Council Directive 87/356/EEC of 25 June 1987 amending Directive 80/232/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the ranges of nominal quantities and nominal capacities permitted for certain pre-packaged products

COUNCIL  DIRECTIVE
of 25 June 1987
amending Directive 80/232/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the ranges of nominal quantities and nominal capacities permitted for certain pre-packaged products
(87/356/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),
Whereas, since the adoption of Directive 80/232/EEC (4), as last amended by Directive 86/96/EEC (5), it has become necessary to add ranges of nominal quantities for certain pre-packaged products so as to remove barriers to trade for those products;
Whereas, whenever possible, it is advisable to ensure total harmonization of ranges of pre-packaged products so as to establish a transparent market for such products,