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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 540/97 by Daniel VARELA SUANZES- CARPEGNA to the Commission. Inspections of fish-processing undertakings pursuant to Directive 91/493/EEC
Date: 1997-02-21
Institutions: European Parliament, VARELA SUANZES-CARPEGNA
Subjects: Morocco, cannery, consumer protection, export, fish, fishery product, health control, marketing













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91997E0540

WRITTEN QUESTION No. 540/97 by Daniel VARELA SUANZES- CARPEGNA to the Commission. Inspections of fish-processing undertakings pursuant to Directive 91/493/EEC  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0107 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0540/97 by Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna (PPE) to the Commission (21 February 1997)Subject: Inspections of fish-processing undertakings pursuant to Directive 91/493/EECEU inspectors currently make periodic inspections of fish-processing undertakings in various Member States and insist on full compliance with a number of technical health requirements laid down in Directive 91/493/EEC ((OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 15. )), which entered into force in its entirety on 31 December 1995.1. Are there any plans to make such inspections in the near future of fish-processing undertakings in Morocco, to ensure that they comply with all the points laid down in the directive?2. What is meant by the statement, in your reply to my Written Question E-3224/96 of 16 January 1997 ((OJ C 186, 18.6.1997, p. 51. )), that the situation observed in these undertakings was 'normal'? Does it mean that they met all the requirements laid down in the conditions stipulated in the directive?3. Will inspections be carried out this year of all undertakings producing processed tuna, sardine and mackerel, as well as anchovy semi-preserves in oil, which are allowed access to to the Community market pursuant to the Commission decision of 10 February 1995?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (3 April 1997)1. Three inspection visits have already been made to Morocco for fish products, the latest in October 1996, and information was passed on to the Honourable Member in the reply to Written Question E-3224/96.2. By a 'normal' situation as reported in that reply the Commission meant that observations were made but were not such as to warrant withdrawal of approval for export to the Community or similar measures to protect the health of European consumers.3. It is not planned to inspect in Morocco in 1997 all tuna, sardine and mackerel canneries and all establishments preparing anchovy semi-preserves. For all products together the Commission has ten inspectors to visit more than 90 000 establishments in 167 third countries. In both the Member States and third countries exporting fish products to the Community the number of establishments inspected is limited but large enough to be representative.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 539/97 by Daniel VARELA SUANZES- CARPEGNA to the Commission. Production refunds for olive oil used in processed fish products in the EU
Date: 1997-02-21
Institutions: European Parliament, VARELA SUANZES-CARPEGNA
Subjects: cannery, common organisation of markets, fish, olive oil, production refund













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 539/97 by Daniel VARELA SUANZES- CARPEGNA to the Commission. Production refunds for olive oil used in processed fish products in the EU  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0106 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0539/97 by Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna (PPE) to the Commission (21 February 1997)Subject: Production refunds for olive oil used in processed fish products in the EUThe Commission is currently contemplating a reform of the olive oil sector which would involve taking into account the use of olive oil in processed fish products.What sort of measures are being considered, or are likely to be considered, to compensate those in the processed fish industry who use olive oil, by bringing the price of EU olive oil down to the world price?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (20 March 1997)The current common organization of the market in olive oil provides for a production refund on olive oil used in the manufacture of certain preserves (Article 20a of Council Regulation 136/66/EEC of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organisation of the market in oils and fats ((OJ 172, 30.9.1966. ))).The amount of the production refund is based on the difference between the price on the world market and the price on the Community market.On 12 February 1997 the Commission presented a paper to the Council and to Parliament on the olives and olive oil sectors (covering their economic, cultural, regional, social and environmental aspects ((COM(97) 57. ))), the current common organization of the markets, the need for reform and the solutions proposed. None of the various options presented suggested changing the current arrangements on the production refund. That does not preclude possible adjustments to these arrangements in the draft amendment of the common organization of the market which is to be presented for the 1998/99 marketing year.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 547/97 by Johanna MAIJ-WEGGEN to the Commission. Delay in the construction of the Palestinian port on the coast of the Gaza Strip
Date: 1997-02-21
Institutions: European Parliament, MAIJ-WEGGEN
Subjects: EU aid, Palestine, Palestine question, harbour installation, settlement of disputes, the EU's international role













