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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1257/96 by Umberto BOSSI to the Commission. Disparities in the date of publication of Community programmes in the various national languages
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: BOSSI, European Parliament
Subjects: EU publication, competition (EU), invitation to tender, publishing, restriction on competition, translation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1257/96 by Umberto BOSSI to the Commission. Disparities in the date of publication of Community programmes in the various national languages  


Official Journal C 305 , 15/10/1996 P. 0069 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1257/96 by Umberto Bossi (ELDR) to the Commission (24 May 1996)Subject: Disparities in the date of publication of Community programmes in the various national languagesWhen publishing application forms for competitions, calls for proposals or expressions of interest, or background documentation for framework programmes, the Commission nearly always chooses English, German, and sometimes French, as priority languages for the translation and distribution of the relevant material. As a result, those from other Member States interested in Community programmes receive the forms or documentation in their national language only after a considerable delay.This clearly disadvantages companies or private citizens in other European states, who do not necessarily have a perfect understanding of these languages, since the deadlines for requests or applications remain unchanged even for the states whose national language is not German, English or French.Does the Commission not consider that this amounts to a tacit endorsement of unfair competition between the various Member States, and is to some extent, one of the reasons why the countries which benefit most from Community subsidies are precisely Germany, France and the United Kingdom?If the delays in the distribution of material are due to translation problems, how and when will the Commission tackle these shortcomings?Does the Commission not consider that, as a temporary measure until such time as publication dates for all Community languages can be standardized so as to give equal opportunity to private citizens and companies throughout Europe, the deadlines for applications or requests by private citizens or companies experiencing considerable delays in obtaining the appropriate material in their national language should at least be extended?Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission (11 July 1996)It is Commission policy to publish the Official Journal simultaneously in all eleven official languages. The Commission will carefully look into any instances of particular language versions being published late.
96/347/EC: Commission Decision of 24 May 1996 approving the plan relating to the examination for residues submitted by Austria (Only the German text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Austria, action programme, dangerous substance, fresh meat, veterinary inspection













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96/347/EC: Commission Decision of 24 May 1996 approving the plan relating to the examination for residues submitted by Austria (Only the German text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance)  


Official Journal L 135 , 06/06/1996 P. 0029 - 0029 





COMMISSION DECISION of 24 May 1996 approving the plan relating to the examination for residues submitted by Austria (Only the German text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance) (96/347/EC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 86/469/EEC of 16 September 1986 concerning examination of animals and fresh meat for the presence of residues (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 4 thereof,Whereas, by document of 18 December 1995 Austria sent the Commission a plan setting out the national measures taken on the examination for residues of the substances referred to in Annex I to Directive 86/469/EEC;Whereas examination of this plan has shown that it conforms to the provisions laid down in Directive 86/469/EEC, and in particular Article 4 (1) thereof;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1 The plan relating to the examination for residues of the substances referred to in Annex I to Directive 86/469/EEC submitted by Austria is hereby approved.Article 2 Austria shall adopt the necessary laws, regulations and administrative provisions for the implementation of the plan referred to in Article 1.Article 3 This Decision shall apply to the Republic of Austria.Done at Brussels, 24 May 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 275, 26. 9. 1986, p. 36.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1280/96 by Salvador JOVÉ PERES , Pedro MARSET CAMPOS to the Commission. Wine imports from third countries
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: European Parliament, JOVE PERES, MARSET CAMPOS
Subjects: Community preference, EU agricultural market, import policy, quantitative restriction, restriction on competition, third country, wine













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1280/96 by Salvador JOVÉ PERES , Pedro MARSET CAMPOS to the Commission. Wine imports from third countries  


