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Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 40/2000 of 11 April 2000 amending Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms
Date: 2000-04-11
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: EU programme, action programme, aid to disaster victims, civil defence, public safety

L 141/68

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

15.6.2000

DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

No 40/2000

of 11 April 2000

amending Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement on cooperation in specific fields outside the four
freedoms

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
Articles 86 and 98 thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

Protocol 31 to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 71/1999 of
2 June 1999 (1).

It is appropriate to extend the cooperation of the Contracting Parties to the Agreement to include
Council Decision 1999/847/EC of 9 December 1999, establishing a Community action programme
in the field of civil protection (2).

Protocol 31 to the Agreement should therefore be amended in order to allow for this extended
cooperation to take place from 1 January 2000,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following indent shall be added in Article 10(8) (Civil protection) of Protocol 31 to the Agreement:

‘— 399 D 0847: Council Decision 1999/847/EC of 9 December 1999 establishing a Community

action programme in the field of civil protection (OJ L 327, 21.12.1999, p. 53).’

Article 2

Article 10 of Protocol 31 to the Agreement shall be amended as follows:

1. The word ‘programme’

in paragraphs 5, 6 and 7 shall be replaced by the word ‘programmes’.

2. The word ‘committee’

in paragraph 7 shall be replaced by the word ‘committees’.

3. The word ‘act’ shall be replaced by the word ‘acts’.

This Decision shall enter into force on 1 July 2000, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1)
of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee (*).

It shall apply from 1 January 2000.

Article 3

This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of
the European Communities.

Article 4

Done at Brussels, 11 April 2000.

For the EEA Joint Committee

The President

F. BARBASO

(1) Not yet published in the Official Journal.
(2) OJ L 327, 21.12.1999, p. 53.
(*) Constitutional requirements indicated.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 748/2000 of 11 April 2000 on the issue of system B export licences in the fruit and vegetables sector
Date: 2000-04-11
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: citrus fruit, export licence, fruit, vegetable

12.4.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 90/3

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 748/2000

of 11 April 2000

on the issue of system B export licences in the fruit and vegetables sector

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

(3)

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2190/96 of
14 November 1996 on detailed rules for implementing Council
Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 as regards export refunds on fruit
and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No
298/2000 (2), and in particular Article 5(5) thereof,

Whereas:

proper working of the export refund scheme in the fruit
and vegetables sector.

system B
situation, applications
To avoid this
licences for citrons exported after 11 April 2000 should
be rejected until the end of the current export period,

for

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

(1)

(2)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 470/2000 (3) fixes the
indicative quantities for system B export licences other
than those sought in the context of food aid.

In the light of the information available to the Commis-
sion today, there is a risk that the indicative quantities
laid down for the current export period for citrons will
shortly be exceeded. This overrun will prejudice the

Applications for system B export licences for citrons submitted
pursuant to Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 470/2000, export
declarations for which are accepted after 11 April 2000 and
before 17 May 2000, are hereby rejected.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 12 April 2000.

Article 2

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 11 April 2000.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 12.
(2) OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 16.
(3) OJ L 57, 2.3.2000, p. 12.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 747/2000 of 11 April 2000 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 2000-04-11
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: agri-monetary policy, citrus fruit, fruit vegetable, import price, pip fruit

12.4.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 90/1

I

(Acts whose publication is obligatory)

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 747/2000

of 11 April 2000

establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and
vegetables

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

(2)

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

the standard
In compliance with the above criteria,
import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the
Annex to this Regulation,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 of
21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the application of the
last
import arrangements
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1498/98 (2), and in particular
Article 4(1) thereof,

fruit and vegetables (1), as

for

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Whereas:

(1)

Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the
outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade nego-
tiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the
in
standard values for imports from third countries,
respect of the products and periods stipulated in the
Annex thereto.

The standard import values referred to in Article 4 of Regula-
tion (EC) No 3223/94 shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex
hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 12 April 2000.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 11 April 2000.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 66.
(2) OJ L 198, 15.7.1998, p. 4.

