Council Regulation (EEC) No 3280/92 of 9 November 1992 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89 laying down general rules on the definition, description and presentation of spirit drinks

COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 3280/92  of 9 November 1992  amending Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89 laying down general rules on the definition, description and presentation of spirit drinks
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 43 and 100a thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),
In cooperation with the European Parliament (2),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),
Whereas the use of lead-based capsules or foil as coverings for closing devices on containers in which spirit drinks are placed on the market should be banned in order to prevent the risk of contamination, in particular by accidental contact with those  products, and the risk of environmental pollution by waste comprising lead contained in such capsules or foil; whereas, however, the manufacturers and users of such capsules and foil should be given time to adjust by applying the ban in question from 1  January 1993 only; whereas it is also necessary to allow spirit drinks in bottles fitted before the abovementioned date with lead-based capsules or foil to be disposed of until stocks are used up;
Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89 (4) should be amended as a result,