is to contribute to the proper functioning of the internal market by approximating laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States
  and
  by eliminating barriers to the free movement of certain accessible products and services. This will increase the availability
  , and improve the accessibility and practicality,
  of
  information on
  accessible products and services
  in
  the internal market.

Amendment 3

Proposal for a directive

Recital 2

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| (2) | The demand for accessible products and services is high and the number of
  citizens
  with disabilities
  and/or functional limitations
  will increase significantly with the ageing of the
  European
  Union's population. An environment where products and services are more accessible allows for a more inclusive society and facilitates independent living. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(2)

The demand for accessible products and services is high and the number of
  citizens
  with disabilities
  and/or functional limitations
  will increase significantly with the ageing of the
  European
  Union's population. An environment where products and services are more accessible allows for a more inclusive society and facilitates independent living.

| (2) | The demand for accessible products and services is high and the number of
  persons with functional limitations, including persons
  with disabilities
  within the meaning of Article 1 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (‘the Convention’),
  will increase significantly with the ageing of the Union’s population. An environment where products and services are more accessible allows for a more inclusive society and
  is a prerequisite
  for independent living. |
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(2)

The demand for accessible products and services is high and the number of
  persons with functional limitations, including persons
  with disabilities
  within the meaning of Article 1 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (‘the Convention’),
  will increase significantly with the ageing of the Union’s population. An environment where products and services are more accessible allows for a more inclusive society and
  is a prerequisite
  for independent living.

Amendment 4

Proposal for a directive

Recital 2 a (new)

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| | (2a) | ‘Universal accessibility’, ‘design for all’ and ‘gender-perspective’ should be ensured in products, tools, devices and services in order for them to be commonly used by persons with disabilities. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(2a)

‘Universal accessibility’, ‘design for all’ and ‘gender-perspective’ should be ensured in products, tools, devices and services in order for them to be commonly used by persons with disabilities.

Amendment 5

Proposal for a directive

Recital 3

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| (3) | The disparities between the laws and administrative measures adopted by the Member States in relation to accessibility of products and services for persons with functional limitations including persons with disabilities create barriers to
  the
  free movement
  of such products and services
  and distort effective competition in the internal market. Economic operators, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are particularly affected by those barriers. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(3)

The disparities between the laws and administrative measures adopted by the Member States in relation to accessibility of products and services for persons with functional limitations including persons with disabilities create barriers to
  the
  free movement
  of such products and services
  and distort effective competition in the internal market. Economic operators, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are particularly affected by those barriers.

| (3) | The disparities between the laws and administrative measures adopted by the Member States in relation to
  the
  accessibility of
  some
  products and services for persons with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities, create barriers to
  their
  free movement and distort effective competition in the internal market.
  For other products, disparities are likely to increase due to the entry into force of the Convention.
  Economic operators, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are particularly affected by those barriers. |
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(3)

The disparities between the laws and administrative measures adopted by the Member States in relation to
  the
  accessibility of
  some
  products and services for persons with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities, create barriers to
  their
  free movement and distort effective competition in the internal market.
  For other products, disparities are likely to increase due to the entry into force of the Convention.
  Economic operators, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are particularly affected by those barriers.

Amendment 6

Proposal for a directive

Recital 5

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| (5) | Consumers of accessible products and recipients of accessible services are faced with high prices due to limited competition among suppliers. Fragmentation among national regulations reduces potential benefits from sharing experiences with national and international peers in responding to societal and technological developments. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(5)

Consumers of accessible products and recipients of accessible services are faced with high prices due to limited competition among suppliers. Fragmentation among national regulations reduces potential benefits from sharing experiences with national and international peers in responding to societal and technological developments.

| (5) | Consumers of accessible products
  , and in particular of assistive technologies,
  and recipients of accessible services are faced with high prices due to limited competition among suppliers. Fragmentation among national regulations reduces potential benefits from sharing experiences with national and international peers in responding to societal and technological developments. |
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(5)

Consumers of accessible products
  , and in particular of assistive technologies,
  and recipients of accessible services are faced with high prices due to limited competition among suppliers. Fragmentation among national regulations reduces potential benefits from sharing experiences with national and international peers in responding to societal and technological developments.

Amendment 7

Proposal for a directive

Recital 6

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| (6) | The approximation of national measures at Union level is therefore necessary for the proper functioning of the internal market in order to put an end to fragmentation in the market of accessible products and services, to create economies of scale, to facilitate cross-border trade and
  mobility
  , as well as to help economic operators to concentrate resources on innovation instead of using those resources for
  complying with
  fragmented
  legal requirements across the Union
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(6)

The approximation of national measures at Union level is therefore necessary for the proper functioning of the internal market in order to put an end to fragmentation in the market of accessible products and services, to create economies of scale, to facilitate cross-border trade and
  mobility
  , as well as to help economic operators to concentrate resources on innovation instead of using those resources for
  complying with
  fragmented
  legal requirements across the Union
  .

| (6) | The approximation of national measures at Union level is therefore necessary for the proper functioning of the internal market in order to put an end to fragmentation in the market of accessible products and services, to create economies of scale, to facilitate cross-border trade
  , freedom of movement of products
  and
  services, and free movement of persons, including persons with disabilities
  , as well as to help economic operators to concentrate resources on innovation instead of using those resources for
  covering expenses arising from
  fragmented
  legislation
  . |
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(6)

The approximation of national measures at Union level is therefore necessary for the proper functioning of the internal market in order to put an end to fragmentation in the market of accessible products and services, to create economies of scale, to facilitate cross-border trade
  , freedom of movement of products
  and
  services, and free movement of persons, including persons with disabilities
  , as well as to help economic operators to concentrate resources on innovation instead of using those resources for
  covering expenses arising from
  fragmented
  legislation
  .

Amendment 8

Proposal for a directive

Recital 8 a (new)

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| | (8a) | Article 10 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) requires the Union to combat discrimination based on disability when defining and implementing its policies and activities. Article 19 TFEU gives the Union the power to adopt legal acts to combat such discrimination. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(8a)

Article 10 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) requires the Union to combat discrimination based on disability when defining and implementing its policies and activities. Article 19 TFEU gives the Union the power to adopt legal acts to combat such discrimination.

Amendment 9

Proposal for a directive

Recital 9

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| (9) | This Directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. In particular, this Directive seeks to ensure full respect for the rights of persons with disabilities to benefit from measures designed to ensure their independence, social and occupational integration and participation in the life of the community and to promote the application of
  Article
  26 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(9)

This Directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. In particular, this Directive seeks to ensure full respect for the rights of persons with disabilities to benefit from measures designed to ensure their independence, social and occupational integration and participation in the life of the community and to promote the application of
  Article
  26 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

| (9) | This Directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. In particular, this Directive seeks to ensure full respect for the rights of persons with disabilities
  , and older persons,
  to benefit from measures designed to ensure their independence, social and occupational integration and participation in the life of the community and to promote the application of
  Articles 21, 25 and
  26 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. |
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(9)

This Directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. In particular, this Directive seeks to ensure full respect for the rights of persons with disabilities
  , and older persons,
  to benefit from measures designed to ensure their independence, social and occupational integration and participation in the life of the community and to promote the application of
  Articles 21, 25 and
  26 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

Amendment 250

Proposal for a directive

Recital 9 a (new)

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| | (9a) | Better accessibility to products and services will improve the lives not only of persons with disabilities but also of persons with other permanent or temporary functional limitations, such as elderly persons, pregnant women and persons travelling with luggage. Therefore, it is essential that this Directive includes persons with disabilities as well as persons with temporary or permanent functional limitations, in order to ensure genuine benefits and an independent life for a wider portion of society. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(9a)

Better accessibility to products and services will improve the lives not only of persons with disabilities but also of persons with other permanent or temporary functional limitations, such as elderly persons, pregnant women and persons travelling with luggage. Therefore, it is essential that this Directive includes persons with disabilities as well as persons with temporary or permanent functional limitations, in order to ensure genuine benefits and an independent life for a wider portion of society.

Amendment 11

Proposal for a directive

Recital 9 b (new)

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| | (9b) | The prevalence of disability in the Union is higher among women than among men. Women with disabilities are faced with multiple forms of discrimination and face substantial obstacles to the proper enjoyment of their basic rights and freedoms. These include physical, emotional, sexual, economic and institutional violence. They also include discrimination in access to education and employment, which can lead to social isolation and psychological trauma. Women are also disproportionately affected by disability as carers of family members with disabilities and experience discrimination by association more frequently than men. In view of the above, action is needed to ensure equal treatment and positive measures and policies for women with disabilities and mothers of children with disabilities is a fundamental human right and an ethical obligation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(9b)

The prevalence of disability in the Union is higher among women than among men. Women with disabilities are faced with multiple forms of discrimination and face substantial obstacles to the proper enjoyment of their basic rights and freedoms. These include physical, emotional, sexual, economic and institutional violence. They also include discrimination in access to education and employment, which can lead to social isolation and psychological trauma. Women are also disproportionately affected by disability as carers of family members with disabilities and experience discrimination by association more frequently than men. In view of the above, action is needed to ensure equal treatment and positive measures and policies for women with disabilities and mothers of children with disabilities is a fundamental human right and an ethical obligation.

Amendment 12

Proposal for a directive

Recital 10

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| (10) | The overall aim of the ‘Digital Single Market Strategy’, is to deliver sustainable economic and social benefits from a connected digital single market. Union consumers still do not enjoy the full benefits of prices and choice that the single market can offer, because cross-border online transactions are still very limited. Fragmentation also limits demand for cross-border e-commerce transactions. There is also a need for concerted action to make sure that new electronic content is also fully available to persons with disabilities. It is therefore necessary to harmonise accessibility requirements across the digital single market and to ensure that all Union citizens regardless of their abilities can enjoy its benefits. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(10)

The overall aim of the ‘Digital Single Market Strategy’, is to deliver sustainable economic and social benefits from a connected digital single market. Union consumers still do not enjoy the full benefits of prices and choice that the single market can offer, because cross-border online transactions are still very limited. Fragmentation also limits demand for cross-border e-commerce transactions. There is also a need for concerted action to make sure that new electronic content is also fully available to persons with disabilities. It is therefore necessary to harmonise accessibility requirements across the digital single market and to ensure that all Union citizens regardless of their abilities can enjoy its benefits.

| (10) | The overall aim of the ‘Digital Single Market Strategy’, is to deliver sustainable economic and social benefits from a connected digital single market
  , facilitating trade and promoting employment within the Union
  . Union consumers still do not enjoy the full benefits of prices and choice that the single market can offer, because cross-border online transactions are still very limited. Fragmentation also limits demand for cross-border e-commerce transactions. There is also a need for concerted action to make sure that new electronic content is also fully available to persons with disabilities. It is therefore necessary to harmonise accessibility requirements across the digital single market and to ensure that all Union citizens regardless of their abilities can enjoy its benefits. |
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(10)

The overall aim of the ‘Digital Single Market Strategy’, is to deliver sustainable economic and social benefits from a connected digital single market
  , facilitating trade and promoting employment within the Union
  . Union consumers still do not enjoy the full benefits of prices and choice that the single market can offer, because cross-border online transactions are still very limited. Fragmentation also limits demand for cross-border e-commerce transactions. There is also a need for concerted action to make sure that new electronic content is also fully available to persons with disabilities. It is therefore necessary to harmonise accessibility requirements across the digital single market and to ensure that all Union citizens regardless of their abilities can enjoy its benefits.

Amendment 13

Proposal for a directive

Recital 12 a (new)

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| | (12a) | Article 4 of the Convention calls on State Parties to undertake or promote research and development of, and to promote the availability and use of new technologies, including information and communications technologies, mobility aids, devices and assistive technologies, suitable for persons with disabilities. The Convention also calls for priority to be given to affordable technologies. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(12a)

Article 4 of the Convention calls on State Parties to undertake or promote research and development of, and to promote the availability and use of new technologies, including information and communications technologies, mobility aids, devices and assistive technologies, suitable for persons with disabilities. The Convention also calls for priority to be given to affordable technologies.

Amendment 232

Proposal for a directive

Recital 12 b (new)

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| | (12b) | In the rail transport sector, Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1a)

  and Commission Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014

   (1 ter)

  (PRM TSI) explicitly refer to, and implement, the accessibility requirements set out in Article 9 of the Convention. Accordingly, accessibility for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility in the rail transport sector is regulated under those instruments. In order to ensure consistency between Directive (EU) 2016/797 and Commission Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014, on the one hand, and this Directive on the other, any future revision of the PRM TSI should also take into account the accessibility requirements resulting from the European Accessibility Act. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(12b)

In the rail transport sector, Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1a)

  and Commission Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014

   (1 ter)

  (PRM TSI) explicitly refer to, and implement, the accessibility requirements set out in Article 9 of the Convention. Accordingly, accessibility for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility in the rail transport sector is regulated under those instruments. In order to ensure consistency between Directive (EU) 2016/797 and Commission Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014, on the one hand, and this Directive on the other, any future revision of the PRM TSI should also take into account the accessibility requirements resulting from the European Accessibility Act.

Amendment 233

Proposal for a directive

Recital 13

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| (13) | The entry into force of the Convention in the Member States' legal orders entails the need to adopt additional national provisions on accessibility of products and services which without Union action would further increase disparities between national provisions. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(13)

The entry into force of the Convention in the Member States' legal orders entails the need to adopt additional national provisions on accessibility of products and services which without Union action would further increase disparities between national provisions.

| (13) | The entry into force of the Convention in the Member States' legal orders entails the need to adopt additional national provisions on accessibility of products and services
  and on the built environment related to the provision of goods and services
  which without Union action would further increase disparities between national provisions. |
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(13)

The entry into force of the Convention in the Member States' legal orders entails the need to adopt additional national provisions on accessibility of products and services
  and on the built environment related to the provision of goods and services
  which without Union action would further increase disparities between national provisions.

Amendment 14

Proposal for a directive

Recital 13 a (new)

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| | (13a) | In addition to the requirements laid down in this Directive, efforts should be made to implement and enforce Union legislation on the rights of passengers using air, rail, bus and inland-waterway transport. Such efforts should focus on intermodal aspects with a view to promoting barrier-free accessibility, including facets such as infrastructure and transportation vehicles. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(13a)

In addition to the requirements laid down in this Directive, efforts should be made to implement and enforce Union legislation on the rights of passengers using air, rail, bus and inland-waterway transport. Such efforts should focus on intermodal aspects with a view to promoting barrier-free accessibility, including facets such as infrastructure and transportation vehicles.

Amendment 15

Proposal for a directive

Recital 13 b (new)

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| | (13b) | The Commission should encourage urban authorities to integrate barrier-free accessibility to urban transport services in their Sustainable urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs), as well as to regularly publish lists of best practices regarding barrier-free accessibility to urban public transport and mobility. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(13b)

The Commission should encourage urban authorities to integrate barrier-free accessibility to urban transport services in their Sustainable urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs), as well as to regularly publish lists of best practices regarding barrier-free accessibility to urban public transport and mobility.

Amendment 16

Proposal for a directive

Recital 15

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| (15) | The European Disability Strategy 2010-2020 — A Renewed Commitment to a Barrier-Free Europe (33) — in line with the Convention, establishes accessibility as one of the eight areas of action, and aims
  at ensuring
  accessibility of products and services. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(15)

The European Disability Strategy 2010-2020 — A Renewed Commitment to a Barrier-Free Europe (33) — in line with the Convention, establishes accessibility as one of the eight areas of action, and aims
  at ensuring
  accessibility of products and services.

| (15) | The
  communication of the Commission of 15 November 2010‘
  European Disability Strategy 2010-2020 — A Renewed Commitment to a Barrier-Free Europe’ — in line with the Convention, establishes accessibility
  , which is a basic precondition for participation in society,
  as one of the eight areas of action, and aims
  to ensure the
  accessibility of products and services. |
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(15)

The
  communication of the Commission of 15 November 2010‘
  European Disability Strategy 2010-2020 — A Renewed Commitment to a Barrier-Free Europe’ — in line with the Convention, establishes accessibility
  , which is a basic precondition for participation in society,
  as one of the eight areas of action, and aims
  to ensure the
  accessibility of products and services.

Amendment 17

Proposal for a directive

Recital 16

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| (16) | Products and services falling within the scope of this Directive are the result of a screening exercise, carried out during the preparation of the Impact Assessment that identified those relevant products and services for
  persons with functional limitations, including
  persons with disabilities
  and older persons
  , for which Member States have adopted or are likely to adopt diverging national accessibility requirements. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(16)

Products and services falling within the scope of this Directive are the result of a screening exercise, carried out during the preparation of the Impact Assessment that identified those relevant products and services for
  persons with functional limitations, including
  persons with disabilities
  and older persons
  , for which Member States have adopted or are likely to adopt diverging national accessibility requirements.

| (16) | Products and services falling within the scope of this Directive are the result of a screening exercise, carried out during the preparation of the Impact Assessment that identified those relevant products and services for persons with disabilities, for which Member States have adopted or are likely to adopt diverging national accessibility requirements. |
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(16)

Products and services falling within the scope of this Directive are the result of a screening exercise, carried out during the preparation of the Impact Assessment that identified those relevant products and services for persons with disabilities, for which Member States have adopted or are likely to adopt diverging national accessibility requirements.

Amendment 227

Proposal for a directive

Recital 16 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (16a) | Directive 2010/13/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1a)

  imposes a number of obligations on providers of audiovisual media services. It is therefore more appropriate to include accessibility requirements in that Directive.




  However, as regards websites and mobile-based services, Directive 2010/13/EU only covers audiovisual media content. It is therefore appropriate to include the architecture of the websites and mobile-based services and all content not falling within the scope of Directive 2010/13/EU within the scope of this Directive.




  This Directive should cover accessibility requirements for telephony services equipment and websites. This Directive should also cover accessibility requirements for telephony services unless they are addressed in another Union legal act providing at least the same level of protection as provided in this Directive. In the latter case, the Union legal act concerned should prevail over this Directive. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(16a)

Directive 2010/13/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1a)

  imposes a number of obligations on providers of audiovisual media services. It is therefore more appropriate to include accessibility requirements in that Directive.

However, as regards websites and mobile-based services, Directive 2010/13/EU only covers audiovisual media content. It is therefore appropriate to include the architecture of the websites and mobile-based services and all content not falling within the scope of Directive 2010/13/EU within the scope of this Directive.

This Directive should cover accessibility requirements for telephony services equipment and websites. This Directive should also cover accessibility requirements for telephony services unless they are addressed in another Union legal act providing at least the same level of protection as provided in this Directive. In the latter case, the Union legal act concerned should prevail over this Directive.

Amendment 19

Proposal for a directive

Recital 17

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (17) | Each product and service
  has to
  comply with the accessibility requirements
  identified
  in Article 3 and listed in Annex I to be accessible for persons with disabilities
  and older persons
  . The e-commerce accessibility obligations also apply to the online sale of services under Article 1(2)
  (a) to (e)
  of this Directive. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(17)

Each product and service
  has to
  comply with the accessibility requirements
  identified
  in Article 3 and listed in Annex I to be accessible for persons with disabilities
  and older persons
  . The e-commerce accessibility obligations also apply to the online sale of services under Article 1(2)
  (a) to (e)
  of this Directive.

| (17) | Each product and service
  falling within the scope of this Directive and placed on the market after the date of application of this Directive should
  comply with the accessibility requirements
  set out
  in Article 3 and listed in Annex I to be accessible for persons with disabilities. The e-commerce accessibility obligations also apply to the online sale of services under
  points (a) to (e) of
  Article 1(2) of this Directive. |
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(17)

Each product and service
  falling within the scope of this Directive and placed on the market after the date of application of this Directive should
  comply with the accessibility requirements
  set out
  in Article 3 and listed in Annex I to be accessible for persons with disabilities. The e-commerce accessibility obligations also apply to the online sale of services under
  points (a) to (e) of
  Article 1(2) of this Directive.

Amendment 20

Proposal for a directive

Recital 17 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (17a) | Even if a service, or part of a service, is subcontracted to a third party, the accessibility of that service should not be compromised and the service providers should comply with the obligations set out in this Directive. Service providers should also ensure proper and continuous training of their personnel in order to ensure that they are knowledgeable about how to use accessible products and services. That training should cover issues such as information provision, advice and advertising. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(17a)

Even if a service, or part of a service, is subcontracted to a third party, the accessibility of that service should not be compromised and the service providers should comply with the obligations set out in this Directive. Service providers should also ensure proper and continuous training of their personnel in order to ensure that they are knowledgeable about how to use accessible products and services. That training should cover issues such as information provision, advice and advertising.

Amendment 21

Proposal for a directive

Recital 18

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (18) | It is necessary to introduce the accessibility requirements in the least burdensome manner for the economic operators and the Member States, notably by only including in the scope the products and services which have been thoroughly selected. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(18)

It is necessary to introduce the accessibility requirements in the least burdensome manner for the economic operators and the Member States, notably by only including in the scope the products and services which have been thoroughly selected.

| (18) | On the one hand,
  it is necessary to introduce the accessibility requirements in the
  most effective and
  least burdensome manner for the economic operators and the Member States, notably by only including in the scope the products and services which have been thoroughly selected
  and which are placed on the market after the date of application of this Directive
  .
  On the other hand, it is necessary to enable economic operators to implement the accessibility requirements set out in this Directive efficiently, in particular by taking into account the lifetime of self-service terminals, ticketing machines and check-in machines. Also, the specific position of SMEs in the internal market should be taken into account. Additionally, microenterprises, due to their size, resources and nature, should not be required to comply with the accessibility requirements set out in this Directive or be obliged to use the procedure laid down in Article 12 in order to be exempted from the obligations of this Directive
  . |
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(18)

On the one hand,
  it is necessary to introduce the accessibility requirements in the
  most effective and
  least burdensome manner for the economic operators and the Member States, notably by only including in the scope the products and services which have been thoroughly selected
  and which are placed on the market after the date of application of this Directive
  .
  On the other hand, it is necessary to enable economic operators to implement the accessibility requirements set out in this Directive efficiently, in particular by taking into account the lifetime of self-service terminals, ticketing machines and check-in machines. Also, the specific position of SMEs in the internal market should be taken into account. Additionally, microenterprises, due to their size, resources and nature, should not be required to comply with the accessibility requirements set out in this Directive or be obliged to use the procedure laid down in Article 12 in order to be exempted from the obligations of this Directive
  .

Amendment 22

Proposal for a directive

Recital 20 a (new)

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| | (20a) | In order to ensure a better functioning of the internal market, national authorities should make use of the accessibility requirements set out in this Directive when applying the accessibility-related provisions in the Union legal acts referred to in this Directive. This Directive should however not change the compulsory or voluntary nature of the provisions in those other Union legal acts. This Directive should thus ensure that when accessibility requirements are used in accordance with those other acts, those requirements are the same across the Union. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(20a)

In order to ensure a better functioning of the internal market, national authorities should make use of the accessibility requirements set out in this Directive when applying the accessibility-related provisions in the Union legal acts referred to in this Directive. This Directive should however not change the compulsory or voluntary nature of the provisions in those other Union legal acts. This Directive should thus ensure that when accessibility requirements are used in accordance with those other acts, those requirements are the same across the Union.

Amendment 23

Proposal for a directive

Recital 21

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| (21) | The Commission’s proposal for a
  Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council (34) includes accessibility requirements for
  a specific set of
  public
  sector bodies’
  websites. In addition, it
  proposes to establish
  the basis for a monitoring and reporting methodology of the compliance of the relevant websites with the requirements
  listed
  in that Directive. Both the accessibility requirements and the monitoring and reporting methodology included in that Directive are to apply to the public sector bodies' websites. With the purpose of, notably, ensuring that relevant authorities implement the same accessibility requirements independently of the type of regulated website, the accessibility requirements set out in this Directive should be aligned to those of
  the proposed Directive on the accessibility of public sector bodies’ websites
  . Activities of ecommerce of
  public sector
  websites not covered by that Directive, fall
  under
  the scope of this
  proposal
  , in order to ensure that the online sale of products and services is accessible for persons with disabilities
  and older persons
  , irrespective of their public or private sale. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(21)

The Commission’s proposal for a
  Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council (34) includes accessibility requirements for
  a specific set of
  public
  sector bodies’
  websites. In addition, it
  proposes to establish
  the basis for a monitoring and reporting methodology of the compliance of the relevant websites with the requirements
  listed
  in that Directive. Both the accessibility requirements and the monitoring and reporting methodology included in that Directive are to apply to the public sector bodies' websites. With the purpose of, notably, ensuring that relevant authorities implement the same accessibility requirements independently of the type of regulated website, the accessibility requirements set out in this Directive should be aligned to those of
  the proposed Directive on the accessibility of public sector bodies’ websites
  . Activities of ecommerce of
  public sector
  websites not covered by that Directive, fall
  under
  the scope of this
  proposal
  , in order to ensure that the online sale of products and services is accessible for persons with disabilities
  and older persons
  , irrespective of their public or private sale.

| (21) | Directive
  (EU) 2016/2102
  of the European Parliament and of the Council (34) includes accessibility requirements for websites
  and mobile applications of public sector bodies
  .
  However, that Directive contains a specific list of exceptions because making certain content of websites and mobile applications and certain types of websites and mobile applications fully accessible creates a disproportionate burden.
  In addition, it
  establishes
  the basis for a monitoring and reporting methodology of the compliance of the relevant websites
  and mobile applications
  with the requirements
  set out
  in that Directive. Both the accessibility requirements and the monitoring and reporting methodology included in that Directive are to apply to the public sector bodies' websites
  and mobile applications.
  With the purpose of, notably, ensuring that relevant authorities implement the same accessibility requirements independently of the type of regulated website
  and mobile applications
  , the accessibility requirements set out in this Directive should be aligned to those of
  Directive (EU) 2016/2102
  . Activities of ecommerce of websites
  and mobile applications of public sector bodies
  not covered by that Directive, fall
  within
  the scope of this
  Directive
  , in order to ensure that the online sale of products and services is accessible for persons with disabilities, irrespective of their public or private sale. |
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(21)

Directive
  (EU) 2016/2102
  of the European Parliament and of the Council (34) includes accessibility requirements for websites
  and mobile applications of public sector bodies
  .
  However, that Directive contains a specific list of exceptions because making certain content of websites and mobile applications and certain types of websites and mobile applications fully accessible creates a disproportionate burden.
  In addition, it
  establishes
  the basis for a monitoring and reporting methodology of the compliance of the relevant websites
  and mobile applications
  with the requirements
  set out
  in that Directive. Both the accessibility requirements and the monitoring and reporting methodology included in that Directive are to apply to the public sector bodies' websites
  and mobile applications.
  With the purpose of, notably, ensuring that relevant authorities implement the same accessibility requirements independently of the type of regulated website
  and mobile applications
  , the accessibility requirements set out in this Directive should be aligned to those of
  Directive (EU) 2016/2102
  . Activities of ecommerce of websites
  and mobile applications of public sector bodies
  not covered by that Directive, fall
  within
  the scope of this
  Directive
  , in order to ensure that the online sale of products and services is accessible for persons with disabilities, irrespective of their public or private sale.

Amendment 24

Proposal for a directive

Recital 22 a (new)

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| | (22a) | Certain elements of the accessibility requirements laid down by this Directive, particularly those set out in Annex I relating to the provision of information, are already covered by existing legislative acts of the Union in the area of transport. Those acts include Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1a)

  and Commission Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014

   (1b)

  and Commission Regulation (EU) No 454/2011

   (1c)

  as regards rail transport; Regulation (EU) No 181/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1d)

  as regards bus and coach transport; and Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1e)

  as regards maritime transport. To ensure regulatory consistency and predictability for the economic operators covered by those acts, the relevant requirements under this Directive should be deemed to have been complied with where the relevant parts of those acts are complied with. However, when the accessibility requirements are not covered by those acts, for example the requirement to make websites of airlines accessible, this Directive should apply. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(22a)

Certain elements of the accessibility requirements laid down by this Directive, particularly those set out in Annex I relating to the provision of information, are already covered by existing legislative acts of the Union in the area of transport. Those acts include Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1a)

  and Commission Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014

   (1b)

  and Commission Regulation (EU) No 454/2011

   (1c)

  as regards rail transport; Regulation (EU) No 181/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1d)

  as regards bus and coach transport; and Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1e)

  as regards maritime transport. To ensure regulatory consistency and predictability for the economic operators covered by those acts, the relevant requirements under this Directive should be deemed to have been complied with where the relevant parts of those acts are complied with. However, when the accessibility requirements are not covered by those acts, for example the requirement to make websites of airlines accessible, this Directive should apply.