L 90/2

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

12.4.2000

to the Commission Regulation of 11 April 2000 establishing the standard import values for determining the
entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

ANNEX

CN code

0702 00 00

0707 00 05

0709 90 70

0805 10 10, 0805 10 30, 0805 10 50

0805 30 10

0808 10 20, 0808 10 50, 0808 10 90

0808 20 50

Third country
code (1)

Standard import
value

(EUR/100 kg)

052
204
624
999
052
068
628
999
052
204
999
052
204
212
220
624
999
052
220
600
999
388
400
404
508
512
528
720
804
999
388
400
512
528
720
999

121,5
123,3
190,1
145,0
136,4
140,6
146,6
141,2
77,8
67,1
72,4
67,1
36,5
46,7
33,7
50,4
46,9
35,3
52,3
79,3
55,6
101,7
95,5
93,5
82,3
81,9
76,2
76,9
104,9
89,1
72,3
65,5
70,9
79,4
107,7
79,2

(1) Country nomenclature as fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2543/1999 (OJ L 307, 2.12.1999, p. 46). Code ‘999’ stands for ‘of

other origin’.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1131/00 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 Commission, European Food Safety Authority, interinstitutional relations (EU)

13.2.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 46 E/129

(2001/C 46 E/142)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1130/00

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 Authority will be responsible for scientific advice and it has to acquire the status of a visibly
appreciated point of reference. It must be available to give consumers information on developments in
food safety. Finally, it has to work in close collaboration with national bodies and network with them.

1. What form will cooperation on providing information to consumers between the EFA and the
national information bodies take? Will the Authority and the national bodies have clearly defined powers
in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity?

2. What form will cooperation on scientific advice take between the Authority and the national
information bodies? Will the Authority and the national bodies have clearly defined powers in accordance
with the principle of subsidiarity?

(2001/C 46 E/143)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1131/00

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 believes that the Authority should have legislative status in order to perform its tasks
independently, to maximise its impact on protection of the health of consumers and to be independent of
the EU Institutions.

Does the intended independent position give the Authority the power to ask the Commission for an
interpretation of policy decisions reached in the light of opinions from the Authority? If not, why does the
Commission not think it necessary for the Authority to be able to inquire into the follow-up to, or
implementation of, its opinions?

(2001/C 46 E/144)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1132/00

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 does not rule out an extension of the Authority(cid:146)s competencies in the future (section 40).

1. What new competencies does the Commission have in mind?

2. When will this extension of competencies take place?
Communication from the Council - Declarations on Council Decision 2000/278/EC on the approval, on behalf of the European Community, of the WIPO Copyright Treaty and the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty
Date: 2000-04-11
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: World Intellectual Property Organisation, broadcasting, copyright, ratification of an agreement

11.4.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 103/1

I

(Information)

COUNCIL

Declarations on Council Decision 2000/278/EC on the approval, on behalf of the European
Community, of the WIPO Copyright Treaty and the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty

(2000/C 103/01)

1. Declaration by the Council and the Member States concerning Article 2

The Council and the Member States will periodically ascertain the stage reached in the procedures for
ratifying the WCT and the WPPT in the Member States with a view to ensuring that the instruments of
conclusion or ratification of the Community and of its Member States are deposited simultaneously. If
there is a serious delay, the Council and the Member States will consider what action is to be taken.

2. Declaration by the Council, the Commission and the representatives of the Governments of the

Member States meeting within the Council concerning Article 3

When the Assemblies discuss matters affecting the Contracting Parties’
rights and obligations
concerning a field where competence is shared between the Member States and the European
Community,
the
the Commission and the representatives of
Member States meeting within the Council reiterate their mutual obligation to cooperate closely in
accordance with the EC Treaty and the case-law of the Court of Justice.

the Governments of

the Council,

In order to fulfil this obligation, the Council and the representatives of the Governments of the Member
States meeting within the Council will endeavour to reach a common position, acting by common
agreement.

In the absence of a common position, opinions expressed by the Member States will not jeopardise the
attainment of the objectives of the EC Treaty.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1128/00 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: democratic deficit, food safety, scientific committee (EU)

20.2.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 53 E/81

Should the regulatory bodies, i.e. the committees with representatives of the Member States, be obliged to
account for their decisions if such decisions depart from scientific advice? If so, how does the Commission
feel they should account for their actions? If not, why does the Commission not feel it necessary for the
regulatory committees to account for public decisions?

