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No C 105/4 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 4. 87 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation (EEC) amending Regulation (EEC) 
No 950/68 on the Common Customs Tariff and Regulation (EEC) No 918/83 setting up 
a Community System of Reliefs from Customs Duty (!) 
(87/C 105/02) 
On 30 September 1986 the Council decided to ask the Economic and Social Committee to deliver an 
Opinion, in accordance with Article 198 of the EEC Treaty, on the abovementioned proposal. 
The Section for Industry, Commerce, Crafts and Services, which was responsible for preparing the 
Committee's work on the matter, adopted its Opinion on 4 February 1987. The Rapporteur was 
Mr Broicher. 
At its 244th Plenary Session (meeting of 25 February 1987) the Committee unanimously adopted 
the following Opinion: 
1. General Comments 
The Committee approves the Commission proposal, 
particularly with the People's Europe in mind. It welcomes 
in particular: 
— the increase from 45 ECU to 100 ECU in the maximum 
value of goods which can be carried duty-free to meet 
travellers' personal needs; 
— the alignment of the provision on the flat-rate ad 
valorem duty charged on goods contained in small 
consignments, with the provision on duties charged on 
goods used to meet travellers' personal needs; this 
means that in future the flat-rate duty on goods 
contained in small consignments will also be applicable 
(!) OJ No C 254, 11. 10. 1986, p. 7. solely to that fraction of the value exceeding the amount 
admitted duty-free; 
the increase from 115 ECU to 200 ECU of the maximum 
value of goods to which a flat-rate ad valorem duty is 
applicable, irrespective of whether the goods are 
contained in small consignments or travellers' personal 
luggage. 
2. Specific Comments 
2.1. The Committee notes that the new duty-free limits 
and maximum values are fixed without any provision 
stipulating the criteria to be used to calculate the value of 
the goods in question. The rules in this area are not clear to 
the ordinary citizen and also appear to be applied in an 
arbitrary way in some countries. They should be available 
to citizens at border posts and at post offices. 
Done at Brussels, 25 February 1987. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Alfons MARGOT 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Directive amending for the Second Time Council 
Directive 83/416/EEC Concerning the Authorization of Scheduled Interregional Air Services 
for the Transport of Passengers, Mail and Cargo between Member States {}) 
(87/C 105/03) 
On 29 September 1986 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, under 
Article 198 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, on the abovementioned 
proposal. 
The Section for Transport and Communications, which was responsible for preparing the 
Committee's work on the subject, adopted its Opinion on 11 February 1987, in the light of the 
Report by Mr Kenna, and of the Supplementary Opinion produced by the Section for Regional 
Development. 
(i) OJ No C 240, 24. 9. 1986, p. 7.
30. 11. 87 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 319/67 
Opinion on the amended proposal for a Council Directive relating to indirect taxes on 
transactions in securities (*) 
(87/C 319/20) 
On 30 April 1987 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, under 
Article 198 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, on the above-
mentioned amended proposal, 
The Section for Economic, Financial and Monetary Questions, which was responsible for 
preparing the Committee's work on the subject, adopted its Opinion on 8 September 1987 
in the light of the report by Mr Pardon. 
At its 248th plenary session (meeting of 24 September 1987) the Economic and Social 
Committee adopted by a large majority, with two votes against and 2 abstentions, the 
following Opinion: 
The Committee, in its Opinion of 27 October 1976 on 
the Commission's first proposal on this subject, called 
for the abolition of these taxes (2). 
The present Commission proposal amends the first 
draft in that it proposes that these taxes be abolished 
in all Member States where they are collected. 
Taking into consideration the following facts: 
— there are differing provisions in the Member States 
which collect this type of tax and these differences 
can give rise to double taxation and discrimination 
incompatible with an internal market, 
— the difficulties currently encountered can cause dis­
tortions in capital movements within the Com­
munity and even impede these movements, 
— the distortions within the Community arising from 
the taxes applied to transactions in securities are 
liable to prevent resources from being allocated 
(!) OJNoC115, 30. 4. 1987, p. 9. 
(2) OJ No C 297, 16. 12. 1976. properly and to distort competition between the 
various financial centres in the Community, 
— harmonization is impossible in this area because the 
differences in the methods of collection are too 
great, 
— the revenue produced by these taxes is relatively 
small, negligible even in some cases, if collection 
costs are taken into account, 
— the objective of encouraging investment and cre­
ating jobs implies that firms should have access to 
'the capital markets and financial centres of the 
Community unhindered and without discrimi­
nation, 
the Committee welcomes this initiative, accordingly 