Amendment 25

Proposal for a directive

Recital 22 b (new)

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| | (22b) | This Directive is intended to complement existing sectorial Union legislation by covering aspects not yet covered by that legislation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(22b)

This Directive is intended to complement existing sectorial Union legislation by covering aspects not yet covered by that legislation.

Amendment 26

Proposal for a directive

Recital 22 c (new)

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| | (22c) | The determination of the scope of this Directive with regard to air, bus, rail and waterborne passenger transport services should be based on the existing sectorial legislation relating to passenger rights. Where this Directive does not apply to certain types of transport services, Member States should be able to encourage service providers to apply the relevant accessibility requirements provided for in this Directive. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(22c)

The determination of the scope of this Directive with regard to air, bus, rail and waterborne passenger transport services should be based on the existing sectorial legislation relating to passenger rights. Where this Directive does not apply to certain types of transport services, Member States should be able to encourage service providers to apply the relevant accessibility requirements provided for in this Directive.

Amendments 223 and 228

Proposal for a directive

Recital 23

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| (23) | In some situations,
  common
  accessibility
  requirements
  of the built environment
  would facilitate the free movement
  of the related services
  and of
  persons with disabilities. Therefore, this Directive
  enables
  Member States to include the built environment used in the provision of the services under the scope of this Directive, ensuring compliance with the accessibility requirements set in Annex X. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(23)

In some situations,
  common
  accessibility
  requirements
  of the built environment
  would facilitate the free movement
  of the related services
  and of
  persons with disabilities. Therefore, this Directive
  enables
  Member States to include the built environment used in the provision of the services under the scope of this Directive, ensuring compliance with the accessibility requirements set in Annex X.

| (23) | In some situations, accessibility of the built environment
  is a precondition for the proper enjoyment
  of the related services
  by
  persons with disabilities. Therefore, this Directive
  should oblige
  Member States to include the built environment used in the provision of the services under the scope of this Directive, ensuring compliance with the accessibility requirements set
  out
  in Annex X.


  However, accessibility requirements should only be applicable when constructing new infrastructure or when undertaking substantial renovations. |
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(23)

In some situations, accessibility of the built environment
  is a precondition for the proper enjoyment
  of the related services
  by
  persons with disabilities. Therefore, this Directive
  should oblige
  Member States to include the built environment used in the provision of the services under the scope of this Directive, ensuring compliance with the accessibility requirements set
  out
  in Annex X.

However, accessibility requirements should only be applicable when constructing new infrastructure or when undertaking substantial renovations.

Amendment 28

Proposal for a directive

Recital 23 a (new)

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| | (23a) | It is not necessary for this Directive to amend existing Union law that provides for voluntary compliance with accessibility requirements. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(23a)

It is not necessary for this Directive to amend existing Union law that provides for voluntary compliance with accessibility requirements.

Amendment 29

Proposal for a directive

Recital 24

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| (24) | It is necessary to provide that, for legislative acts of the Union establishing accessibility obligations without providing accessibility requirements or specifications, accessibility is defined by reference to the accessibility requirements of this Directive.
  That is the case of
  Directive 2014/23/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (35), Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (36), and Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (37), which require that technical specifications and technical or functional requirements of the concessions, works or services falling within their scope take into account accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities or ‘design for all’ users. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(24)

It is necessary to provide that, for legislative acts of the Union establishing accessibility obligations without providing accessibility requirements or specifications, accessibility is defined by reference to the accessibility requirements of this Directive.
  That is the case of
  Directive 2014/23/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (35), Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (36), and Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (37), which require that technical specifications and technical or functional requirements of the concessions, works or services falling within their scope take into account accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities or ‘design for all’ users.

| (24) | It is necessary to provide that, for legislative acts of the Union establishing accessibility obligations without providing accessibility requirements or specifications, accessibility is defined by reference to the accessibility requirements of this Directive.
  Those acts include
  Directive 2014/23/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (35), Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (36), and Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (37), which require that technical specifications and technical or functional requirements of the concessions, works or services falling within their scope take into account accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities or ‘design for all’ users. |
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(24)

It is necessary to provide that, for legislative acts of the Union establishing accessibility obligations without providing accessibility requirements or specifications, accessibility is defined by reference to the accessibility requirements of this Directive.
  Those acts include
  Directive 2014/23/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (35), Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (36), and Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (37), which require that technical specifications and technical or functional requirements of the concessions, works or services falling within their scope take into account accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities or ‘design for all’ users.

Amendment 30

Proposal for a directive

Recital 24 a (new)

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| | (24a) | The obligation to ensure accessibility of the transport infrastructure on the Trans-European Transport Network is established in Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1a)

  . The accessibility requirements provided for in this Directive should also apply to certain elements of the transport infrastructure regulated by that Regulation, to the extent that the products and services covered by this Directive are concerned and the infrastructure and the built environment related to those services are intended to be used by passengers. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(24a)

The obligation to ensure accessibility of the transport infrastructure on the Trans-European Transport Network is established in Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1a)

  . The accessibility requirements provided for in this Directive should also apply to certain elements of the transport infrastructure regulated by that Regulation, to the extent that the products and services covered by this Directive are concerned and the infrastructure and the built environment related to those services are intended to be used by passengers.

Amendment 31

Proposal for a directive

Recital 24 b (new)

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| | (24b) | It is not, however, appropriate for this Directive to change the compulsory or voluntary nature of the provisions in those other legislative acts of the Union such as Article 67 of Directive 2014/24/EU on contract award criteria, which contracting authorities can use to determine the most economically advantageous tender. If they are deemed to be linked to the subject matter of the procurement in question, it is possible for potential social aspects to be included. This Directive should therefore ensure that, when accessibility requirements are used in accordance with those other legislative acts of the Union, those requirements are the same across the Union. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(24b)

It is not, however, appropriate for this Directive to change the compulsory or voluntary nature of the provisions in those other legislative acts of the Union such as Article 67 of Directive 2014/24/EU on contract award criteria, which contracting authorities can use to determine the most economically advantageous tender. If they are deemed to be linked to the subject matter of the procurement in question, it is possible for potential social aspects to be included. This Directive should therefore ensure that, when accessibility requirements are used in accordance with those other legislative acts of the Union, those requirements are the same across the Union.

Amendment 32

Proposal for a directive

Recital 25

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| (25) | Accessibility should be achieved by the removal and prevention of barriers, preferably through a universal design or ‘design for all’ approach. Accessibility should not exclude the provision of reasonable accommodation when requested by national or Union law. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(25)

Accessibility should be achieved by the removal and prevention of barriers, preferably through a universal design or ‘design for all’ approach. Accessibility should not exclude the provision of reasonable accommodation when requested by national or Union law.

| (25) | Accessibility should be achieved by the removal and prevention of barriers, preferably through a universal design or ‘design for all’ approach.
  According to the Convention, that approach ‘means the design of products, environments, programmes and services to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design’. In line with the Convention, ‘“Universal design” is not to exclude assistive devices for particular groups of persons with disabilities where this is needed’.
  Accessibility should not exclude the provision of reasonable accommodation when requested by national or Union law. |
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(25)

Accessibility should be achieved by the removal and prevention of barriers, preferably through a universal design or ‘design for all’ approach.
  According to the Convention, that approach ‘means the design of products, environments, programmes and services to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design’. In line with the Convention, ‘“Universal design” is not to exclude assistive devices for particular groups of persons with disabilities where this is needed’.
  Accessibility should not exclude the provision of reasonable accommodation when requested by national or Union law.

Amendment 33

Proposal for a directive

Recital 25 a (new)

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| | (25a) | The fact that a product or a service falls within the scope of this Directive does not automatically mean that it falls within the scope of Council Directive 93/42/EEC

   (1a)

  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(25a)

The fact that a product or a service falls within the scope of this Directive does not automatically mean that it falls within the scope of Council Directive 93/42/EEC

   (1a)

  .

Amendment 34

Proposal for a directive

Recital 25 b (new)

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| | (25b) | When identifying and classifying those needs of persons with disabilities that the product or service is intended to meet, the principle of universal design should be interpreted in accordance with the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities General Comment No. 2(2014) on Article 9 of the Convention. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(25b)

When identifying and classifying those needs of persons with disabilities that the product or service is intended to meet, the principle of universal design should be interpreted in accordance with the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities General Comment No. 2(2014) on Article 9 of the Convention.

Amendment 35

Proposal for a directive

Recital 27

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| (27) | This Directive should be based on Decision No 768/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (38) as it concerns products already subject to other Union acts, this way ensuring the consistency of Union legislation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(27)

This Directive should be based on Decision No 768/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (38) as it concerns products already subject to other Union acts, this way ensuring the consistency of Union legislation.

| (27) | This Directive should be based on Decision No 768/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (38) as it concerns products already subject to other Union acts, this way ensuring the consistency of Union legislation.
  However, it is not appropriate for this Directive to include the safety-related provisions of that Decision, such as those relating to recalls, since a non-accessible product is not a dangerous product. |
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(27)

This Directive should be based on Decision No 768/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (38) as it concerns products already subject to other Union acts, this way ensuring the consistency of Union legislation.
  However, it is not appropriate for this Directive to include the safety-related provisions of that Decision, such as those relating to recalls, since a non-accessible product is not a dangerous product.

Amendment 36

Proposal for a directive

Recital 28

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| (28) | All economic operators intervening in the supply and distribution chain should ensure that they make available on the market only products which are in conformity with the accessibility requirements of this Directive. It is necessary to provide for a clear and proportionate distribution of obligations which correspond to the role of each operator in the supply and distribution process. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(28)

All economic operators intervening in the supply and distribution chain should ensure that they make available on the market only products which are in conformity with the accessibility requirements of this Directive. It is necessary to provide for a clear and proportionate distribution of obligations which correspond to the role of each operator in the supply and distribution process.

| (28) | All economic operators
  falling within the scope of this Directive and
  intervening in the supply and distribution chain should ensure that they make available on the market only products which are in conformity with the accessibility requirements of this Directive. It is necessary to provide for a clear and proportionate distribution of obligations which correspond to the role of each operator in the supply and distribution process. |
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(28)

All economic operators
  falling within the scope of this Directive and
  intervening in the supply and distribution chain should ensure that they make available on the market only products which are in conformity with the accessibility requirements of this Directive. It is necessary to provide for a clear and proportionate distribution of obligations which correspond to the role of each operator in the supply and distribution process.

Amendment 37

Proposal for a directive

Recital 29

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| (29) | Economic operators should be responsible for the compliance of products and services, in relation to their respective roles in the supply chain, so as to
  ensure a high level of protection of
  accessibility and to guarantee fair competition on the Union market. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(29)

Economic operators should be responsible for the compliance of products and services, in relation to their respective roles in the supply chain, so as to
  ensure a high level of protection of
  accessibility and to guarantee fair competition on the Union market.

| (29) | Economic operators should be responsible for the compliance of products and services, in relation to their respective roles in the supply chain, so as to
  achieve improved
  accessibility and to guarantee fair competition on the Union market. |
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(29)

Economic operators should be responsible for the compliance of products and services, in relation to their respective roles in the supply chain, so as to
  achieve improved
  accessibility and to guarantee fair competition on the Union market.

Amendment 38

Proposal for a directive

Recital 30

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| (30) | The manufacturer having detailed knowledge of the design and production process is best placed to carry out the complete conformity assessment
  procedure
  .
  The obligations for conformity
  assessment should rest with the manufacturer. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(30)

The manufacturer having detailed knowledge of the design and production process is best placed to carry out the complete conformity assessment
  procedure
  .
  The obligations for conformity
  assessment should rest with the manufacturer.

| (30) | The manufacturer having detailed knowledge of the design and production process is best placed to carry out the complete conformity assessment.
  However, the responsibility for that
  assessment should
  not
  rest
  solely
  with the manufacturer.
  A strengthened market surveillance authority could play a crucial role in the assessment procedure. |
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(30)

The manufacturer having detailed knowledge of the design and production process is best placed to carry out the complete conformity assessment.
  However, the responsibility for that
  assessment should
  not
  rest
  solely
  with the manufacturer.
  A strengthened market surveillance authority could play a crucial role in the assessment procedure.

Amendment 39

Proposal for a directive

Recital 32

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| (32) | Importers should ensure that products from third countries entering the Union market comply with the accessibility requirements of this Directive
  and in particular that
  appropriate conformity assessment procedures
  have been
  carried out
  by manufacturers
  with regard to those products. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(32)

Importers should ensure that products from third countries entering the Union market comply with the accessibility requirements of this Directive
  and in particular that
  appropriate conformity assessment procedures
  have been
  carried out
  by manufacturers
  with regard to those products.

| (32) | Importers should ensure that products from third countries entering the Union market comply with the accessibility requirements of this Directive
  , providing all the necessary information to the relevant market surveillance authority to enable
  appropriate conformity assessment procedures
  to be
  carried out with regard to those products. |
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(32)

Importers should ensure that products from third countries entering the Union market comply with the accessibility requirements of this Directive
  , providing all the necessary information to the relevant market surveillance authority to enable
  appropriate conformity assessment procedures
  to be
  carried out with regard to those products.

Amendment 40

Proposal for a directive

Recital 36

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| (36) | For reasons of proportionality, accessibility requirements should
  only apply to the extent that they do
  not impose a disproportionate burden on the economic operator concerned, or require a change in the products and services which would result in their fundamental alteration in accordance with the specified criteria. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(36)

For reasons of proportionality, accessibility requirements should
  only apply to the extent that they do
  not impose a disproportionate burden on the economic operator concerned, or require a change in the products and services which would result in their fundamental alteration in accordance with the specified criteria.

| (36) | For reasons of proportionality, accessibility requirements should not impose a disproportionate burden on the economic operator concerned, or require a change in the products and services which would result in their fundamental alteration in accordance with the specified criteria.
  Control mechanisms nevertheless have to be in place in order to verify entitlement to exceptions to the applicability of accessibility requirements. |
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(36)

For reasons of proportionality, accessibility requirements should not impose a disproportionate burden on the economic operator concerned, or require a change in the products and services which would result in their fundamental alteration in accordance with the specified criteria.
  Control mechanisms nevertheless have to be in place in order to verify entitlement to exceptions to the applicability of accessibility requirements.

Amendment 41

Proposal for a directive

Recital 36 a (new)

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| | (36a) | When assessing whether compliance with accessibility requirements imposes a disproportionate burden on the economic operators, account should be taken of the size, resources and nature of those economic operators and their estimated costs and benefits of compliance compared to the estimated benefit for persons with disabilities. That cost-benefit analysis should take into account inter alia the frequency and duration of use of the specific product or service, including the estimated number of persons with disabilities using the specific product or service, the life span of the infrastructure and products used in the provision of a service and the extent of alternatives that are available free of charge, including from passenger transport service providers. When assessing whether compliance with accessibility requirements imposes a disproportionate burden, only legitimate reasons should be taken into consideration. Lack of priority, time or knowledge should not be considered to be legitimate reasons. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(36a)

When assessing whether compliance with accessibility requirements imposes a disproportionate burden on the economic operators, account should be taken of the size, resources and nature of those economic operators and their estimated costs and benefits of compliance compared to the estimated benefit for persons with disabilities. That cost-benefit analysis should take into account inter alia the frequency and duration of use of the specific product or service, including the estimated number of persons with disabilities using the specific product or service, the life span of the infrastructure and products used in the provision of a service and the extent of alternatives that are available free of charge, including from passenger transport service providers. When assessing whether compliance with accessibility requirements imposes a disproportionate burden, only legitimate reasons should be taken into consideration. Lack of priority, time or knowledge should not be considered to be legitimate reasons.

Amendment 42

Proposal for a directive

Recital 39

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| (39) | In order to facilitate conformity assessment with applicable requirements it is necessary to provide for a presumption of conformity for products and services which are in conformity with voluntary harmonised standards that are adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (39) for the purpose of expressing detailed technical specifications of those requirements. The Commission has already issued a number of standardisation requests to the European standardisation organisations on accessibility which would be relevant for the preparation of harmonised standards. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(39)

In order to facilitate conformity assessment with applicable requirements it is necessary to provide for a presumption of conformity for products and services which are in conformity with voluntary harmonised standards that are adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (39) for the purpose of expressing detailed technical specifications of those requirements. The Commission has already issued a number of standardisation requests to the European standardisation organisations on accessibility which would be relevant for the preparation of harmonised standards.

| (39) | In order to facilitate conformity assessment with applicable
  accessibility
  requirements it is necessary to provide for a presumption of conformity for products and services which are in conformity with voluntary harmonised standards that are adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (39) for the purpose of expressing detailed technical specifications of those requirements. The Commission has already issued a number of standardisation requests to the European standardisation organisations on accessibility which would be relevant for the preparation of harmonised standards. |
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(39)

In order to facilitate conformity assessment with applicable
  accessibility
  requirements it is necessary to provide for a presumption of conformity for products and services which are in conformity with voluntary harmonised standards that are adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (39) for the purpose of expressing detailed technical specifications of those requirements. The Commission has already issued a number of standardisation requests to the European standardisation organisations on accessibility which would be relevant for the preparation of harmonised standards.

Amendment 43

Proposal for a directive

Recital 39 a (new)

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| | (39a) | Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 provides for a procedure for formal objections to harmonised standards that are considered not to comply with the requirements of this Directive. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(39a)

Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 provides for a procedure for formal objections to harmonised standards that are considered not to comply with the requirements of this Directive.

Amendment 44

Proposal for a directive

Recital 40

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| (40) | In the absence of harmonised standards and where needed for market harmonisation purposes, the Commission should be able adopt implementing acts establishing common technical specifications for the accessibility requirements set in this Directive. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(40)

In the absence of harmonised standards and where needed for market harmonisation purposes, the Commission should be able adopt implementing acts establishing common technical specifications for the accessibility requirements set in this Directive.

| (40) | European standards should be market-driven, take into account the public interest, as well as the policy objectives clearly stated in the Commission’s request to one or more European standardisation organisations to draft harmonised standards, and be based on consensus. Recourse to technical specifications should therefore only be a last resort. The Commission should be able to adopt technical specifications for instance when the standardisation process is blocked due to a lack of consensus between stakeholders, creating undue delays in the establishment of a requirement which would, without the adoption of an appropriate standard, be impossible to implement, such as interoperability. The Commission should leave enough time between the adoption of a request to one or more European standardisation organisations to draft harmonised standards and the adoption of a technical specification related to the same accessibility requirement. The Commission should not be allowed to adopt a technical specification if it has not previously tried to have the accessibility requirements covered through the European standardisation system. The Commission should not use the procedure for adoption of technical specifications to circumvent the European standardisation system. |
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(40)

European standards should be market-driven, take into account the public interest, as well as the policy objectives clearly stated in the Commission’s request to one or more European standardisation organisations to draft harmonised standards, and be based on consensus. Recourse to technical specifications should therefore only be a last resort. The Commission should be able to adopt technical specifications for instance when the standardisation process is blocked due to a lack of consensus between stakeholders, creating undue delays in the establishment of a requirement which would, without the adoption of an appropriate standard, be impossible to implement, such as interoperability. The Commission should leave enough time between the adoption of a request to one or more European standardisation organisations to draft harmonised standards and the adoption of a technical specification related to the same accessibility requirement. The Commission should not be allowed to adopt a technical specification if it has not previously tried to have the accessibility requirements covered through the European standardisation system. The Commission should not use the procedure for adoption of technical specifications to circumvent the European standardisation system.

Amendment 45

Proposal for a directive

Recital 40 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (40a) | With a view to establishing harmonised standards and technical specifications that meet the accessibility requirements set out in this Directive for the products and services in the most efficient way, the Commission should, where this is feasible, involve European umbrella organisations of persons with disabilities and all other relevant stakeholders in the decision making process. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(40a)

With a view to establishing harmonised standards and technical specifications that meet the accessibility requirements set out in this Directive for the products and services in the most efficient way, the Commission should, where this is feasible, involve European umbrella organisations of persons with disabilities and all other relevant stakeholders in the decision making process.

Amendment 46

Proposal for a directive

Recital 42 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (42a) | When carrying out market surveillance of products, market surveillance authorities should review the assessment in cooperation with persons with disabilities and the organisations that represent them and their interests. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(42a)

When carrying out market surveillance of products, market surveillance authorities should review the assessment in cooperation with persons with disabilities and the organisations that represent them and their interests.

Amendment 47

Proposal for a directive

Recital 44

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (44) | The CE marking, indicating the conformity of a product with the accessibility requirements of this Directive, is the visible consequence of a whole process comprising conformity assessment in a broad sense.
  This Directive should follow the general principles
  governing the CE marking
  of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (40) setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(44)

The CE marking, indicating the conformity of a product with the accessibility requirements of this Directive, is the visible consequence of a whole process comprising conformity assessment in a broad sense.
  This Directive should follow the general principles
  governing the CE marking
  of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (40) setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products.

| (44) | This Directive should follow the general principles of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (40) setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products.
  In addition to the declaration of conformity, the manufacturer should inform consumers in a cost-effective manner about the accessibility of their products by including a notice on the packaging. |
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(44)

This Directive should follow the general principles of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (40) setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products.
  In addition to the declaration of conformity, the manufacturer should inform consumers in a cost-effective manner about the accessibility of their products by including a notice on the packaging.

Amendment 48

Proposal for a directive

Recital 45

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (45) | In accordance with
  Regulation (EC) No 765/2008
  by affixing the CE marking to a product, the manufacturer declares that the product is in conformity with all applicable accessibility requirements and that he takes full responsibility therefor
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(45)

In accordance with
  Regulation (EC) No 765/2008
  by affixing the CE marking to a product, the manufacturer declares that the product is in conformity with all applicable accessibility requirements and that he takes full responsibility therefor
  .

| (45) | The non-compliance of a product with the accessibility requirements set out in Article 3 should not per se constitute a serious risk within the meaning of Article 20 of
  Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 . |
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(45)

The non-compliance of a product with the accessibility requirements set out in Article 3 should not per se constitute a serious risk within the meaning of Article 20 of
  Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 .

Amendment 49

Proposal for a directive

Recital 48

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (48) | Member States are expected to ensure that market surveillance authorities check the compliance of the economic operators with the criteria referred to in Article 12 (3) in accordance with Chapter V. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(48)

Member States are expected to ensure that market surveillance authorities check the compliance of the economic operators with the criteria referred to in Article 12 (3) in accordance with Chapter V.

| (48) | Member States are expected to ensure that market surveillance authorities check the compliance of the economic operators with the criteria referred to in Article 12(3) in accordance with Chapter V 
  and that they hold regular consultations with organisations representing persons with disabilities
  . |
| --- | --- |

(48)

Member States are expected to ensure that market surveillance authorities check the compliance of the economic operators with the criteria referred to in Article 12(3) in accordance with Chapter V 
  and that they hold regular consultations with organisations representing persons with disabilities
  .

Amendment 50

Proposal for a directive

Recital 48 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (48a) | National databases containing all relevant information on the degree of accessibility of the products and services listed in this Directive would allow better inclusion of persons with disabilities, and their organisations in the market surveillance. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(48a)

National databases containing all relevant information on the degree of accessibility of the products and services listed in this Directive would allow better inclusion of persons with disabilities, and their organisations in the market surveillance.

Amendment 51

Proposal for a directive

Recital 49

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (49) | Member States
  are expected to
  ensure that competent authorities
  indicated
  in Article 22 notify the Commission of the use of the exceptions
  referred to
  in Article 22
  (1) as well as include the assessment referred to in paragraph (2) in accordance with Chapter VI
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(49)

Member States
  are expected to
  ensure that competent authorities
  indicated
  in Article 22 notify the Commission of the use of the exceptions
  referred to
  in Article 22
  (1) as well as include the assessment referred to in paragraph (2) in accordance with Chapter VI
  .

| (49) | Member States
  should
  ensure that competent authorities notify the Commission of the use of the exceptions
  laid down
  in Article 22.
  The initial assessment performed by the competent authorities concerned should be submitted to the Commission upon its request. When assessing whether compliance with accessibility requirements imposes a disproportionate burden on the competent authorities, account should be taken of the size, resources and nature of those competent authorities and the estimated costs and benefits of compliance compared to the estimated benefit for persons with disabilities. That cost-benefit analysis should take into account inter alia the frequency and duration of use of the specific product or service, including the estimated number of persons with disabilities using the specific product or service, the life span of the infrastructure and products used in the provision of a service and the extent of alternatives that are available free of charge, including from passenger transport service providers. When assessing whether compliance with accessibility requirements imposes a disproportionate burden, only legitimate reasons should be taken into consideration. Lack of priority, time or knowledge should not be considered to be legitimate reasons. |
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(49)

Member States
  should
  ensure that competent authorities notify the Commission of the use of the exceptions
  laid down
  in Article 22.
  The initial assessment performed by the competent authorities concerned should be submitted to the Commission upon its request. When assessing whether compliance with accessibility requirements imposes a disproportionate burden on the competent authorities, account should be taken of the size, resources and nature of those competent authorities and the estimated costs and benefits of compliance compared to the estimated benefit for persons with disabilities. That cost-benefit analysis should take into account inter alia the frequency and duration of use of the specific product or service, including the estimated number of persons with disabilities using the specific product or service, the life span of the infrastructure and products used in the provision of a service and the extent of alternatives that are available free of charge, including from passenger transport service providers. When assessing whether compliance with accessibility requirements imposes a disproportionate burden, only legitimate reasons should be taken into consideration. Lack of priority, time or knowledge should not be considered to be legitimate reasons.

Amendment 52

Proposal for a directive

Recital 50

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (50) | A safeguard procedure should be set up which applies only in the event of disagreement between Member States over measures taken by a Member State under which interested parties are informed of measures intended to be taken with regard to products not complying with the accessibility requirements of this Directive. It should allow market surveillance authorities, in cooperation with the relevant economic operators, to act at an earlier stage in respect of such products. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(50)

A safeguard procedure should be set up which applies only in the event of disagreement between Member States over measures taken by a Member State under which interested parties are informed of measures intended to be taken with regard to products not complying with the accessibility requirements of this Directive. It should allow market surveillance authorities, in cooperation with the relevant economic operators, to act at an earlier stage in respect of such products.

| (50) | A safeguard procedure should be set up which applies only in the event of disagreement between Member States over measures taken by a Member State under which interested parties are informed of measures intended to be taken with regard to products not complying with the accessibility requirements of this Directive. It should allow market surveillance authorities, in cooperation with
  organisations representing persons with disabilities, as well as with
  the relevant economic operators, to act at an earlier stage in respect of such products. |
| --- | --- |

(50)

A safeguard procedure should be set up which applies only in the event of disagreement between Member States over measures taken by a Member State under which interested parties are informed of measures intended to be taken with regard to products not complying with the accessibility requirements of this Directive. It should allow market surveillance authorities, in cooperation with
  organisations representing persons with disabilities, as well as with
  the relevant economic operators, to act at an earlier stage in respect of such products.

Amendment 53

Proposal for a directive

Recital 51 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (51a) | In order to ensure the proper application of the proportionality principle with regard to the obligations concerning the identification of economic operators and the criteria to be used when assessing whether compliance with an obligation under this Directive would impose a disproportionate burden, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission to define the period during which economic operators have to be able to identify any economic operator who has supplied them with a product or to whom they have supplied a product and to further specify the criteria that are to be taken into account for all products and services covered by this Directive when assessing whether the burden is to be considered disproportionate, without modifying those criteria. That period should be specified in proportion to the life cycle of the product. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making

   (1a)

  . In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(51a)

In order to ensure the proper application of the proportionality principle with regard to the obligations concerning the identification of economic operators and the criteria to be used when assessing whether compliance with an obligation under this Directive would impose a disproportionate burden, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission to define the period during which economic operators have to be able to identify any economic operator who has supplied them with a product or to whom they have supplied a product and to further specify the criteria that are to be taken into account for all products and services covered by this Directive when assessing whether the burden is to be considered disproportionate, without modifying those criteria. That period should be specified in proportion to the life cycle of the product. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making

   (1a)

  . In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.

Amendment 54

Proposal for a directive

Recital 51 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (51b) | Member States should ensure that adequate and effective means exist to ensure compliance with this Directive and thus establish appropriate control mechanisms, such as a posteriori control by the market surveillance authorities, in order to verify that the exemption from the accessibility requirements application is justified. When dealing with complaints related to accessibility, Member States should comply with the general principle of good administration, and in particular with the obligation of officials to ensure that a decision on each complaint is taken within a reasonable time-limit. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(51b)

Member States should ensure that adequate and effective means exist to ensure compliance with this Directive and thus establish appropriate control mechanisms, such as a posteriori control by the market surveillance authorities, in order to verify that the exemption from the accessibility requirements application is justified. When dealing with complaints related to accessibility, Member States should comply with the general principle of good administration, and in particular with the obligation of officials to ensure that a decision on each complaint is taken within a reasonable time-limit.

