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WRITTEN QUESTION E-1157/00 by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission. White Paper on Food Safety and the European Food Authority.
Date: 2000-04-11
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: European social policy, food safety, health certificate

20.2.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 53 E/87

(2001/C 53 E/113)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1156/00

by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(11 April 2000)

Subject: White Paper on Food Safety and the European Food Authority

The White Paper on Food Safety (COM(1999) 719 final) was published in January 2000. Chapter 4 is
concerned with establishing a European Food Authority (EFA). Chapter 5 considers legislation on food
safety.

Existing legislation enables Member States to collect fees for controls of products of animal origin (sections
86-87). There is a lack of uniformity in setting and charging fees. The legislative review will extend
application of this principle to other areas.

Whether producers should contribute to the cost of official controls of their products is an old question. If
this principle is applied unevenly it will result in a distortion of competition. In some quarters it is felt that
food control is a central task of the State and should therefore be paid for entirely from public funds to
avoid any hint of a conflict of interests.

Does the Commission advocate full public funding for official controls? If not, what funding mechanism
does it prefer? In what way will the Commission avoid a situation whereby the funding of public controls
leads to a distortion of competition because the different Member States use different funding systems?

(2001/C 53 E/114)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1157/00

by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(11 April 2000)

Subject: White Paper on Food Safety and the European Food Authority

The White Paper on Food Safety (COM(1999) 719 final) was published in January 2000. Chapter 4 is
concerned with establishing a European Food Authority (EFA). Chapter 5 considers legislation on food
safety.

the legal basis for (Union) border checks should apply to all products
The Commission says that
(section 93). This is the right attitude. It is important to avoid the frequently observed situation where
some ports or airports are more popular than others because of less strict checks.

What specific measures does the Commission have in mind to make border checks uniform, and hence
equally strict?

(2001/C 53 E/115)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1158/00

by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(11 April 2000)

Subject: White Paper on Food Safety and the European Food Authority

The White Paper on Food Safety (COM(1999) 719 final) was published in January 2000. Chapter 4 is
concerned with establishing a European Food Authority (EFA). Chapter 5 considers legislation on food
safety.

It is necessary to consider whether the Commission needs to be given additional powers in the event of
non-compliance with EU rules (section 94). This would enable the Commission to take rapid action.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1160/00 by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission. White Paper on Food Safety and the European Food Authority.
Date: 2000-04-11
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: European social policy, food safety, labelling, product quality

C 53 E/88

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

20.2.2001

1. What additional powers does the Commission feel are necessary for more rapid action in following
up inspections?

2.
Have any specific proposals been drawn up with regard to these additional powers? If so, what is the
main thrust of these proposals? If not, when will the Commission have specific proposals on the additional
powers it seeks?

(2001/C 53 E/116)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1160/00

by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(11 April 2000)

Subject: White Paper on Food Safety and the European Food Authority

The White Paper on Food Safety (COM(1999) 719 final) was published in January 2000. Chapter 4 is
concerned with establishing a European Food Authority (EFA). Chapter 5 considers legislation on food
safety.

The Commission wants to introduce a proposal to abolish the 25 % rule for compound ingredients
(section 100). It also draws attention to the problem of the carry-over of additives and for indicating on
the label the allergens, where at present only the name of the product category needs to be given.

Is the Commission prepared to carry out a preliminary investigation into the feasibility of indicating
1.
all ingredients? If not, does the Commission not wish to use the possibility of indicating all ingredients?
What are the Commission(cid:146)s arguments for ruling out this possibility in advance?

Does the Commission seek the labelling of additives which are present as a result of carry-over?

2.
If not, why not?

(2001/C 53 E/117)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1161/00

by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(12 April 2000)

Subject: White Paper on Food Safety and the European Food Authority

The White Paper on Food Safety (COM(1999) 719 final) was published in January 2000. Chapter 4 is
concerned with establishing a European Food Authority (EFA). Chapter 5 considers legislation on food
safety.

Health claims continue to be forbidden (section 101). However, the Commission proposes considering
whether (cid:145)functional claims(cid:146) and (cid:145)nutritional claims(cid:146) can be introduced. It also wants to look at whether the
nutrition labelling directive needs to be modified. (cid:145)Functional claims(cid:146) refer to beneficial effects on bodily
functions.

Does the Commission intend to draw up rules for (cid:145)functional claims(cid:146)? If so, what will be the main

1.
thrust of such measures? If not, does that not create a vacuum in respect of mentioning all claims?

2. Will the Commission resubmit its 1993 draft proposal concerning nutritional claims? If so, when?
If not, is the Commission concentrating on a comprehensive set of rules for the various claims?

