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6.7.92 OfficialJournaloftheEuropeanCommunities NoC169/1
II
(PreparatoryActs)
ECONOMIC ANDSOCIALCOMMITTEE
Opinionon:
—theproposalforaCouncilRegulation (EEC)amendingforthefirsttimeRegulation (EEC)
No1601/91layingdowngeneralrulesonthedefinition,descriptionandpresentationof
aromatizedwines,aromatizedwine-baseddrinksandaromatizedwine-productcocktails,
and
—theproposalforaCouncilRegulation (EEC)amendingforthefirsttimeRegulation (EEC)
No1576/89layingdowngeneralrulesonthedefinition,descriptionandpresentationof
spiritdrinks(*)
(92/C169/01)
On19December1991theCouncildecidedtoconsulttheEconomicandSocialCommittee,
underArticles43and100AoftheTreatyestablishingtheEuropeanEconomicCommunity ,
ontheabovementioned proposals.
TheSectionforProtectionoftheEnvironment ,PublicHealthandConsumeraffairs,which
wasresponsibleforpreparingtheCommittee'sworkonthematter,adopteditsOpinion
on3April1992.TheRapporteurwasMrSchnieders,Co-Rapporteurs MrBottazziand
MrsGredal.
Atits296thPlenarySession(meetingof29April1992),theEconomicandSocialCommittee
adoptedthefollowingOpinionunanimously .
TheCommitteeagreeswiththeCommission'sproposaltoprohibittheuseoflead-based
capsulesandfoiloncontainersforvariousdrinksasfrom1January1993,andtoallowa
derogationwherebyexistingstocksmaybeusedup.
DoneatBrussels,29April1992.
TheChairman
oftheEconomicand.SocialCommittee
MichaelGEUENICH
(i)OJNoC69,18.3.1992,p.11,12.
19.4.93 OfficialJournaloftheEuropeanCommunities NoC108/35
OpinionontheproposalforaCouncilDirectiveamendingDirective77/93/EEConprotective
measuresagainsttheintroductionintotheCommunityoforganismsharmfultoplantsor
plantproductsandagainsttheirspreadwithintheCommunity,andDirective91/683/EEC
amendingDirective77/93/EEC(*)
(93/C108/09)
On7January1993,theCouncildecidedtoconsulttheEconomicandSocialCommittee,
underArticle198oftheTreatyestablishingtheEuropeanEconomicCommunity,onthe
abovementioned proposal.
TheEconomicandSocialCommitteedecidedtoappointMrGardnerasRapporteur-General
foritsOpinion.
Atits303rdPlenarySession(meetingof24February1993),theEconomicandSocial
CommitteeadoptedthefollowingOpinionunanimously .
TheintroductorydatesforthisDirectivehavetobepostponedbysixmonthsbecausethe
necessarydecisionswerenottakenintimefortheoriginaldates.
TheCommitteethereforeacceptstheproposal.
DoneatBrussels,24February1993.
TheChairman
oftheEconomicandSocialCommittee
SusanneTIEMANN
HOJNoC15,21.1.1993,p.3.
26.7.93NoC201/34 OfficialJournaloftheEuropeanCommunities
OpinionontheproposalforaCouncilDecisionconcerningtheuseandmarketingofenzymes,
micro-organismsandtheirpreparationsinanimalnutrition(*)
(93/C201/13)
On14April1993theCouncildecidedtoconsulttheEconomicandSocialCommittee,
underArticle198oftheTreatyestablishingtheEuropeanEconomicCommunity,onthe
abovementioned proposal.
TheSectionforAgricultureandFisheries,whichwasresponsibleforpreparingtheCom­
mittee'sworkonthesubject,adopteditsOpinionon6May1993.TheRapporteurwas
MrHovgaardJakobsen.
Atits306thPlenarySessionheldon26and27May1993(meetingof26May)theEconomic
andSocialCommitteeunanimouslyadoptedthefollowingOpinion.
1.1.TheCommitteeseestheproposeddecisionasa
necessaryandconstructivemovetowardscommonrules
anduniformityinthismatter,totheadvantageofboth
producersandconsumers.
1.2.IntheCommittee'sview,theproposalshould