Amendment 55

Proposal for a directive

Recital 52 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (52a) | Member States should ensure that effective and rapid remedies are available against decisions taken by contracting authorities and contracting entities as to whether a particular contract falls within the scope of Directives 2014/24/EU and 2014/25/EU. Given the existing legal framework concerning remedies in the areas covered by Directives 2014/24/EU and 2014/25/EU, those areas should be excluded from the provisions of this Directive relating to enforcement and penalties. Such exclusion is without prejudice to the obligations of Member States under the Treaties to take all measures necessary to guarantee the application and effectiveness of Union law. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(52a)

Member States should ensure that effective and rapid remedies are available against decisions taken by contracting authorities and contracting entities as to whether a particular contract falls within the scope of Directives 2014/24/EU and 2014/25/EU. Given the existing legal framework concerning remedies in the areas covered by Directives 2014/24/EU and 2014/25/EU, those areas should be excluded from the provisions of this Directive relating to enforcement and penalties. Such exclusion is without prejudice to the obligations of Member States under the Treaties to take all measures necessary to guarantee the application and effectiveness of Union law.

Amendment 56

Proposal for a directive

Recital 53 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (53a) | The accessibility requirements under this Directive should apply to products placed on the Union market after the date of application of the national measures transposing this Directive, including used and second-hand products imported from a third country and placed on the Union market after that date. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(53a)

The accessibility requirements under this Directive should apply to products placed on the Union market after the date of application of the national measures transposing this Directive, including used and second-hand products imported from a third country and placed on the Union market after that date.

Amendment 57

Proposal for a directive

Recital 53 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (53b | ) However, public contracts for supplies, works or services which are subject to Directive 2014/24/EU or Directive 2014/25/EU, and which were awarded before the date of application of this Directive, should continue to be performed in accordance with the accessibility requirements, if any, specified in those public contracts. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(53b

) However, public contracts for supplies, works or services which are subject to Directive 2014/24/EU or Directive 2014/25/EU, and which were awarded before the date of application of this Directive, should continue to be performed in accordance with the accessibility requirements, if any, specified in those public contracts.

Amendment 58

Proposal for a directive

Recital 53 c (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (53c) | In order to give service providers sufficient time to adapt to the requirements laid down in this Directive, it is necessary to provide for a transitional period, during which products used for the provision of a service do not need to comply with the accessibility requirements laid down in this Directive. Given the cost and long life cycle of automatic teller machines, ticketing machines and check-in machines, it is appropriate to provide that, when such machines are used in the provision of services, they may continue to be used until the end of their economically useful life. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(53c)

In order to give service providers sufficient time to adapt to the requirements laid down in this Directive, it is necessary to provide for a transitional period, during which products used for the provision of a service do not need to comply with the accessibility requirements laid down in this Directive. Given the cost and long life cycle of automatic teller machines, ticketing machines and check-in machines, it is appropriate to provide that, when such machines are used in the provision of services, they may continue to be used until the end of their economically useful life.

Amendment 59

Proposal for a directive

Recital 54 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (54a) | The deployment of applications providing information based on spatial data services contributes to the independent and safe movement of persons with disabilities. The spatial data used by such applications should make it possible to provide information adapted to the specific needs of persons with disabilities. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(54a)

The deployment of applications providing information based on spatial data services contributes to the independent and safe movement of persons with disabilities. The spatial data used by such applications should make it possible to provide information adapted to the specific needs of persons with disabilities.

Amendment 60

Proposal for a directive

Article — 1 (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article - 1




  Subject matter




  This Directive aims to eliminate and prevent barriers arising from divergent requirements for accessibility to the free movement of products and services covered by this Directive in the Member States. It also aims to contribute to the proper functioning of the internal market by approximating the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States as regards the accessibility requirements for certain products and services. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Article - 1

Subject matter

This Directive aims to eliminate and prevent barriers arising from divergent requirements for accessibility to the free movement of products and services covered by this Directive in the Member States. It also aims to contribute to the proper functioning of the internal market by approximating the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States as regards the accessibility requirements for certain products and services.

Amendment 61

Amendment 61

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Chapters I, II to V, and VII apply to the following products: | 1.   Chapters I, II to V, and VII apply to the following products
  placed on the Union market after ... [the date of application of this Directive]
  : |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Chapters I, II to V, and VII apply to the following products:

1.   Chapters I, II to V, and VII apply to the following products
  placed on the Union market after ... [the date of application of this Directive]
  :

Amendment 62

Amendment 62

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point a

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | general purpose computer hardware and operating systems; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

general purpose computer hardware and operating systems;

| (a) | general purpose computer hardware and
  its embedded
  operating systems
  intended for use by consumers
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

general purpose computer hardware and
  its embedded
  operating systems
  intended for use by consumers
  ;

its embedded

intended for use by consumers

Amendment 63

Amendment 63

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point b — point iii a (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point b — point iii a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (iiia) | payment terminals; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(iiia)

(iiia)

payment terminals;

payment terminals;

Amendment 64

Amendment 64

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point c

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | consumer terminal equipment
  with advanced computing capability
  related to telephony services; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

consumer terminal equipment
  with advanced computing capability
  related to telephony services;

with advanced computing capability

| (c) | consumer terminal equipment related to telephony services; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

consumer terminal equipment related to telephony services;

Amendment 65

Amendment 65

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point d

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | consumer terminal equipment
  with advanced computing capability
  related to audio-visual media services. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d)

consumer terminal equipment
  with advanced computing capability
  related to audio-visual media services.

with advanced computing capability

| (d) | consumer terminal equipment related to audiovisual media services; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

consumer terminal equipment related to audiovisual media services;

Amendment 66

Amendment 66

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point d a (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point d a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (da) | e-book readers. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(da)

(da)

e-book readers.

e-book readers.

Amendment 67

Amendment 67

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 — paragraph 2 — introductory part

Article 1 — paragraph 2 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Chapters I, II to V, and VII, apply to the following services: | 2.   
  Without prejudice to Article 27,
  Chapters I, II to V, and VII, apply to the following services
  provided after ... [the date of application of this Directive]
  : |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Chapters I, II to V, and VII, apply to the following services:

2.   
  Without prejudice to Article 27,
  Chapters I, II to V, and VII, apply to the following services
  provided after ... [the date of application of this Directive]
  :

Amendment 68

Amendment 68

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 — paragraph 2 — point -a (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 2 — point -a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (-a) | operating systems when they are not embedded in the computer hardware and are provided as intangible property to consumers; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(-a)

(-a)

operating systems when they are not embedded in the computer hardware and are provided as intangible property to consumers;

Amendment 69

Amendment 69

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 — paragraph 2 — point a

Article 1 — paragraph 2 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | telephony services and related consumer terminal equipment
  with advanced computing capability
  ; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

telephony services and related consumer terminal equipment
  with advanced computing capability
  ;

with advanced computing capability

| (a) | telephony services and related consumer terminal equipment; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

telephony services and related consumer terminal equipment;

Amendment 70

Amendment 70

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 — paragraph 2 — point b

Article 1 — paragraph 2 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | audiovisual media services
  and related consumer equipment with advanced computing capability
  ; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

audiovisual media services
  and related consumer equipment with advanced computing capability
  ;

and related consumer equipment with advanced computing capability

| (b) | websites and mobile device-based services of
  audiovisual media services; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

websites and mobile device-based services of
  audiovisual media services;

websites and mobile device-based services of

Amendments 235, 236, 237, 238, 239 and 253

Amendments 235, 236, 237, 238, 239 and 253

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 — paragraph 2 — point c

Article 1 — paragraph 2 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | air, bus, rail and waterborne passenger transport services; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

air, bus, rail and waterborne passenger transport services;

| (c) | air, bus, rail and waterborne passenger transport
  , mobility and their intermodal connection
  services
  , including public urban transport such as underground, rail, tramway, trolleybus and bus related to:










  (i) | self-service terminals, located within the territory of the Union, including ticketing machines, payment terminals and check-in machines; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(c)

air, bus, rail and waterborne passenger transport
  , mobility and their intermodal connection
  services
  , including public urban transport such as underground, rail, tramway, trolleybus and bus related to:

, mobility and their intermodal connection

, including public urban transport such as underground, rail, tramway, trolleybus and bus related to:

(i)

(i)

self-service terminals, located within the territory of the Union, including ticketing machines, payment terminals and check-in machines;

self-service terminals, located within the territory of the Union, including ticketing machines, payment terminals and check-in machines;

| (ii) | websites, mobile device-based services, smart ticketing and real-time information; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

websites, mobile device-based services, smart ticketing and real-time information;

websites, mobile device-based services, smart ticketing and real-time information;

| (iii) | vehicles, the related infrastructure and the built environment, including step-free access on all public stations; |
| --- | --- |

(iii)

(iii)

vehicles, the related infrastructure and the built environment, including step-free access on all public stations;

vehicles, the related infrastructure and the built environment, including step-free access on all public stations;

| (iv) | fleets of taxis and hire cars include an adequate proportion of adapted vehicles. |
| --- | --- |

(iv)

(iv)

fleets of taxis and hire cars include an adequate proportion of adapted vehicles.

fleets of taxis and hire cars include an adequate proportion of adapted vehicles.

Amendment 71

Amendment 71

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 — paragraph 2 — point d

Article 1 — paragraph 2 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | banking services; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d)

banking services;

| (d) | consumer
  banking services; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

consumer
  banking services;

consumer

Amendment 72

Amendment 72

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 — paragraph 2 — point e

Article 1 — paragraph 2 — point e

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (e) | e-books; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(e)

e-books;

| (e) | e-books
  and related equipment used in the provision of those services provided by the service provider and access thereto
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

e-books
  and related equipment used in the provision of those services provided by the service provider and access thereto
  ;

and related equipment used in the provision of those services provided by the service provider and access thereto

Amendment 240

Amendment 240

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 — paragraph 2 — point f a (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 2 — point f a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (fa) | tourism services, including the provision of accommodation and catering. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(fa)

(fa)

tourism services, including the provision of accommodation and catering.

tourism services, including the provision of accommodation and catering.

Amendment 73

Amendment 73

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 — paragraph 3 — point a

Article 1 — paragraph 3 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | public contracts and concessions which are subject to Directive 2014/23/EU (42) Directive 2014/24/EU and Directive 2014/25/EU. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

public contracts and concessions which are subject to Directive 2014/23/EU (42) Directive 2014/24/EU and Directive 2014/25/EU.

42

| (a) | public contracts and concessions which are subject to Directive 2014/23/EU, Directive 2014/24/EU and Directive 2014/25/EU
  , conceived or granted after ... [the date of application of this Directive]; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

public contracts and concessions which are subject to Directive 2014/23/EU, Directive 2014/24/EU and Directive 2014/25/EU
  , conceived or granted after ... [the date of application of this Directive];

, conceived or granted after ... [the date of application of this Directive];

Amendment 74

Amendment 74

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 — paragraph 3 — point b

Article 1 — paragraph 3 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | the preparation and implementation of programmes under Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund;

   (43) and Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (44). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

the preparation and implementation of programmes under Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund;

   (43) and Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (44).

laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund;

43

44

| (b) | the preparation and implementation of programmes under Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (43) and Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (44)

  , adopted or implemented after ... [the date of application of this Directive]; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the preparation and implementation of programmes under Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (43) and Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (44)

  , adopted or implemented after ... [the date of application of this Directive];

43

44

, adopted or implemented after ... [the date of application of this Directive];

Amendment 75

Amendment 75

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 — paragraph 3 — point c

Article 1 — paragraph 3 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | tender
  procedures for public passenger transport services by rail and by road under Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council (45). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

tender
  procedures for public passenger transport services by rail and by road under Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council (45).

tender

45

| (c) | public service contracts which, after ... [the date of application of this Directive], are awarded either through competitive tendering
  procedures
  or directly
  for public passenger transport services by rail and by road under Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council (45); |
| --- | --- |

(c)

public service contracts which, after ... [the date of application of this Directive], are awarded either through competitive tendering
  procedures
  or directly
  for public passenger transport services by rail and by road under Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council (45);

public service contracts which, after ... [the date of application of this Directive], are awarded either through competitive tendering

or directly

45

Amendment 76

Amendment 76

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 — paragraph 3 — point d

Article 1 — paragraph 3 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | transport infrastructure in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013
  of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (46)

  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d)

transport infrastructure in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013
  of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (46)

  .

of the European Parliament and of the Council

46

.

| (d) | transport infrastructure in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013
  , designed or constructed after ... [the date of application of this Directive]; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

transport infrastructure in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013
  , designed or constructed after ... [the date of application of this Directive];

, designed or constructed after ... [the date of application of this Directive];

Amendment 79

Amendment 79

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 — paragraph 3 a (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 3 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 3a.
     
  This Directive does not apply to the following content of websites and mobile device-based applications: |
| | (a) | office file formats published before ... [the date of application of this Directive]; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3a.
     
  This Directive does not apply to the following content of websites and mobile device-based applications:

(a)

(a)

office file formats published before ... [the date of application of this Directive];

office file formats published before ... [the date of application of this Directive];

| (b) | online maps and mapping services, if essential information is provided in an accessible digital manner for maps intended for navigational use; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

online maps and mapping services, if essential information is provided in an accessible digital manner for maps intended for navigational use;

online maps and mapping services, if essential information is provided in an accessible digital manner for maps intended for navigational use;

| (c) | third-party content that is neither funded nor developed by, nor under the control of, the economic operator or competent authority concerned; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

third-party content that is neither funded nor developed by, nor under the control of, the economic operator or competent authority concerned;

third-party content that is neither funded nor developed by, nor under the control of, the economic operator or competent authority concerned;

| (d) | content of websites and mobile device-based applications qualifying as archives, meaning that they only contain content that is not updated or edited after ... [the date of application of this Directive]. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

(d)

content of websites and mobile device-based applications qualifying as archives, meaning that they only contain content that is not updated or edited after ... [the date of application of this Directive].

content of websites and mobile device-based applications qualifying as archives, meaning that they only contain content that is not updated or edited after ... [the date of application of this Directive].

Amendment 80

Amendment 80

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 a (new)

Article 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 1a




  Exclusion of microenterprises




  This Directive does not apply to microenterprises that manufacture, import or distribute products and services that fall within its scope. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 1a

Exclusion of microenterprises

This Directive does not apply to microenterprises that manufacture, import or distribute products and services that fall within its scope.

Amendment 81

Amendment 81

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 1

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (1) | ‘accessible products and services’
  are
  products and services that are
  perceptible
  ,
  operable and understandable for persons with functional limitations, including
  persons with disabilities
  , on an equal basis with others
  ; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(1)

‘accessible products and services’
  are
  products and services that are
  perceptible
  ,
  operable and understandable for persons with functional limitations, including
  persons with disabilities
  , on an equal basis with others
  ;

are

perceptible

operable and understandable for persons with functional limitations, including

, on an equal basis with others

| (1) | ‘accessible products and services’
  means
  products and services that are
  capable of being perceived
  ,
  operated and understood by
  persons with disabilities
  and are sufficiently robust for them to use
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(1)

‘accessible products and services’
  means
  products and services that are
  capable of being perceived
  ,
  operated and understood by
  persons with disabilities
  and are sufficiently robust for them to use
  ;

means

capable of being perceived

operated and understood by

and are sufficiently robust for them to use

Amendment 82

Amendment 82

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 2

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (2) | ‘universal design’ referred to also as ‘design for all’ means the design of products, environments, programmes and services to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialised design; ‘universal design’ does not exclude assistive devices for particular groups of persons with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities where this is needed; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(2)

(2)

‘universal design’ referred to also as ‘design for all’ means the design of products, environments, programmes and services to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialised design; ‘universal design’ does not exclude assistive devices for particular groups of persons with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities where this is needed;

deleted

deleted

Amendment 83

Amendment 83

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 5 a (new)

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 5 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (5a) | ‘


  service’ means a service as defined in point 1 of Article 4 of Directive 2006/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1a)

  ; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(5a)

(5a)

‘

service’ means a service as defined in point 1 of Article 4 of Directive 2006/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

1a

;

Amendment 84

Amendment 84

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 5 b (new)

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 5 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (5b) | ‘service provider’ means any natural or legal person who offers or provides a service which is directed towards the Union market; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(5b)

(5b)

‘service provider’ means any natural or legal person who offers or provides a service which is directed towards the Union market;

Amendment 85

Amendment 85

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 16 a (new)

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 16 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (16a) | ‘SME’ means a small or medium-sized enterprise as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC

   (1a)

  ; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(16a)

(16a)

‘SME’ means a small or medium-sized enterprise as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC

1a

;

Amendment 86

Amendment 86

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 19

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 19

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (19) | ‘recall’ means any measure aiming at the return of a product that has already been made available to the end user; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(19)

(19)

‘recall’ means any measure aiming at the return of a product that has already been made available to the end user;

deleted

deleted

Amendment 87

Amendment 87

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 20 a (new)

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 20 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (20a) | ‘consumer banking services’ means services enabling consumers to open and use payment accounts with basic features in the Union within the meaning of Directive 2014/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1a)

  ; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(20a)

(20a)

‘consumer banking services’ means services enabling consumers to open and use payment accounts with basic features in the Union within the meaning of Directive 2014/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council

1a

;

Amendment 88

Amendment 88

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 21

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 21

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (21) | ‘e-commerce’ means the online sale of products and services. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(21)

‘e-commerce’ means the online sale of products and services.

| (21) | ‘e-commerce’ means the online sale of products and services
  from business to consumers falling within the scope of Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1a)

  ; |
| --- | --- |

(21)

‘e-commerce’ means the online sale of products and services
  from business to consumers falling within the scope of Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1a)

  ;

from business to consumers falling within the scope of Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

1a

;

Amendment 89

Amendment 89

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 21 a (new)

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 21 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (21a) | ‘air passenger transport services’ means services provided by air carriers, tour operators and the managing bodies of airports as defined in points (b) to (f) of Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1a)

  ; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(21a)

(21a)

‘air passenger transport services’ means services provided by air carriers, tour operators and the managing bodies of airports as defined in points (b) to (f) of Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council

1a

;

Amendment 90

Amendment 90

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 21 b (new)

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 21 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (21b) | ‘bus passenger transport services’ means services covered by Article 2(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) No 181/2011; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(21b)

(21b)

‘bus passenger transport services’ means services covered by Article 2(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) No 181/2011;

Amendment 91

Amendment 91

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 21 c (new)

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 21 c (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (21c) | ‘rail passenger transport services’ means all rail passenger services covered by Article 2(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(21c)

(21c)

‘rail passenger transport services’ means all rail passenger services covered by Article 2(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007;

Amendment 92

Amendment 92

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 21 d (new)

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 21 d (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (21d) | ‘waterborne passenger transport services’ means passenger services covered by Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(21d)

(21d)

‘waterborne passenger transport services’ means passenger services covered by Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010.

Amendment 337

Amendment 337

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 21 e (new)

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 21 e (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (21e) | ‘assistive technology’ means any item, piece of equipment or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(21e)

(21e)

‘assistive technology’ means any item, piece of equipment or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities;

Amendment 93

Amendment 93

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 — paragraph 3

Article 3 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   The following self-service terminals: Automatic Teller Machines, ticketing machines
  and
  check-in machines shall comply with the requirements set out in Section II of Annex I. | 3.   The following self-service terminals: Automatic Teller Machines, ticketing machines, check-in machines
  and payment terminals
  shall comply with the requirements set out in Section II of Annex I. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   The following self-service terminals: Automatic Teller Machines, ticketing machines
  and
  check-in machines shall comply with the requirements set out in Section II of Annex I.

3.   The following self-service terminals: Automatic Teller Machines, ticketing machines, check-in machines
  and payment terminals
  shall comply with the requirements set out in Section II of Annex I.

Amendment 94

Amendment 94

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 — paragraph 4

Article 3 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   Telephony services, including emergency services and the related consumer terminal equipment
  with advanced computing capability
  , shall comply with the requirements set out in Section III of Annex I. | 4.   Telephony services, including emergency services and the related consumer terminal equipment, shall comply with the requirements set out in Section III of Annex I. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.   Telephony services, including emergency services and the related consumer terminal equipment
  with advanced computing capability
  , shall comply with the requirements set out in Section III of Annex I.

4.   Telephony services, including emergency services and the related consumer terminal equipment, shall comply with the requirements set out in Section III of Annex I.

Amendment 95

Amendment 95

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 — paragraph 5

Article 3 — paragraph 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 5.   Audiovisual media services and the related consumer equipment
  with advanced computing capability
  shall comply with the requirements set out in Section IV of Annex I. | 5.   
  Websites and mobile device-based services of
  audiovisual media services and the related consumer equipment shall comply with the requirements set out in Section IV of Annex I. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5.   Audiovisual media services and the related consumer equipment
  with advanced computing capability
  shall comply with the requirements set out in Section IV of Annex I.

5.   
  Websites and mobile device-based services of
  audiovisual media services and the related consumer equipment shall comply with the requirements set out in Section IV of Annex I.

Amendment 244

Amendment 244

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 — paragraph 6

Article 3 — paragraph 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 6.   Air, bus,
  rail and waterborne
  passenger transport services, the websites, the mobile device-based services, smart ticketing and real-time information and Self-service terminals
  , ticketing
  machines
  and
  check-in machines used for provision of passenger transport services
  shall comply with the corresponding requirements set out in
  Section V of Annex I. | 6.   Air, bus,
  coach, rail, shipping and intermodal
  passenger transport services,
  including services related to urban transport, mobility, and the built environment,
  the websites, the mobile device-based services, smart ticketing and real-time information and self-service terminals
  such as payment
  machines, check-in machines used for
  the
  provision of passenger transport services
  , services related to tourism, inter alia, accommodation services and catering service, shall meet the requirements of
  Section V of Annex I 
  only if these requirements are not already covered by the following specific legislation: regarding rail transport, Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007, Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014 and Regulation (EU) No 454/2011; regarding bus and coach transport, Regulation (EU) No 181/2011; regarding maritime and inland waterway transport, Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010; and, regarding air transport, Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

6.   Air, bus,
  rail and waterborne
  passenger transport services, the websites, the mobile device-based services, smart ticketing and real-time information and Self-service terminals
  , ticketing
  machines
  and
  check-in machines used for provision of passenger transport services
  shall comply with the corresponding requirements set out in
  Section V of Annex I.

6.   Air, bus,
  coach, rail, shipping and intermodal
  passenger transport services,
  including services related to urban transport, mobility, and the built environment,
  the websites, the mobile device-based services, smart ticketing and real-time information and self-service terminals
  such as payment
  machines, check-in machines used for
  the
  provision of passenger transport services
  , services related to tourism, inter alia, accommodation services and catering service, shall meet the requirements of
  Section V of Annex I 
  only if these requirements are not already covered by the following specific legislation: regarding rail transport, Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007, Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014 and Regulation (EU) No 454/2011; regarding bus and coach transport, Regulation (EU) No 181/2011; regarding maritime and inland waterway transport, Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010; and, regarding air transport, Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006
  .

Amendment 97

Amendment 97

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 — paragraph 7

Article 3 — paragraph 7

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 7.   Banking services, the websites, the mobile device-based banking services, self-service terminals, including Automatic Teller machines used for provision of banking services shall comply with the requirements set out in Section VI of Annex I. | 7.   
  Consumer
  banking services, the websites, the mobile device-based banking services, self-service terminals, including
  payment terminals and
  Automatic Teller machines used for provision of
  those
  banking services shall comply with the requirements set out in Section VI of Annex I. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

7.   Banking services, the websites, the mobile device-based banking services, self-service terminals, including Automatic Teller machines used for provision of banking services shall comply with the requirements set out in Section VI of Annex I.

7.   
  Consumer
  banking services, the websites, the mobile device-based banking services, self-service terminals, including
  payment terminals and
  Automatic Teller machines used for provision of
  those
  banking services shall comply with the requirements set out in Section VI of Annex I.

Amendment 98

Amendment 98

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 — paragraph 8

Article 3 — paragraph 8

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 8.   E-books shall comply with the requirements set out in Section VII of Annex I. | 8.   E-books
  and related equipment
  shall comply with the requirements set out in Section VII of Annex I. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

8.   E-books shall comply with the requirements set out in Section VII of Annex I.

8.   E-books
  and related equipment
  shall comply with the requirements set out in Section VII of Annex I.

Amendment 224

Amendment 224

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 — paragraph 10

Article 3 — paragraph 10

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 10.   Member States
  may decide, in the light of national conditions,
  that the built environment used by clients of passenger transport services including the environment that is managed by service providers and by infrastructure operators as well as the built environment used by clients of banking services, and customer services centres and shops under the scope of telephony operators shall comply with the accessibility requirements
  of Annex I,
  section X, in order to maximise their use by persons with
  functional limitations, including persons with disabilities
  . | 10.   Member States
  shall ensure
  that the built environment used by clients of passenger transport services including the environment that is managed by service providers and by infrastructure operators as well as the built environment used by clients of
  consumer
  banking services, and customer services centres and shops under the scope of telephony operators shall
  , as regards the construction of new infrastructure or substantial renovations to existing infrastructure,
  comply with the accessibility requirements
  set out in
  Section X
  of Annex I
  , in order to maximise their use by persons with
  disabilities. This shall be without prejudice to Union legal acts and national legislation for the protection of national treasures possessing artistic, historic and archaeological value
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

10.   Member States
  may decide, in the light of national conditions,
  that the built environment used by clients of passenger transport services including the environment that is managed by service providers and by infrastructure operators as well as the built environment used by clients of banking services, and customer services centres and shops under the scope of telephony operators shall comply with the accessibility requirements
  of Annex I,
  section X, in order to maximise their use by persons with
  functional limitations, including persons with disabilities
  .

10.   Member States
  shall ensure
  that the built environment used by clients of passenger transport services including the environment that is managed by service providers and by infrastructure operators as well as the built environment used by clients of
  consumer
  banking services, and customer services centres and shops under the scope of telephony operators shall
  , as regards the construction of new infrastructure or substantial renovations to existing infrastructure,
  comply with the accessibility requirements
  set out in
  Section X
  of Annex I
  , in order to maximise their use by persons with
  disabilities. This shall be without prejudice to Union legal acts and national legislation for the protection of national treasures possessing artistic, historic and archaeological value
  .

Amendment 100

Amendment 100

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 4 — paragraph 1

Article 4 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Member States shall not impede the making available on the market in their territory of products
  and
  services that comply with this Directive
  for reasons related to accessibility requirements
  . | Member States shall not impede
  for reasons related to accessibility requirements
  the making available on the market in their territory of products
  that comply with this Directive. Member States shall not impede for reasons related to accessibility requirements the provision of
  services
  in their territory
  that comply with this Directive. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Member States shall not impede the making available on the market in their territory of products
  and
  services that comply with this Directive
  for reasons related to accessibility requirements
  .

and

for reasons related to accessibility requirements

Member States shall not impede
  for reasons related to accessibility requirements
  the making available on the market in their territory of products
  that comply with this Directive. Member States shall not impede for reasons related to accessibility requirements the provision of
  services
  in their territory
  that comply with this Directive.

for reasons related to accessibility requirements

that comply with this Directive. Member States shall not impede for reasons related to accessibility requirements the provision of

in their territory

Amendment 101

Amendment 101

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 5 — paragraph 1

Article 5 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   When placing their products on the market, manufacturers shall ensure that the products have been designed and manufactured in accordance with the applicable accessibility requirements set out in Article 3. | 1.   When placing their products on the market, manufacturers shall ensure that the products have been designed and manufactured in accordance with the applicable accessibility requirements set out in Article 3
  , unless those requirements are not achievable because the adaptation of the product concerned would require a fundamental alteration of the basic nature of that product or would impose a disproportionate burden for the manufacturer concerned as provided for in Article 12
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   When placing their products on the market, manufacturers shall ensure that the products have been designed and manufactured in accordance with the applicable accessibility requirements set out in Article 3.

1.   When placing their products on the market, manufacturers shall ensure that the products have been designed and manufactured in accordance with the applicable accessibility requirements set out in Article 3
  , unless those requirements are not achievable because the adaptation of the product concerned would require a fundamental alteration of the basic nature of that product or would impose a disproportionate burden for the manufacturer concerned as provided for in Article 12
  .