3. Will the Commission extend the compulsory food labelling for all foods and/or increase the number
of items from four to eight? If not, what changes will be made to the labelling?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1156/00 by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission. White Paper on Food Safety and the European Food Authority.
Date: 2000-04-11
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: drafting of EU law, financing plan, food inspection

20.2.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 53 E/87

(2001/C 53 E/113)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1156/00

by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(11 April 2000)

Subject: White Paper on Food Safety and the European Food Authority

The White Paper on Food Safety (COM(1999) 719 final) was published in January 2000. Chapter 4 is
concerned with establishing a European Food Authority (EFA). Chapter 5 considers legislation on food
safety.

Existing legislation enables Member States to collect fees for controls of products of animal origin (sections
86-87). There is a lack of uniformity in setting and charging fees. The legislative review will extend
application of this principle to other areas.

Whether producers should contribute to the cost of official controls of their products is an old question. If
this principle is applied unevenly it will result in a distortion of competition. In some quarters it is felt that
food control is a central task of the State and should therefore be paid for entirely from public funds to
avoid any hint of a conflict of interests.

Does the Commission advocate full public funding for official controls? If not, what funding mechanism
does it prefer? In what way will the Commission avoid a situation whereby the funding of public controls
leads to a distortion of competition because the different Member States use different funding systems?

(2001/C 53 E/114)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1157/00

by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(11 April 2000)

Subject: White Paper on Food Safety and the European Food Authority

The White Paper on Food Safety (COM(1999) 719 final) was published in January 2000. Chapter 4 is
concerned with establishing a European Food Authority (EFA). Chapter 5 considers legislation on food
safety.

the legal basis for (Union) border checks should apply to all products
The Commission says that
(section 93). This is the right attitude. It is important to avoid the frequently observed situation where
some ports or airports are more popular than others because of less strict checks.

What specific measures does the Commission have in mind to make border checks uniform, and hence
equally strict?

(2001/C 53 E/115)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1158/00

by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(11 April 2000)

Subject: White Paper on Food Safety and the European Food Authority

The White Paper on Food Safety (COM(1999) 719 final) was published in January 2000. Chapter 4 is
concerned with establishing a European Food Authority (EFA). Chapter 5 considers legislation on food
safety.

It is necessary to consider whether the Commission needs to be given additional powers in the event of
non-compliance with EU rules (section 94). This would enable the Commission to take rapid action.
List of appointments made by the Council - January, February and March 2000 (social field)
Date: 2000-04-11
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Eurofound, European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, advisory committee (EU), appointment of staff, board of directors

List of appointments made by the Council

January, February and March 2000 (social field)

(2000/C 103/02)

Committee

End of term
of office

Published in OJ

Person replaced

Resignation Member/alternate

Category

Country

Person appointed

Affiliation

Advisory Committee on
Safety, Hygiene and Health
Protection at Work

6.7.2000

C 220
19.7.1997

Mr
F. J. GONZ`LEZ
FERN`NDEZ

Resignation

Member

Government

Spain

Mr
L. FERN`NDEZ
S`NCHEZ

Instituto Nacional de
Seguridad e Higiene
en el Trabajo

Date of
Council
Decision

14.2.2000

Advisory Committee on
Safety, Hygiene and Health
Protection at Work

Advisory Committee on
Safety, Hygiene and Health
Protection at Work

Advisory Committee on
Safety, Hygiene and Health
Protection at Work

Advisory Committee on
Safety, Hygiene and Health
Protection at Work

Administrative Board of the
European Foundation for the
Improvement of Living and
Working Conditions

6.7.2000

C 220
19.7.1997

Ms
V. CORMAN

Resignation

Member

Employers

France

Ms
V. CAZALS

Direction de la
Protection Sociale
(MEDEF)

14.2.2000

6.7.2000

C 220
19.7.1997

Mr
M. MARTIN

Resignation

Member

Workers

France

6.7.2000

C 220
19.7.1997

Ms
C. CYPRES

Resignation

Member

Workers

Belgium

Mr
J.-C. BODARD

Mr
M. VAN
DERCAMMEN

(cid:151)

(cid:151)

21.2.2000

27.3.2000

6.7.2000

C 220
19.7.1997

Mr
J. ANDERSEN

Resignation

Member

Government Denmark

Mr
J. JENSEN

Direktoratet for
Arbejdstilsynet

27.3.2000

18.10.2001

C 336
4.11.1998

Ms
U. RENNER

Resignation

Member

Government Austria

Ms
U. NEUFANG

14.2.2000

Bundesministerium
f(cid:252)r Arbeit,
Gesundheit
und Soziales

Administrative Board of the
European Agency for Safety
and Health at Work

21.3.2002

C 97
9.4.1999

Mr
J. ANDERSEN

Resignation

Member

Government Denmark

Mr
J. JENSEN

Direktoratet for
Arbejdstilsynet

27.3.2000

Administrative Board of the
European Agency for Safety
and Health at Work

21.3.2002

C 97
9.4.1999

Mr
F. J. GONZ`LEZ
FERN`NDEZ

Resignation

Member

Government

Spain

Mr
L. FERN`NDEZ
S`NCHEZ

Instituto Nacional
de Seguridad
e Higiene
en el Trabajo

27.3.2000

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WRITTEN QUESTION E-1152/00 by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission. White Paper on Food Safety and the European Food Authority.
Date: 2000-04-11
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: European social policy, food safety, mineral water