helpsecurefreetradeonequaltermsthroughoutthe
Communityandfurtherproductdevelopmentinthis
area,therebyimpedingthemarketingofsub-standard
productspotentiallyharmfultobothanimalsand
humans.
1.3.Inthisconnection,iturgesthattheperiodof
transitiontocommonECrulesshouldbekeptasshort
aspossible.The1996and1998deadlinesproposedby
theCommissionwouldseemtoodistant.(1995and
1997wouldbepreferable).Thedatesspecifiedin
Articles3and8shouldbereplacedby'assoonaspossiblebutanywaywithinoneyearfromadoptionof
thisproposal'.
1.3.1.Further,caremustbetakentoensurethatthe
transitionperioddoesnotbreedinappropriateloop­
holesorinterimarrangements .Regulationisparticu­
larlynecessaryinthisfieldwhichisinthethroesof
suchrapidanddramaticchange.Caremustalsobe
takentoensurethatthefuturecommonruleslaythe
foundationsforeffective,speedyapprovalofnewprod­
uctswhichitiswishedtoemployinthisfield.
1.4.Enzymesofcourseceasetobeenzymesonce
theyareinactivatedbyheatorothermeansandthey
thenbecomeordinaryproteins.Article7isnottotally
clearonthisandcouldauthorizedeclarationofenzymes
evenwhentheyarenolongerpresentatthepointof
marketing.Itshouldthereforebeamendedasfollows:
Firstlinechangeto:'Enzymes(whicharestillactive
whentheproductorpreparationismarketed),micro­
organisms...'Ea)—changefirstlineto:'Thespecific
nameoftheconstituent(s),activewhentheproductis
marketed...'(i)OJNoC116,27.4.1993,p.6.
DoneatBrussels,26May1993.
TheChairman
oftheEconomicandSocialCommittee
SusanneTIEMANN
13.9.93 OfficialJournaloftheEuropeanCommunities NoC249/5
3.5.TheCommitteeproposesthatdevelopment
initiativestoexploitlocalfloraandotherinnovatory
action,whichcouldmakeadecisivecontributiontothe
economyanddevelopmentoflocalpopulationsshould
beundertakentosupplementtheRegulation .3.6.TheCommitteerecommendsthatinassessing
proposalsforaction,accountbetakenoftheUnited
NationsCharterandtheprinciplesofinternationallaw
onthesovereignrightofStatestoexploittheirown
resources .
DoneatBrussels,30June1993.
TheChairman
oftheEconomicandSocialCommittee
SusanneTIEMANN
Opinion
AnnexIontheproposalforaCouncilRegulation (EEC)amendingforthefirsttime
toCouncilRegulation (EEC)No2455/92concerningtheexportandimportof
certaindangerouschemicals(*)
(93/C249/03)
On14April1993theCouncildecidedtoconsulttheEconomicandSocialCommittee,
underArticle130SoftheTreatyestablishingtheEuropeanEconomicCommunity,onthe
abovementioned proposal.
TheSectionforProtectionoftheEnvironment ,PublicHealthandConsumerAffairs,which
wasresponsibleforpreparingtheCommittee'sworkonthesubject,adopteditsOpinionon
1June1993.TheRapporteurwasMrBeltrami.
Atits307thPlenarySession(meetingof30June1993)theCommitteeadoptedthefollowing
Opinionunanimously .
1.Introduction fortheinclusioninAnnexIofafurtherfifteensub­
stancesandpreparationswhichareeitherbannedor
subjectedtosevererestrictionsintheCommunity,and
envisageschangesinthelimitationsontheuseofsix
substances .1.1.TheCommitteeapprovestheCommissionpro­
posalamendingforthefirsttimeAnnexItoCouncil
Regulation (EEC)No2455/92.
1.2.Thenewproposal,whichreflectstheCom­
mittee'sOpinionontheparentRegulation(2),provides1.3.Thechangesflowfromtheadaptationtotechni­
calprogressofparentDirectives79/117/EEC(con­
cernedwithplanthealthproducts)and76/769/EEC
(concernedwithdangeroussubstancesandprep­
arations).(1)OJNoC112,22.4.1993,p.12.
(2)OJNoC191,22.7.1991.
