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In Article 4, the following paragraphs are inserted: ‘-1a. Member State shall ensure that packaging is manufactured in such a way that it does not contain substances in concentrations above 0,01 % that are carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction or that are endocrine disrupters. Member States shall ensure that packaging is manufactured in such a way that it does not contain “oxo-fragmentable” plastic materials. Those measures shall be achieved by … (*5) . [Am. 30] 1a. Member States shall take measures to achieve a sustained reduction in the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags on their territory within two years of entry into force of this Directive. of at least: — 50 % by … (*6) , and — 80 % by … (*7) , as compared to the average consumption in the Union in 2010, respectively. [Am. 31] Member States shall take measures to ensure that economic operators selling food do not provide plastic carrier bags free of charge, except for very lightweight plastic carrier bags, or alternatives to such very lightweight plastic carrier bags as referred to in the sixth subparagraph. Member States shall ensure that economic operators selling food charge a price for lightweight plastic carrier bags that is effective and proportionate so as to achieve the reduction targets referred to in the first subparagraph. Member States shall ensure that economic operators selling food charge at least the same price for thicker plastic carrier bags, and that economic operators do not replace lightweight plastic carrier bags by very lightweight plastic carrier bags at the point of sale. Member States shall take such measures by … (*8). Member States that have set up separate collection for bio-waste may require economic operators selling food to reduce the price by up to 50 % for lightweight plastic carrier bags that are biodegradable and compostable. Member States shall encourage economic operators selling non-food items to charge for plastic carrier bags to an extent that is effective and proportionate so as to achieve the reduction targets referred to in the first subparagraph. [Am. 32] Member States shall take measures to ensure that very lightweight plastic carrier bags used to wrap dry loose, unpackaged foods such as fruits, vegetables and confectionery are replaced progressively by carrier bags that are made of recycled paper, or by very lightweight plastic carrier bags that are biodegradable and compostable. Member States shall achieve a replacement rate of 50 % by … (*9) and of 100 % by … (*10) . [Am. 33] These measures Member States may include the use of national reduction targets, other economic instruments as well as maintain or introduce marketing restrictions in derogation from Article 18. Such measures shall not, however, constitute a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade between Member States. [Am. 34] Member States shall report on the effects of these measures on the overall formation of packaging waste when reporting to the Commission in accordance with Article 17. 1b . Consumers shall be allowed by retailers to refuse and to leave at the point of sale any packaging they consider superfluous, in particular as regard to carrier bags. Retailers shall ensure that such packaging is either reused or recycled. [Am. 35] 1c. The Commission and the Member States shall, at least during the first year after the entry into force of this Directive, promote public information and awareness campaigns concerning the adverse environmental impact of excessive use of conventional plastic bags. [Am. 36] 1d. Member States shall ensure that the measures to reduce the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags do not lead to an overall increase in the generation of packaging.’ [Am. 38] (*5) Two years after the entry into force of this Directive. " (*6) Three years after the entry into force of this Directive. " (*7) Five years after the entry into force of this Directive. " (*8) Two years after the entry into force of this Directive. " (*9) Three years after the entry into force of this Directive. " (*10) Five years after entry into force of this Directive. "