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Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 43/97 of 10 July 1997 amending Protocol 47 to the EEA Agreement, on the abolition of technical barriers to trade in wine
Date: 1997-07-10
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: European Economic Area, agreement (EU), designation of origin, fruit product, product designation, wine








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Official Journal of the European Communities


L 290/29





DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE
No 43/97
of 10 July 1997
amending Protocol 47 to the EEA Agreement, on the abolition of technical barriers to trade in wine
THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’, and in particular Article 98 thereof,
Whereas Protocol 47 to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 4/96 (1);
Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 2603/95 of 8 November 1995 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3201/90 laying down detailed rules for the description and presentation of wines and grape musts (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The following indent shall be added in point 26 (Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3201/90) in Appendix 1 of Protocol 47 to the Agreement:






‘—



395 R 2603: Commission Regulation (EC) No 2603/95 of 8 November 1995 (OJ L 267, 9. 11. 1995, p. 16).’




Article 2
The texts of Regulation (EC) No 2603/95 in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on 1 August 1997, provided that all the notifications under Article 103 (1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.
Article 4
This Decision shall be published in the EEA section of, and in the EEA supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Communities.


Done at Brussels, 10 July 1997.


For the EEA Joint Committee


The President

E. BULL




(1)  OJ L 102, 25. 4. 1996, p. 45.

(2)  OJ L 267, 9. 11. 1995, p. 16.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 41/97 of 10 July 1997 amending Protocol 47 to the EEA Agreement, on the abolition of technical barriers to trade in wine
Date: 1997-07-10
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: European Economic Area, agreement (EU), marketing, sparkling wine, vinification, wine of superior quality








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Official Journal of the European Communities


L 290/27





DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE
No 41/97
of 10 July 1997
amending Protocol 47 to the EEA Agreement, on the abolition of technical barriers to trade in wine
THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’, and in particular Article 98 thereof,
Whereas Protocol 47 to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 4/96 (1);
Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 1547/95 of 29 June 1995 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2332/92 as regards sparkling wines produced in the Community and Regulation (EEC) No 4252/88 on the preparation and marketing of liqueur wines produced in the Community (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
1.   The following indent shall be added in point 19 (Council Regulation (EEC) No 4252/88) in Appendix 1 of Protocol 47 to the Agreement:






‘—



395 R 1547: Council Regulation (EC) No 1547/95 of 29 June 1995 (OJ No L 148, 30. 6. 1995, p. 35).’




2.   The following indent shall be added in point 38 (Council Regulation (EEC) No 2332/92) in Appendix 1 of Protocol 47 to the Agreement:






‘—



395 R 1547: Council Regulation (EC) No 1547/95 of 29 June 1995 (OJ L 148, 30. 6. 1995, p. 35).’




Article 2
The texts of Regulation (EC) No 1547/95 in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on 1 August 1997, provided that all the notifications under Article 103 (1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.
Article 4
This Decision shall be published in the EEA section of, and in the EEA supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Done at Brussels, 10 July 1997.


For the EEA Joint Committee


The President

E. BULL




(1)  OJ L 102, 25. 4. 1996, p. 45.

(2)  OJ L 148, 30. 6. 1995, p. 35.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2340/97 by Graham MATHER to the Commission. Ear-tagging for pigs
Date: 1997-07-10
Institutions: European Parliament, MATHER
Subjects: animal welfare, live animal, report, swine, veterinary inspection













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2340/97 by Graham MATHER to the Commission. Ear-tagging for pigs  


Official Journal C 082 , 17/03/1998 P. 0059 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2340/97 by Graham Mather (PPE) to the Commission (10 July 1997)Subject: Ear-tagging for pigsDirective 92/102/EEC ((OJ L 355, 5.12.1992, p. 32. )) dictates that Member States must implement an ear-tagging indentification system for certain livestock, including pigs. There have been some complaints that this system is inhumane for pigs. There have been suggestions that increasing the use of inspections is a more viable alternative to ear-tagging.Does the Commission have any plans to improve or eliminate the requirement for ear-tagging pigs? Is there scope in the directive to eliminate ear-tagging if it is replaced by an alternative system?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (4 September 1997)In accordance with Article 5.3 of Council Directive 92/102/EEC on the identification and registration of animals, ' ... animals other than bovine animals must be marked as soon as possible and in any case before they leave the holding, with an eartag or tattoo making it possible to determine the holding from which they came and enabling reference to be made to any accompanying document which must mention such eartag or tattoo ...'.In addition, the above mentioned Article provides for temporary marks and the possibility for Member States to apply their national system for the movement of animals other than bovine animals.As far as future action is concerned, in accordance with Article 10 of Council Directive 92/102/EEC the Commission is now preparing a report on the identification and registration system of animals. All aspects of the identification of pigs, in particular those mentioned by the Honourable Member, will be taken into consideration. Based on the findings of this report, the Commission will propose any appropriate measures. The report and any proposals from the Commission will be presented to the Parliament. Additionally, Article 10 provides for a review of the possibility of introducing electronic identification arrangements.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2364/97 by Marjo MATIKAINEN-KALLSTRÖM to the Commission. Carcinogenic effects of chlorinated drinking water
Date: 1997-07-10
Institutions: European Parliament, MATIKAINEN-KALLSTROEM
Subjects: EU Member State, EU programme, World Health Organisation, carcinogenic substance, chlorine, drinking water, epidemiology, health risk, public health