DoneatBrussels,30June1993.
TheChairman
oftheEconomicandSocialCommittee
SusanneTIEMANN
2,2.94 OfficialJournaloftheEuropeanCommunities NoC34/21
OpinionontheproposalforaSeventhCouncilDirectiveonSummerTimeArrangements (J)
(94/C34/08)
On22October1993,theCouncildecided,inaccordancewithArticle100AoftheTreaty,to
consulttheEconomicandSocialCommitteeontheabovementioned proposal.
TheSectionforTransportandCommunications ,whichwasresponsibleforpreparingthe
Committee'sworkonthesubject,adopteditsOpinionon10November1993,TheRapporteur
wasMrWhitworth .
Atits310thPlenarySession(meetingof24November1993)theEconomicandSocial
CommitteeadoptedthefollowingOpinionunanimously .
1.Introduction
1.1.TheCouncilhaspreviouslyadoptedsixDirec­
tivesonsummertimearrangements .Thelastofthese,
dated26March1992,stipulatedthatin1993and1994
summertimethroughouttheCommunitywouldbegin
onthelastSundayinMarchandwouldendonthelast
SundayinSeptember,saveinIrelandandtheUnited
KingdomwhereitwouldendonthefourthSundayin
October.
1.2.SincethefirstCouncilDirectivewasadoptedin
1980theobjectivehasbeenprogressivelytoharmonize
thedatesforthebeginningandendofsummertime
throughouttheCommunity .Ithasbeengenerallyrecog­
nizedthatsuchharmonization wouldhavesignificant
advantagesparticularlyinthefieldoftransportand
communications .
1.3.TheCommissionhasneversoughttoframea
Directivetoharmonizethetimezonetobeadoptedin
eachMemberStateasthisisamatterforeachMember
Statetodetermineforitself.
1.4.TheSeventhDirectivenowproposedcoversthe
years1995to1998inclusive.Itmaintainsthecommon
startingdateonthelastSundayinMarchforallfour
yearsandthedifferentendingdatesfor1995and1996
(SeptemberforthecontinentalcountriesandOctober
forIrelandandtheUK).However,itprescribesacom­
monendingdateforallMemberStatesfor1997and
1998.ThiswouldbethefourthSundayinOctober.1.5.TheCommissionhasproposedendOctoberfor
thecommonendingdatebecause,inparticular,asurvey
carriedoutinMaythisyearinallMemberStateshas
revealedthatpublicopinionisverymuchinfavourof
havingsummertimeextendedtillthen.
1.6.TheCommissionhasproposedatransitional
perioduntil1997toallowforthepreparationoftrain
andairlineschedules.
2.Generalcomments
2.1.InitslastOpiniononthesubjecttheCommittee
endorsedtheobjectiveofharmonizingthedateson
whichsummertimebeginsandends.Thus,thisOpin­
ionneedonlyaddressthechoiceofendOctoberasa
commonendingdate.
2.2.ThesurveytowhichtheCommissionrefers
(Eurobarometre 39.0)revealsthat,acrossallMember
States,54.5%favouredendOctober,38.4%favoured
endSeptemberandthatthereweremajoritiesinfavour
ofendOctoberinallagegroupsandinbothruralareas
andtowns.
2.3.Asthereisgeneralsupportfortheprincipleof
summertimethereisalsoacertainlogicinmaintaining
itforthelongerratherthantheshorterperiod.
2.4.Inthelightofitspreviouslyheldviewonthe
issueofprincipleandtheevidenceoftheCommission's
surveytheCommitteeendorsestheproposalscontained
inthedraftdirective.
2.5.TheCommitteewonderswhetheratransitional
periodofasmuchasfouryearsisreallyessential. (!)OJNoC278,16.10.1993,p.13.
DoneatBrussels,24November1993.
TheChairman
oftheEconomicandSocialCommittee
SusanneTIEMANN
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) amending Regulation EC No 3699/93 laying down the criteria and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and the processing and marketing of its products (95/C 236/18)