(2001/C 53 E/098)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1128/00

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 White Paper gives three reasons why risk management is not included in the Authority(cid:146)s mandate
(section 33). There is an implicit assumption that the current decision-making process provides a high
degree of accountability and transparency. This claim does not tally with reality. In most Member States
there is little democratic control of decision-making in regulatory committees. In most cases no agendas,
meeting documents or minutes are available of the meetings of the committees. In other words, current
decision-making is not transparent.

Will the Commission take initiatives to enhance democratic control of the regulatory committees? If so,
what initiatives? If not, why is it opposed to democratic control of the regulatory committees?

(2001/C 53 E/099)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1140/00

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 is not consistent. The Commission says there is a need to review food legislation
(section 64). Observers say that existing food legislation has largely been adopted in response to the single
market. A review of legislation needs to be based on unambiguous principles.

Is the Commission prepared to draft a general EU foodstuffs law covering the entire food chain? If not,
why, and on what grounds, does the Commission reject a general EU foodstuffs law? Otherwise, when can
such a law come into being?

(2001/C 53 E/100)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1141/00

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.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1140/00 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: amendment of a law, drafting of EU law, food safety

20.2.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 53 E/81

Should the regulatory bodies, i.e. the committees with representatives of the Member States, be obliged to
account for their decisions if such decisions depart from scientific advice? If so, how does the Commission
feel they should account for their actions? If not, why does the Commission not feel it necessary for the
regulatory committees to account for public decisions?

(2001/C 53 E/098)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1128/00

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 White Paper gives three reasons why risk management is not included in the Authority(cid:146)s mandate
(section 33). There is an implicit assumption that the current decision-making process provides a high
degree of accountability and transparency. This claim does not tally with reality. In most Member States
there is little democratic control of decision-making in regulatory committees. In most cases no agendas,
meeting documents or minutes are available of the meetings of the committees. In other words, current
decision-making is not transparent.

Will the Commission take initiatives to enhance democratic control of the regulatory committees? If so,
what initiatives? If not, why is it opposed to democratic control of the regulatory committees?

(2001/C 53 E/099)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1140/00

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 is not consistent. The Commission says there is a need to review food legislation
(section 64). Observers say that existing food legislation has largely been adopted in response to the single
market. A review of legislation needs to be based on unambiguous principles.

Is the Commission prepared to draft a general EU foodstuffs law covering the entire food chain? If not,
why, and on what grounds, does the Commission reject a general EU foodstuffs law? Otherwise, when can
such a law come into being?

(2001/C 53 E/100)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1141/00

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.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1130/00 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 Food Safety Authority, principle of subsidiarity

13.2.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 46 E/129

(2001/C 46 E/142)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1130/00

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 Authority will be responsible for scientific advice and it has to acquire the status of a visibly
appreciated point of reference. It must be available to give consumers information on developments in
food safety. Finally, it has to work in close collaboration with national bodies and network with them.

1. What form will cooperation on providing information to consumers between the EFA and the
national information bodies take? Will the Authority and the national bodies have clearly defined powers
in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity?

2. What form will cooperation on scientific advice take between the Authority and the national
information bodies? Will the Authority and the national bodies have clearly defined powers in accordance
with the principle of subsidiarity?

(2001/C 46 E/143)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1131/00

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 believes that the Authority should have legislative status in order to perform its tasks
independently, to maximise its impact on protection of the health of consumers and to be independent of
the EU Institutions.

Does the intended independent position give the Authority the power to ask the Commission for an
interpretation of policy decisions reached in the light of opinions from the Authority? If not, why does the
Commission not think it necessary for the Authority to be able to inquire into the follow-up to, or
implementation of, its opinions?

(2001/C 46 E/144)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1132/00

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 does not rule out an extension of the Authority(cid:146)s competencies in the future (section 40).

1. What new competencies does the Commission have in mind?

2. When will this extension of competencies take place?