Amendment 102

Amendment 102

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 5 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2

Article 5 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Where compliance of a product with the applicable accessibility requirements has been demonstrated by that procedure, manufacturers shall draw up an EU declaration of conformity
  and affix the CE marking
  . | Where compliance of a product with the applicable accessibility requirements
  set out in Article 3
  has been demonstrated by that
  conformity assessment
  procedure, manufacturers shall draw up an EU declaration of conformity
  which shall clearly indicate that the product is accessible
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Where compliance of a product with the applicable accessibility requirements has been demonstrated by that procedure, manufacturers shall draw up an EU declaration of conformity
  and affix the CE marking
  .

and affix the CE marking

Where compliance of a product with the applicable accessibility requirements
  set out in Article 3
  has been demonstrated by that
  conformity assessment
  procedure, manufacturers shall draw up an EU declaration of conformity
  which shall clearly indicate that the product is accessible
  .

set out in Article 3

conformity assessment

which shall clearly indicate that the product is accessible

Amendment 103

Amendment 103

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 5 — paragraph 4

Article 5 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   Manufacturers shall keep a register of complaints, of non-conforming products
  and products recalls, and shall keep distributors informed of any such monitoring
  . | 4.   Manufacturers shall keep a register of complaints
  and
  of non-conforming products. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.   Manufacturers shall keep a register of complaints, of non-conforming products
  and products recalls, and shall keep distributors informed of any such monitoring
  .

4.   Manufacturers shall keep a register of complaints
  and
  of non-conforming products.

Amendment 104

Amendment 104

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 5 — paragraph 7

Article 5 — paragraph 7

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 7.   Manufacturers shall ensure that the product is accompanied by instructions
  and safety information
  in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and end-users, as determined by the Member State concerned. | 7.   Manufacturers shall ensure that the product is accompanied by instructions in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and end-users, as determined by the Member State concerned. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

7.   Manufacturers shall ensure that the product is accompanied by instructions
  and safety information
  in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and end-users, as determined by the Member State concerned.

7.   Manufacturers shall ensure that the product is accompanied by instructions in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and end-users, as determined by the Member State concerned.

Amendment 105

Amendment 105

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 5 — paragraph 8

Article 5 — paragraph 8

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 8.   Manufacturers who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have placed on the market is not in conformity with this Directive shall immediately take the necessary corrective measures to bring that product into conformity, to withdraw it
  or recall it
  , if appropriate. Furthermore, where the product
  presents a risk related to accessibility
  , manufacturers shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the product available to that effect, giving details, in particular, of the non-compliance and of any corrective measures taken. | 8.   Manufacturers who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have placed on the market is not in conformity with this Directive shall immediately take the necessary corrective measures to bring that product into conformity
  or
  to withdraw it, if appropriate. Furthermore, where the product
  is not in conformity with this Directive
  , manufacturers shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the product available to that effect, giving details, in particular, of the non-compliance and of any corrective measures taken. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

8.   Manufacturers who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have placed on the market is not in conformity with this Directive shall immediately take the necessary corrective measures to bring that product into conformity, to withdraw it
  or recall it
  , if appropriate. Furthermore, where the product
  presents a risk related to accessibility
  , manufacturers shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the product available to that effect, giving details, in particular, of the non-compliance and of any corrective measures taken.

8.   Manufacturers who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have placed on the market is not in conformity with this Directive shall immediately take the necessary corrective measures to bring that product into conformity
  or
  to withdraw it, if appropriate. Furthermore, where the product
  is not in conformity with this Directive
  , manufacturers shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the product available to that effect, giving details, in particular, of the non-compliance and of any corrective measures taken.

Amendment 106

Amendment 106

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 5 — paragraph 9

Article 5 — paragraph 9

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 9.   Manufacturers shall, further to a 
  reasoned
  request from a competent national authority, provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the product, in a language which can be easily understood by that authority. They shall cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to
  eliminate the risks posed by products which they have placed on the market and to
  ensure compliance with
  the requirements referred to in Article 3
  . | 9.   Manufacturers shall, further to a request from a competent national authority, provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the product, in a language which can be easily understood by that authority. They shall cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to ensure compliance with
  this Directive
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

9.   Manufacturers shall, further to a 
  reasoned
  request from a competent national authority, provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the product, in a language which can be easily understood by that authority. They shall cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to
  eliminate the risks posed by products which they have placed on the market and to
  ensure compliance with
  the requirements referred to in Article 3
  .

9.   Manufacturers shall, further to a request from a competent national authority, provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the product, in a language which can be easily understood by that authority. They shall cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to ensure compliance with
  this Directive
  .

Amendment 107

Amendment 107

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — point a

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | further to a 
  reasoned
  request from a competent national authority, provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

further to a 
  reasoned
  request from a competent national authority, provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product;

reasoned

| (a) | further to a request from a competent national authority, provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

further to a request from a competent national authority, provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product;

Amendment 108

Amendment 108

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — point b

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | co-operate with the competent national authorities, at their request, on any action taken to
  eliminate the risks posed by
  products covered by their mandate. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

co-operate with the competent national authorities, at their request, on any action taken to
  eliminate the risks posed by
  products covered by their mandate.

eliminate the risks posed by

| (b) | co-operate with the competent national authorities, at their request, on any action taken to
  ensure compliance of
  products covered by their mandate
  with this Directive
  . |
| --- | --- |

(b)

co-operate with the competent national authorities, at their request, on any action taken to
  ensure compliance of
  products covered by their mandate
  with this Directive
  .

ensure compliance of

with this Directive

Amendment 109

Amendment 109

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 7 — paragraph 2

Article 7 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Before placing a product on the market importers shall ensure that the conformity assessment procedure set out in Annex II has been carried out by the manufacturer. They shall ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation required by that Annex, that the product
  bears the CE marking and
  is accompanied by the required documents and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in Article 5(5) and (6). | 2.   Before placing a product on the market importers shall ensure that the conformity assessment procedure set out in Annex II has been carried out by the manufacturer. They shall ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation required by that Annex, that the product is accompanied by the required documents and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in Article 5(5) and (6). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Before placing a product on the market importers shall ensure that the conformity assessment procedure set out in Annex II has been carried out by the manufacturer. They shall ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation required by that Annex, that the product
  bears the CE marking and
  is accompanied by the required documents and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in Article 5(5) and (6).

2.   Before placing a product on the market importers shall ensure that the conformity assessment procedure set out in Annex II has been carried out by the manufacturer. They shall ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation required by that Annex, that the product is accompanied by the required documents and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in Article 5(5) and (6).

Amendment 110

Amendment 110

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 7 — paragraph 3

Article 7 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   Where an importer considers or has reason to believe that a product is not in conformity with the accessibility requirements referred to in Article 3, he shall not place the product on the market until it has been brought into conformity. Furthermore, where the product
  presents a risk
  , the importer shall inform the manufacturer and the market surveillance authorities to that effect. | 3.   Where an importer considers or has reason to believe that a product is not in conformity with the accessibility requirements referred to in Article 3, he shall not place the product on the market until it has been brought into conformity. Furthermore, where the product
  is not in conformity with this Directive
  , the importer shall inform the manufacturer and the market surveillance authorities to that effect. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   Where an importer considers or has reason to believe that a product is not in conformity with the accessibility requirements referred to in Article 3, he shall not place the product on the market until it has been brought into conformity. Furthermore, where the product
  presents a risk
  , the importer shall inform the manufacturer and the market surveillance authorities to that effect.

3.   Where an importer considers or has reason to believe that a product is not in conformity with the accessibility requirements referred to in Article 3, he shall not place the product on the market until it has been brought into conformity. Furthermore, where the product
  is not in conformity with this Directive
  , the importer shall inform the manufacturer and the market surveillance authorities to that effect.

Amendment 111

Amendment 111

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 7 — paragraph 5

Article 7 — paragraph 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 5.   Importers shall ensure that the product is accompanied by instructions
  and information
  in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users, as determined by the Member State concerned. | 5.   Importers shall ensure that the product is accompanied by instructions in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users, as determined by the Member State concerned. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5.   Importers shall ensure that the product is accompanied by instructions
  and information
  in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users, as determined by the Member State concerned.

5.   Importers shall ensure that the product is accompanied by instructions in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users, as determined by the Member State concerned.

Amendment 112

Amendment 112

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 7 — paragraph 7

Article 7 — paragraph 7

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 7.   Importers shall keep a register of complaints, of non-conforming products
  and product recalls, and shall keep distributors informed of such monitoring
  . | 7.   Importers shall keep a register of complaints
  and
  of non-conforming products. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

7.   Importers shall keep a register of complaints, of non-conforming products
  and product recalls, and shall keep distributors informed of such monitoring
  .

7.   Importers shall keep a register of complaints
  and
  of non-conforming products.

Amendment 113

Amendment 113

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 7 — paragraph 8

Article 7 — paragraph 8

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 8.   Importers who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have placed on the market is not in conformity with
  the requirements referred to in Article 3
  shall immediately take the necessary corrective measures to bring that product into conformity, to withdraw it
  or recall it
  , if appropriate. Furthermore where the product
  presents a risk
  , importers shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the product available to that effect, giving details, in particular, of the non-compliance and of any corrective measures taken. | 8.   Importers who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have placed on the market is not in conformity with
  this Directive
  shall immediately take the necessary corrective measures to bring that product into conformity
  or
  to withdraw it, if appropriate. Furthermore, where the product
  is not in conformity with this Directive
  , importers shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the product available to that effect, giving details, in particular, of the non-compliance and of any corrective measures taken. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

8.   Importers who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have placed on the market is not in conformity with
  the requirements referred to in Article 3
  shall immediately take the necessary corrective measures to bring that product into conformity, to withdraw it
  or recall it
  , if appropriate. Furthermore where the product
  presents a risk
  , importers shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the product available to that effect, giving details, in particular, of the non-compliance and of any corrective measures taken.

8.   Importers who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have placed on the market is not in conformity with
  this Directive
  shall immediately take the necessary corrective measures to bring that product into conformity
  or
  to withdraw it, if appropriate. Furthermore, where the product
  is not in conformity with this Directive
  , importers shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the product available to that effect, giving details, in particular, of the non-compliance and of any corrective measures taken.

Amendment 114

Amendment 114

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 7 — paragraph 9

Article 7 — paragraph 9

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 9.   Importers shall, further to a 
  reasoned
  request from a competent national authority, provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product in a language which can be easily understood by that authority. They shall cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to
  eliminate the risks posed by
  products which they have placed on the market. | 9.   Importers shall, further to a request from a competent national authority, provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product in a language which can be easily understood by that authority. They shall cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to
  ensure compliance of
  products which they have placed on the market
  with the accessibility requirements set out in Article 3
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

9.   Importers shall, further to a 
  reasoned
  request from a competent national authority, provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product in a language which can be easily understood by that authority. They shall cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to
  eliminate the risks posed by
  products which they have placed on the market.

9.   Importers shall, further to a request from a competent national authority, provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product in a language which can be easily understood by that authority. They shall cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to
  ensure compliance of
  products which they have placed on the market
  with the accessibility requirements set out in Article 3
  .

Amendment 115

Amendment 115

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 — paragraph 2

Article 8 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Before making a product available on the market distributors shall verify that the product
  bears the CE marking, that it
  is accompanied by the required documents and by instructions
  and information
  in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users in the Member State in which the product is to be made available on the market and that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in Article 5(5) and (6) and Article 7(4). | 2.   Before making a product available on the market distributors shall verify that the product
  is in conformity with this Directive and
  is accompanied by the required documents and by instructions in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users in the Member State in which the product is to be made available on the market and that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in Article 5(5) and (6) and Article 7(4). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Before making a product available on the market distributors shall verify that the product
  bears the CE marking, that it
  is accompanied by the required documents and by instructions
  and information
  in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users in the Member State in which the product is to be made available on the market and that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in Article 5(5) and (6) and Article 7(4).

2.   Before making a product available on the market distributors shall verify that the product
  is in conformity with this Directive and
  is accompanied by the required documents and by instructions in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users in the Member State in which the product is to be made available on the market and that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in Article 5(5) and (6) and Article 7(4).

Amendment 116

Amendment 116

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 — paragraph 3

Article 8 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   Where a distributor considers or has reason to believe that a product is not in conformity with the accessibility requirements referred to in Article 3, they shall not make the product available on the market until it has been brought into conformity. Furthermore, where the product
  presents a risk
  , the distributor shall inform the manufacturer and the market surveillance authorities to that effect. | 3.   Where a distributor considers or has reason to believe that a product is not in conformity with the accessibility requirements referred to in Article 3, they shall not make the product available on the market until it has been brought into conformity. Furthermore, where the product
  is not in conformity with this Directive
  , the distributor shall inform the manufacturer and the market surveillance authorities to that effect. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   Where a distributor considers or has reason to believe that a product is not in conformity with the accessibility requirements referred to in Article 3, they shall not make the product available on the market until it has been brought into conformity. Furthermore, where the product
  presents a risk
  , the distributor shall inform the manufacturer and the market surveillance authorities to that effect.

3.   Where a distributor considers or has reason to believe that a product is not in conformity with the accessibility requirements referred to in Article 3, they shall not make the product available on the market until it has been brought into conformity. Furthermore, where the product
  is not in conformity with this Directive
  , the distributor shall inform the manufacturer and the market surveillance authorities to that effect.

Amendment 117

Amendment 117

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 — paragraph 5

Article 8 — paragraph 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 5.   Distributors who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have made available on the market is not in conformity with this Directive shall make sure that the necessary corrective measures are taken to bring that product into conformity, to withdraw it
  or recall it
  , if appropriate. Furthermore, where the product
  presents a risk
  , distributors shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the product available to that effect giving details, in particular, of the non-compliance and of any corrective measures taken. | 5.   Distributors who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have made available on the market is not in conformity with this Directive shall make sure that the necessary corrective measures are taken to bring that product into conformity
  or
  to withdraw it, if appropriate. Furthermore, where the product
  is not in conformity with this Directive
  , distributors shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the product available to that effect giving details, in particular, of the non-compliance and of any corrective measures taken. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5.   Distributors who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have made available on the market is not in conformity with this Directive shall make sure that the necessary corrective measures are taken to bring that product into conformity, to withdraw it
  or recall it
  , if appropriate. Furthermore, where the product
  presents a risk
  , distributors shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the product available to that effect giving details, in particular, of the non-compliance and of any corrective measures taken.

5.   Distributors who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have made available on the market is not in conformity with this Directive shall make sure that the necessary corrective measures are taken to bring that product into conformity
  or
  to withdraw it, if appropriate. Furthermore, where the product
  is not in conformity with this Directive
  , distributors shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the product available to that effect giving details, in particular, of the non-compliance and of any corrective measures taken.

Amendment 118

Amendment 118

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 — paragraph 6

Article 8 — paragraph 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 6.   Distributors shall, further to a 
  reasoned
  request from a competent national authority, provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product. They shall cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to
  eliminate the risks posed by
  products which they have made available on the market. | 6.   Distributors shall, further to a request from a competent national authority, provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product. They shall cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to
  ensure compliance of
  products which they have made available on the market
  with the accessibility requirements set out in Article 3
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

6.   Distributors shall, further to a 
  reasoned
  request from a competent national authority, provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product. They shall cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to
  eliminate the risks posed by
  products which they have made available on the market.

6.   Distributors shall, further to a request from a competent national authority, provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product. They shall cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to
  ensure compliance of
  products which they have made available on the market
  with the accessibility requirements set out in Article 3
  .

Amendment 119

Amendment 119

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 10 — paragraph 2

Article 10 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Economic operators shall be able to present the information referred to in paragraph 1 for a 
  period of 10 years
  after they have been supplied with the product
  and for a period of 10 years
  after they have supplied the product. | 2.   Economic operators shall be able to present the information referred to in paragraph 1 for a 
  certain period, which shall be at least five years,
  after they have been supplied with the product
  or
  after they have supplied the product. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Economic operators shall be able to present the information referred to in paragraph 1 for a 
  period of 10 years
  after they have been supplied with the product
  and for a period of 10 years
  after they have supplied the product.

2.   Economic operators shall be able to present the information referred to in paragraph 1 for a 
  certain period, which shall be at least five years,
  after they have been supplied with the product
  or
  after they have supplied the product.

Amendment 120

Amendment 120

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 10 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Article 10 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23a supplementing this Directive in order to specify the period referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article. That period shall be in proportion to the life cycle of the product concerned. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.
     
  The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23a supplementing this Directive in order to specify the period referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article. That period shall be in proportion to the life cycle of the product concerned.

Amendment 121

Amendment 121

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 11 — paragraph 2

Article 11 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Service providers shall prepare the necessary information in accordance with Annex III explaining how
  the
  services meet the accessibility requirements referred to in Article 3. The information shall be made available to the public
  in written and oral format, including
  in a manner which is accessible to
  persons with functional limitations and
  persons with disabilities. Service providers shall keep the information as long as the service is in operation. | 2.   Service providers shall prepare the necessary information in accordance with Annex III explaining how
  their
  services meet the accessibility requirements referred to in Article 3. The information shall be made available to the public in a manner which is accessible to persons with disabilities. Service providers shall keep the information as long as the service is in operation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Service providers shall prepare the necessary information in accordance with Annex III explaining how
  the
  services meet the accessibility requirements referred to in Article 3. The information shall be made available to the public
  in written and oral format, including
  in a manner which is accessible to
  persons with functional limitations and
  persons with disabilities. Service providers shall keep the information as long as the service is in operation.

2.   Service providers shall prepare the necessary information in accordance with Annex III explaining how
  their
  services meet the accessibility requirements referred to in Article 3. The information shall be made available to the public in a manner which is accessible to persons with disabilities. Service providers shall keep the information as long as the service is in operation.

Amendment 122

Amendment 122

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 11 — paragraph 4

Article 11 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   Service providers shall, further to a 
  reasoned
  request from a competent authority, provide it with all information necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the service with the accessibility requirements referred to in Article 3. They shall cooperate with those authorities, at their request, on any action taken to bring the service in conformity with those requirements. | 4.   Service providers shall, further to a request from a competent authority, provide it with all information necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the service with the accessibility requirements referred to in Article 3. They shall cooperate with those authorities, at their request, on any action taken to bring the service in conformity with those requirements. |

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4.   Service providers shall, further to a 
  reasoned
  request from a competent authority, provide it with all information necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the service with the accessibility requirements referred to in Article 3. They shall cooperate with those authorities, at their request, on any action taken to bring the service in conformity with those requirements.

4.   Service providers shall, further to a request from a competent authority, provide it with all information necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the service with the accessibility requirements referred to in Article 3. They shall cooperate with those authorities, at their request, on any action taken to bring the service in conformity with those requirements.

Amendment 339

Amendment 339

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 — paragraph 3 — point b

Article 12 — paragraph 3 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | the estimated costs and benefits for the economic operators in relation to the estimated benefit for persons with disabilities, taking into account the frequency and duration of use of the specific product or service. |

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(b)

the estimated costs and benefits for the economic operators in relation to the estimated benefit for persons with disabilities, taking into account the frequency and duration of use of the specific product or service.

| (b) | the estimated
  additional
  costs and benefits for the economic operators in relation to the estimated benefit for
  persons with functional limitations, including
  persons with disabilities, taking into account the frequency and duration of use of the specific product or service. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the estimated
  additional
  costs and benefits for the economic operators in relation to the estimated benefit for
  persons with functional limitations, including
  persons with disabilities, taking into account the frequency and duration of use of the specific product or service.

additional

persons with functional limitations, including

Amendment 123

Amendment 123

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 — paragraph 4

Article 12 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   The burden shall not be deemed disproportionate where it is compensated by funding from other sources than the economic operator’s own resources, whether public or private. | 4.   The burden shall not be deemed disproportionate where it is compensated by funding from other sources than the economic operator’s own resources,
  made available for the purpose of improving accessibility,
  whether public or private. |

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4.   The burden shall not be deemed disproportionate where it is compensated by funding from other sources than the economic operator’s own resources, whether public or private.

4.   The burden shall not be deemed disproportionate where it is compensated by funding from other sources than the economic operator’s own resources,
  made available for the purpose of improving accessibility,
  whether public or private.

Amendment 124

Amendment 124

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 — paragraph 5

Article 12 — paragraph 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 5.   The assessment of whether compliance with accessibility requirements regarding products or services imposes a fundamental alteration or disproportionate burden shall be performed by the economic operator. | 5.   The
  initial
  assessment of whether compliance with accessibility requirements regarding products or services imposes a fundamental alteration or disproportionate burden shall be performed by the economic operator. |

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Amendment

5.   The assessment of whether compliance with accessibility requirements regarding products or services imposes a fundamental alteration or disproportionate burden shall be performed by the economic operator.

5.   The
  initial
  assessment of whether compliance with accessibility requirements regarding products or services imposes a fundamental alteration or disproportionate burden shall be performed by the economic operator.

Amendment 230

Amendment 230

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 — paragraph 5 a (new)

Article 12 — paragraph 5 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 5a.
     
  The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23a to supplement paragraph 3 of this Article by further specifying the criteria that are to be taken into account for all products and services covered by this Directive when assessing whether the burden is to be considered to be disproportionate, without modifying those criteria.




  When further specifying those criteria, the Commission shall not only take into account the potential benefits for persons with disabilities, but also those for persons with functional limitations.




  The Commission shall adopt the first such delegated act covering all products and services falling within the scope of this Directive by ... [one year after the date of entry into force of this Directive]. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

5a.
     
  The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23a to supplement paragraph 3 of this Article by further specifying the criteria that are to be taken into account for all products and services covered by this Directive when assessing whether the burden is to be considered to be disproportionate, without modifying those criteria.

When further specifying those criteria, the Commission shall not only take into account the potential benefits for persons with disabilities, but also those for persons with functional limitations.

The Commission shall adopt the first such delegated act covering all products and services falling within the scope of this Directive by ... [one year after the date of entry into force of this Directive].

Amendment 126

Amendment 126

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 — paragraph 6

Article 12 — paragraph 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 6.   Where the economic operators have used the exception provided for in paragraphs 1 to 5 for a specific product or service they shall notify the relevant market surveillance authority of the Member State in the market of which the product or service is placed or made available.
  Notification shall include
  the assessment referred to in paragraph 3. Microenterprises are exempted from this notification requirement but must be able to supply the relevant documentation upon request from a relevant market surveillance authority. | 6.   Where the economic operators have used the exception provided for in paragraphs 1 to 5 for a specific product or service they shall notify the relevant market surveillance authority of the Member State in the market of which the product or service is placed or made available. The assessment referred to in paragraph 3
  shall be submitted to the market surveillance authority upon its request
  . Microenterprises are exempted from this notification requirement but must be able to supply the relevant documentation upon request from a relevant market surveillance authority. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

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6.   Where the economic operators have used the exception provided for in paragraphs 1 to 5 for a specific product or service they shall notify the relevant market surveillance authority of the Member State in the market of which the product or service is placed or made available.
  Notification shall include
  the assessment referred to in paragraph 3. Microenterprises are exempted from this notification requirement but must be able to supply the relevant documentation upon request from a relevant market surveillance authority.

6.   Where the economic operators have used the exception provided for in paragraphs 1 to 5 for a specific product or service they shall notify the relevant market surveillance authority of the Member State in the market of which the product or service is placed or made available. The assessment referred to in paragraph 3
  shall be submitted to the market surveillance authority upon its request
  . Microenterprises are exempted from this notification requirement but must be able to supply the relevant documentation upon request from a relevant market surveillance authority.

Amendment 127

Amendment 127

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 — paragraph 6 a (new)

Article 12 — paragraph 6 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 6a.
     
  The Commission shall adopt implementing acts establishing a model notification for the purposes of paragraph 6 of this Article. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 24(1a). The Commission shall adopt the first such implementing act by ... [two years after the date of entry into force of this Directive]. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

6a.
     
  The Commission shall adopt implementing acts establishing a model notification for the purposes of paragraph 6 of this Article. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 24(1a). The Commission shall adopt the first such implementing act by ... [two years after the date of entry into force of this Directive].

Amendment 128

Amendment 128

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 — paragraph 6 b (new)

Article 12 — paragraph 6 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 6b.
     
  A structured dialogue shall be established between relevant stakeholders, including persons with disabilities and their representative organisations, and the market surveillance authorities to ensure that adequate principles for the assessment of the exceptions are established in order to ensure that they are coherent. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

6b.
     
  A structured dialogue shall be established between relevant stakeholders, including persons with disabilities and their representative organisations, and the market surveillance authorities to ensure that adequate principles for the assessment of the exceptions are established in order to ensure that they are coherent.

Amendment 129

Amendment 129

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 — paragraph 6 c (new)

Article 12 — paragraph 6 c (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 6c.
     
  Member States are encouraged to provide incentives and guidelines to microenterprises to facilitate the implementation of this Directive. The procedures and guidelines shall be developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders, including persons with disabilities and their representative organisations. |

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Amendment

6c.
     
  Member States are encouraged to provide incentives and guidelines to microenterprises to facilitate the implementation of this Directive. The procedures and guidelines shall be developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders, including persons with disabilities and their representative organisations.

Amendment 130

Amendment 130

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Chapter IV — title

Chapter IV — title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Harmonised Standards,
  common
  technical specifications and Conformity of products and services | Harmonised Standards, technical specifications and conformity of products and services |

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Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Harmonised Standards,
  common
  technical specifications and Conformity of products and services

common

Harmonised Standards, technical specifications and conformity of products and services

Amendment 131

Amendment 131

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 13 — paragraph 1

Article 13 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Products and services
  which are in conformity with
  harmonised standards or parts thereof the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, shall be presumed to be in conformity with the accessibility requirements covered by those standards or parts thereof
  , referred to in Article 3
  . | 1.
     Products and services
  that meet the
  harmonised standards or parts thereof the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, shall be presumed to be in conformity with the accessibility requirements
  , referred to in Article 3, that are
  covered by those standards or parts thereof. |

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Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Products and services
  which are in conformity with
  harmonised standards or parts thereof the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, shall be presumed to be in conformity with the accessibility requirements covered by those standards or parts thereof
  , referred to in Article 3
  .

which are in conformity with

Official Journal of the European Union

, referred to in Article 3

1.
     Products and services
  that meet the
  harmonised standards or parts thereof the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, shall be presumed to be in conformity with the accessibility requirements
  , referred to in Article 3, that are
  covered by those standards or parts thereof.

Amendment 132

Amendment 132

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 13 — paragraph 1 a (new)

Article 13 — paragraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1a.
     
  The Commission shall, in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, request one or more European standardisation organisations to draft harmonised standards for each of the accessibility requirements of products set out in Article 3. The Commission shall adopt those requests by ... [two years after the date of entry into force of this Directive]. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1a.
     
  The Commission shall, in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, request one or more European standardisation organisations to draft harmonised standards for each of the accessibility requirements of products set out in Article 3. The Commission shall adopt those requests by ... [two years after the date of entry into force of this Directive].

Amendment 133

Amendment 133

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 13 — paragraph 1 b (new)

Article 13 — paragraph 1 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1b.
     
  The Commission may adopt implementing acts establishing technical specifications that meet the accessibility requirements set out in Article 3. However, it shall only do so if the following conditions are met: |
| | (a) | no reference to harmonised standards has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012; |

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Amendment

1b.
     
  The Commission may adopt implementing acts establishing technical specifications that meet the accessibility requirements set out in Article 3. However, it shall only do so if the following conditions are met:

(a)

(a)

no reference to harmonised standards has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012;

no reference to harmonised standards has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012;

| (b) | the Commission has adopted a request referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article; and |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

the Commission has adopted a request referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article; and

the Commission has adopted a request referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article; and

| (c) | the Commission notes undue delays in the standardisation procedure. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

the Commission notes undue delays in the standardisation procedure.

the Commission notes undue delays in the standardisation procedure.

Before adopting implementing acts referred to in the first subparagraph, the Commission shall consult the relevant stakeholders, including organisations representing persons with disabilities.

Before adopting implementing acts referred to in the first subparagraph, the Commission shall consult the relevant stakeholders, including organisations representing persons with disabilities.

Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 24(2) of this Directive.

Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 24(2) of this Directive.

Amendment 134

Amendment 134

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 13 — paragraph 1 c (new)

Article 13 — paragraph 1 c (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1c.
     
  Where no references to the harmonised standards referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, products and services that meet the technical specifications referred to in paragraph 1b of this Article or parts thereof shall be deemed to be in conformity with the accessibility requirements set out in Article 3 that are covered by those technical specifications or parts thereof. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1c.
     
  Where no references to the harmonised standards referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, products and services that meet the technical specifications referred to in paragraph 1b of this Article or parts thereof shall be deemed to be in conformity with the accessibility requirements set out in Article 3 that are covered by those technical specifications or parts thereof.

Amendment 135

Amendment 135

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 14

Article 14

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Article 14




  Common technical specifications





  1.
     
