Regulation (EC) No 2038/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2000 amending Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 on substances that deplete the ozone layer, as regards metered dose inhalers and medical drug pumps

Regulation (EC) No 2038/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 28 September 2000
amending Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 on substances that deplete the ozone layer, as regards metered dose inhalers and medical drug pumps
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 175(1) thereof,
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee(1),
After consulting the Committee of the Regions,
Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty(2),
Whereas:
(1) Exports of metered dose inhalers to developing countries and exports of medical drug pumps containing chlorofluorocarbons are not allowed under Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 June 2000 on substances that deplete the ozone layer(3). However, the export of these health products, the use of which is permitted in the Community market, should not be restricted.
(2) Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 should, therefore, be amended accordingly,