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 547/97 by Johanna MAIJ-WEGGEN to the Commission. Delay in the construction of the Palestinian port on the coast of the Gaza Strip  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0109 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0547/97 by Johanna Maij-Weggen (PPE) to the Commission (21 February 1997)Subject: Delay in the construction of the Palestinian port on the coast of the Gaza StripCan the Commission ask the Israeli Government for clarification of the persistent delay in the construction of a port on the coast of Gaza, despite the fact that the funds for the construction of that port are available from European Union Member State funds (especially the Netherlands)?Answer given by Mr Marin on behalf of the Commission (14 March 1997)The issue of a seaport at Gaza figures at the top of the agenda of the negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian liberation organization. A special joint working group on Gaza port has been established between Israelis and Palestinians. The Commission believes every effort is being made by the two parties to overcome the delay to which the Honourable Member refers.Although, strictly speaking, these discussions are proceeding on a bilateral basis, the Union special envoy to the Middle East process has repeatedly underlined the importance which the Union attaches to the port. Indeed, he and his team are involved in efforts to reach agreement on this issue.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 323/97 of 21 February 1997 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2406/96 laying down common marketing standards for certain fishery products
Date: 1997-02-21
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Baltic Sea, European standard, fishery product, marketing standard, product quality, sea fish













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Commission Regulation (EC) No 323/97 of 21 February 1997 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2406/96 laying down common marketing standards for certain fishery products  


Official Journal L 052 , 22/02/1997 P. 0008 - 0009 





COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 323/97 of 21 February 1997 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2406/96 laying down common marketing standards for certain fishery products THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92 of 17 December 1992 on the common organization of the market in fishery and aquaculture products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3318/94 (2), and in particular Article 2 (4) thereof,Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 2406/96 (3) introduces in particular a new scale of size categories for herring of the species Clupea harengus; whereas in the case of Baltic herring this new scale establishes a specific size for products taken and landed north of 59° 30' but does not include that previously applicable in the whole of the Baltic;Whereas this omission fails to take account of the production and sales conditions of herring taken in the Baltic, south of 59° 30'; whereas steps should be taken therefore to establish the appropriate size category for this product again by amending Regulation (EC) No 2406/96 accordingly;Whereas this amendment will constitute a technical adjustment to the common marketing standards as provided for in Article 2 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fishery Products,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:Article 1 In Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 2406/96, the scale of size categories applicable to Baltic herring (Clupea harengus) is hereby amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.Article 2 This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels, 21 February 1997.For the CommissionEmma BONINOMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 388, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 350, 31. 12. 1994, p. 15.(3) OJ No L 334, 23. 12. 1996, p. 1.ANNEX Amendment to the scale of size categories for Baltic herring >TABLE>
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 548/97 by Ulf HOLM to the Commission. Design of euro coins
Date: 1997-02-21
Institutions: European Parliament, HOLM
Subjects: EC Directive, European Union, action programme, allergy, consumer protection, dangerous substance, health risk, money, nickel, public health













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 548/97 by Ulf HOLM to the Commission. Design of euro coins  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0085 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0548/97 by Ulf Holm (V) to the Commission (21 February 1997)Subject: Design of euro coinsIn connection with the forthcoming design of the new euro currency, it has been reported in the Swedish media that euro coins will contain nickel. From the point of view of consumers' interests it would be very unfortunate if the coins were to contain nickel. Allergy to nickel is now the commonest form of contact allergy, more than one woman in ten being affected.Is the Commission aware of this problem?Does the Commission intend to take any action to ensure that euro coins are completely nickel-free?Joint answer to Written Questions E-0474/97 and E-0548/97 given by Mr de Silguy on behalf of the Commission (15 April 1997)All the coin systems in the Member States include nickel in the composition of alloys used for the production of coins with the exception of Sweden. In certain cases an increase of allergic problems have been identified as resulting from permanent contact with coins containing nickel and these have given rise to concern.The Commission examined very carefully the allergic reactions caused by nickel. The result of this examination led to a Directive (94/27/EC) ((OJ L 188, 22.7.1994. )) limiting the use of nickel in certain products. This Directive applies to objects which are in direct and permanent contact with the skin. Coins are not considered to fall under this category.The current proposal of the mint directors already includes 4 coins (out of 8) which would be nickel free (1, 2, 5 and 50 cents). Following a demand by the Council, the mint directors are also examining the possibility of producing the 10 and 20 cents coins in a nickel free material (or alloy).The Commission is furthermore preparing a proposal pursuant to Article 129 of the EC Treaty for a Parliament and Council decision for the adoption of a Community action programme on the prevention of pollution-related diseases. This proposal will seek to support activities aimed at preventing and reducing allergies.