  Where no reference to harmonised standards has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, and where further detail for the accessibility requirements of certain products and services would be needed for harmonisation of the market, the Commission may adopt implementing acts establishing common technical specifications (‘CTS’) for the accessibility requirements set out in Annex I to this Directive. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 24(2) of this Directive. | deleted |
| 2.
     
  Products and services which are in conformity with the CTS referred to in paragraph 1 or parts thereof shall be deemed to be in conformity with the accessibility requirements referred to in Article 3, covered by those CTS or parts thereof. | |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 14

Common technical specifications

1.
     
  Where no reference to harmonised standards has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, and where further detail for the accessibility requirements of certain products and services would be needed for harmonisation of the market, the Commission may adopt implementing acts establishing common technical specifications (‘CTS’) for the accessibility requirements set out in Annex I to this Directive. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 24(2) of this Directive.

deleted

deleted

2.
     
  Products and services which are in conformity with the CTS referred to in paragraph 1 or parts thereof shall be deemed to be in conformity with the accessibility requirements referred to in Article 3, covered by those CTS or parts thereof.

Amendment 136

Amendment 136

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 — paragraph 2

Article 15 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The EU declaration of conformity shall have the model structure set out in Annex III to Decision No 768/2008/EC. It shall contain the elements specified in Annex II to this Directive and shall be continuously updated. The requirements concerning the technical documentation shall avoid imposing any disproportionate burden for
  micro,
  small and medium-sized enterprises. It shall be translated into the language or languages required by the Member State in the market of which the product is placed or made available. | 2.   The EU declaration of conformity shall have the model structure set out in Annex III to Decision No 768/2008/EC. It shall contain the elements specified in Annex II to this Directive and shall be continuously updated. The requirements concerning the technical documentation shall avoid imposing any disproportionate burden for small and medium-sized enterprises. It shall be translated into the language or languages required by the Member State in the market of which the product is placed or made available. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The EU declaration of conformity shall have the model structure set out in Annex III to Decision No 768/2008/EC. It shall contain the elements specified in Annex II to this Directive and shall be continuously updated. The requirements concerning the technical documentation shall avoid imposing any disproportionate burden for
  micro,
  small and medium-sized enterprises. It shall be translated into the language or languages required by the Member State in the market of which the product is placed or made available.

2.   The EU declaration of conformity shall have the model structure set out in Annex III to Decision No 768/2008/EC. It shall contain the elements specified in Annex II to this Directive and shall be continuously updated. The requirements concerning the technical documentation shall avoid imposing any disproportionate burden for small and medium-sized enterprises. It shall be translated into the language or languages required by the Member State in the market of which the product is placed or made available.

Amendment 137

Amendment 137

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 — paragraph 3

Article 15 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   Where a product is subject to more than one Union act requiring an EU declaration of conformity,
  a single
  EU declaration of conformity shall be drawn up in respect of all such Union acts. That declaration shall contain the identification of the acts concerned including the publication references. | 3.   Where a product is subject to more than one Union act requiring an EU declaration of conformity,
  the
  EU declaration of conformity shall be drawn up in respect of all such Union acts. That declaration shall contain the identification of the acts concerned including the publication references. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   Where a product is subject to more than one Union act requiring an EU declaration of conformity,
  a single
  EU declaration of conformity shall be drawn up in respect of all such Union acts. That declaration shall contain the identification of the acts concerned including the publication references.

3.   Where a product is subject to more than one Union act requiring an EU declaration of conformity,
  the
  EU declaration of conformity shall be drawn up in respect of all such Union acts. That declaration shall contain the identification of the acts concerned including the publication references.

Amendment 138

Amendment 138

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 — paragraph 4 a (new)

Article 15 — paragraph 4 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 4a.
     
  In addition to the EU declaration of conformity, the manufacturer shall include a notice on the packaging informing consumers in a cost-effective, simple and precise way that the product incorporates accessibility features. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4a.
     
  In addition to the EU declaration of conformity, the manufacturer shall include a notice on the packaging informing consumers in a cost-effective, simple and precise way that the product incorporates accessibility features.

Amendment 139

Amendment 139

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 16

Article 16

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Article 16




  General principles of the CE marking of products




  The CE marking shall be subject to the general principles set out in Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008. | deleted |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 16

General principles of the CE marking of products

The CE marking shall be subject to the general principles set out in Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008.

deleted

deleted

Amendment 140

Amendment 140

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article - 17 (new)

Article - 17 (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article - 17




  National database




  Each Member State shall establish a publicly accessible database to register non-accessible products. Consumers shall be able to consult and log information about non-accessible products. Member States shall take the necessary measures to inform consumers or other stakeholders of the possibility of lodging complaints. An interactive system between national databases shall be envisaged, where possible under the responsibility of the Commission or the relevant representative organisations, so that information on non-accessible products can be disseminated across the Union. |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

Article - 17

National database

Each Member State shall establish a publicly accessible database to register non-accessible products. Consumers shall be able to consult and log information about non-accessible products. Member States shall take the necessary measures to inform consumers or other stakeholders of the possibility of lodging complaints. An interactive system between national databases shall be envisaged, where possible under the responsibility of the Commission or the relevant representative organisations, so that information on non-accessible products can be disseminated across the Union.

Amendment 141

Amendment 141

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 18 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2

Article 18 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Member States shall ensure that the public is informed of the existence, responsibilities and identity of the authorities referred to in the first subparagraph. Those authorities shall make the information
  available
  in accessible formats upon request. | Member States shall ensure that the public is informed of the existence, responsibilities and identity of the authorities referred to in the first subparagraph. Those authorities shall make
  available
  the information
  on their own work and on the decisions that they have taken
  in accessible formats upon request
  by the members of the public concerned
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Member States shall ensure that the public is informed of the existence, responsibilities and identity of the authorities referred to in the first subparagraph. Those authorities shall make the information
  available
  in accessible formats upon request.

available

Member States shall ensure that the public is informed of the existence, responsibilities and identity of the authorities referred to in the first subparagraph. Those authorities shall make
  available
  the information
  on their own work and on the decisions that they have taken
  in accessible formats upon request
  by the members of the public concerned
  .

available

on their own work and on the decisions that they have taken

by the members of the public concerned

Amendment 142

Amendment 142

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 19 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

Article 19 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Where the market surveillance authorities of one Member State have taken action pursuant to Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008, or where they have sufficient reason to believe that a product covered by this Directive
  presents a risk related to accessibility aspects covered by
  this Directive, they shall carry out an evaluation in relation to the product concerned covering all the requirements laid down in this Directive. The relevant economic operators shall fully cooperate with the market surveillance authorities. | Where the market surveillance authorities of one Member State have taken action pursuant to Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008, or where they have sufficient reason to believe that a product covered by this Directive
  is not in conformity with
  this Directive, they shall carry out an evaluation in relation to the product concerned covering all the
  relevant
  requirements laid down in this Directive. The relevant economic operators shall fully cooperate with the market surveillance authorities. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Where the market surveillance authorities of one Member State have taken action pursuant to Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008, or where they have sufficient reason to believe that a product covered by this Directive
  presents a risk related to accessibility aspects covered by
  this Directive, they shall carry out an evaluation in relation to the product concerned covering all the requirements laid down in this Directive. The relevant economic operators shall fully cooperate with the market surveillance authorities.

presents a risk related to accessibility aspects covered by

Where the market surveillance authorities of one Member State have taken action pursuant to Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008, or where they have sufficient reason to believe that a product covered by this Directive
  is not in conformity with
  this Directive, they shall carry out an evaluation in relation to the product concerned covering all the
  relevant
  requirements laid down in this Directive. The relevant economic operators shall fully cooperate with the market surveillance authorities.

is not in conformity with

relevant

Amendment 143

Amendment 143

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 19 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2

Article 19 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Where, in the course of that evaluation, the market surveillance authorities find that the product does not comply with the requirements laid down in this Directive, they shall without delay require the relevant economic operator to take all appropriate corrective action to bring the product into compliance with those requirements, to withdraw the product from the market
  , or to recall it
  within a reasonable period
  , commensurate with the nature of the risk, as they may prescribe
  . | Where, in the course of that evaluation, the market surveillance authorities find that the product does not comply with the requirements laid down in this Directive, they shall without delay require the relevant economic operator to take all appropriate corrective action to bring the product
  concerned
  into compliance with those requirements
  . If the relevant economic operator fails to take any adequate corrective action, the market surveillance authorities shall require that economic operator
  to withdraw the product from the market within a reasonable period. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Where, in the course of that evaluation, the market surveillance authorities find that the product does not comply with the requirements laid down in this Directive, they shall without delay require the relevant economic operator to take all appropriate corrective action to bring the product into compliance with those requirements, to withdraw the product from the market
  , or to recall it
  within a reasonable period
  , commensurate with the nature of the risk, as they may prescribe
  .

, or to recall it

, commensurate with the nature of the risk, as they may prescribe

Where, in the course of that evaluation, the market surveillance authorities find that the product does not comply with the requirements laid down in this Directive, they shall without delay require the relevant economic operator to take all appropriate corrective action to bring the product
  concerned
  into compliance with those requirements
  . If the relevant economic operator fails to take any adequate corrective action, the market surveillance authorities shall require that economic operator
  to withdraw the product from the market within a reasonable period.

concerned

. If the relevant economic operator fails to take any adequate corrective action, the market surveillance authorities shall require that economic operator

Amendment 144

Amendment 144

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 19 — paragraph 4

Article 19 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   Where the relevant economic operator does not take adequate corrective action within the period referred to in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1, the market surveillance authorities shall take all appropriate provisional measures to prohibit or restrict products being made available on their national markets, to withdraw the product from that market
  or to recall it
  . The market surveillance authorities shall inform the Commission and the other Member States, without delay, of those measures. | 4.   Where the relevant economic operator does not take adequate corrective action within the period referred to in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1, the market surveillance authorities shall take all appropriate provisional measures to prohibit or restrict products being made available on their national markets
  or
  to withdraw the product from that market. The market surveillance authorities shall inform the Commission and the other Member States, without delay, of those measures. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.   Where the relevant economic operator does not take adequate corrective action within the period referred to in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1, the market surveillance authorities shall take all appropriate provisional measures to prohibit or restrict products being made available on their national markets, to withdraw the product from that market
  or to recall it
  . The market surveillance authorities shall inform the Commission and the other Member States, without delay, of those measures.

4.   Where the relevant economic operator does not take adequate corrective action within the period referred to in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1, the market surveillance authorities shall take all appropriate provisional measures to prohibit or restrict products being made available on their national markets
  or
  to withdraw the product from that market. The market surveillance authorities shall inform the Commission and the other Member States, without delay, of those measures.

Amendment 145

Amendment 145

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 19 — paragraph 5 — introductory part

Article 19 — paragraph 5 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 5.   The information referred to in paragraph 4 shall include all available details, in particular the data necessary for the identification of the non-compliant product, the origin of the product, the nature of the alleged non-compliance
  and the risk involved
  , the nature and duration of the national measures taken and the arguments put forward by the relevant economic operator. In particular, the market surveillance authorities shall indicate whether the non-compliance is due to any of the following: | 5.   The information referred to in paragraph 4 shall include all available details, in particular the data necessary for the identification of the non-compliant product, the origin of the product, the nature of the alleged non-compliance, the nature and duration of the national measures taken and the arguments put forward by the relevant economic operator. In particular, the market surveillance authorities shall indicate whether the non-compliance is due to any of the following: |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

5.   The information referred to in paragraph 4 shall include all available details, in particular the data necessary for the identification of the non-compliant product, the origin of the product, the nature of the alleged non-compliance
  and the risk involved
  , the nature and duration of the national measures taken and the arguments put forward by the relevant economic operator. In particular, the market surveillance authorities shall indicate whether the non-compliance is due to any of the following:

5.   The information referred to in paragraph 4 shall include all available details, in particular the data necessary for the identification of the non-compliant product, the origin of the product, the nature of the alleged non-compliance, the nature and duration of the national measures taken and the arguments put forward by the relevant economic operator. In particular, the market surveillance authorities shall indicate whether the non-compliance is due to any of the following:

Amendment 146

Amendment 146

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 19 — paragraph 5 — point a

Article 19 — paragraph 5 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | the failure of the product to meet requirements
  relating to those
  set out in Article 3
  of this Directive
  , or |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

(a)

the failure of the product to meet requirements
  relating to those
  set out in Article 3
  of this Directive
  , or

relating to those

of this Directive

| (a) | the failure of the product to meet
  relevant
  requirements set out in Article 3, or |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the failure of the product to meet
  relevant
  requirements set out in Article 3, or

relevant

Amendment 147

Amendment 147

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 19 — paragraph 8

Article 19 — paragraph 8

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 8.   Member States shall ensure that appropriate restrictive measures are taken in respect of the product concerned, such as withdrawal of the product from their market, without delay. | 8.   Member States shall ensure that appropriate
  and proportionate
  restrictive measures are taken in respect of the product concerned, such as withdrawal of the product from their market, without delay. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

8.   Member States shall ensure that appropriate restrictive measures are taken in respect of the product concerned, such as withdrawal of the product from their market, without delay.

8.   Member States shall ensure that appropriate
  and proportionate
  restrictive measures are taken in respect of the product concerned, such as withdrawal of the product from their market, without delay.

Amendment 148

Amendment 148

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 20 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

Article 20 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Where, on completion of the procedure set out in Article 19(3) and (4), objections are raised against a measure taken by a Member State, or where the Commission
  considers
  a national measure
  to be
  contrary to Union legislation, the Commission shall without delay enter into consultation with the Member States and the relevant economic operator or operators and shall evaluate the national measure. On the basis of the results of that evaluation, the Commission shall decide whether the national measure is justified or not. | Where, on completion of the procedure set out in Article 19(3) and (4), objections are raised against a measure taken by a Member State, or where the Commission
  has reasonable evidence to suggest that
  a national measure
  is
  contrary to Union legislation, the Commission shall without delay enter into consultation with the Member States and the relevant economic operator or operators and shall evaluate the national measure. On the basis of the results of that evaluation, the Commission shall decide whether the national measure is justified or not. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Where, on completion of the procedure set out in Article 19(3) and (4), objections are raised against a measure taken by a Member State, or where the Commission
  considers
  a national measure
  to be
  contrary to Union legislation, the Commission shall without delay enter into consultation with the Member States and the relevant economic operator or operators and shall evaluate the national measure. On the basis of the results of that evaluation, the Commission shall decide whether the national measure is justified or not.

considers

to be

Where, on completion of the procedure set out in Article 19(3) and (4), objections are raised against a measure taken by a Member State, or where the Commission
  has reasonable evidence to suggest that
  a national measure
  is
  contrary to Union legislation, the Commission shall without delay enter into consultation with the Member States and the relevant economic operator or operators and shall evaluate the national measure. On the basis of the results of that evaluation, the Commission shall decide whether the national measure is justified or not.

has reasonable evidence to suggest that

is

Amendment 149

Amendment 149

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 20 a (new)

Article 20 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 20a




  Working Group





  1.
     
  The Commission shall establish a working group.




  That working group shall consist of the representatives of the national market surveillance authorities and the relevant stakeholders, including persons with disabilities and their representative organisations. |
| | 2.
     
  The working group shall perform the following tasks:










  (a) | facilitating the exchange of information and best practices among the market surveillance authorities; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 20a

Working Group

1.
     
  The Commission shall establish a working group.

That working group shall consist of the representatives of the national market surveillance authorities and the relevant stakeholders, including persons with disabilities and their representative organisations.

2.
     
  The working group shall perform the following tasks:

(a)

facilitating the exchange of information and best practices among the market surveillance authorities;

| (b) | ensuring coherence in the application of the accessibility requirements set out in Article 3; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

ensuring coherence in the application of the accessibility requirements set out in Article 3;

| (c) | expressing an opinion on exceptions from the accessibility requirements set out in Article 3 in cases that are considered to be necessary, after receiving the Commission request. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

expressing an opinion on exceptions from the accessibility requirements set out in Article 3 in cases that are considered to be necessary, after receiving the Commission request.

Amendment 151

Amendment 151

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 21 — paragraph 1 — point c

Article 21 — paragraph 1 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | When establishing the accessibility requirements related to social and quality criteria established by competent authorities in tender procedures for public passenger transport services by rail and by road under Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

(c)

When establishing the accessibility requirements related to social and quality criteria established by competent authorities in tender procedures for public passenger transport services by rail and by road under Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007;

When establishing the accessibility requirements related to social and quality criteria established by competent authorities in tender procedures for public passenger transport services by rail and by road under Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007;

deleted

deleted

Amendments 247 and 281

Amendments 247 and 281

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 21 — paragraph 1 — point d a (new)

Article 21 — paragraph 1 — point d a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (da) | where applicable, to all relevant Union legislation or to the provisions in Union legislation referring to accessibility for persons with disabilities; |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

(da)

(da)

where applicable, to all relevant Union legislation or to the provisions in Union legislation referring to accessibility for persons with disabilities;

where applicable, to all relevant Union legislation or to the provisions in Union legislation referring to accessibility for persons with disabilities;

Amendment 282

Amendment 282

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 21 — paragraph 1 — point d b (new)

Article 21 — paragraph 1 — point d b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (db) | when the Union co-finances barrier-free accessible transport and telecommunication infrastructure projects under the CEF, the Structural Funds, or the EFSI, projects supporting or including accessibility components shall be prioritised. |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

(db)

(db)

when the Union co-finances barrier-free accessible transport and telecommunication infrastructure projects under the CEF, the Structural Funds, or the EFSI, projects supporting or including accessibility components shall be prioritised.

when the Union co-finances barrier-free accessible transport and telecommunication infrastructure projects under the CEF, the Structural Funds, or the EFSI, projects supporting or including accessibility components shall be prioritised.

Amendment 152

Amendment 152

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 22 — paragraph 1

Article 22 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Accessibility requirements referred to in Article 21 apply to the extent that they do not impose a disproportionate burden on the competent authorities for the purposes of that Article. | 1.   Accessibility requirements referred to in Article 21 apply to the extent that they do not impose a disproportionate burden on the competent authorities
  or the operators contracted by them
  for the purposes of that Article. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Accessibility requirements referred to in Article 21 apply to the extent that they do not impose a disproportionate burden on the competent authorities for the purposes of that Article.

1.   Accessibility requirements referred to in Article 21 apply to the extent that they do not impose a disproportionate burden on the competent authorities
  or the operators contracted by them
  for the purposes of that Article.

Amendments 226 and 257

Amendments 226 and 257

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 22 — paragraph 2 — point b

Article 22 — paragraph 2 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | the estimated costs and benefits for the competent authorities concerned in relation to the estimated benefit for persons with disabilities, taking into account the frequency and duration of use of the specific product or service; |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

(b)

the estimated costs and benefits for the competent authorities concerned in relation to the estimated benefit for persons with disabilities, taking into account the frequency and duration of use of the specific product or service;

| (b) | the estimated costs and benefits for the competent authorities concerned in relation to the estimated benefit for persons with
  functional limitations and persons with
  disabilities, taking into account the frequency and duration of use of the specific product or service. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the estimated costs and benefits for the competent authorities concerned in relation to the estimated benefit for persons with
  functional limitations and persons with
  disabilities, taking into account the frequency and duration of use of the specific product or service.

functional limitations and persons with

Amendment 153

Amendment 153

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 22 — paragraph 3

Article 22 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   The assessment of whether compliance with accessibility requirements referred to in Article 21 imposes a disproportionate burden shall be performed by the competent authorities concerned. | 3.   The
  initial
  assessment of whether compliance with accessibility requirements referred to in Article 21 imposes a disproportionate burden shall be performed by the competent authorities concerned. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   The assessment of whether compliance with accessibility requirements referred to in Article 21 imposes a disproportionate burden shall be performed by the competent authorities concerned.

3.   The
  initial
  assessment of whether compliance with accessibility requirements referred to in Article 21 imposes a disproportionate burden shall be performed by the competent authorities concerned.

Amendment 231

Amendment 231

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 22 — paragraph 3 a (new)

Article 22 — paragraph 3 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 3a.
     
  The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23a to supplement paragraph 2 of this Article by further specifying the criteria that are to be taken into account for all products and services covered by this Directive when assessing whether the burden is to be considered disproportionate, without modifying those criteria.




  When further specifying those criteria, the Commission shall not only take into account the potential benefits for persons with disabilities, but also those for persons with functional limitations.




  The Commission shall adopt the first such delegated act covering all products and services falling within the scope of this Directive by ... [one year after the date of entry into force of this Directive]. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3a.
     
  The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23a to supplement paragraph 2 of this Article by further specifying the criteria that are to be taken into account for all products and services covered by this Directive when assessing whether the burden is to be considered disproportionate, without modifying those criteria.

When further specifying those criteria, the Commission shall not only take into account the potential benefits for persons with disabilities, but also those for persons with functional limitations.

The Commission shall adopt the first such delegated act covering all products and services falling within the scope of this Directive by ... [one year after the date of entry into force of this Directive].

Amendment 155

Amendment 155

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 22 — paragraph 4

Article 22 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   Where a competent authority has used the exception provided for in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 for a specific product or service it shall notify the Commission thereof.
  The notification shall include
  the assessment referred to in paragraph 2. | 4.   Where a competent authority has used the exception provided for in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 for a specific product or service, it shall notify the Commission thereof.
  The
  assessment referred to in paragraph 2
  shall be submitted to the Commission upon its request
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.   Where a competent authority has used the exception provided for in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 for a specific product or service it shall notify the Commission thereof.
  The notification shall include
  the assessment referred to in paragraph 2.

4.   Where a competent authority has used the exception provided for in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 for a specific product or service, it shall notify the Commission thereof.
  The
  assessment referred to in paragraph 2
  shall be submitted to the Commission upon its request
  .

Amendment 156

Amendment 156

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 22 — paragraph 4 a (new)

Article 22 — paragraph 4 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 4a.
     
  If the Commission has reason to doubt the decision of the competent authority concerned, the Commission may request the working group referred to in Article 20a to verify the assessment referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article and issue an opinion. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4a.
     
  If the Commission has reason to doubt the decision of the competent authority concerned, the Commission may request the working group referred to in Article 20a to verify the assessment referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article and issue an opinion.

Amendment 157

Amendment 157

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 22 — paragraph 4 b (new)

Article 22 — paragraph 4 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 4b.
     
  The Commission shall adopt implementing acts setting out a model notification for the purposes of paragraph 4 of this Article. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 24(1a). The Commission shall adopt the first such implementing act by ... [two years after the date of entry into force of this Directive]. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4b.
     
  The Commission shall adopt implementing acts setting out a model notification for the purposes of paragraph 4 of this Article. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 24(1a). The Commission shall adopt the first such implementing act by ... [two years after the date of entry into force of this Directive].

Amendment 158

Amendment 158

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Chapter VII — title

Chapter VII — title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| IMPLEMENTING POWERS AND FINAL PROVISIONS | DELEGATED ACTS,
  IMPLEMENTING POWERS AND FINAL PROVISIONS |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

IMPLEMENTING POWERS AND FINAL PROVISIONS

DELEGATED ACTS,
  IMPLEMENTING POWERS AND FINAL PROVISIONS

DELEGATED ACTS,

Amendment 159

Amendment 159

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 23 a (new)

Article 23 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 23a




  Exercise of the delegation





  1.
     
  The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. |
| | 2.
     
  The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 10(2a), Article 12(5a) and Article 22(3a) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from ... [date of entry into force of this Directive]. |
| | 3.
     
  The delegation of power referred to in Article 10(2a), Article 12(5a) and Article 22(3a) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect on the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. |
| | 4.
     
  Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. |
| | 5.
     
  As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. |
| | 6.
     
  A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 10(2a), Article 12(5a) and 22(3a) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 23a

Exercise of the delegation

1.
     
  The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article.

2.
     
  The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 10(2a), Article 12(5a) and Article 22(3a) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from ... [date of entry into force of this Directive].

3.
     
  The delegation of power referred to in Article 10(2a), Article 12(5a) and Article 22(3a) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect on the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.

4.
     
  Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making.

5.
     
  As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council.

6.
     
  A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 10(2a), Article 12(5a) and 22(3a) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.

Amendment 160

Amendment 160

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 24 — paragraph 1 a (new)

Article 24 — paragraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1a.
     
  Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1a.
     
  Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.

Amendment 161

Amendment 161

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 25 — paragraph 2 — introductory part

Article 25 — paragraph 2 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The means referred to paragraph 1 shall include: | 2.   The means referred to
  in
  paragraph 1 shall include: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The means referred to paragraph 1 shall include:

2.   The means referred to
  in
  paragraph 1 shall include:

Amendment 162

Amendment 162

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 25 — paragraph 2 — point a

Article 25 — paragraph 2 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | provisions whereby a
  consumer
  may
  take action under national law before the courts or before the competent administrative bodies to ensure that the national provisions transposing this Directive are complied with; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

provisions whereby a
  consumer
  may
  take action under national law before the courts or before the competent administrative bodies to ensure that the national provisions transposing this Directive are complied with;

provisions whereby a

may

| (a) | the possibility, for the
  consumer
  directly affected by the non-conformity of a product or service, to
  take action under national law before the courts or before the competent administrative bodies to ensure that the national provisions transposing this Directive are complied with; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the possibility, for the
  consumer
  directly affected by the non-conformity of a product or service, to
  take action under national law before the courts or before the competent administrative bodies to ensure that the national provisions transposing this Directive are complied with;

the possibility, for the

directly affected by the non-conformity of a product or service, to

Amendment 163

Amendment 163

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 25 — paragraph 2 — point b

Article 25 — paragraph 2 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | provisions whereby
  public bodies or private associations, organisations or other legal entities which have a legitimate interest, in ensuring that the provisions of this Directive are complied with,
  may
  take action under national law before the courts or before the competent administrative bodies on behalf of consumers to ensure that the national provisions transposing this Directive are complied with. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

provisions whereby
  public bodies or private associations, organisations or other legal entities which have a legitimate interest, in ensuring that the provisions of this Directive are complied with,
  may
  take action under national law before the courts or before the competent administrative bodies on behalf of consumers to ensure that the national provisions transposing this Directive are complied with.

provisions whereby

may

| (b) | the possibility, for the
  public bodies or private associations, organisations or other legal entities which have a legitimate interest, in ensuring that the provisions of this Directive are complied with,
  to
  take action under national law before the courts or before the competent administrative bodies on behalf of consumers to ensure that the national provisions transposing this Directive are complied with.
  That legitimate interest could be the representation of consumers that are directly affected by the non-conformity of a product or service; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the possibility, for the
  public bodies or private associations, organisations or other legal entities which have a legitimate interest, in ensuring that the provisions of this Directive are complied with,
  to
  take action under national law before the courts or before the competent administrative bodies on behalf of consumers to ensure that the national provisions transposing this Directive are complied with.
  That legitimate interest could be the representation of consumers that are directly affected by the non-conformity of a product or service;

the possibility, for the

to

That legitimate interest could be the representation of consumers that are directly affected by the non-conformity of a product or service;

Amendment 164

Amendment 164

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 25 — paragraph 2 — point b a (new)

Article 25 — paragraph 2 — point b a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ba) | the possibility, for the consumer directly affected by the non-conformity of a product or service, to use a complaint mechanism; that mechanism could be handled by an existing body such as a national ombudsman. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ba)

(ba)

the possibility, for the consumer directly affected by the non-conformity of a product or service, to use a complaint mechanism; that mechanism could be handled by an existing body such as a national ombudsman.

the possibility, for the consumer directly affected by the non-conformity of a product or service, to use a complaint mechanism; that mechanism could be handled by an existing body such as a national ombudsman.

Amendment 165

Amendment 165

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 25 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Article 25 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  Member States shall ensure that, prior to an action being brought before the courts or before the competent administrative bodies, as referred to in points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms are in place to resolve any alleged non-compliance with this Directive which has been reported by means of a complaint mechanism referred to in point (ba) of paragraph 2. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.
     
  Member States shall ensure that, prior to an action being brought before the courts or before the competent administrative bodies, as referred to in points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms are in place to resolve any alleged non-compliance with this Directive which has been reported by means of a complaint mechanism referred to in point (ba) of paragraph 2.

Amendment 166

Amendment 166

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 25 — paragraph 2 b (new)

Article 25 — paragraph 2 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2b.
     
  This Article shall not apply to contracts which are subject to Directives 2014/24/EU or 2014/25/EU. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2b.
     
  This Article shall not apply to contracts which are subject to Directives 2014/24/EU or 2014/25/EU.