C 53 E/86

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

20.2.2001

(2001/C 53 E/110)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1152/00

by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(11 April 2000)

Subject: White Paper on Food Safety and the European Food Authority

The White Paper on Food Safety (COM(1999) 719 final) was published in January 2000. Chapter 4 is
concerned with establishing a European Food Authority (EFA). Chapter 5 considers legislation on food
safety.

The Commission is to draw up a directive on the components of natural mineral waters and on the
conditions of use for the treatment of certain natural mineral waters with ozone-enriched air.

Will the maximum quantities of potential harmful substances laid down for drinking water also apply to
natural mineral waters? If not, why not?

(2001/C 53 E/111)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1153/00

by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(11 April 2000)

Subject: White Paper on Food Safety and the European Food Authority

The White Paper on Food Safety (COM(1999) 719 final) was published in January 2000. Chapter 4 is
concerned with establishing a European Food Authority (EFA). Chapter 5 considers legislation on food
safety.

At present the Commission has no legal instrument for adopting, on its own initiative, safeguard measures
for feed or processed food of non-animal origin from one of the Member States (section 80).

Does the Commission believe that a single emergency procedure (cid:129) applicable to all types of feed and food
(cid:129) is the means of closing the loophole referred to above? If so, will the Commission create such a legal
instrument? If not, why not, and what alternatives does the Commission propose for adopting, on its own
initiative, safeguard measures for feed or processed food of non-animal origin from one of the Member
States?

(2001/C 53 E/112)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1155/00

by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(11 April 2000)

Subject: White Paper on Food Safety and the European Food Authority

The White Paper on Food Safety (COM(1999) 719 final) was published in January 2000. Chapter 4 is
concerned with establishing a European Food Authority (EFA). Chapter 5 considers legislation on food
safety.

There is a need to clarify and update existing food control legislation and to ensure that it covers all stages
in the production chain. Certain detailed meat inspection requirements need to be reviewed (section 85).

Will the Commission shift the emphasis in meat inspection from routine control of end products to
process control? If so, has the Commission already taken any steps in this direction? If not, why does the
Commission refuse to make this shift in emphasis?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1144/00 by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission. White Paper on Food Safety and the European Food Authority.
Date: 2000-04-11
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: drafting of EU law, food safety, zoonosis

20.2.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 53 E/83

(2001/C 53 E/103)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1144/00

by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(11 April 2000)

Subject: White Paper on Food Safety and the European Food Authority

The White Paper on Food Safety (COM(1999) 719 final) was published in January 2000. Chapter 4 is
concerned with establishing a European Food Authority (EFA). Chapter 5 considers legislation on food
safety.

Pathogens which are passed on by animal products (zoonoses) can have a serious impact on public health.
Correct information on the presence of zoonoses is a prerequisite for taking action (section 70).

A few years ago the EU sought, via the (cid:145)zoonoses(cid:146) directive, to enable Member States to take action to
combat zoonoses. Experience has shown that this problem is very complex and that Member States do not
have adequate resources to carry out preventive measures.

1. What (cid:145)more effective measures(cid:146) referred to in the White Paper will the Commission draws up?

2. What action programmes does the Commission have in mind for combating zoonoses?

(2001/C 53 E/104)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1145/00

by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(11 April 2000)

Subject: White Paper on Food Safety and the European Food Authority

The White Paper on Food Safety (COM(1999) 719 final) was published in January 2000. Chapter 4 is
concerned with establishing a European Food Authority (EFA). Chapter 5 considers legislation on food
safety.

The Commission has submitted to the Council and the European Parliament a comprehensive proposal
which summarises the measures needed to control BSE and other TSEs (section 71). The Commission is to
draw up proposals for suitable test programmes.

1. Will the Commission replace the ad hoc measures on BSE and other TSEs with comprehensive
legislation in order to create clarity? If not, in what way will the Commission create clarity in respect of
BSE and TSEs?