approves the Commission's proposal and calls on the 
Council to adopt it as quickly as possible. 
The Committee considers that the adoption of this 
Directive will further the integration of the securities 
market, promote the unification of the Community's 
capital markets and encourage business investment, 
with all the consequent benefits for, inter alia, the 
competitiveness of the European economy and job cre­
ation. It urges the Commission to continue its work 
for the achievement of these objectives and to devote 
particular attention to the elimination of the obstacles, 
especially those of a fiscal nature, that still exist. 
Done at Brussels, 24 September 1987. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Alfons MARGOT
No C 80/4 Official Journal of the European Communities 28. 3. 88 
qualification in this respect should, however, be expressed 
in the minimum terms necessary to register this overriding 
obligation, and for that purpose alone. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Alfons MARGOT 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Directive amending for the ninth time Directive 
73/241/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cocoa and 
chocolate products intended for human consumption (]) 
(88/C 80/02) 
On 15 January 1988 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, under 
Article 100 A of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, on the above-
mentioned proposal. 
The Section for Agriculture and Fisheries, which was responsible for preparing the Committee's 
work on the subject, adopted its Opinion on 7 January 1988 in the light of the oral report by Mr 
Gardner. 
At its 252nd Plenary Session (meeting of 27 January 1988) the Economic and Social Committee 
adopted the following Opinion unanimously: 
1. The Committee approves the proposal. 
2. It regards this as a holding measure to safeguard the use of 'chocolate a la taza' and 'chocolate 
familiar a la taza' in Spain. 
3. The Commission should regulate the matter in a permanent manner as soon as possible. 
4. The product will need to comply with the provisions of the labelling Directive (79/112/EEC) 
particularly for the ingredient list, the appropriate designation in other countries and the conditions 
of use. 
Done at Brussels, 27 January 1988. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Alfons MARGOT 5.4. On the substance of the matter, there can be no 
question that all Member States acceding to the Conven­
tion must apply its provisions in a manner consistent with 
their obligations under the Treaty. The form of any 
Done at Brussels, 27 January 1988. 
(!) OJ NoC 16, 21.1.1988, p. 11.
No C 56/24 Official Journal of the European Communities 6. 3. 89 
9. Development and implementation of the Com­
munity inventory of agricultural research (AGREP) adequate human and practical resources to the pro­
duction of input and exploitation of output. 
9.1. This data bank, set up under Regulation (EEC) 
No 1728/74 has been more or less operational in all 
Member States for some years now—even if it attracts 
little enthusiasm and mobilizes even fewer resources. 
9.2. It would therefore be very helpful to know who 
does what—and where it is done in the Community; 
the Commission should: 
— take prompt steps to improve the structure and 
contents of AGREP to make it more attractive; 
— take suitable measures to persuade governments and 
agencies responsible for national centres to allocate 10. Evaluation 
10.1. Evaluation, as conceived in the proposal, is 
designed to ensure continuity. The specific monitoring 
activities proposed are effectively geared to programme 
management so that, for instance, the research dissemi­
nation and transfer processes and the impact of research 
on farms can be assessed as accurately as possible. 
10.2. The directions necessary for coherent appli­
cation of the methods should be given. The models 
must have an open approach, within the scope of the 
programme, and ensure the full viability of the inte­
grated system: environment, production and consump­
tion. 
Done at Brussels, 14 December 1988. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Alberto MASPRONE 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 80/215/EEC on animal 
health problems affecting intra-Community trade in meat products 
(89/C 56/09) 
On 24 October 1988 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, 
under Article 198 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, on the 
abovementioned proposal. 
The Section for Agriculture and Fisheries, which was responsible for preparing the Com­
mittee's work on the subject, adopted its Opinion on 1 December 1988. The Rapporteur was 
Mr Storie-Pugh. 
At its 261st plenary session (meeting of 14 December 1988) the Economic and Social 
Committee unanimously adopted the following Opinion. 
The Committee approves the Commission proposal. 
Done at Brussels, 14 December 1988. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Alberto MASPRONE
31. 12. 90 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 332/27 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Directive 72/461/EEC on health problems affecting 
intra-community trade in fresh meat and Directive 72/462/EEC on health and veterinary 
inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat or meat 
products from third countries (*) 
(90/C 332/05) 
On 21 June 1990 the Council decided to ask the Economic and Social Committee, under 