Amendment 288

Amendment 288

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 26 — paragraph 2

Article 26 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The penalties provided for shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. | 2.   The penalties provided for shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive
  , but shall not serve as an alternative to the fulfilment by economic operators of their obligation to make their products or services accessible. Those penalties shall also be accompanied by effective remedial action in case of non-compliance of the economic operator
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The penalties provided for shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.

2.   The penalties provided for shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive
  , but shall not serve as an alternative to the fulfilment by economic operators of their obligation to make their products or services accessible. Those penalties shall also be accompanied by effective remedial action in case of non-compliance of the economic operator
  .

Amendment 168

Amendment 168

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 26 — paragraph 4

Article 26 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   Penalties shall take into account the extent of the non-compliance, including the number of units of non-complying products or services concerned, as well as the number of people affected. | 4.   Penalties shall take into account the extent of the non-compliance, including
  its seriousness, and
  the number of units of non-complying products or services concerned, as well as the number of people affected. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.   Penalties shall take into account the extent of the non-compliance, including the number of units of non-complying products or services concerned, as well as the number of people affected.

4.   Penalties shall take into account the extent of the non-compliance, including
  its seriousness, and
  the number of units of non-complying products or services concerned, as well as the number of people affected.

Amendment 169

Amendment 169

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 27 — paragraph 2

Article 27 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   They shall apply those provisions from [
  ... insert date
   —
  six
  years after the entry into force of this Directive]. | 2.   They shall apply those provisions from ... [
  five
  years after the entry into force of this Directive]. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   They shall apply those provisions from [
  ... insert date
   —
  six
  years after the entry into force of this Directive].

2.   They shall apply those provisions from ... [
  five
  years after the entry into force of this Directive].

Amendment 170

Amendment 170

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 27 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Article 27 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  Without prejudice to paragraph 2b of this Article, Member States shall provide for a transitional period of five years after ... [six years after the date of entry into force of this Directive] during which service providers may continue to provide their services using products which were lawfully used by them to provide similar services before that date. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.
     
  Without prejudice to paragraph 2b of this Article, Member States shall provide for a transitional period of five years after ... [six years after the date of entry into force of this Directive] during which service providers may continue to provide their services using products which were lawfully used by them to provide similar services before that date.

Amendment 171

Amendment 171

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 27 — paragraph 2 b (new)

Article 27 — paragraph 2 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2b.
     
  Member States may provide that self-service terminals lawfully used by service providers for the provision of services before ... [six years after the date of entry into force of this Directive] may continue to be used in the provision of similar services until the end of their economically useful life. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2b.
     
  Member States may provide that self-service terminals lawfully used by service providers for the provision of services before ... [six years after the date of entry into force of this Directive] may continue to be used in the provision of similar services until the end of their economically useful life.

Amendment 172

Amendment 172

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 27 — paragraph 5

Article 27 — paragraph 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 5.   Member States
  using the possibility provided for in Article 3(10)
  shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt to
  that
  end and shall report to the Commission on the progress made in their implementation. | 5.   
  Where appropriate,
  Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt to
  the
  end
  of Article 3(10)
  and shall report to the Commission on the progress made in their implementation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5.   Member States
  using the possibility provided for in Article 3(10)
  shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt to
  that
  end and shall report to the Commission on the progress made in their implementation.

5.   
  Where appropriate,
  Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt to
  the
  end
  of Article 3(10)
  and shall report to the Commission on the progress made in their implementation.

Amendment 173

Amendment 173

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 28 — paragraph 1

Article 28 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| By [
  ...insert date — five
  years after the application of this Directive], and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions a report on the application of this Directive. | -1.
     By ... [
  three
  years after the
  date of the
  application of this Directive], and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions a report on the application of this Directive. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

By [
  ...insert date — five
  years after the application of this Directive], and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions a report on the application of this Directive.

...insert date — five

-1.
     By ... [
  three
  years after the
  date of the
  application of this Directive], and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions a report on the application of this Directive.

Amendment 174

Amendment 174

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 28 — paragraph 1

Article 28 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | The report
  shall,
  inter alia, address
  in the light of social, economic and technological developments the evolution of the accessibility of products and services
  and
  the impact on economic operators and persons with disabilities, identifying where possible, areas for burden reduction, with a view to assessing the need to review this Directive. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

The report
  shall,
  inter alia, address
  in the light of social, economic and technological developments the evolution of the accessibility of products and services
  and
  the impact on economic operators and persons with disabilities, identifying where possible, areas for burden reduction, with a view to assessing the need to review this Directive.

The report

inter alia, address

and

| 1. | Those reports
  ,
  drawn up on the basis of the notifications received in accordance with Article 12(6) and Article 22(4),
  shall
  assess whether this Directive has achieved its objectives, in particular with regard to enhancing the free movement of accessible products and services. In addition, those reports shall
  in the light of social, economic and technological developments
  , address
  the evolution of the accessibility of products and services
  , the need to include new products and services within the scope of this Directive
  ,
  or the need to exclude certain products or services from the scope of this Directive as well as
  the impact
  of this Directive
  on economic operators and persons with disabilities, identifying where possible, areas for burden reduction, with a view to assessing the need to review this Directive. |
| --- | --- |

1.

Those reports
  ,
  drawn up on the basis of the notifications received in accordance with Article 12(6) and Article 22(4),
  shall
  assess whether this Directive has achieved its objectives, in particular with regard to enhancing the free movement of accessible products and services. In addition, those reports shall
  in the light of social, economic and technological developments
  , address
  the evolution of the accessibility of products and services
  , the need to include new products and services within the scope of this Directive
  ,
  or the need to exclude certain products or services from the scope of this Directive as well as
  the impact
  of this Directive
  on economic operators and persons with disabilities, identifying where possible, areas for burden reduction, with a view to assessing the need to review this Directive.

Those reports

drawn up on the basis of the notifications received in accordance with Article 12(6) and Article 22(4),

assess whether this Directive has achieved its objectives, in particular with regard to enhancing the free movement of accessible products and services. In addition, those reports shall

, address

, the need to include new products and services within the scope of this Directive

or the need to exclude certain products or services from the scope of this Directive as well as

of this Directive

Amendment 175

Amendment 175

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 28 — paragraph 2

Article 28 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2. | Member States shall communicate to the Commission in due time all the information necessary for the Commission to draw up such
  a report
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.

Member States shall communicate to the Commission in due time all the information necessary for the Commission to draw up such
  a report
  .

a report

| 2. | Member States shall communicate to the Commission in due time all the information necessary for the Commission to draw up such
  reports
  . |
| --- | --- |

2.

Member States shall communicate to the Commission in due time all the information necessary for the Commission to draw up such
  reports
  .

reports

Amendment 176

Amendment 176

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 28 — paragraph 3

Article 28 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3. | The Commission’s report shall take into account the viewpoints of the economic stakeholders and relevant non-governmental organisations, including organisations of persons with disabilities
  and those representing older persons
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.

The Commission’s report shall take into account the viewpoints of the economic stakeholders and relevant non-governmental organisations, including organisations of persons with disabilities
  and those representing older persons
  .

and those representing older persons

| 3. | The Commission’s report shall take into account the viewpoints of the economic stakeholders and relevant non-governmental organisations, including organisations of persons with disabilities. |
| --- | --- |

3.

The Commission’s report shall take into account the viewpoints of the economic stakeholders and relevant non-governmental organisations, including organisations of persons with disabilities.

Amendment 177

Amendment 177

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section I — Part A (new)

Annex I — Section I — Part A (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | A. | Operating systems |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

A.

A.

Operating systems

| 1. | The provision of services in order to maximise their reasonably foreseeable use by persons with disabilities shall be achieved by meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C, and shall include:









  (a) | information about the functioning of the service concerned and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities; and |
| --- | --- | --- |

1.

1.

The provision of services in order to maximise their reasonably foreseeable use by persons with disabilities shall be achieved by meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C, and shall include:

(a)

(a)

information about the functioning of the service concerned and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities; and

information about the functioning of the service concerned and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities; and

| (b) | electronic information, including the websites necessary for the provision of the service concerned. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

electronic information, including the websites necessary for the provision of the service concerned.

electronic information, including the websites necessary for the provision of the service concerned.

Amendment 178

Amendment 178

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section I — Part B (new)

Annex I — Section I — Part B (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | B. | General-purpose computer hardware and its embedded operating systems |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

B.

B.

General-purpose computer hardware and its embedded operating systems

Amendment 180

Amendment 180

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section I — point 2

Annex I — Section I — point 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| [...] | deleted |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

[...]

deleted

deleted

Amendment 181

Amendment 181

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section I — Part C (new)

Annex I — Section I — Part C (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | C. | Functional performance requirements |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

C.

C.

Functional performance requirements

In order to make accessible their design and user interface products and services shall be designed, where applicable, as follows:

In order to make accessible their design and user interface products and services shall be designed, where applicable, as follows:

| (a) | Usage without vision



  Where the product provides visual modes of operation, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require vision. |
| --- | --- |

(a)

(a)

Usage without vision

Usage without vision

Where the product provides visual modes of operation, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require vision.

| (b) | Usage with limited vision



  Where the product provides visual modes of operation, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that enables users to operate the product with limited vision; which can be achieved for instance via features related to flexible contrast and brightness, flexible magnification without loss of content or functionalities, flexible ways to separate and control foreground from background visual elements and flexible control over the field of vision required. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

Usage with limited vision

Usage with limited vision

Where the product provides visual modes of operation, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that enables users to operate the product with limited vision; which can be achieved for instance via features related to flexible contrast and brightness, flexible magnification without loss of content or functionalities, flexible ways to separate and control foreground from background visual elements and flexible control over the field of vision required.

| (c) | Usage without perception of colour



  Where the product provides visual modes of operation, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require user perception of colour. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

Usage without perception of colour

Usage without perception of colour

Where the product provides visual modes of operation, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require user perception of colour.

| (d) | Usage without hearing



  Where the product provides auditory modes of operation, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require hearing. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

(d)

Usage without hearing

Usage without hearing

Where the product provides auditory modes of operation, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require hearing.

| (e) | Usage with limited hearing



  Where the product provides auditory modes of operation, it shall provide at least one mode of operation with enhanced audio features; which can be achieved for instance for user control of volume and flexible ways to separate and control foreground from background sound where voice and background are available as separate audio streams. |
| --- | --- |

(e)

(e)

Usage with limited hearing

Usage with limited hearing

Where the product provides auditory modes of operation, it shall provide at least one mode of operation with enhanced audio features; which can be achieved for instance for user control of volume and flexible ways to separate and control foreground from background sound where voice and background are available as separate audio streams.

| (f) | Usage without vocal capability



  Where the product requires vocal input from users, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require them to generate vocal output. Vocal output includes any orally-generated sounds like speech, whistles or clicks. |
| --- | --- |

(f)

(f)

Usage without vocal capability

Usage without vocal capability

Where the product requires vocal input from users, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require them to generate vocal output. Vocal output includes any orally-generated sounds like speech, whistles or clicks.

| (g) | Usage with limited manipulation or strength



  Where the product requires manual actions, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that enables users to make use of the product through alternative actions not requiring fine motor control and manipulation, hand strength or operation of more than one control at the same time. |
| --- | --- |

(g)

(g)

Usage with limited manipulation or strength

Usage with limited manipulation or strength

Where the product requires manual actions, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that enables users to make use of the product through alternative actions not requiring fine motor control and manipulation, hand strength or operation of more than one control at the same time.

| (h) | Usage with limited reach



  Where the products are freestanding or installed, the operational elements shall be within reach of all users. |
| --- | --- |

(h)

(h)

Usage with limited reach

Usage with limited reach

Where the products are freestanding or installed, the operational elements shall be within reach of all users.

| (i) | Minimising the risk of triggering photosensitive seizures



  Where the product provides visual modes of operation, it shall avoid modes of operation that are known to trigger photosensitive seizures. |
| --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

Minimising the risk of triggering photosensitive seizures

Minimising the risk of triggering photosensitive seizures

Where the product provides visual modes of operation, it shall avoid modes of operation that are known to trigger photosensitive seizures.

| (j) | Usage with limited cognition



  The product shall provide at least one mode of operation incorporating features that make it simpler and easier to use. |
| --- | --- |

(j)

(j)

Usage with limited cognition

Usage with limited cognition

The product shall provide at least one mode of operation incorporating features that make it simpler and easier to use.

| (k) | Privacy



  Where the product incorporates features that are provided for accessibility, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that maintains privacy when using those product features that are provided for accessibility. |
| --- | --- |

(k)

(k)

Privacy

Privacy

Where the product incorporates features that are provided for accessibility, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that maintains privacy when using those product features that are provided for accessibility.

Amendment 182

Amendment 182

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section I — Part D (new)

Annex I — Section I — Part D (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | D. | Support services |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

D.

D.

Support services

Where available, support services shall provide information on the accessibility of the product and its compatibility with assistive technologies, in accessible modes of communication for persons with disabilities.

Where available, support services shall provide information on the accessibility of the product and its compatibility with assistive technologies, in accessible modes of communication for persons with disabilities.

Amendments 183 and 291

Amendments 183 and 291

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section II — title

Annex I — Section II — title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Self-service terminals: Automatic Teller Machines, ticketing machines
  and
  check- in machines | Self-service terminals: Automatic Teller Machines, ticketing machines, check- in machines
  and payment terminals |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Self-service terminals: Automatic Teller Machines, ticketing machines
  and
  check- in machines

and

Self-service terminals: Automatic Teller Machines, ticketing machines, check- in machines
  and payment terminals

and payment terminals

Amendments 184, 291,299 and 342

Amendments 184, 291,299 and 342

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section II — point 1

Annex I — Section II — point 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | Design and production: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

Design and production:

| 1. | Design and production: |
| --- | --- |

1.

Design and production:

The design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by
  persons with functional limitations, including
  persons with disabilities
  and those with age related impairments,
  shall be achieved by
  making accessible
  the following:

persons with functional limitations, including

and those with age related impairments,

making accessible

The design and production of products in order to maximise their
  reasonably
  foreseeable use by persons with disabilities shall be achieved by
  meeting
  the
  functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I. In that regard, products shall not require an accessibility feature to be activated in order to enable a user who needs the feature to turn it on.

reasonably

meeting

functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I. In that regard, products shall not require an accessibility feature to be activated in order to enable a user who needs the feature to turn it on.

The design and production of products shall be made accessible, including
  the following:

The design and production of products shall be made accessible, including

| (a) | the information on the use of the product provided on the product itself (labelling, instructions, warning)
  , which: |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the information on the use of the product provided on the product itself (labelling, instructions, warning)
  , which:

, which:

| (a) | the information on the use of the product provided on the product itself (
  the
  labelling, instructions
  and
  warning); |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the information on the use of the product provided on the product itself (
  the
  labelling, instructions
  and
  warning);

the

and

| | (i) | must be available by more than one sensory channel; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

must be available by more than one sensory channel;

must be available by more than one sensory channel;

| | (ii) | must be understandable |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

must be understandable

must be understandable

| | (iii) | must be perceivable; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

(iii)

must be perceivable;

must be perceivable;

| | (iv) | shall have an adequate size of fonts in foreseeable conditions of use
  ; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iv)

(iv)

shall have an adequate size of fonts in foreseeable conditions of use
  ;

shall have an adequate size of fonts in foreseeable conditions of use

| (b) | the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output)
  in accordance with point 2
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output)
  in accordance with point 2
  ;

in accordance with point 2

| (b) | the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output); |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output);

| (c) | the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with
  functional limitations, in accordance with point 2
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with
  functional limitations, in accordance with point 2
  ;

functional limitations, in accordance with point 2

| (c) | the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with
  disabilities, which must be achieved by allowing for the use of personal headsets, where a timed response is required, by alerting the user by more than one sensory channel and by giving the possibility to extend the time permitted and by having an adequate contrast and tactilely discernible keys and controls
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with
  disabilities, which must be achieved by allowing for the use of personal headsets, where a timed response is required, by alerting the user by more than one sensory channel and by giving the possibility to extend the time permitted and by having an adequate contrast and tactilely discernible keys and controls
  ;

disabilities, which must be achieved by allowing for the use of personal headsets, where a timed response is required, by alerting the user by more than one sensory channel and by giving the possibility to extend the time permitted and by having an adequate contrast and tactilely discernible keys and controls

| (d) | the interfacing of the product
  with assistive devices. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the interfacing of the product
  with assistive devices.

the interfacing of the product

| (d) | when relevant, compatibility
  with assistive devices
  and technologies available at Union level, including hearing technologies such as hearing aids, telecoils, cochlear implants and assistive listening devices. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

when relevant, compatibility
  with assistive devices
  and technologies available at Union level, including hearing technologies such as hearing aids, telecoils, cochlear implants and assistive listening devices.

when relevant, compatibility

and technologies available at Union level, including hearing technologies such as hearing aids, telecoils, cochlear implants and assistive listening devices.

Amendment 185

Amendment 185

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section II — point 2

Annex I — Section II — point 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| [...] | deleted |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

[...]

deleted

deleted

Amendment 186

Amendment 186

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section III — title

Annex I — Section III — title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Telephony services, including emergency services and the related consumer terminal equipment
  with advanced computing capability | Telephony services, including emergency services and the related consumer terminal equipment |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Telephony services, including emergency services and the related consumer terminal equipment
  with advanced computing capability

with advanced computing capability

Telephony services, including emergency services and the related consumer terminal equipment

Amendments 187, 292 and 300

Amendments 187, 292 and 300

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section III — Part A — point 1

Annex I — Section III — Part A — point 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | The provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by
  persons with functional limitations, including
  persons with disabilities, shall be achieved by: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

The provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by
  persons with functional limitations, including
  persons with disabilities, shall be achieved by:

persons with functional limitations, including

| 1. | The provision of services in order to maximise their
  reasonably
  foreseeable use by persons with disabilities shall be achieved by
  meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I, and shall include
  : |
| --- | --- |

1.

The provision of services in order to maximise their
  reasonably
  foreseeable use by persons with disabilities shall be achieved by
  meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I, and shall include
  :

reasonably

meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I, and shall include

| (a) | ensuring the accessibility of
  the products
  they
  use in the provision of the service, in accordance with the rules laid down in
  point
  B
  on ‘Related terminal equipment with advance computing capability used by consumers’ |
| --- | --- |

(a)

ensuring the accessibility of
  the products
  they
  use in the provision of the service, in accordance with the rules laid down in
  point
  B
  on ‘Related terminal equipment with advance computing capability used by consumers’

ensuring the accessibility of

they

point

on ‘Related terminal equipment with advance computing capability used by consumers’

| (a) | the products
  the service providers
  use in the provision of the service
  concerned
  , in accordance with the rules laid down in
  Part
  B
  of this Section; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the products
  the service providers
  use in the provision of the service
  concerned
  , in accordance with the rules laid down in
  Part
  B
  of this Section;

the service providers

concerned

Part

of this Section;

| (b) | providing
  information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities
  as follows: |
| --- | --- |

(b)

providing
  information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities
  as follows:

providing

as follows:

| (b) | information about the functioning of the service
  concerned
  and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

information about the functioning of the service
  concerned
  and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities;

concerned

| | (i) | the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel,

the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel,

| | (ii) | alternatives to non-text content shall be provided
  ; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

alternatives to non-text content shall be provided
  ;

alternatives to non-text content shall be provided

| | (iii) | the
  electronic information, including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service
  shall be provided in accordance with point (c)
  . |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

(iii)

the
  electronic information, including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service
  shall be provided in accordance with point (c)
  .

the

shall be provided in accordance with point (c)

| (ba) | electronic information, including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service
  concerned
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(ba)

(ba)

electronic information, including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service
  concerned
  ;

concerned

| (c) | making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

| (c) | making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

| (ca) | mobile-based apps; |
| --- | --- |

(ca)

(ca)

mobile-based apps;

mobile-based apps;

| (d) | providing accessible
  information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

providing accessible
  information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services;

providing accessible

| (d) | information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services;

| (e) | including
  functions, practices, policies
  and
  procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with
  functional limitations
  . |
| --- | --- |

(e)

including
  functions, practices, policies
  and
  procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with
  functional limitations
  .

including

and

functional limitations

| (e) | functions, practices, policies, procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with
  disabilities and ensure interoperability; which must be achieved by supporting voice, video and real time text communication, alone or in combination (total conversation), between two users, or between a user and an emergency service
  . |
| --- | --- |

(e)

functions, practices, policies, procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with
  disabilities and ensure interoperability; which must be achieved by supporting voice, video and real time text communication, alone or in combination (total conversation), between two users, or between a user and an emergency service
  .

disabilities and ensure interoperability; which must be achieved by supporting voice, video and real time text communication, alone or in combination (total conversation), between two users, or between a user and an emergency service

Amendment 344

Amendment 344

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section III — Part A — point 1 a (new)

Annex I — Section III — Part A — point 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1a. | Support services



  Where available, support services (help desks, call centres, technical support, relay services and training services) shall provide information on the accessibility of the service and its compatibility with assistive technologies, in accessible modes of communication for users with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1a.

1a.

Support services

Where available, support services (help desks, call centres, technical support, relay services and training services) shall provide information on the accessibility of the service and its compatibility with assistive technologies, in accessible modes of communication for users with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities.

Where available, support services (help desks, call centres, technical support, relay services and training services) shall provide information on the accessibility of the service and its compatibility with assistive technologies, in accessible modes of communication for users with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities.

Amendments 188 and 292

Amendments 188 and 292

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section III — Part B — title

Annex I — Section III — Part B — title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| B. | Related terminal equipment
  with advance computing capability
  used by consumers: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

B.

Related terminal equipment
  with advance computing capability
  used by consumers:

with advance computing capability

| B. | Related terminal equipment used by consumers: |
| --- | --- |

B.

Related terminal equipment used by consumers:

Amendments 189, 292 and 301

Amendments 189, 292 and 301

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section III — Part B — point 1

Annex I — Section III — Part B — point 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | Design and production: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

Design and production:

| 1. | Design and production: |
| --- | --- |

1.

Design and production:

The design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by
  persons with functional limitations, including
  persons with disabilities
  and those with age related impairments,
  shall be achieved by
  making accessible the following
  :

persons with functional limitations, including

and those with age related impairments,

making accessible the following

The design and production of products in order to maximise their
  reasonably
  foreseeable use by persons with disabilities shall be achieved by
  meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I, and shall include
  :

reasonably

meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I, and shall include

| (a) | the information on the use of the product provided on the product itself (labelling, instructions, warning)
  , which: |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the information on the use of the product provided on the product itself (labelling, instructions, warning)
  , which:

, which:

| (a) | the information on the use of the product provided on the product itself (
  the
  labelling, instructions
  and
  warning); |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the information on the use of the product provided on the product itself (
  the
  labelling, instructions
  and
  warning);

the

and

| | (i) | must be available by more than one sensory channel; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

must be available by more than one sensory channel;

must be available by more than one sensory channel;

| | (ii) | must be understandable |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

must be understandable

must be understandable

| | (iii) | must be perceivable; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

(iii)

must be perceivable;

must be perceivable;

| | (iv) | shall have an adequate size of fonts in foreseeable conditions of use
  ; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iv)

(iv)

shall have an adequate size of fonts in foreseeable conditions of use
  ;

shall have an adequate size of fonts in foreseeable conditions of use

| (b) | the packaging of the product including the information provided in it (opening, closing, use, disposal); |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the packaging of the product including the information provided in it (opening, closing, use, disposal);

| (b) | the packaging of the product including the information provided in it (opening, closing, use, disposal); |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the packaging of the product including the information provided in it (opening, closing, use, disposal);

| (c) | the product instructions for use, installation and maintenance, storage and disposal of the product
  which shall comply with the following
  : |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the product instructions for use, installation and maintenance, storage and disposal of the product
  which shall comply with the following
  :

which shall comply with the following

| (c) | the product instructions for use, installation and maintenance, storage and disposal of the product; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the product instructions for use, installation and maintenance, storage and disposal of the product;

| | (i) | content of instruction shall be available in text formats that can be used for generating alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways and via more than one sensory channel, and |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

content of instruction shall be available in text formats that can be used for generating alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways and via more than one sensory channel, and

content of instruction shall be available in text formats that can be used for generating alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways and via more than one sensory channel, and

| | (ii) | instructions shall provide alternatives to non-text content
  ; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

instructions shall provide alternatives to non-text content
  ;

instructions shall provide alternatives to non-text content

| (d) | the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output)
  in accordance with point 2
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output)
  in accordance with point 2
  ;

in accordance with point 2

| (d) | the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output); |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output);

| (e) | the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with
  functional limitations, in accordance with point 2
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with
  functional limitations, in accordance with point 2
  ;

functional limitations, in accordance with point 2

| (e) | the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with
  disabilities and ensure interoperability; which must be achieved by supporting high fidelity audio, a video resolution enabling sign language communication, real time text alone or in combination with voice and video communication or by ensuring effective wireless coupling to hearing technologies
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with
  disabilities and ensure interoperability; which must be achieved by supporting high fidelity audio, a video resolution enabling sign language communication, real time text alone or in combination with voice and video communication or by ensuring effective wireless coupling to hearing technologies
  ;

disabilities and ensure interoperability; which must be achieved by supporting high fidelity audio, a video resolution enabling sign language communication, real time text alone or in combination with voice and video communication or by ensuring effective wireless coupling to hearing technologies

| (f) | the interfacing of the product with assistive devices. |
| --- | --- |

(f)

the interfacing of the product with assistive devices.

| (f) | the interfacing of the product with assistive devices. |
| --- | --- |

(f)

the interfacing of the product with assistive devices.

Amendment 190

Amendment 190

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section III — Part B — point 2

Annex I — Section III — Part B — point 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| [...] | deleted |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

[...]

deleted

deleted

Amendment 346rev

Amendment 346rev

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section III –Part B — point 2 a (new)

Annex I — Section III –Part B — point 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a. | Support services:



  Where available, support services (help desks, call centres, technical support, relay services and training services) shall provide information on the accessibility of the product and its compatibility with assistive technologies, in accessible modes of communication for users with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.

2a.

Support services:

Where available, support services (help desks, call centres, technical support, relay services and training services) shall provide information on the accessibility of the product and its compatibility with assistive technologies, in accessible modes of communication for users with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities.

Where available, support services (help desks, call centres, technical support, relay services and training services) shall provide information on the accessibility of the product and its compatibility with assistive technologies, in accessible modes of communication for users with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities.

Amendment 191

Amendment 191

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section IV — title

Annex I — Section IV — title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Audiovisual media services and the related consumer equipment
  with advance computing capability | Websites and online applications of
  audiovisual media services and the related consumer equipment |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Audiovisual media services and the related consumer equipment
  with advance computing capability

with advance computing capability

Websites and online applications of
  audiovisual media services and the related consumer equipment

Websites and online applications of

Amendment 192

Amendment 192

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section IV — Part A — title

Annex I — Section IV — Part A — title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| A. | Services
  : |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

A.

Services
  :

Services

| A. | Websites and online applications
  : |
| --- | --- |

A.

Websites and online applications
  :

Websites and online applications

Amendment 193

Amendment 193

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section IV — Part A — point 1

Annex I — Section IV — Part A — point 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | The provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by
  persons with functional limitations, including
  persons with disabilities, shall be achieved by: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

The provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by
  persons with functional limitations, including
  persons with disabilities, shall be achieved by:

persons with functional limitations, including

| 1. | The provision of services in order to maximise their
  reasonably
  foreseeable use by persons with disabilities shall be achieved by
  meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of section I, and shall include
  : |
| --- | --- |

1.

The provision of services in order to maximise their
  reasonably
  foreseeable use by persons with disabilities shall be achieved by
  meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of section I, and shall include
  :

reasonably

meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of section I, and shall include

| (a) | ensuring the accessibility of the products they use in the provision of the service, in accordance with the rules laid down in point B on ‘Related terminal equipment with advance computing capability used by consumers’ |
| --- | --- |

(a)

ensuring the accessibility of the products they use in the provision of the service, in accordance with the rules laid down in point B on ‘Related terminal equipment with advance computing capability used by consumers’

ensuring the accessibility of the products they use in the provision of the service, in accordance with the rules laid down in point B on ‘Related terminal equipment with advance computing capability used by consumers’

| (a) | making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

| (b) | providing information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities as follows: |
| --- | --- |

(b)

providing information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities as follows:

providing information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities as follows:

| (b) | mobile device-based applications. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

mobile device-based applications.

mobile device-based applications.

| | (i) | the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel,

the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel,

| | (ii) | alternatives to non-text content shall be provided; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

alternatives to non-text content shall be provided;

alternatives to non-text content shall be provided;

| | (iii) | the electronic information, including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point (c). |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

(iii)

the electronic information, including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point (c).

the electronic information, including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point (c).

| (c) | making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

| (d) | providing accessible information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

(d)

providing accessible information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services;

providing accessible information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services;

| (e) | including functions, practices, policies and procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with functional limitations. |
| --- | --- |

(e)

(e)

including functions, practices, policies and procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with functional limitations.

including functions, practices, policies and procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with functional limitations.