Official Journal C 345 , 15/11/1996 P. 0049 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1280/96 by Salvador Jové Peres (GUE/NGL) and Pedro Marset Campos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (24 May 1996)Subject: Wine imports from third countriesRecently, the Community wine market has been stagnant, particularly in certain areas. Nevertheless, wine imports from third countries have been increasing, especially from Argentina.These imports could produce a very difficult situation as regards this year's harvest.How does the Commission plan to control these imports?Joint answer to Written Questions E-1280/96, E-1324/96 and E-1328/96 given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (18 June 1996)The Commission has also noted that imports of wine from non-Community countries, and especially from Argentina to Spain, have increased considerably in the last year.The Commission learnt from the press of rumours according to which certain irregularities had been committed in this respect. It would point out that Member States are responsible for import checks and that it has reminded them on a number of occasions of the need for national supervisory bodies to monitor imports closely.Although to date the Commission has not received any official complaint concerning fraudulent imports, it has contacted the national supervisory bodies to draw their attention to these imports in particular and the subsequent use of the wine in the trade chain. The supervisory bodies have also been instructed to conduct a survey of these imports, the results of which are still pending.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1272/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Consumer protection
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: Council of the European Union, European Parliament, amendment, consumer price, consumer protection, foodstuff, labelling, proposal (EU), publishing of prices, small retailer













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1272/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Consumer protection  


Official Journal C 322 , 28/10/1996 P. 0048 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1272/96 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (24 May 1996)Subject: Consumer protectionDirective 95/58/EC ((OJ L 299, 12.12.1995, p. 11.)) on consumer protection in the indication of the prices of products will give rise to major problems for small traders which cannot be ignored.In order to overcome the difficulties with which small retail traders will be faced, will the Commission finance:1. information programmes for small traders, and2. the drawing up or publication of information booklets in conjunction with their intended recipients?Joint answer to Written Questions E-1272/96 and E-1273/96 given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission (11 July 1996)The Honourable Member takes over the concerns expressed in Parliament's amendments adopted on 18 April 1996 concerning the Commission proposal on consumer protection in the indication of the prices offered to consumers (amendment n° 19 for Written Question E-1272/96; amendment n° 15 for Written Question E-1273/96).As invited by the Parliament, the Commission is preparing a modified proposal in which the Honourable Member will soon find the position of the Commission.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1271/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. COM in fruit and vegetables
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: action programme, common organisation of markets, fruit, marketing, organisation of production, professional association, vegetable













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1271/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. COM in fruit and vegetables  


Official Journal C 345 , 15/11/1996 P. 0048 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1271/96 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (24 May 1996)Subject: COM in fruit and vegetablesTitle III of the proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables (COM(95) 434 final ((OJ C 52, 21.2.1996, p. 1. ))) concerns interbranch organizations which are set up on the initiative of individual operators, or already exist, and which represent a significant share of the various professional groups in the fruit and vegetables sector. These interbranch organizations can help take greater account of market realities and facilitate the development of economic practices so as to increase knowledge and improve the organization of production and of the supply and marketing of produce. The proposed regulation provides that, once the types of measure have been defined, specific recognition shall be given to organizations which demonstrate that they are truly representative and are implementing positive measures in pursuit of the above goals.In view of the market regulations, will the Commission take account of the specific situation of the individual Member States and make the application of interbranch agreements optional?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (21 June 1996)Title III of the Commission's proposal for reform of the fruit and vegetable sector contains clauses referring to interbranch organizations and agreements. The machinery they set up was intended to apply across the board. When Title III was discussed in the Council, however, a number of delegations objected that the clauses did not reflect the present organizational arrangements in their own Member State.Discussions on this matter are continuing.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 931/96 of 24 May 1996 amending Regulation (EC) No 834/96 derogating from Regulation (EEC) No 2456/93 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 as regards public intervention
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, award of contract, beef, carcase, intervention buying













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Commission Regulation (EC) No 931/96 of 24 May 1996 amending Regulation (EC) No 834/96 derogating from Regulation (EEC) No 2456/93 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 as regards public intervention  


Official Journal L 127 , 25/05/1996 P. 0004 - 0004 





COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 931/96 of 24 May 1996 amending Regulation (EC) No 834/96 derogating from Regulation (EEC) No 2456/93 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 as regards public interventionTHE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2417/95 (2), and in particular Articles 6 (7) and 22a (3) thereof,Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 834/96 (3) lays down special provisions on the two invitations to tender opened in May 1996; whereas, in view of the quantities awarded against the first of those invitations to tender and the need to provide effective market support, the maximum quantity which may be bought in under the two invitations to tender should be increased;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:Article 1 In Article 1 (5) of Regulation (EC) No 834/96, the figure '50 000` is hereby replaced by '65 000`.Article 2 This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels, 24 May 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 24.(2) OJ No L 248, 14. 10. 1995, p. 39.(3) OJ No L 112, 7. 5. 1996, p. 15.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1262/96 by Freddy BLAK to the Commission. Athletes as employees
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: BLAK, European Parliament
Subjects: European Commission, application of EU law, exchange of information, professional sport, sport