Article 198 of the EEC Treaty, for an Opinion on the abovementioned proposal. 
The Section for Protection of the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Affairs, which 
was responsible for the preparatory work, adopted its Opinion on 4 September 1990. Mr 
Storie-Pugh was Rapporteur, Mr Gardner and Mr Murphy were Co-Rapporteurs. 
At its 279th plenary session (meeting of 19 September 1990) the Economic and Social 
Committee unanimously adopted the following Opinion. 
The Committee approves the abovementioned proposal and reaffirms its previous Opinion (2) 
on the same subject. 
Done at Brussels, 19 September 1990. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Alberto MASPRONE 
(') OJ No C 154, 23. 6. 1990, p. 8. 
(2) OJ No C 218, 29. 8. 1985, p. 7. 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the 
Member States relating to the labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs 
(90/C 332/06) 
On 23 May 1990 the Council decided to ask the Economic and Social Committee, under 
Article 100A of the EEC Treaty, for an Opinion on the abovementioned proposal. 
The Section for Protection of the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Affairs, which 
was responsible for the preparatory work, adopted its Opinion on 4 September 1990. Mr 
Gardner was Rapporteur. 
At its 279th plenary session (meeting of 19 September 1990) the Economic and Social 
Committee unanimously adopted the following Opinion. 
1. The Committee congratulates the Commission on 
its effort in combining the eight documents covering 
the labelling Directive in a single text. This will simplify the application and therefore effective 
implementation of this piece of Community legislation.
8.3.91 Official]ournal of the European Communities ^oC^43 
3.13.2. If drugs of proven therapeutic value and 
novelty had to be withdrawn, this would unfairly 
deprive patients ofavital drug. 3.13.3. It seems right to impose financial and legal 
penalties ifacompanycommitsaserious offence. 
3.13.4. however, the punishment should be in keep^ 
ing with the severity of the risks engendered for human 
health. 
Done at Brussels, 19 December 1990. 
Opinion on the proposal foraCouncil Directive amending Directive ^4B432BEEC as regards 
the diagnosis ofbovine brucellosis and enzootic bovine leukosis 
t^lBC^uBl^ 
On3Decemberl990, the Council decided to consult the Economic and social Committee, 
under Articlel98 of theTreatyestablishing the European Economic Community, on the 
abovementioned proposal. 
The section for Agriculture and Eisheries, which was responsible for preparing the Commits 
tee'sworlo on the subject, adopted its Opinion on7Decemberl990.The Rapporteur was 
^irProumens. 
At its282nd plenary session ^meetingof 18 December 1990^, theEconomic and social 
Committee unanimously adopted the following Opinion. 
The Committee fully endorses the proposed Directive, 
although it feels that certain comments are called for. 1.3. A specialist scientific group has studied the mat^ 
ter and carried outanumber of international trials, and 
has recommended thattheELl^A method beincluded as 
an alternative test. 
1. General comments 
1.1. The draft Directive introducesanew diagnostic 
test, known as ELl^A, for bovine brucellosis and enzo^ 
otic bovine leukosis. 1.4. The ELl^A method uses samples of milk taken 
from storage tanks, whereas samples previously had to 
be taken direct from each cow individually. 
1.2. The draft Directive amends the Annexes to 
Directive ^4B432BEEC in the light of new scientific 
knowledge on thediagnosis and control of the two 
diseases. IBo. The ELl^A method is thus quicker, equally 
efficient, and cheaper for the member ^tate authorities 
responsible for testing. 
No C 60/44 Official Journal of the European Communities 8. 3. 91 
1.6. The proposed amendments to the Annexes of 
Directive 64/432/EEC also specify the various stages of 
the tests. 
2. Specific comments 
2.1. The ELISA method has been used for other 
infectious diseases for around ten years. 
2.2. This experience and the scientific report provide 
good grounds for considering that ELISA is a sound 
and effective method. 
Done at Brussels, 18 December 1990. 2.3. Nonetheless, the Committee would urge the rel­
evant authorities in the Member States to be vigilant 
during the first year of use of the test, in order to avoid 
any development of the two diseases. 
2.4. Shortcomings sometimes appear when test tech­
niques are brought into general use, even though they 
have been satisfactory when employed on a small scale. 
2.5. Lastly, it is clearly impossible for the Member 
States to implement the Directive by 1 January 1991. 
Mid-1991 would seem to be a more realistic implement­
ing date. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Francois STAEDELIN
17.2.92 OfficialJournaloftheEuropeanCommunities NoC40/11
OpinionontheproposalforaCouncilDecisiononaccessionbytheEuropeanEconomic
CommunitytotheProtocoltotheGenevaConventiononlong-rangetransboundaryair
pollutiononthereductionofemissionsofnitrogenoxidesortheirtransboundaryfluxes(!)
(92/C40/04)
On26August1991theCouncildecidedtoconsulttheEconomicandSocialCommittee,
underArticle130SoftheTreatyestablishingtheEuropeanEconomicCommunity,onthe
abovementioned proposal.
TheSectionforProtectionoftheEnvironment ,PublicHealthandConsumerAffairs,which
wasresponsibleforpreparingtheCommittee'sworkonthesubject,adopteditsOpinionon
5November1991.TheRapporteurwasMrBoisseree.