Amendment 194

Amendment 194

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section IV — Part B — title

Annex I — Section IV — Part B — title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| B. | Related consumer equipment
  with advance computing capability
  : |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

B.

Related consumer equipment
  with advance computing capability
  :

with advance computing capability

| B. | Related consumer equipment: |
| --- | --- |

B.

Related consumer equipment:

Amendments 195 and 293

Amendments 195 and 293

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section IV — Part B — point 1

Annex I — Section IV — Part B — point 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | Design and production: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

Design and production:

| 1. | Design and production: |
| --- | --- |

1.

Design and production:

The design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with
  functional limitations, including persons with
  disabilities
  and those with age related impairments,
  shall be achieved by
  making accessible the following
  :

functional limitations, including persons with

and those with age related impairments,

making accessible the following

The design and production of products in order to maximise their
  reasonably
  foreseeable use by persons with disabilities shall be achieved by
  meeting the functional performance requirements set out in part C of Section I, and shall include
  :

reasonably

meeting the functional performance requirements set out in part C of Section I, and shall include

| (a) | the information on the use of the product provided
  in
  the product itself (labelling, instructions, warning)
  , which: |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the information on the use of the product provided
  in
  the product itself (labelling, instructions, warning)
  , which:

in

, which:

| (a) | the information on the use of the product provided
  on
  the product itself (
  the
  labelling, instructions
  and
  warning); |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the information on the use of the product provided
  on
  the product itself (
  the
  labelling, instructions
  and
  warning);

on

the

and

| | (i) | must be available by more than one sensory channel; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

must be available by more than one sensory channel;

must be available by more than one sensory channel;

| | (ii) | must be understandable |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

must be understandable

must be understandable

| | (iii) | must be perceivable; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

(iii)

must be perceivable;

must be perceivable;

| | (iv) | shall have an adequate size of fonts in foreseeable conditions of use
  ; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iv)

(iv)

shall have an adequate size of fonts in foreseeable conditions of use
  ;

shall have an adequate size of fonts in foreseeable conditions of use

| (b) | the packaging of the product including the information provided in it (opening, closing, use, disposal); |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the packaging of the product including the information provided in it (opening, closing, use, disposal);

| (b) | the packaging of the product including the information provided in it (opening, closing, use, disposal); |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the packaging of the product including the information provided in it (opening, closing, use, disposal);

| (c) | the product instructions for use, installation and maintenance, storage and disposal of the product
  which shall comply with the following: |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the product instructions for use, installation and maintenance, storage and disposal of the product
  which shall comply with the following:

which shall comply with the following:

| (c) | the product instructions for use, installation and maintenance, storage and disposal of the product; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the product instructions for use, installation and maintenance, storage and disposal of the product;

| | (i) | content of instruction shall be available in text formats that can be used for generating alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways and via more than one sensory channel, and |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

content of instruction shall be available in text formats that can be used for generating alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways and via more than one sensory channel, and

content of instruction shall be available in text formats that can be used for generating alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways and via more than one sensory channel, and

| | (ii) | instructions shall provide alternatives to non-text content
  ; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

instructions shall provide alternatives to non-text content
  ;

instructions shall provide alternatives to non-text content

| (d) | the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output)
  in accordance with point 2
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output)
  in accordance with point 2
  ;

in accordance with point 2

| (d) | the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output); |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output);

| (e) | the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with
  functional limitations, in accordance with point 2
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with
  functional limitations, in accordance with point 2
  ;

functional limitations, in accordance with point 2

| (e) | the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with
  disabilities; which can be achieved for instance by supporting the possibility to select, personalise and display access services such as subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, audio description, spoken subtitles and sign language interpretation, by providing means for effective wireless coupling to hearing technologies or by providing the user controls to activate access services for audiovisual services to the user at the same level of prominence as the primary media controls
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with
  disabilities; which can be achieved for instance by supporting the possibility to select, personalise and display access services such as subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, audio description, spoken subtitles and sign language interpretation, by providing means for effective wireless coupling to hearing technologies or by providing the user controls to activate access services for audiovisual services to the user at the same level of prominence as the primary media controls
  ;

disabilities; which can be achieved for instance by supporting the possibility to select, personalise and display access services such as subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, audio description, spoken subtitles and sign language interpretation, by providing means for effective wireless coupling to hearing technologies or by providing the user controls to activate access services for audiovisual services to the user at the same level of prominence as the primary media controls

| (f) | the interfacing of the product with assistive devices. |
| --- | --- |

(f)

the interfacing of the product with assistive devices.

| (f) | the interfacing of the product with assistive devices. |
| --- | --- |

(f)

the interfacing of the product with assistive devices.

Amendment 196

Amendment 196

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section IV — Part B — point 2

Annex I — Section IV — Part B — point 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| [...] | deleted |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

[...]

deleted

deleted

Amendments 197 and 308

Amendments 197 and 308

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section V — title

Annex I — Section V — title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Air, bus, rail and waterborne passenger transport services; websites used for provision of passenger transport services; mobile device-based services, smart ticketing and real time information; Self-service terminals, ticketing machines and check-in machines used for provision of passenger transport services | Air, bus,
  coach
  , rail and waterborne passenger transport services; websites used for provision of passenger transport services; mobile device-based services, smart ticketing and real time information; self-service terminals,
  including payment terminals,
  ticketing machines and check-in machines used for provision of passenger transport
  , mobility and tourism
  services. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Air, bus, rail and waterborne passenger transport services; websites used for provision of passenger transport services; mobile device-based services, smart ticketing and real time information; Self-service terminals, ticketing machines and check-in machines used for provision of passenger transport services

Air, bus,
  coach
  , rail and waterborne passenger transport services; websites used for provision of passenger transport services; mobile device-based services, smart ticketing and real time information; self-service terminals,
  including payment terminals,
  ticketing machines and check-in machines used for provision of passenger transport
  , mobility and tourism
  services.

coach

including payment terminals,

, mobility and tourism

Amendments 198, 294/rev, 303, 311, 315 and 316

Amendments 198, 294/rev, 303, 311, 315 and 316

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section V — Part A — point 1

Annex I — Section V — Part A — point 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | The provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by
  persons with functional limitations, including
  persons with disabilities, shall be achieved by: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

The provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by
  persons with functional limitations, including
  persons with disabilities, shall be achieved by:

persons with functional limitations, including

| 1. | The provision of services in order to maximise their
  reasonably
  foreseeable use by persons with disabilities shall be achieved by
  meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I, and shall include
  : |
| --- | --- |

1.

The provision of services in order to maximise their
  reasonably
  foreseeable use by persons with disabilities shall be achieved by
  meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I, and shall include
  :

reasonably

meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I, and shall include

| (a) | providing
  information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities
  as follows: |
| --- | --- |

(a)

providing
  information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities
  as follows:

providing

as follows:

| (a) | information about the functioning of the service
  concerned
  and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

information about the functioning of the service
  concerned
  and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities;

concerned

| | (i) | the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel,

the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel,

| | (
  ii
  ) | alternatives to non-text content shall be provided
  ; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(
  ii
  )

ii

alternatives to non-text content shall be provided
  ;

alternatives to non-text content shall be provided

| (
  aa
  ) | information on how to use the accessibility features of the service including accessibility of vehicles and surrounding infrastructure and built environment shall be listed and explained and information about assistance shall be provided, in accordance with Regulations (EC) No 1107/2006, (EU) No 1177/2010, (EC) No 1371/2007 and (EU) No 181/2011
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(
  aa
  )

aa

information on how to use the accessibility features of the service including accessibility of vehicles and surrounding infrastructure and built environment shall be listed and explained and information about assistance shall be provided, in accordance with Regulations (EC) No 1107/2006, (EU) No 1177/2010, (EC) No 1371/2007 and (EU) No 181/2011
  ;

information on how to use the accessibility features of the service including accessibility of vehicles and surrounding infrastructure and built environment shall be listed and explained and information about assistance shall be provided, in accordance with Regulations (EC) No 1107/2006, (EU) No 1177/2010, (EC) No 1371/2007 and (EU) No 181/2011

| | (iii) | the
  electronic information, including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point (b). |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

(iii)

the
  electronic information, including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point (b).

the

| (ab) | electronic information, including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service
  concerned
  shall be provided in accordance with point (b); |
| --- | --- |

(ab)

(ab)

electronic information, including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service
  concerned
  shall be provided in accordance with point (b);

concerned

| (b) | making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding,
  including
  the adaptability of
  content
  presentation and interaction,
  when necessary providing
  an accessible electronic alternative,
  and in a
  way
  which
  facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding,
  including
  the adaptability of
  content
  presentation and interaction,
  when necessary providing
  an accessible electronic alternative,
  and in a
  way
  which
  facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

including

content

when necessary providing

and in a

which

| (b) | making websites
  including online applications needed for the provision of the passenger transport, tourism, accommodation and catering services,
  accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding
  ; this includes
  the adaptability of
  the contents
  presentation and interaction,
  with the provision of
  an accessible electronic alternative
  when necessary, in a robust
  way
  that
  facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and the assistive technologies available at Union and international level; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

making websites
  including online applications needed for the provision of the passenger transport, tourism, accommodation and catering services,
  accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding
  ; this includes
  the adaptability of
  the contents
  presentation and interaction,
  with the provision of
  an accessible electronic alternative
  when necessary, in a robust
  way
  that
  facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and the assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

including online applications needed for the provision of the passenger transport, tourism, accommodation and catering services,

; this includes

the contents

with the provision of

when necessary, in a robust

that

| (ba) | making mobile-based services including mobile applications needed in the provision of the service accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a robust way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level; |
| --- | --- |

(ba)

(ba)

making mobile-based services including mobile applications needed in the provision of the service accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a robust way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

making mobile-based services including mobile applications needed in the provision of the service accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a robust way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

| (c) | including functions, practices, policies
  and
  procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with
  functional limitations. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

including functions, practices, policies
  and
  procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with
  functional limitations.

and

functional limitations

| (c) | including functions, practices, policies, procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with
  disabilities, including making mobile-based services, including mobile applications needed in the provision of the service, accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a robust way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;


  This concerns services such as smart ticketing (electronic reservation, booking of tickets, etc.), real-time passenger information (timetables, information about traffic disruptions, connecting services, onwards travel with other transport modes, etc.), and additional service information (e.g. staffing of stations, lifts that are out of order or services that are temporarily unavailable). |
| --- | --- |

(c)

including functions, practices, policies, procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with
  disabilities, including making mobile-based services, including mobile applications needed in the provision of the service, accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a robust way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

disabilities, including making mobile-based services, including mobile applications needed in the provision of the service, accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a robust way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level

This concerns services such as smart ticketing (electronic reservation, booking of tickets, etc.), real-time passenger information (timetables, information about traffic disruptions, connecting services, onwards travel with other transport modes, etc.), and additional service information (e.g. staffing of stations, lifts that are out of order or services that are temporarily unavailable).

| (ca) | mobile device-based services, smart ticketing and real-time information. |
| --- | --- |

(ca)

(ca)

mobile device-based services, smart ticketing and real-time information.

mobile device-based services, smart ticketing and real-time information.

Amendment 199

Amendment 199

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section V — Part B

Annex I — Section V — Part B

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| B. | Websites used for the provision of passenger transport services: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

B.

B.

Websites used for the provision of passenger transport services:

deleted

deleted

| (a) | Making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, where necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level. |
| --- | --- |

(a)

(a)

Making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, where necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level.

Making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, where necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level.

Amendment 200

Amendment 200

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section V — Part C

Annex I — Section V — Part C

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| C. | Mobile device-based services, smart ticketing and real time information: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

C.

C.

Mobile device-based services, smart ticketing and real time information:

deleted

deleted

| 1. | The provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities, shall be achieved by: |
| --- | --- |

1.

1.

The provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities, shall be achieved by:

| (a) | providing information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities as follows: |
| --- | --- |

(a)

(a)

providing information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities as follows:

providing information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities as follows:

| | (i) | the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel,

the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel,

| | (ii) | alternatives to non-text content shall be provided; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

alternatives to non-text content shall be provided;

alternatives to non-text content shall be provided;

| | (iii) | the electronic information, including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point (b). |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

(iii)

the electronic information, including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point (b).

the electronic information, including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point (b).

| (b) | making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

Amendment 201

Amendment 201

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section V — Part D — title

Annex I — Section V — Part D — title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| D. | Self-service terminals, ticketing machines and check-in machines used for provision of passenger transport services: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

D.

Self-service terminals, ticketing machines and check-in machines used for provision of passenger transport services:

| D. | Self-service terminals,
  including payment terminals,
  ticketing machines and check-in machines used for provision of passenger transport services: |
| --- | --- |

D.

Self-service terminals,
  including payment terminals,
  ticketing machines and check-in machines used for provision of passenger transport services:

including payment terminals,

Amendments 202 and 327

Amendments 202 and 327

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section V — Part D — point 1

Annex I — Section V — Part D — point 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | Design and production: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

Design and production:

| 1. | Design and production: |
| --- | --- |

1.

Design and production:

The design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by
  persons with functional limitations, including
  persons with disabilities
  and those with age related impairments,
  shall be achieved by
  making accessible the following
  :

persons with functional limitations, including

and those with age related impairments,

making accessible the following

The design and production of products in order to maximise their
  reasonably
  foreseeable use by persons with disabilities shall be achieved by
  meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I, and shall include
  :

reasonably

meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I, and shall include

| (a) | the information on the use of the product provided on the product itself (labelling, instructions, warning)
  , which: |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the information on the use of the product provided on the product itself (labelling, instructions, warning)
  , which:

, which:

| (a) | the information on the use of the product provided on the product itself (
  the
  labelling, instructions
  and
  warning); |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the information on the use of the product provided on the product itself (
  the
  labelling, instructions
  and
  warning);

the

and

| | (i) | must be available by more than one sensory channel; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

must be available by more than one sensory channel;

must be available by more than one sensory channel;

| | (ii) | must be understandable |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

must be understandable

must be understandable

| | (iii) | must be perceivable; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

(iii)

must be perceivable;

must be perceivable;

| | (iv) | shall have an adequate size of fonts in foreseeable conditions of use
  ; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iv)

(iv)

shall have an adequate size of fonts in foreseeable conditions of use
  ;

shall have an adequate size of fonts in foreseeable conditions of use

| (b) | the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output)
  in accordance with point 2
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output)
  in accordance with point 2
  ;

in accordance with point 2

| (b) | the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output); |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output);

| (c) | the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with
  functional limitations, in accordance with point 2
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with
  functional limitations, in accordance with point 2
  ;

functional limitations, in accordance with point 2

| (c) | the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with
  disabilities
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with
  disabilities
  ;

disabilities

| (d) | the
  interfacing
  of the product with assistive devices |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the
  interfacing
  of the product with assistive devices

interfacing

| (d) | the
  compatibility
  of the product with assistive devices
  and technologies, including hearing technologies, such as hearing aids, telecoils, cochlear implants, and assistive listening devices; the product shall also allow for the use of personal headsets. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the
  compatibility
  of the product with assistive devices
  and technologies, including hearing technologies, such as hearing aids, telecoils, cochlear implants, and assistive listening devices; the product shall also allow for the use of personal headsets.

compatibility

and technologies, including hearing technologies, such as hearing aids, telecoils, cochlear implants, and assistive listening devices; the product shall also allow for the use of personal headsets.

Amendment 352

Amendment 352

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section V — Part D — point 1 a (new)

Annex I — Section V — Part D — point 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1a. | Support services



  Where available, support services (help desks, call centres, technical support, relay services and training services) shall provide information on the accessibility of the product and its compatibility with assistive technologies, in accessible modes of communication for users with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1a.

1a.

Support services

Where available, support services (help desks, call centres, technical support, relay services and training services) shall provide information on the accessibility of the product and its compatibility with assistive technologies, in accessible modes of communication for users with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities.

Where available, support services (help desks, call centres, technical support, relay services and training services) shall provide information on the accessibility of the product and its compatibility with assistive technologies, in accessible modes of communication for users with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities.

Amendment 203

Amendment 203

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section V — Part D — point 2

Annex I — Section V — Part D — point 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| [...] | deleted |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

[...]

deleted

deleted

Amendment 204

Amendment 204

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section VI — title

Annex I — Section VI — title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Banking services; websites used for provision of banking services; mobile device-based banking services; self service terminals, including Automatic Teller machines used for provision of banking services | Consumer
  banking services; websites used for provision of banking services; mobile device-based banking services; self-service terminals, including
  payment terminals and
  Automatic Teller machines used for provision of banking services |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Banking services; websites used for provision of banking services; mobile device-based banking services; self service terminals, including Automatic Teller machines used for provision of banking services

Consumer
  banking services; websites used for provision of banking services; mobile device-based banking services; self-service terminals, including
  payment terminals and
  Automatic Teller machines used for provision of banking services

Consumer

payment terminals and

Amendments 205, 295 and 304

Amendments 205, 295 and 304

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section VI — Part A — point 1

Annex I — Section VI — Part A — point 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | The provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by
  persons with functional limitations, including
  persons with disabilities, shall be achieved by: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

The provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by
  persons with functional limitations, including
  persons with disabilities, shall be achieved by:

persons with functional limitations, including

| 1. | The provision of services in order to maximise their
  reasonably
  foreseeable use by persons with disabilities shall be achieved by
  meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I, and shall include
  : |
| --- | --- |

1.

The provision of services in order to maximise their
  reasonably
  foreseeable use by persons with disabilities shall be achieved by
  meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I, and shall include
  :

reasonably

meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I, and shall include

| (a) | ensuring the accessibility of
  the products
  they
  use in the provision of the service, in accordance with the rules laid down in
  point
  D: |
| --- | --- |

(a)

ensuring the accessibility of
  the products
  they
  use in the provision of the service, in accordance with the rules laid down in
  point
  D:

ensuring the accessibility of

they

point

| (a) | the products
  the service providers
  use in the provision of the service
  concerned
  , in accordance with the rules laid down in
  Part
  D
  of this Section; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the products
  the service providers
  use in the provision of the service
  concerned
  , in accordance with the rules laid down in
  Part
  D
  of this Section;

the service providers

concerned

Part

of this Section;

| (b) | providing
  information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities
  as follows: |
| --- | --- |

(b)

providing
  information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities
  as follows:

providing

as follows:

| (b) | information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities
  . This information shall be understandable, without exceeding a level of complexity superior to level B2 (upper intermediate) of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities
  . This information shall be understandable, without exceeding a level of complexity superior to level B2 (upper intermediate) of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages;

. This information shall be understandable, without exceeding a level of complexity superior to level B2 (upper intermediate) of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages;

| | (i) | the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel,

the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel,

| | (ii) | alternatives to non-text content shall be provided
  ; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

alternatives to non-text content shall be provided
  ;

alternatives to non-text content shall be provided

| | (
  iii
  ) | the
  electronic information, including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service
  shall be provided in accordance with point (c)
  . |
| --- | --- | --- |

(
  iii
  )

iii

the
  electronic information, including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service
  shall be provided in accordance with point (c)
  .

the

shall be provided in accordance with point (c)

| (
  ba
  ) | electronic information, including the related
  websites and
  online applications needed in the provision of the service
  concerned, and including information on electronic identification, security and payment methods
  . |
| --- | --- |

(
  ba
  )

ba

electronic information, including the related
  websites and
  online applications needed in the provision of the service
  concerned, and including information on electronic identification, security and payment methods
  .

websites and

concerned, and including information on electronic identification, security and payment methods

| (c) | making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level
  ;

making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level

| (d) | including
  functions, practices, policies
  and
  procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with
  functional limitations. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

including
  functions, practices, policies
  and
  procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with
  functional limitations.

including

and

functional limitations.

| (d) | functions, practices, policies, procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with
  disabilities; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

functions, practices, policies, procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with
  disabilities;

disabilities;

| (da) | mobile device-based banking services. |
| --- | --- |

(da)

(da)

mobile device-based banking services.

mobile device-based banking services.

Amendment 206

Amendment 206

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section VI — Part B

Annex I — Section VI — Part B

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| B. | Websites used for provision of banking services: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

B.

B.

Websites used for provision of banking services:

deleted

deleted

The provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities, shall be achieved by:

The provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities, shall be achieved by:

| (a) | making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

(a)

making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

Amendment 207

Amendment 207

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section VI — Part C

Annex I — Section VI — Part C

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| C. | Mobile device-based banking services: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

C.

C.

Mobile device-based banking services:

deleted

deleted

| 1. | The provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities, shall be achieved by: |
| --- | --- |

1.

1.

The provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities, shall be achieved by:

| (a) | providing information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities as follows: |
| --- | --- |

(a)

(a)

providing information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities as follows:

providing information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities as follows:

| | (i) | the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel,

the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel,

| | (ii) | alternatives to non-text content shall be provided; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

alternatives to non-text content shall be provided;

alternatives to non-text content shall be provided;

| | (iii) | the electronic information, including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point (b). |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

(iii)

the electronic information, including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point (b).

the electronic information, including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point (b).

| (b) | making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

Amendment 208

Amendment 208

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section VI — Part D — title

Annex I — Section VI — Part D — title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| D. | Self-service terminals, including Automatic Teller machines used for provision of banking services’ |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

D.

Self-service terminals, including Automatic Teller machines used for provision of banking services’

| D. | Self-service terminals, including
  payment terminals,
  Automatic Teller machines used for provision of
  consumer
  banking services |
| --- | --- |

D.

Self-service terminals, including
  payment terminals,
  Automatic Teller machines used for provision of
  consumer
  banking services

payment terminals,

consumer

Amendment 209

Amendment 209

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section VI — point D — point 1

Annex I — Section VI — point D — point 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | Design and production |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

Design and production

| 1. | Design and production |
| --- | --- |

1.

Design and production

The design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with
  functional limitations, including persons with
  disabilities
  and those with age related impairments
  , shall be achieved by
  making accessible the following
  :

functional limitations, including persons with

and those with age related impairments

making accessible the following

The design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with disabilities, shall be achieved by
  meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I, and shall include
  :

meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I, and shall include

| (a) | the information on the use of the product provided
  in
  the product itself (labelling, instructions, warning)
  , which: |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the information on the use of the product provided
  in
  the product itself (labelling, instructions, warning)
  , which:

in

, which:

| (a) | the information on the use of the product provided
  on
  the product itself (
  the
  labelling, instructions
  and
  warning); |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the information on the use of the product provided
  on
  the product itself (
  the
  labelling, instructions
  and
  warning);

on

the

and

| | (i) | must be available by more than one sensory channel; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

must be available by more than one sensory channel;

must be available by more than one sensory channel;

| | (ii) | must be understandable |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

must be understandable

must be understandable

| | (iii) | must be perceivable; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

(iii)

must be perceivable;

must be perceivable;

| | (iv) | shall have an adequate size of fonts in foreseeable conditions of use
  ; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iv)

(iv)

shall have an adequate size of fonts in foreseeable conditions of use
  ;

shall have an adequate size of fonts in foreseeable conditions of use

| (b) | the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output)
  in accordance with point 2
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output)
  in accordance with point 2
  ;

in accordance with point 2

| (b) | the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output); |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output);

| (c) | the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with
  functional limitations, in accordance with point 2
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with
  functional limitations, in accordance with point 2
  ;

functional limitations, in accordance with point 2

| (c) | the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with
  disabilities
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with
  disabilities
  ;

disabilities

| (d) | the interfacing of the product with assistive devices. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the interfacing of the product with assistive devices.

| (d) | the interfacing of the product with assistive devices. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the interfacing of the product with assistive devices.

Amendment 356

Amendment 356

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section VI — Part D — point 1 a (new)

Annex I — Section VI — Part D — point 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1a. | Support services



  Where available, support services (help desks, call centres, technical support, relay services and training services) shall provide information on the accessibility of the product and its compatibility with assistive technologies, in accessible modes of communication for users with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1a.

1a.

Support services

Where available, support services (help desks, call centres, technical support, relay services and training services) shall provide information on the accessibility of the product and its compatibility with assistive technologies, in accessible modes of communication for users with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities.

Where available, support services (help desks, call centres, technical support, relay services and training services) shall provide information on the accessibility of the product and its compatibility with assistive technologies, in accessible modes of communication for users with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities.

Amendment 210

Amendment 210

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section VI — Part D — point 2

Annex I — Section VI — Part D — point 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| [...] | deleted |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

[...]

deleted

deleted

Amendment 211

Amendment 211

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section VII — title

Annex I — Section VII — title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| E-books | E-books
  and related equipment |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

E-books

E-books
  and related equipment

and related equipment

Amendment 305

Amendment 305

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section VII — Part A — point 1

Annex I — Section VII — Part A — point 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | The provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with
  functional limitations, including persons with
  disabilities, shall be achieved by: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

The provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with
  functional limitations, including persons with
  disabilities, shall be achieved by:

functional limitations, including persons with

| 1. | The provision of services in order to maximise their
  reasonably
  foreseeable use by persons with disabilities shall be achieved by
  meeting the functional performance requirements set out in this Directive, and shall include
  : |
| --- | --- |

1.

The provision of services in order to maximise their
  reasonably
  foreseeable use by persons with disabilities shall be achieved by
  meeting the functional performance requirements set out in this Directive, and shall include
  :

reasonably

meeting the functional performance requirements set out in this Directive, and shall include

| (a) | ensuring the accessibility of
  the products
  they
  use in the provision of the service, in accordance with the rules laid down in
  point
  B
  ‘Products’
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

ensuring the accessibility of
  the products
  they
  use in the provision of the service, in accordance with the rules laid down in
  point
  B
  ‘Products’
  ;

ensuring the accessibility of

they

point

‘Products’

| (a) | the products
  the service providers
  use in the provision of the service
  concerned
  , in accordance with the rules laid down in
  Part
  B
  of this Section
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the products
  the service providers
  use in the provision of the service
  concerned
  , in accordance with the rules laid down in
  Part
  B
  of this Section
  ;

the service providers

concerned

Part

of this Section

| b) | providing
  information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities
  as follows: |
| --- | --- |

b)

providing
  information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities
  as follows:

providing

as follows:

| b) | information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities,
  and provide available information (metadata) on accessibility features of products and services; |
| --- | --- |

b)

information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities,
  and provide available information (metadata) on accessibility features of products and services;

and provide available information (metadata) on accessibility features of products and services;

| | (
  i) | the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(
  i)

i)

the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel,

the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel,

| | (ii) | alternatives to non-text content shall be provided; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

alternatives to non-text content shall be provided;

alternatives to non-text content shall be provided;

| | (iii) | the
  electronic information, including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service
  shall be provided in accordance with point (c). |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

(iii)

the
  electronic information, including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service
  shall be provided in accordance with point (c).

the

shall be provided in accordance with point (c).

| (ba) | electronic information, including the related online applications
  and the e-book device, needed in the provision of the service
  concerned; |
| --- | --- |

(ba)

(ba)

electronic information, including the related online applications
  and the e-book device, needed in the provision of the service
  concerned;

and the e-book device

concerned;

| (c) | making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

| (c) | making websites and mobile device-based applications accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

making websites and mobile device-based applications accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

| (d) | providing accessible information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

providing accessible information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services;

| (d) | providing accessible information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

providing accessible information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services;

| (e) | including functions, practices, policies
  and
  procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with
  functional limitations
  . |
| --- | --- |

(e)

including functions, practices, policies
  and
  procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with
  functional limitations
  .

and

functional limitations

| (e) | including functions, practices, policies, procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with
  disabilities, which must be achieved by ensuring the navigation throughout the document, such as by means of dynamic layouts, the possibility to synchronize text and audio content, text-to-speech technology, allowing alternative renditions of the content and its interoperability with a variety of assistive technologies, in such a way that can be perceivable, understandable, operable and maximizes compatibility with user agents. |
| --- | --- |

(e)

including functions, practices, policies, procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with
  disabilities, which must be achieved by ensuring the navigation throughout the document, such as by means of dynamic layouts, the possibility to synchronize text and audio content, text-to-speech technology, allowing alternative renditions of the content and its interoperability with a variety of assistive technologies, in such a way that can be perceivable, understandable, operable and maximizes compatibility with user agents.

disabilities, which must be achieved by ensuring the navigation throughout the document, such as by means of dynamic layouts, the possibility to synchronize text and audio content, text-to-speech technology, allowing alternative renditions of the content and its interoperability with a variety of assistive technologies, in such a way that can be perceivable, understandable, operable and maximizes compatibility with user agents

Amendment 358

Amendment 358

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section VII — Part B — point 1

Annex I — Section VII — Part B — point 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | Design and production: The design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities and those with age related impairments, shall be achieved by
  making accessible the following: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

Design and production: The design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities and those with age related impairments, shall be achieved by
  making accessible the following:

making accessible the following

| 1. | Design and production: The design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities, shall be achieved by
  complying with
  the following
  accessibility requirements: |
| --- | --- |

1.