11. 3. 98

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Official Journal of the European Communities

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(Information)

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

WRITTEN QUESTIONS WITH ANSWER

(98/C 76/01)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1380/96

by Jesu·s Cabezo·n Alonso (PSE) and Juan Colino Salamanca (PSE) to the Council

Subject: Spanish fruit destroyed by French farmers

(18 June 1996)

In the final days of May this year, groups of French farmers again attacked European lorries transporting Spanish
fruit in transit for European Union countries. They also destroyed Spanish fruit already in French markets.

What action has the Council taken to prevent any recurrence of these extremely serious incidents?

Is it aware that in the last three years, 60 lorries have been attacked?

Is it aware that in 1995, the losses incurred amounted to PTA 6000 million?

(98/C 76/02)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2022/97

by Joan Vallve· (ELDR) and Carles-Alfred Gaso‘liba i Bo¤hm (ELDR) to the Council

Subject: Further attacks on Spanish lorries by French farmers

(18 June 1997)

Since the middle of May 1997 French farmers in various parts of southern France have been making repeated
serious attacks on Spanish lorries transporting fruit and vegetables and on distributors(cid:146) warehouses.

What steps has the Council taken and does it intend to take to prevent a repetition of these attacks, which violate
the right of free movement, a basic principle of the European Union?

Do these measures include suspending Community aid to French agriculture?

Joint answer
to Written Question Nos E-1380/96 and E-2022/97

(25 September 1997)

The Council is aware of the acts of vandalism carried out by French farmers in April/May 1996 and May 1997
against lorries carrying fruit and vegetables from Spain to Member States of the European Union.  Those acts are
illegal under ordinary criminal law and are designed to impede the free movement of Community products which
is one of the European Community(cid:146)s basic principles.  They are therefore strongly condemned.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2337/97 by Nuala AHERN to the Commission. Implementation of environmental and safeguards sampling at nuclear facilities in the EU
Date: 1997-07-10
Institutions: AHERN, European Parliament
Subjects: EAEC, International Atomic Energy Agency, environmental protection, nuclear power station, nuclear safety, sampling, scientific cooperation

C 82/58

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Official Journal of the European Communities

17. 3. 98

It may be noted that, before the formal procedure, the project planning was also marked by a phase of public
consultation. A discussion document prepared by the project team and their consultants set out five possible
alternative routes between Bluebell and Heuston Station, with a comparative socio-economic engineering and
environmental examination of each option. Using a multicriteria analysis and taking into account submissions
received from interested parties and locally held meetings, the routing now proposed was chosen.

In  view  of  the  foregoing,  the  Commission  does  not  at  present  consider  it  appropriate  to  address  the  Irish
authorities on the specific matters mentioned. The Honourable Member is advised to use the procedures provided
at national level to make a full submission to the national authorities.

(98/C 82/103)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2331/97

by Jean-Yves Le Gallou (NI) to the Commission

(7 July 1997)

Subject: Community subsidies

On 9 and 10 May 1997 (cid:145)Europe Days(cid:146) were held in Brussels, organized jointly by the European Parliament, the
Commission and the Council of Ministers.

Will the Commission give details of the actual cost of the event and indicate which budget line provided the
requisite appropriations?

Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission

(18 September 1997)

Manufacture  of  5  products  bearing  the  logo  (cid:145)9  May(cid:146)  (11  official  languages,  Member  States  and
non-member countries, approx. 2 million units)
10 May (open days) some 29 000 people visited the Parliament the Council, the Commission, the
Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions

Financial  contribution  by  the  Commission  Office  in  Belgium  to  the  festivities  at  Rond-Point
Schuman

Cost of the open days for the Commission

Total cost for the Commission

Contribution (Parliament, Council, Economic and Social Committee,Committee of the Regions) to
the cost of the common folder and outside signs

The Commission used appropriations from budget item B3-3000

(ecus)

65 000

100 000

13 836

178 836

12 816

(98/C 82/104)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2337/97

by Nuala Ahern (V) to the Commission

(10 July 1997)

Subject: Implementation of environmental and safeguards sampling at nuclear facilities in the EU

According  to  a  memorandum  prepared  by  International  Atomic  Energy  Agency  (IAEA)  Deputy  Director-
General Bruno Pelland concerning a high-level liaison committee meeting between the European Commission
and  the  IAEA  in  Brussels  on  December  12/13/1996,  Euratom  and  the  IAEA  are  at  loggerheads  over  the
implementation of environmental and safeguards sampling at certain nuclear facilities in the European Union.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2349/97 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. Use of stray dogs for vivisection in Portugal - Directive 86/609/EEC
Date: 1997-07-10
Institutions: European Parliament, POLLACK
Subjects: Portugal, animal experimentation, application of EU law, domestic animal, national implementing measure, protection of animals, wildlife













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2349/97 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. Use of stray dogs for vivisection in Portugal - Directive 86/609/EEC  


Official Journal C 076 , 11/03/1998 P. 0099 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2349/97 by Anita Pollack (PSE) to the Commission (10 July 1997)Subject: Use of stray dogs for vivisection in Portugal - Directive 86/609/EECCould the Commission give an update on the infringement proceedings initiated against Portugal (Complaint No 94/4735) in respect of its failure to enforce Directive 86/609/EEC ((OJ L 358, 18.12.1986, p. 1. )), with particular reference to the alleged use of stray dogs for experiments?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (5 September 1997)In the context of the investigation of complaint 94/4735, the Commission contacted the Portuguese authorities on 4 April 1997. In their answer dated 30 May 1997, the Portuguese authorities state that on the (main) issue of the alleged use of stray dogs for experiments in two research institutes (HUC, Coimbra and IHMT in Lisbon) the inspections which were made confirmed that stray dogs were being used in scientific experiments. Their use was suspended by the competent authority, the Instituto de protecçao agro-alimenar. The HUC no longer uses dogs in scientific experiments while the IHMT only resorts to beagles. On the issue of keeping the animals in unsuitable installations, works have started to upgrade the current installations in both institutes to render them compatible with Community law.The Commission does not intend to pursue the proceedings on the first issue as the problem seems to have been solved. On the issue of the availability of suitable installations, the Commission is currently assessing the alternatives available in order to tackle the remaining problems.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2380/97 by Evelyne GEBHARDT to the Commission. Assistance for the Lake Constance region (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1997-07-10
Institutions: European Parliament, GEBHARDT
Subjects: EU aid, exchange of information, financial aid, regional aid, regions of Germany

C 117/16

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Official Journal of the European Communities

16. 4. 98

(98/C 117/19)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2380/97

by Evelyne Gebhardt (PSE) to the Commission

(10 July 1997)

Subject: Assistance for the Lake Constance region

Can  the  Commission  say  how  much  assistance  the  Lake  Constance  region  (Landkreis  Konstanz,  Landkreis
Bodenseekreis, Lindau-Bodensee, Land Vorarlberg) has received from the European Union since 1990?

Supplementary answer
given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(24 November 1997)

In  view  of  the  length  of  its  answer,  the  Commission  is  sending  it  direct  to  the  Honourable  Member  and  to
Parliament(cid:146)s Secretariat.

(98/C 117/20)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2395/97

by Carmen Fraga Este·vez (PPE) to the Commission

(10 July 1997)

Subject: Ban on the transhipment of swordfish catches by the Community fleet in Chilean ports

Since 1990 Chile has been banning the transhipment of swordfish caught outside its waters by the Community
fleet, which constitutes a violation of GATT Article V.1 concerning (cid:145)freedom of transit(cid:146). The ban is based on the
request for a health certificate, which is unjustified for merchandise in transit and in practice is equivalent to
preventing transhipments, thereby violating the freedom of transit established by the afore-mentioned Article V
of GATT.

In her answer to Question H-0320/96 (1) on the same subject Commissioner Bonino said that the problem could
be settled under Article 30 of the EU/Chile Cooperation Agreement and that otherwise Article V of GATT would
be the only possible solution. Can the Commission therefore say when it intends to call for the application of
Article V of GATT to solve this problem?

(1)  Debates of the European Parliament (May 1996).