Atits291stplenarysession(meetingof27November1991)theEconomicandSocial
CommitteeadoptedthefollowingOpinionunanimously .
1.TheEuropeanCommunityisacontractingparty
totheConventiononlong-rangetransboundary air
pollution(1979GenevaConvention )asdrawnupby
theEconomicCommissionforEurope(ECE)ofthe
UnitedNationsandtothesubsequentProtocoltothe
Conventiononthereductionofsulphuremissions
(S02).AfurtherprotocoltotheConventioncovering
nitrogenoxides(NOx)wasestablishedbytheECEin
1988.ElevenECMemberStatesandseveralnon-EC
Stateshavealreadyadheredtoit,anditisnowproposed
thattheEuropeanCommunityasawholeshouldaccede
totheprotocolonNOx.
2.TheCommitteeapprovestheCommission'spro­
posal.
3.TheCommitteereferstoitspreviousOpinion(2)
ontheoriginalGenevaConvention [adoptedas
Decision81/462/EEC(3)inwhichitdrewattentiontotheneedtodealwithpotentialtransboundary pol­
lutantsotherthansulphurdioxides(SO^)whichwas
themainsubjectunderdiscussionatthetime,although
meanwhilethereductionofNO^anditsfluxeshas
assumedconsiderableimportanceintheMemberStates
aswellasinCommunityEnvironmental Policy.There­
fore,thecurrentproposaltoextendcoveragetoNOx
isinlinewiththeCommittee'sviews.
4.TheCommitteehadpointedoutinitsearlier
Opinionthatemissionsemanatingfromnon-EC
countrieswouldhavesynergisticeffectswithemissions
fromECStatesandvice-versa .
TheCommitteethereforeproposesthattheCom­
mission:
a)keepawatchingbriefontheaccessiontotheNOx
protocolofadditionalnon-ECcountries(particu­
larlythoseinEasternEurope),and,ifnecessary,
takeappropriatestepstobringabouttheprotocol's
morewidespreadadoption;
b)supervisetheimplementation oftheprotocolinthe
MemberStates.(1)OJNoC230,4.9.1991,p.61.
(2)OJNoC72,24.3.1980.
(3)OJNoL171,27.6.1981.
DoneatBrussels,27November1991.
TheChairman
oftheEconomicandSocialCommittee
FrancoisSTAEDELIN
NoC313/24 OfficialJournaloftheEuropeanCommunities 30.11.92
OpinionontheproposalforaCouncilDirectiveonfruitjuicesandcertainsimilarproducts
(consolidatedtext)
(92/C313/11)
On1July1992theCouncildecidedtoconsulttheEconomicandSocialCommittee,
underArticle100AoftheTreatyestablishingtheEuropeanEconomicCommunity,onthe
abovementioned proposal.
TheSectionforAgricultureandFisheries,whichwasresponsibleforpreparingtheCom­
mittee'sworkonthesubject,adopteditsOpinionon10September1992.TheRapporteur
wasMrMargalefMasia.
Atits299thPlenarySession(meetingof23September1992),theEconomicandSocial
CommitteeunanimouslyadoptedthefollowingOpinion.
TheCommitteeapprovestheCommission'smove,inaccordancewithitsDecisionof1April
1987,toissueaconsolidatedversionofDirective75/726/EEContheapproximation ofthe
lawsoftheMemberStatesconcerningfruitjuicesandcertainsimilarproducts.
TheCommitteewelcomesthisstep,whichwillmakeiteasierforpeoplewithadirectinterest
intherelevantCommunitylegislationtoconsultlegislativetextsthatwouldotherwisebe
difficulttofollow.
TheCommitteethereforeurgestheCounciltoadopttheconsolidatedversionforthwith.
TheCommitteewouldalsopointoutthatsomepartsoftheexistingtextsareoutofdate
andshouldbereviewedseparatelyinthelightofcurrentpractices.Forinstance,inArticle
4(l)(b)asbestosisstillpermittedasafilteringagent.Thisishardlyinlinewithcurrent
perceptionsofhealthrisks.
DoneatBrussels,23September1992.
TheChairman
oftheEconomicandSocialCommittee
MichaelGEUENICH
OfficialJournaloftheEuropeanCommunities26.7.93NoC201/8
OpinionontheproposalforaCouncilDecisionconcerningtheconclusionoftheamendment
totheMontrealProtocolonsubstancesthatdepletetheozonelayerasadoptedinNovember
1992inCopenhagenbythePartiestotheProtocolI1)
(93/C201/04)
On1April1993theCouncildecidedtoconsulttheEconomicandSocialCommittee,under
Articles130Sand113oftheTreatyestablishingtheEuropeanEconomicCommunity,on
theabovementioned proposal.
TheSectionforProtectionoftheEnvironment,PublicHealthandConsumerAffairs,which
wasresponsibleforpreparingtheCommitteesworkonthesubject,adopteditsOpinionon
4May1993.TheRapporteurwasMrColomboandtheCo-RapporteurswereMrProumens
andMrBoisserée.
Atits306thPlenarySession(meetingof26May1993),theEconomicandSocialCommittee
unanimouslyadoptedthefollowingOpinion.
1.Generalcomments
1.1.TheCommitteeapprovesthedraftDecision,
consideringitessentialthattheEuropeanCommunity
andtheindividualMemberStates,byNovember1993,
ratifythesecondamendmenttotheMontrealProtocol
ontheprogressiveeliminationofsubstancesdepleting
theozonelayer,adoptedinCopenhageninNovember
1992.
1.2.TheCommitteeendorsesthecontentofthe
amendment,whichstrengthenscontrolsonchlorofluor­
ocarbons,halons,carbontetrachlorideand1,1,1-trich­
loroethaneandextendsthecontrolstomethylbromide,
hydrobromofluorocarbons andhydrochlorofluorocar ­
bons.1.3.TheCommitteeurgesthatthetextbeadopted,
sinceitrepresentsacontinuationofthedrivingrole
whichtheEChasalwaysplayedininternationalnego­
tiationsofthiskind.
1.4.TheCommitteealsowelcomesthechoiceof
legalbasis,combiningArticle130S,whichconcords
withtheobjectiveofpursuingenvironmentalprotection
policy,withArticle113ontradearrangementswith
thirdcountries.
2.Specificcomments
2.1.TheCommitteewouldindicatethatthereare
differencesininterpretationregardingthefrequency
(six-monthlyorannual)withwhichdataonozonelayer
depletingsubstancesshouldbenotified.TheCommittee
proposesthatitshouldbestandardizedonanannual
basis:thiswouldnothampercontrolefficacyand
would,atthesametime,reducecostsforthecompanies
involved.(!)OJNoC103,14.4.1993,p.18.
DoneatBrussels,26May1993.
TheChairman
oftheEconomicandSocialCommittee
SusanneTIEMANN
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Directive on fiscal marking of gas oils (1) (94/C 133/11)