Design and production: The design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities, shall be achieved by
  complying with
  the following
  accessibility requirements:

complying with

accessibility requirements

| (a) | the information on the use of the product provided on the product itself (labelling, instructions, warning), which: |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the information on the use of the product provided on the product itself (labelling, instructions, warning), which:

| (a) | the information on the use of the product provided on the product itself (labelling, instructions, warning), which
  shall be provided in multiple accessible formats and which: |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the information on the use of the product provided on the product itself (labelling, instructions, warning), which
  shall be provided in multiple accessible formats and which:

shall be provided in multiple accessible formats and which:

| | (i) | must
  be available by more than one sensory channel; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

must
  be available by more than one sensory channel;

must

| | (i) | shall
  be available by more than one sensory channel; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

shall
  be available by more than one sensory channel;

shall

| | (ii) | must
  be understandable; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

must
  be understandable;

must

| | (ii) | shall
  be understandable; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

shall
  be understandable;

shall

| | (iii) | must
  be perceivable; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

must
  be perceivable;

must

| | (iii) | shall
  be perceivable; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

shall
  be perceivable;

shall

| | (iv) | shall have an adequate size of fonts in foreseeable conditions of use; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iv)

shall have an adequate size of fonts in foreseeable conditions of use;

| | (iv) | shall have an adequate size of fonts
  with sufficient contrast between the characters and their background in order to maximise its readability
  in foreseeable conditions of use; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iv)

shall have an adequate size of fonts
  with sufficient contrast between the characters and their background in order to maximise its readability
  in foreseeable conditions of use;

with sufficient contrast between the characters and their background in order to maximise its readability

| (b) | the packaging of the product including the information provided in it (opening, closing, use, disposal); |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the packaging of the product including the information provided in it (opening, closing, use, disposal);

| (b) | the packaging of the product including the information provided in it (opening, closing, use, disposal)
  and an indication of
  the
  brand, the name and the type of the product which: |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the packaging of the product including the information provided in it (opening, closing, use, disposal)
  and an indication of
  the
  brand, the name and the type of the product which:

and an indication of

brand, the name and the type of the product which:

| | (i) | shall meet the requirements laid down in point a; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

shall meet the requirements laid down in point a;

shall meet the requirements laid down in point a;

| | (ii) | shall in a simple and precise way inform the users how the product incorporates accessibility features and its compatibility with assistive technology; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

shall in a simple and precise way inform the users how the product incorporates accessibility features and its compatibility with assistive technology;

shall in a simple and precise way inform the users how the product incorporates accessibility features and its compatibility with assistive technology;

| (c) | the product
  instructions for use, installation and maintenance, storage and disposal of the product which shall comply with the following: |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the product
  instructions for use, installation and maintenance, storage and disposal of the product which shall comply with the following:

the product

| (c) | the instructions for
  the
  use, installation and maintenance, storage and disposal of the product
  , whether provided separately or integrated within the product,
  which shall comply with the following: |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the instructions for
  the
  use, installation and maintenance, storage and disposal of the product
  , whether provided separately or integrated within the product,
  which shall comply with the following:

the

, whether provided separately or integrated within the product,

| | (i) | content of instruction
  shall be available in
  text formats that can be used for generating alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways and via more than one sensory channel; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

content of instruction
  shall be available in
  text formats that can be used for generating alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways and via more than one sensory channel;

content of instruction

text formats that can be used for generating alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways and via more than one sensory channel;

| | (i) | shall be
  made
  available in
  accessible web format and electronic non-web document format that is both perceivable and operable;
  and |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

shall be
  made
  available in
  accessible web format and electronic non-web document format that is both perceivable and operable;
  and

made

accessible web format and electronic non-web document format that is both perceivable and operable;

| | (ii) | the
  instructions shall provide alternatives to non-text content
  ; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

the
  instructions shall provide alternatives to non-text content
  ;

instructions shall provide alternatives to non-text content

| | (ii) | the
  manufacturer shall list and explain how to use the accessibility features of the product and its compatibility with assistive technologies
  ; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

the
  manufacturer shall list and explain how to use the accessibility features of the product and its compatibility with assistive technologies
  ;

manufacturer shall list and explain how to use the accessibility features of the product and its compatibility with assistive technologies

| (d) | the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output) in accordance with point 2; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output) in accordance with point 2;

| (d) | the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output) in accordance with point 2; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output) in accordance with point 2;

| (e) | the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with functional limitations, in accordance with point 2; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with functional limitations, in accordance with point 2;

| (e) | the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with functional limitations, in accordance with point 2; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with functional limitations, in accordance with point 2;

| (f) | the interfacing of the product with assistive devices. |
| --- | --- |

(f)

the interfacing of the product with assistive devices.

the interfacing of the product with assistive devices.

| (f) | when relevant, compatibility with assistive devices and technologies. |
| --- | --- |

(f)

when relevant, compatibility with assistive devices and technologies.

when relevant, compatibility with assistive devices and technologies.

Amendment 214

Amendment 214

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section VII — Part B — point 2

Annex I — Section VII — Part B — point 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| [...] | deleted |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

[...]

deleted

deleted

Amendments 215, 296, 306 and 359

Amendments 215, 296, 306 and 359

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section VIII — Part A — point 1

Annex I — Section VIII — Part A — point 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | The provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by
  persons with functional limitations, including
  persons with disabilities, shall be achieved by: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

The provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by
  persons with functional limitations, including
  persons with disabilities, shall be achieved by:

persons with functional limitations, including

| 1. | The provision of services in order to maximise their
  reasonably
  foreseeable use by persons with disabilities shall be achieved by
  meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I, and shall include
  : |
| --- | --- |

1.

The provision of services in order to maximise their
  reasonably
  foreseeable use by persons with disabilities shall be achieved by
  meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I, and shall include
  :

reasonably

meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I, and shall include

| (a) | providing
  information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities
  as follows: |
| --- | --- |

(a)

providing
  information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities
  as follows:

providing

as follows:

| (a) | information about the functioning of the service
  concerned
  and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

information about the functioning of the service
  concerned
  and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities;

concerned

| | (i) | the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel,

the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel,

| | (ii) | alternatives to non-text content shall be provided
  ; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

alternatives to non-text content shall be provided
  ;

alternatives to non-text content shall be provided

| | (
  iii
  ) | the
  electronic information, including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point (b). |
| --- | --- | --- |

(
  iii
  )

iii

the
  electronic information, including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point (b).

the

| (
  aa
  ) | electronic information, including the related online
  and mobile
  applications
  and websites
  ,
  and including information on the electronic identification, security and payment methods,
  needed in the provision of the service concerned shall be provided in accordance with point (b). |
| --- | --- |

(
  aa
  )

aa

electronic information, including the related online
  and mobile
  applications
  and websites
  ,
  and including information on the electronic identification, security and payment methods,
  needed in the provision of the service concerned shall be provided in accordance with point (b).

and mobile

and websites

and including information on the electronic identification, security and payment methods,

| (b) | making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

| (b) | making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

| (ba) | mobile device-based e-commerce services. |
| --- | --- |

(ba)

(ba)

mobile device-based e-commerce services.

mobile device-based e-commerce services.

Amendment 360

Amendment 360

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section VIII — Part A — point 1 a (new)

Annex I — Section VIII — Part A — point 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1a. | Support services: where available, support services (help desks, call centres, technical support, relay services and training services) shall provide information on the accessibility of the service and its compatibility with assistive technologies, in accessible modes of communication for users with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1a.

1a.

Support services: where available, support services (help desks, call centres, technical support, relay services and training services) shall provide information on the accessibility of the service and its compatibility with assistive technologies, in accessible modes of communication for users with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities.

Amendment 335

Amendment 335

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — section VIII a (new)

Annex I — section VIII a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | SECTION VIIIa |
| | Accommodation services |
| | Services |
| | 1. | The provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities, shall be achieved by: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

SECTION VIIIa

SECTION VIIIa

Accommodation services

Accommodation services

Services

Services

1.

1.

The provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities, shall be achieved by:

| | (a) | providing information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities as follows:










  (i) | making them available in an accessible web format and by making them perceivable, operable, understandable and robust in accordance with point (b); |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(a)

(a)

providing information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities as follows:

providing information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities as follows:

(i)

(i)

making them available in an accessible web format and by making them perceivable, operable, understandable and robust in accordance with point (b);

making them available in an accessible web format and by making them perceivable, operable, understandable and robust in accordance with point (b);

| (ii) | listing and explaining how to use the accessibility features of the service and its complementarity with a variety of assistive technologies. |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

listing and explaining how to use the accessibility features of the service and its complementarity with a variety of assistive technologies.

listing and explaining how to use the accessibility features of the service and its complementarity with a variety of assistive technologies.

| | (b) | making websites and online applications needed for the provision of the service accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users' perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a robust way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

making websites and online applications needed for the provision of the service accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users' perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a robust way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

making websites and online applications needed for the provision of the service accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users' perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a robust way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

| | (c) | making mobile-based services including mobile applications needed for the provision of e-commerce services accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users' perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a robust way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

making mobile-based services including mobile applications needed for the provision of e-commerce services accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users' perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a robust way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

making mobile-based services including mobile applications needed for the provision of e-commerce services accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users' perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a robust way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

| | (d) | making electronic identification, security and payment methods needed for the provision of the service understandable, perceivable, operable and robust without undermining the security and privacy of the user; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(d)

(d)

making electronic identification, security and payment methods needed for the provision of the service understandable, perceivable, operable and robust without undermining the security and privacy of the user;

making electronic identification, security and payment methods needed for the provision of the service understandable, perceivable, operable and robust without undermining the security and privacy of the user;

| | (e) | making the built environment accessible to persons with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of Section X, including:










  (i) | all common areas (reception, entrance, leisure facilities, conference rooms, etc.). |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(e)

(e)

making the built environment accessible to persons with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of Section X, including:

making the built environment accessible to persons with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of Section X, including:

(i)

(i)

all common areas (reception, entrance, leisure facilities, conference rooms, etc.).

all common areas (reception, entrance, leisure facilities, conference rooms, etc.).

| (ii) | rooms, in accordance with the requirements of Section X; the minimum number of accessible rooms per establishment shall be:








  — | 1 accessible room, for establishments with less than 20 rooms overall |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

rooms, in accordance with the requirements of Section X; the minimum number of accessible rooms per establishment shall be:

rooms, in accordance with the requirements of Section X; the minimum number of accessible rooms per establishment shall be:

—

1 accessible room, for establishments with less than 20 rooms overall

1 accessible room, for establishments with less than 20 rooms overall

| — | 2 accessible rooms, for establishments with more than 20 but fewer than 50 rooms |
| --- | --- |

—

2 accessible rooms, for establishments with more than 20 but fewer than 50 rooms

2 accessible rooms, for establishments with more than 20 but fewer than 50 rooms

| — | 1 supplementary accessible room for every additional 50 rooms. |
| --- | --- |

—

1 supplementary accessible room for every additional 50 rooms.

1 supplementary accessible room for every additional 50 rooms.

| 2. | Support services



  Where available, support services (help desks, call centres, technical support, relay services and training services) shall provide information on the accessibility of the service and its compatibility with assistive technologies and services, in accessible modes of communication for users with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities. |
| --- | --- |

2.

2.

Support services

Where available, support services (help desks, call centres, technical support, relay services and training services) shall provide information on the accessibility of the service and its compatibility with assistive technologies and services, in accessible modes of communication for users with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities.

Where available, support services (help desks, call centres, technical support, relay services and training services) shall provide information on the accessibility of the service and its compatibility with assistive technologies and services, in accessible modes of communication for users with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities.

Amendment 216

Amendment 216

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section IX — Part A — point 1

Annex I — Section IX — Part A — point 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | Design and production |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

Design and production

| 1. | Design and production |
| --- | --- |

1.

Design and production

The design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with
  functional limitations, including persons with
  disabilities and those with age related impairments, shall be achieved by
  making accessible the following
  :

functional limitations, including persons with

making accessible the following

The design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with disabilities and those with age-related impairments shall be achieved by
  meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I, and shall include
  :

meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I, and shall include

| (a) | the information on the use of the product provided in the product itself (labelling, instructions, warning)
  , which: |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the information on the use of the product provided in the product itself (labelling, instructions, warning)
  , which:

, which:

| (a) | the information on the use of the product provided in the product itself (labelling, instructions, warning); |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the information on the use of the product provided in the product itself (labelling, instructions, warning);

| | (i) | must be available by more than one sensory channel; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

must be available by more than one sensory channel;

must be available by more than one sensory channel;

| | (ii) | must be understandable; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

must be understandable;

must be understandable;

| | (iii) | must be perceivable; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

(iii)

must be perceivable;

must be perceivable;

| | (iv) | shall have an adequate size of fonts in foreseeable use conditions; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iv)

(iv)

shall have an adequate size of fonts in foreseeable use conditions;

shall have an adequate size of fonts in foreseeable use conditions;

| (b) | the packaging of the product including the information provided in it (opening, closing, use, disposal); |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the packaging of the product including the information provided in it (opening, closing, use, disposal);

| (b) | the packaging of the product including the information provided in it (opening, closing, use, disposal); |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the packaging of the product including the information provided in it (opening, closing, use, disposal);

| (c) | the product instructions for use, installation and maintenance, storage and disposal of the product
  which shall comply with the following: |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the product instructions for use, installation and maintenance, storage and disposal of the product
  which shall comply with the following:

which shall comply with the following:

| (c) | the product instructions for use, installation and maintenance, storage and disposal of the product; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the product instructions for use, installation and maintenance, storage and disposal of the product;

| | (i) | content of instruction shall be available in text formats that can be used for generating alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways and via more than one sensory channel, and |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

content of instruction shall be available in text formats that can be used for generating alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways and via more than one sensory channel, and

content of instruction shall be available in text formats that can be used for generating alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways and via more than one sensory channel, and

| | (ii) | instructions shall provide alternatives to non-text content; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

instructions shall provide alternatives to non-text content;

instructions shall provide alternatives to non-text content;

| (d) | the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output)
  in accordance with point 2
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output)
  in accordance with point 2
  ;

in accordance with point 2

| (d) | the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output); |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the user interface of the product (handling, controls and feedback, input and output);

| (e) | the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with
  functional limitations, in accordance with point 2
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with
  functional limitations, in accordance with point 2
  ;

functional limitations, in accordance with point 2

| (e) | the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with
  disabilities
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with
  disabilities
  ;

disabilities

| (f) | the interfacing of the product with assistive devices. |
| --- | --- |

(f)

the interfacing of the product with assistive devices.

| (f) | the interfacing of the product with assistive devices. |
| --- | --- |

(f)

the interfacing of the product with assistive devices.

Amendments 217 and 297/rev

Amendments 217 and 297/rev

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section IX — Part A — point 2

Annex I — Section IX — Part A — point 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| [...] | deleted |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

[...]

deleted

deleted

Amendment 218

Amendment 218

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section IX — Part B — point 1

Annex I — Section IX — Part B — point 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | The provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with
  functional limitations, including persons with
  disabilities, shall be achieved by: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

The provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with
  functional limitations, including persons with
  disabilities, shall be achieved by:

functional limitations, including persons with

| 1. | The provision of services in order to maximise their
  reasonably
  foreseeable use by persons with disabilities shall be achieved by
  meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I, and shall include
  : |
| --- | --- |

1.

The provision of services in order to maximise their
  reasonably
  foreseeable use by persons with disabilities shall be achieved by
  meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I, and shall include
  :

reasonably

meeting the functional performance requirements set out in Part C of Section I, and shall include

| (a) | making accessible
  the built environment where the service is provided, including transport infrastructure, in accordance with Part C, without prejudice to national and Union legislation for the protection of national treasures possessing artistic, historic or archaeological value; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

making accessible
  the built environment where the service is provided, including transport infrastructure, in accordance with Part C, without prejudice to national and Union legislation for the protection of national treasures possessing artistic, historic or archaeological value;

making accessible

| (a) | the built environment where the service is provided, including transport infrastructure, in accordance with Part C, without prejudice to national and Union legislation for the protection of national treasures possessing artistic, historic or archaeological value; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the built environment where the service is provided, including transport infrastructure, in accordance with Part C, without prejudice to national and Union legislation for the protection of national treasures possessing artistic, historic or archaeological value;

| (b) | making
  facilities
  accessible
  , including vehicles, crafts and equipment needed for the delivery of the service as follows: |
| --- | --- |

(b)

making
  facilities
  accessible
  , including vehicles, crafts and equipment needed for the delivery of the service as follows:

making

accessible

| (b) | facilities, including vehicles, crafts and equipment needed for the delivery of the service as follows: |
| --- | --- |

(b)

facilities, including vehicles, crafts and equipment needed for the delivery of the service as follows:

| | (i) | the design of its built space shall follow the requirements
  under
  Part C in relation to boarding, disembarking, circulation and use; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

the design of its built space shall follow the requirements
  under
  Part C in relation to boarding, disembarking, circulation and use;

under

| | (i) | the design of its built space shall follow the requirements
  set out in
  Part C in relation to boarding, disembarking, circulation and use; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

the design of its built space shall follow the requirements
  set out in
  Part C in relation to boarding, disembarking, circulation and use;

set out in

| | (ii) | the information shall be available in different ways and via more than one sensory channel; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

the information shall be available in different ways and via more than one sensory channel;

the information shall be available in different ways and via more than one sensory channel;

| | (iii) | alternatives to non-text visual content shall be provided. |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

(iii)

alternatives to non-text visual content shall be provided.

alternatives to non-text visual content shall be provided.

| (c) | ensuring the accessibility of
  the products used in the provision of the service, in accordance with the rules laid down in Part A; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

ensuring the accessibility of
  the products used in the provision of the service, in accordance with the rules laid down in Part A;

ensuring the accessibility of

| (c) | the products used in the provision of the service, in accordance with the rules laid down in Part A; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the products used in the provision of the service, in accordance with the rules laid down in Part A;

| (d) | providing
  information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities
  as follows: |
| --- | --- |

(d)

providing
  information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities
  as follows:

providing

as follows:

| (d) | information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities;

| | (i) | the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used for generating alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used for generating alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel,

the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used for generating alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel,

| | (ii) | alternatives to non-text content shall be provided; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

alternatives to non-text content shall be provided;

alternatives to non-text content shall be provided;

| | (iii) | the electronic information, including the online related applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point (e). |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

(iii)

the electronic information, including the online related applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point (e).

the electronic information, including the online related applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point (e).

| (e) | making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

| (e) | making websites
  and mobile-based devices
  accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

making websites
  and mobile-based devices
  accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level;

and mobile-based devices

| (f) | providing accessible
  information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

providing accessible
  information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services;

providing accessible

| (f) | information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services;

| (g) | including
  functions, practices, policies and procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with
  functional limitations
  . |
| --- | --- |

(g)

including
  functions, practices, policies and procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with
  functional limitations
  .

including

functional limitations

| (g) | functions, practices, policies and procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with
  disabilities
  . |
| --- | --- |

(g)

functions, practices, policies and procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with
  disabilities
  .

disabilities

Amendment 219

Amendment 219

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section IX — Part C — point 1 — introductory part

Annex I — Section IX — Part C — point 1 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | The accessibility to persons with
  functional limitations, including persons with
  disabilities, of the built environment for its foreseeable use in an independent manner, shall include the following aspects of areas intended for public access: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

The accessibility to persons with
  functional limitations, including persons with
  disabilities, of the built environment for its foreseeable use in an independent manner, shall include the following aspects of areas intended for public access:

functional limitations, including persons with

| 1. | The accessibility to persons with disabilities of the built environment for its foreseeable use in an independent manner, shall include the following aspects of areas intended for public access: |
| --- | --- |

1.

The accessibility to persons with disabilities of the built environment for its foreseeable use in an independent manner, shall include the following aspects of areas intended for public access:

Amendment 220

Amendment 220

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — Section X — point 1 — introductory part

Annex I — Section X — point 1 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The accessibility to
  persons with functional limitations, including
  persons with disabilities, of the built environment where the service is provided, referred to in Article 3(10) for its foreseeable use in an independent manner, shall include the following aspects of areas intended for public access: | The accessibility to persons with disabilities of the built environment where the service is provided, referred to in Article 3(10) for its foreseeable use in an independent manner, shall include the following aspects of areas intended for public access: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The accessibility to
  persons with functional limitations, including
  persons with disabilities, of the built environment where the service is provided, referred to in Article 3(10) for its foreseeable use in an independent manner, shall include the following aspects of areas intended for public access:

persons with functional limitations, including

The accessibility to persons with disabilities of the built environment where the service is provided, referred to in Article 3(10) for its foreseeable use in an independent manner, shall include the following aspects of areas intended for public access:

Amendment 221

Amendment 221

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex II — paragraph 4 — point 4.1

Annex II — paragraph 4 — point 4.1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.1. | The manufacturer shall affix the CE marking referred to in this Directive to each individual product that satisfies the applicable requirements of this Directive. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.1.

4.1.

The manufacturer shall affix the CE marking referred to in this Directive to each individual product that satisfies the applicable requirements of this Directive.

deleted

deleted

---

(1)  The matter was referred back for interinstitutional negotiations to the committee responsible, pursuant to Rule 59(4), fourth subparagraph (A8-0188/2017).

1

(1a)  
  Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union (OJ L 138, 26.5.2016, p. 44).

1a

Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union (OJ L 138, 26.5.2016, p. 44).

(1 ter)  
  Commission Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014 of 18 November 2014 on the technical specifications for interoperability relating to accessibility of the Union's rail system for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility (OJ L 356, 12.12.2014, p. 110)

1 ter

Commission Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014 of 18 November 2014 on the technical specifications for interoperability relating to accessibility of the Union's rail system for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility (OJ L 356, 12.12.2014, p. 110)

(33)  
  COM(2010) 636.

33

COM(2010) 636.

(1a)  
  Directive 2010/13/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2010 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member States concerning the provision of audiovisual media services (OJ L 95, 15.4.2010, p. 1).

1a

Directive 2010/13/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2010 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member States concerning the provision of audiovisual media services (OJ L 95, 15.4.2010, p. 1).

(34)  
  Proposal for a
  Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the accessibility of
  public sector bodies'
  websites
  COM(2012) 721
  .

34

Proposal for a

public sector bodies'

COM(2012) 721

(34)  Directive
  (EU) 2016/2102
  of the European Parliament and of the Council
  of of 26 October 2016
  on the accessibility of the websites
  and mobile applications of public sector bodies (OJ L 327, 2.12.2016, p. 1)
  .

34

(EU) 2016/2102

of of 26 October 2016

and mobile applications of public sector bodies (OJ L 327, 2.12.2016, p. 1)

(1a)  
  Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on rail passengers’ rights and obligations (OJ L 315, 3.12.2007, p. 14).

1a

Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on rail passengers’ rights and obligations (OJ L 315, 3.12.2007, p. 14).

(1b)  
  Commission Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014 of 18 November 2014 on the technical specifications for interoperability relating to accessibility of the Union's rail system for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility (OJ L 356, 12.12.2014, p. 110).

1b

Commission Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014 of 18 November 2014 on the technical specifications for interoperability relating to accessibility of the Union's rail system for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility (OJ L 356, 12.12.2014, p. 110).

(1c)  
  Commission Regulation (EU) No 454/2011 of 5 May 2011 on the technical specification for interoperability relating to the subsystem ‘telematics applications for passenger services’ of the trans-European rail system (OJ L 123, 12.5.2011, p. 11).

1c

Commission Regulation (EU) No 454/2011 of 5 May 2011 on the technical specification for interoperability relating to the subsystem ‘telematics applications for passenger services’ of the trans-European rail system (OJ L 123, 12.5.2011, p. 11).

(1d)  
  Regulation (EU) No 181/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 concerning the rights of passengers in bus and coach transport and amending Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 1).

1d

Regulation (EU) No 181/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 concerning the rights of passengers in bus and coach transport and amending Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 1).

(1e)  
  Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 concerning the rights of passengers when travelling by sea and inland waterway and amending Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 (OJ L 334, 17.12.2010, p. 1).

1e

Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 concerning the rights of passengers when travelling by sea and inland waterway and amending Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 (OJ L 334, 17.12.2010, p. 1).

(35)  Directive 2014/23/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the award of concession contracts (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 1).

35

(36)  Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on public procurement and repealing Directive 2004/18/EC (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 65).

36

(37)  Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on procurement by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors and repealing Directive 2004/17/EC (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 243).

37

(35)  Directive 2014/23/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the award of concession contracts (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 1).

35

(36)  Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on public procurement and repealing Directive 2004/18/EC (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 65).

36

(37)  Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on procurement by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors and repealing Directive 2004/17/EC (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 243).

37

(1a)  
  Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network and repealing Decision No 661/2010/EU (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 1).

1a

Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network and repealing Decision No 661/2010/EU (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 1).

(1a)  
  Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices (OJ L 169, 12.7.1993, p. 1).

1a

Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices (OJ L 169, 12.7.1993, p. 1).

(38)  Decision No 768/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 on a common framework for the marketing of products, and repealing Council Decision 93/465/EEC (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 82).

38

(38)  Decision No 768/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 on a common framework for the marketing of products, and repealing Council Decision 93/465/EEC (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 82).

38

(39)  Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of 25 October 2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on European standardisation, amending Council Directives 89/686/EEC and 93/15/EEC and Directives 94/9/EC, 94/25/EC, 95/16/EC, 97/23/EC, 98/34/EC, 2004/22/EC, 2007/23/EC, 2009/23/EC and 2009/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decision 87/95/EEC and Decision No 1673/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 316, 14.11.2012, p. 12).

39

(39)  Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of 25 October 2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on European standardisation, amending Council Directives 89/686/EEC and 93/15/EEC and Directives 94/9/EC, 94/25/EC, 95/16/EC, 97/23/EC, 98/34/EC, 2004/22/EC, 2007/23/EC, 2009/23/EC and 2009/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decision 87/95/EEC and Decision No 1673/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 316, 14.11.2012, p. 12).

39

(40)  Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 30).

40

(40)  Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 30).

40

(1a)  

  OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.

1a

OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.

(42)  
  Directive 2014/23/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the award of concession contracts (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 1)

42

Directive 2014/23/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the award of concession contracts (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 1)

(43)  Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 320).

43

(44)  Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Social Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006.

44

(43)  Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 320).

43

(44)  Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Social Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006
  (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 470)
  .

44

(OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 470)

(45)  Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on public passenger transport services by rail and by road and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) Nos 1191/69 and 1107/70 (OJ L 315 of 3.12.2007, p. 1).

45

(45)  Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on public passenger transport services by rail and by road and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) Nos 1191/69 and 1107/70 (OJ L 315, 3.12.2007, p. 1).

45

(46)  
  Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 1).

46

Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 1).

(1a)  
  Directive 2006/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on services in the internal market (OJ L 376, 27.12.2006, p. 36).

1a

Directive 2006/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on services in the internal market (OJ L 376, 27.12.2006, p. 36).

(1a)  
  Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36).

1a

Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36).

(1a)  
  Directive 2014/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on the comparability of fees related to payment accounts, payment account switching and access to payment accounts with basic features (OJ L 257, 28.8.2014, p. 214).

1a

Directive 2014/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on the comparability of fees related to payment accounts, payment account switching and access to payment accounts with basic features (OJ L 257, 28.8.2014, p. 214).

(1a)  
  Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2000 on certain legal aspects of information society services, in particular electronic commerce, in the Internal Market (Directive on electronic commerce) (OJ L 178, 17.7.2000, p. 1).

1a

Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2000 on certain legal aspects of information society services, in particular electronic commerce, in the Internal Market (Directive on electronic commerce) (OJ L 178, 17.7.2000, p. 1).

(1a)  
  Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 concerning the rights of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility when travelling by air (OJ L 204, 26.7.2006, p. 1).

1a

Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 concerning the rights of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility when travelling by air (OJ L 204, 26.7.2006, p. 1).

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