Answer given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission

(20 October 1997)

Article 30 of the new Cooperation Agreement with Chile signed on 21 June 1996 provides for cooperation on
fishing matters, including resource conservation.

On the disagreement to which the Honourable Member refers over landing of swordfish caught by Community
vessels outside the Chilean exclusive economic zone the Commission has ascertained Member States’ positions
through the appropriate channels and agreed with Chile on the need for an initial exchange of information on this
fishery and the state of stocks, with the ultimate aim of establishing technical and scientific cooperation in this
area.

Owing to lack of available information no progress has so far been made. However, given that cooperation ought
to  facilitate  the  adoption  of  a  mutually  satisfactory  solution  to  the  present  difficulty,  both  parties  are  at  the
moment completing collection of the necessary information with a view to opening technical discussions in the
very near future.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 47/97 of 10 July 1997 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement
Date: 1997-07-10
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: European Economic Area, agreement (EU), alcoholic beverage, designation of origin, labelling, marketing standard








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23.10.1997   


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Official Journal of the European Communities


L 290/33





DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE
No 47/97
of 10 July 1997
amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement
THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’, and in particular Article 98 thereof,
Whereas Annex II to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 7/94 of 21 March 1994 amending Protocol 47 and certain Annexes to the EEA Agreement (1);
Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1712/95 of 13 July 1995 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1014/90 laying down detailed implementing rules on the definition, description and presentation of spirit drinks (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The following indent shall be added in point 2 (Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1014/90) in Chapter XXVII of Annex II to the Agreement:






‘—



395 R 1712: Commission Regulation (EC) No 1712/95 of 13 July 1995 (OJ L 163, 14. 7. 1995, p. 4).’




Article 2
The texts of Regulation (EC) No 1712/95 in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on 1 August 1997, provided that all the notifications under Article 103 (1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.
Article 4
This Decision shall be published in the EEA section of, and in the EEA supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Communities.


Done at Brussels, 10 July 1997.


For the EEA Joint Committee


The President

E. BULL




(1)  OJ L 160, 28. 6. 1994, p. 1.

(2)  OJ L 163, 14. 7. 1995, p. 4.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2386/97 by Marjo MATIKAINEN-KALLSTRÖM to the Commission. Duty-free shopping at airports
Date: 1997-07-10
Institutions: European Parliament, MATIKAINEN-KALLSTROEM
Subjects: airport, duty-free sale, export, import, import policy, import tax, traveller













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2386/97 by Marjo MATIKAINEN-KALLSTRÖM to the Commission. Duty-free shopping at airports  


Official Journal C 082 , 17/03/1998 P. 0068 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2386/97 by Marjo Matikainen-Kallström (PPE) to the Commission (10 July 1997)Subject: Duty-free shopping at airportsAir passengers travelling within the EU are permitted to buy duty-free goods at airports' duty-free shops. However, the goods may be bought only at the airport of departure, not at that of arrival.As a result of the present practice, travellers' duty-free purchases fill aircraft's hand-luggage storage areas, and some articles have to be stored under travellers' feet. This endangers the safety and comfort of travellers and impedes movement inside the aircraft, for example in emergencies. Consumption of aviation fuel is also increased because of the additional weight carried by aircraft.Why are air travellers not also permitted to buy duty-free goods at the airport of destination? The quantity purchased could still be monitored, for example by requiring passengers to display the stub of their landing card in order to make a purchase.Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (18 September 1997)Generally speaking, goods which are intended for export are exempted from taxation whereas imported goods are made subject to taxation. It is against this background that travellers are not allowed to make tax- and duty-free purchases in the Member State of arrival. This applies to both travellers arriving from third countries and travellers inside the Community.Instead, travellers are allowed tax- and duty-free purchases in the Member State of departure. At import, the traveller has to declare the goods intended for import and, in principle, to pay tax on all imported goods. The traveller does not pay tax on goods which fall within certain limits in terms of quantity or value since these benefit from a traveller's allowance.Compliance with the obligation to declare and pay tax at import is ensured through controls carried out by the customs authorities. Within the single market, controls at the internal borders of the Community are no longer possible. The border control has been replaced by the vendor control system. The report presented by the Commission ((COM(96) 245 final. )) shows that vendor control systems are not operating satisfactorily in Member States.The Commission appreciates fully the view expressed by the Honourable Member on the safety and environmental aspects of duty-free goods kept on board aircraft. These are however problems which will be resolved in the near future. It should be recalled that, following the decision of the Council to put an end to duty-free sales to travellers inside the Community, such sales will expire on 30 June 1999.