On 5 April 1995 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, under Articles 43 and 198 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the abovementioned proposal.

The Economic and Social Committee decided to appoint Mrs M. L. Santiago as Rapporteur-General for its Opinion.

At its 326th Plenary Session (meeting of 31 May 1995) the Committee unanimously adopted the following Opinion.

1. Introduction

1.1. Following the provisions of the London Convention (ITC 69), the new method for measuring vessel tonnage has taken GT (gross tonnes) as the basic measure for this purpose, replacing GRT (gross registered tonnage).

1.2. The norms agreed on in the Convention were transposed to Community legislation by Regulation EEC 2930/86.

1.3. The present proposal aims to amend certain provisions of Regulation 3699/93 (FIFG Application Regulation) and to harmonize these parameters for action under the structural measures by the year 2004.

2. General comments

2.1. Aid for fishing fleets under Regulation 3699/93 is, for the most part, based on vessel tonnage.

2.2. It is important to standardize the calculation of vessel tonnage of the Community's fleet so that there are no differences between Member States' vessels.

2.3. The Committee has already issued an Opinion in this connection - CES 1012/94 - in which it draws attention to the fact that the tonnage of various fishing vessels has been measured using different methods, which can result in discrepancies when measuring the tonnage of virtually identical vessels.

2.4. For this purpose it is necessary to adapt FIFG aid in line with the new tonnage units (GT).

2.5. The proposed new tables (Annex IV - Tables 1b and 2b) strike on average a reasonable balance between Ecus/GRT and Ecus/GT.

2.6. The Committee recommends that the changeover from one unit to another should not lead to a reduction in Community assistance, as happened with vessel construction and modernization subsidies when the FIFG came into force.

3. Specific comments

3.1. During the harmonization period, economic operators can opt for one or the other table. The Committee would point out that this option is mentioned only in the proposal's explanatory memorandum.

3.2. The Committee recommends that until the year 2004, fishing agreements with third countries clearly define which tonnage unit is used as a basis in the agreements, particularly with regard to the payment of financial contributions.

3.3. The Committee endorses the present proposal.

Done at Brussels, 31 May 1995.

The President

of the Economic and Social Committee

Carlos FERRER
Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the 'Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) setting up a specific measure in favour of cephalopod producers permanently based in the Canary Islands` (97/C 75/05)

On 17 December 1996, in accordance with Articles 43 and 198 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee on the above-mentioned proposal.

The Committee appointed Mr Muñiz Guardado as rapporteur-general.

At its 341st Plenary Session held on 18 and 19 December 1996 (meeting of 19 December 1996), the Economic and Social Committee adopted the following opinion by 72 votes to one.

The Committee agrees with the Commission proposal to extend the specific measure in favour of cephalopod producers permanently established in the Canary Islands for a further two years as there has been no significant change in the general economic background conditions which led to this specific measure in the first place.

Brussels, 19 December 1996.

The President of the Economic and Social Committee

Tom JENKINS
Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the 'Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) amending Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops` () (97/C 206/11)

On 2 April 1997 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, under Articles 43 and 198 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the above-mentioned proposal.

The Economic and Social Committee decided to appoint Mr Bento Gonçalves as rapporteur-general for its opinion.

At its 345th plenary session (meeting of 23 April 1997), the Economic and Social Committee adopted the following opinion by 77 votes to one, with four abstentions.

1. The Commission proposal

1.1. The purpose of the proposal is to extend, from 31 December to 31 March, the deadline for payment of compensation to farmers who use set-aside land to grow products not destined for human or animal consumption.

1.2. The compensation is thus to be paid between 16 October and 31 March of the following year.

1.3. The Commission justifies the proposal on the grounds that the grower cannot be repaid until the delivery of the product to the processor has been confirmed.

2. Conclusion

2.1. The Committee approves the proposal.

Brussels, 23 April 1997.

The President of the Economic and Social Committee

Tom JENKINS

() OJ No C 106, 4. 4. 1997, p. 13.
Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the 'Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) introducing a scheme to compensate for the additional costs incurred in the marketing of certain fishery products from the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and the French department of Guyana as a result of those regions' remoteness` (98/C 73/11)

On 9 September 1997 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, under Articles 43 and 198 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the above-mentioned proposal.

The Section for Agriculture and Fisheries, which was responsible for preparing Committee's work on the subject, adopted its opinion on 7 November 1997. The rapporteur was Mr Bento Gonçalves.

At its 350th plenary session (meeting of 10 December 1997), the Economic and Social Committee adopted the following opinion by 34 votes with two abstentions.

1. The Commission proposal reports the continuation of the conditions and background underlying (a) Council Decisions 89/687/EEC, 91/314/EEC and 91/315/EEC, which led to the establishment of programmes of options specific to the remote and insular nature of the Community's most remote regions, the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and the French overseas departments (Poseima, Poseicon and Poseidom), and (b) the Declaration on the outermost regions of the Community annexed to the Treaty on European Union.

2. The Committee also considers that the content of its earlier opinion () remains relevant, and provides grounds for the conclusion reached in the present opinion.

3. The Committee draws attention to the forwarding in good time of the report (), which it had called for in point 3.1 of its previous opinion, as a result of which it will be able to assess the application of the compensation system for the regions in question and its benefits for their economies in general, and the improvements seen in the social situation of the populations concerned.

4. The tables and comments contained in the report are informative and clearly show the effects of the improvements achieved by the various actors involved, especially the rise in exports with evident benefits in terms of increased employment and higher incomes for the populations in question.

5. The Commission proposal updates the payment amounts in the light, in particular, of the ecu exchange rate and the extra costs resulting from the regions' remoteness, and, in the following points, extends support to new species:

Article 2: 1 (b)

2 (b) and (c)

3 (c), (d), (e) and (f).

6. The Committee underscores the need to preserve fish stocks, inter alia by ruling out any aid for fishing of juvenile species. By the same token when aid is being awarded, preference should be given to small and medium-sized undertakings and local non-industrial fishing activities.