2. Will the Commission apply the improved Swiss methods for detecting BSE in the EU? If not, why
not?

(2001/C 53 E/105)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1146/00

by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(11 April 2000)

Subject: White Paper on Food Safety and the European Food Authority

The White Paper on Food Safety (COM(1999) 719 final) was published in January 2000. Chapter 4 is
concerned with establishing a European Food Authority (EFA). Chapter 5 considers legislation on food
safety.
Decision No 1/2000 of the EC-Turkey Association Council of 11 April 2000 repealing Decision No 4/72 on the definition of the concept of 'originating products' from Turkey for implementation of Chapter I of Annex 6 to the Additional Protocol to the Ankara Agreement
Date: 2000-04-11
Institutions: EC–Turkey Association Council
Subjects: Türkiye, agricultural product, association agreement (EU), originating product, trading operation

L 138/26

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

9.6.2000

II

(Acts whose publication is not obligatory)

COUNCIL

DECISION No 1/2000 OF THE EC-TURKEY ASSOCIATION COUNCIL

of 11 April 2000

repealing Decision No 4/72 on the definition of the concept of ‘originating products’ from Turkey
for implementation of Chapter I of Annex 6 to the Additional Protocol to the Ankara Agreement

(2000/376/EC)

THE ASSOCIATION COUNCIL,

Having regard to the Agreement of 12 September 1963 establishing an Association between the European
Economic Community and Turkey (1),

Having regard to the Additional Protocol (2), and in particular Article 16 of Annex 6 thereto,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

By Decision No 4/72 of the EC-Turkey Association Council of 29 December 1972 on the definition
of the concept of ‘originating products’ from Turkey for implementation of Chapter I of Annex 6 to
the Additional Protocol to the Ankara Agreement (3) the Association Council established the defini-
tion of the concept of ‘originating products’ from Turkey for the implementation of Annex 6.

Protocol 3 to Decision No 1/98 of the EC-Turkey Association of 25 February 1998 on the trade
regime for agricultural products (4) laid down the rules of origin to be applied henceforth to trade in
agricultural products between Turkey and the Community.

(3)

Decision No 4/72 is now obsolete. It should therefore be repealed,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Decision No 4/72 is hereby repealed.

Done at Luxembourg, 11 April 2000.

Sole Article

For the Association Council

The President

I. CEM

(1) OJ 217, 29.12.1964, p. 3687/64.
(2) OJ L 293, 29.12.1972, p. 1.
(3) OJ L 59, 5.3.1973, p. 83. Decision as amended by Decision No 1/75 (OJ L 142, 4.6.1975, p.2.)
(4) OJ L 86, 20.3.1998, p. 1.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1153/00 by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission. White Paper on Food Safety and the European Food Authority.
Date: 2000-04-11
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: drafting of EU law, food safety, protective clause

C 53 E/86

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

20.2.2001

(2001/C 53 E/110)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1152/00

by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(11 April 2000)

Subject: White Paper on Food Safety and the European Food Authority

The White Paper on Food Safety (COM(1999) 719 final) was published in January 2000. Chapter 4 is
concerned with establishing a European Food Authority (EFA). Chapter 5 considers legislation on food
safety.

The Commission is to draw up a directive on the components of natural mineral waters and on the
conditions of use for the treatment of certain natural mineral waters with ozone-enriched air.

Will the maximum quantities of potential harmful substances laid down for drinking water also apply to
natural mineral waters? If not, why not?

(2001/C 53 E/111)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1153/00

by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(11 April 2000)

Subject: White Paper on Food Safety and the European Food Authority

The White Paper on Food Safety (COM(1999) 719 final) was published in January 2000. Chapter 4 is
concerned with establishing a European Food Authority (EFA). Chapter 5 considers legislation on food
safety.

At present the Commission has no legal instrument for adopting, on its own initiative, safeguard measures
for feed or processed food of non-animal origin from one of the Member States (section 80).

Does the Commission believe that a single emergency procedure (cid:129) applicable to all types of feed and food
(cid:129) is the means of closing the loophole referred to above? If so, will the Commission create such a legal
instrument? If not, why not, and what alternatives does the Commission propose for adopting, on its own
initiative, safeguard measures for feed or processed food of non-animal origin from one of the Member
States?

(2001/C 53 E/112)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1155/00

by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(11 April 2000)

Subject: White Paper on Food Safety and the European Food Authority

The White Paper on Food Safety (COM(1999) 719 final) was published in January 2000. Chapter 4 is
concerned with establishing a European Food Authority (EFA). Chapter 5 considers legislation on food
safety.

There is a need to clarify and update existing food control legislation and to ensure that it covers all stages
in the production chain. Certain detailed meat inspection requirements need to be reviewed (section 85).

Will the Commission shift the emphasis in meat inspection from routine control of end products to
process control? If so, has the Commission already taken any steps in this direction? If not, why does the
Commission refuse to make this shift in emphasis?