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1262/96 by Freddy BLAK to the Commission. Athletes as employees  


Official Journal C 305 , 15/10/1996 P. 0071 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1262/96 by Freddy Blak (PSE) to the Commission (24 May 1996)Subject: Athletes as employeesAs a result of the EU Treaties athletes are increasingly regarded as employees.Has the Commission therefore considered whether the status of employee might conflict with current regulations on doping, which can prevent athletes from exercising their profession?Has the Commission considered clarifying the current regulations?Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission (18 July 1996)The Commission is conducting a detailed investigation of the problem raised by the Honourable Member and will inform him of the outcome as soon as possible.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1276/96 by Gary TITLEY to the Commission. Labelling of ingredients in cosmetics
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: European Parliament, TITLEY
Subjects: application of EU law, approximation of laws, consumer information, cosmetic product, labelling, packaging













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1276/96 by Gary TITLEY to the Commission. Labelling of ingredients in cosmetics  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0114 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1276/96 by Gary Titley (PSE) to the Commission (24 May 1996)Subject: Labelling of ingredients in cosmeticsThe Commission will be aware that Directive 93/35/EEC ((OJ L 151, 23.6.1993, p. 32 )) made it a requirement for all ingredients in cosmetics to be listed on the packaging. Would the Commission now indicate what progress Member States have made in implementing this legislation?Answer given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission (4 July 1996)The state of transposal in the Member States of Council Directive 93/35/EEC of 14 June 1993 amending for the sixth time Directive 76/768/EEC on the approximation of the legislation of the Member States relating to cosmetic products is currently as follows:1. Belgium: No communication2. Denmark: Transposed into domestic law by 'Bekendtgørelse om Kosmetiske Produkter' of 9 July 1993.3. Germany: No communication4. Greece: No communication5. Spain: No communication6. France: No communication7. Ireland: No communication8. Italy: No communication9. Luxembourg: Transposed into domestic law by Reglement grand-ducal of 30 July 1994. Pursuant to Articles 5 and 6 of this regulation, problems concerning the inventory of ingredients used in cosmetic products will be resolved at national level via ministerial orders to be taken in application of the Community measures referred to in points 4, 7 and 10 of Article 1 of Directive 93/35/EEC.10. Netherlands: Transposed into domestic law by the 'Warenwetbesluit kosmetische produkten' of 11 October 1995.11. Austria: No communication12. Portugal: No communication13. Finland: No communication14. Sweden: Transposed into domestic law by 'Läkemedelsverkets föreskrifter om kontroll ar kosmetiska och hygieniska produkter', adopted on 7 November 1995.15. United Kingdom: No communicationIt should be noted that the inventory of ingredients employed in cosmetic products and the common nomenclature were adopted by Commission Decision 96/335/EEC of 8 May 1996 ((OJ L 132, 1.6.1996. ))
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1269/96 by Antoni GUTIÉRREZ DÍAZ to the Commission. Professional boxing
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: European Parliament, GUTIERREZ DIAZ
Subjects: competence of the Member States, international organisation, occupational accident, occupational mortality, professional sport, regulation, violence













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1269/96 by Antoni GUTIÉRREZ DÍAZ to the Commission. Professional boxing  