7. The Committee believes that the compensation system should continue as proposed by the Commission.

Brussels, 10 December 1997.

The President of the Economic and Social Committee

Tom JENKINS

() 95/C 102/06 of 10.1.1995, OJ C 102, 24.4.1995, p. 13.

() COM(97) 388 final, 22.7.1997.
Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the 'Proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive amending Council Directive 95/69/EC laying down the conditions and arrangements for approving and registering certain establishments and intermediaries operating in the animal feed sector` () (98/C 129/13)

On 9 September 1997 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, under Articles 43 and 198 of the Treaty establishing the European 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 5 February 1998. The rapporteur was Mr Gardner.

At its 352nd plenary session (meeting of 25 February 1998), the Economic and Social Committee adopted the following opinion with 83 votes in favour, two votes against and four abstentions.

1. General comments

1.1. This is a logical extension to nutritional supplements of the existing directive.

1.2. The Committee has the same comments as explained in points 1 and 1.1 of R/CES 1497/97.

2. Detailed comments

2.1. Chapter I.2.(b), 6.2

This requires every farmer and supplier to register the receipt, delivery date and exact quantity of any nutritional supplements used on the farm. This is excessively bureaucratic. The Commission or Council should look how these matters are currently handled in Member States.

Brussels, 25 February 1998.

The President of the Economic and Social Committee

Tom JENKINS

() OJ C 300, 1.10.1997, p. 10.
Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the 'Proposal for a Council Directive on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community` (98/C 129/08)

On 24 February 1998 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, under Articles 43 and 198 of the Treaty establishing the European 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 5 February 1998. The rapporteur was Mr Joseph Ballé.

At its 352nd plenary session (meeting of 25 February 1998), the Economic and Social Committee adopted the following opinion nem. con. with two abstentions.

1. The proposal was submitted on 5 December 1997 by the Commission. The basic Directive has been amended - often quite substantially - on several occasions. Consequently, in the interests of clarity and simplification, it is appropriate to proceed with consolidation.

2. Since this is a proposal for formal consolidation, i.e. not involving any changes of substance, and carried out for reasons of clarity, the Committee approves use of the accelerated procedure adopted by the interinstitutional agreement dated 20 December 1994. The section endorses the Commission proposal.

Brussels, 25 February 1998.

The President of the Economic and Social Committee

Tom JENKINS
Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the "Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) amending Regulation (EC) No 1577/96 introducing a specific measure in respect of certain grain legumes"

(2000/C 51/08)

On 27 September 1999 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, under Article 37 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the above-mentioned proposal.

The Section for Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment, which was responsible for preparing the Committee's work on the subject, adopted its opinion on 16 November 1999. The rapporteur was Mr Barato Triguero.

At its 368th plenary session (meeting of 8 December 1999), the Economic and Social Committee adopted the following opinion by 107 votes in favour with one abstention.

1. The Committee generally endorses the principles of the present proposal.

2. It does however consider the maximum guaranteed area (MGA) for this crop to be clearly inadequate. This is shown in the figures set out in the Report from the Commission to the Council on the application of the system applicable to certain grain legumes(1). On this basis, and given that this is a rotation crop with evident benefits in terms of soil conservation, it would seem appropriate to increase the MGA up to 500000 ha, to be subdivided into 300000 ha for animal feed and 200000 ha for human consumption.

3. The Committee also recommends that the following be added to the species eligible for aid, as set out in Regulation No. 1577/96(2):

- Vicia monanthos

- Lathyrus sativa

- Latyrus cicera

which would come under the sub-area for vetches.

3.1. Regulation No. 1577/96 introduced a specific measure in respect of certain grain legumes, which are the main legume species for human and animal consumption not included among the protein crops of the general system for arable crops. The Regulation left out a number of species of the same family which were already being grown at a relatively low level. The result is that in some cases in the present, these crops have disappeared, since they must compete with very similar crops receiving EU aid.

3.2. There are in fact more species of legumes than those mentioned in Regulation No. 1577/96 which are entitled to aid: as they are grown on a far smaller scale, they are of great value in maintaining biodiversity and safeguarding the genetic heritage. Including these species in the amended Regulation would have practically no effect on the current situation, since they are produced in such small quantities and, in any case, would stand in for the vetches covered by the Regulation.

Brussels, 8 December 1999.

The President

of the Economic and Social Committee

Beatrice RANGONI MACHIAVELLI

(1) COM(1999) 426 final.

(2) OJ L 206, 16.8.1996.