On 18 January 1994 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, under Article 198 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, on the abovementioned proposal.

The Section for Economic, Financial and Monetary Questions, which was responsible for preparing the Committee's work on the subject, adopted its Opinion on 8 February 1994. The Rapporteur was Mr Gafo Fernández.

At its 313th Plenary Session (meeting of 23 February 1994), the Economic and Social Committee adopted the following Opinion unanimously.

1. General assessment

1.1. The Committee approves the draft Directive on the fiscal marking of gas oils, which should facilitate the movement of petroleum products subject to varying rates of excise duty, and prevent improper use of such products.

1.2. The Committee would, however, make the following comments:

1.2.1. Article 2

Contrary to the provisions of the text, the marker should not be added before the product is released for consumption, but before it moves out of the suspension arrangement.

1.2.2. Article 3

The Opinion of the consultative committee referred to in Article 3, laid down in connection with the use of markers, should be binding upon the Commission, since the opinion is to be adopted by a qualified majority: no Council decision is therefore required in order for the measures proposed by the Commission to be formally adopted.

1.2.3. Article 4

The Committee considers that the second paragraph should be deleted, since penalties for improper use of these products are the sole competence of the Member States.

1.2.4. Article 5

Although the Committee recognizes the short-term benefits of a national and Community system of markers, it is of the firm view that a single marker should be agreed and adopted as soon as possible, in order to avoid complications and the opportunities for tax fraud which a multiple-marker system may generate.

Done at Brussels, 23 February 1994.

The Chairman

of the Economic and Social Committee

Susanne TIEMANN

(1) OJ No C 15, 18. 1. 1994, p. 18.