Official Journal C 305 , 15/10/1996 P. 0076 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1269/96 by Antoni Gutiérrez Díaz (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (24 May 1996)Subject: Professional boxingProfessional boxing has claimed another victim, the Australian Lance Hobson, who died from a brain haemorrhage on 23 April 1996 in Melbourne. His name is the latest in a long line of boxers to have died or suffered serious injury, a situation which seems unacceptable in a civilized society.1. What measures or recommendations could the Commission propose to introduce safety standards for professional boxing that would help avoid accidents of this kind, such as those which now have to be met by boxers competing in the Olympic Games?2. What measures could the Commission also propose to ban boxing by children?Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission (5 July 1996)As the Honourable Member will know, the Commission does not in general intervene in purely sporting matters. The national authorities are competent to deal with issues of sport.The measures with regard to the Olympic games were taken by the Association internationale de boxe amateur (AIBA). The 1996 version of the AIBA rules will apply to the events in boxing. Only athletes meeting the eligibility conditions laid down by the Olympic charter and AIBA rules can take part in the Olympic boxing competition.The Commission does not plan to propose a ban on boxing by children, which is a matter for Member States.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1259/96 by W.G. van VELZEN to the Commission. Scaling of the high-flux reactor in Petten
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: European Parliament, VAN VELZEN W G
Subjects: Netherlands, ecology movement, nuclear reactor, public opinion













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1259/96 by W.G. van VELZEN to the Commission. Scaling of the high-flux reactor in Petten  


Official Journal C 345 , 15/11/1996 P. 0047 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1259/96 by W.G. van Velzen (PPE) to the Commission (24 May 1996)Subject: Scaling of the high-flux reactor in Petten1. Are you aware of the scaling of the high-flux reactor (HFR) in Petten on 26 April 1996 by Greenpeace?2. In the light of the previous action by Dutch marines at the HFR, has the Commission decided to undertake a thorough overhaul of security? Have these measures now been taken?3. Do you believe that the Greenpeace demonstration shows that the security at the HFR in inadequate?4. What action will the Commission take to prevent a repetition?5. Has an integrated security plan been drawn up for the HFR to cope with all eventualities?6. How is the Commission going to overcome the shock to public opinion caused by the lax security at the HFR?Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission (1 July 1996)1. Yes.2. Yes.3. No. The security measures are directed against all possible incidents concerning unauthorized interference with plant processes, materials and equipment. The internal Joint research centre (JRC) Petten security measures are fully in agreement with the measures to be taken by the Dutch police in case of alarm, and the response by the guards or police is dependent on the nature and gravity of the incident.From the beginning of the Greenpeace incident the security measures worked in accordance with established procedures. There was no question of unauthorized interference with plant processes, materials or equipment, and the response by the police was in accordance with the nature and gravity of the incident.4. The Commission is reviewing the incident and security measures with the Dutch authorities. If necessary, relevant decisions will be jointly taken but, as the Honourable Member is aware, such decisions have to be kept strictly confidential.5. Yes.6. The Commission invites the Honourable Member to take note of its answer to the Written Question P-1169/96 by Mrs Plooij-Van Gorsel ((OJ C 322, 28.10.1996, p.37. )). Furthermore, the Commission is not aware of a decreased confidence in public opinion concerning the security of the high flux reactor (HFR). The Commission continues to promote the HFR together with the other organizations with nuclear facilities in the Petten dunes, in particular in the field of nuclear medical applications.
96/348/EC: Commission Decision of 24 May 1996 approving the plan relating to the examination for residues submitted by Sweden (Only the Swedish text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Sweden, action programme, dangerous substance, fresh meat, veterinary inspection













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96/348/EC: Commission Decision of 24 May 1996 approving the plan relating to the examination for residues submitted by Sweden (Only the Swedish text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance)  


Official Journal L 135 , 06/06/1996 P. 0030 - 0030 





COMMISSION DECISION of 24 May 1996 approving the plan relating to the examination for residues submitted by Sweden (Only the Swedish text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance) (96/348/EC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 86/469/EEC of 16 September 1986 concerning examination of animals and fresh meat for the presence of residues (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 4 thereof,Whereas, by document of 6 December 1995 Sweden sent the Commission a plan setting out the national measures taken on the examination for residues of the substances referred to in Annex I to Directive 86/469/EEC;Whereas examination of this plan has shown that it conforms to the provisions laid down in Directive 86/469/EEC, and in particular Article 4 (1) thereof;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1 The plan relating to the examination for residues of the substances referred to in Annex I to Directive 86/469/EEC submitted by Sweden is hereby approved.Article 2 Sweden shall adopt the necessary laws, regulations and administrative provisions for the implementation of the plan referred to in Article 1.Article 3 This Decision shall apply to the Kingdom of Sweden.Done at Brussels, 24 May 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 275, 26. 9. 1986, p. 36.