Article 1 
1. This Regulation lays down standards for: (a) milk fats falling within CN codes 0405 and ex 2106; (b) fats falling within CN code ex 1517; and (c) fats composed of plant and/or animal products falling within CN codes ex 1517 and ex 2106; with a fat content of at least 10 % but less than 90 % by weight, intended for human consumption. The fat content excluding salt must be at least two-thirds of the dry matter. 2. This Regulation shall apply to products which remain solid at a temperature of 20 °C, and which are suitable for use as spreads. 3. This Regulation shall be without prejudice to Regulation (EEC) No 1898/87 or provisions adopted in the veterinary and foodstuffs sectors to ensure that products comply with hygiene and health standards and to protect animal and human health. Article 2 1. The products referred to in Article 1 may not be supplied or transferred without processing to the ultimate consumer either directly or through restaurants, hospitals, canteens or similar establishments, unless they meet the requirements set out in the Annex. 2. The sales descriptions of these products shall be those specified in the Annex, without prejudice to Article 3 (2) or Article 5. The sales descriptions in the Annex shall be reserved for the products defined therein. However, this paragraph shall not apply to: - the designation of products the exact nature of which is clear from traditional usage and/or when the designations are clearly used to describe a characteristic quality of the product, - concentrated products (butter, margarine, blends) with a fat content of 90 % or more. Article 3 1. In addition to the rules laid down in Directive 79/112/EEC, the following information must be indicated in the labelling and presentation of the products referred to in Article 2 (1): (a) the sales description as defined in the Annex; (b) the total percentage fat content by weight at the time of production for products referred to in the Annex; (c) the vegetable, milk or other animal fat content in decreasing order of weighted importance as a percentage by total weight at the time of production for compound fats referred to in the Annex, Part C; (d) the percentage salt content must be indicated in a particularly legible manner in the list of ingredients for products referred to in the Annex. 2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1 (a) the sales descriptions 'minarine' or 'halvarine' may be used for products referred to in the Annex, Part B, point 3. 3. The sales description referred to in paragraph 1 (a) may be used together with one or more terms to define the plant and/or animal species from which the products originate, or the intended use of the products as well as with other terms concerning the production methods in so far as such terms are not in contradiction with other Community provisions, in particular with Council Regulation (EEC) No 2082/92 of 14 July 1992 on certificates of specific character for agricultural products and foodstuffs (8). Indications of geographical origin may also be used subject to the provisions of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 of 14 July 1992 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (9). 4. The term 'vegetable' may be used together with the sales descriptions in the Annex, Part B, provided that the product contains only fat of vegetable origin with a tolerance of 2 % of the fat content for animal fats. This tolerance shall also apply where reference is made to a vegetable species. 5. The information referred to in paragraph 1, 2 and 3 must be easy to understand and marked in a conspicuous place in such a way as to be easily visible, clearly legible and indelible. 6. Special measures regarding the information referred to in paragraph 1 (a) and (b) may be introduced for certain forms of advertising in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 9. Article 4 The term 'traditional' may be used together with the name 'butter' provided for in the Annex, Part A (1), where the product is obtained directly from milk or cream. For the purposes of this Article, 'cream' means the product obtained from milk in the form of an emulsion of the oil-in-water type with a milk-fat content of at least 10 %. Article 5 1. Terms for products referred to in the Annex which state, imply or suggest fat content other than those referred to in that Annex shall be prohibited. 2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1 and in addition: (a) the term 'reduced-fat' may be used for products referred to in the Annex with a fat content of more than 41 % but not more than 62 %; (b) the terms 'low-fat' or 'light' may be used for products referred to in the Annex with a fat content of 41 % or less. The term 'reduced-fat' and the terms 'low-fat' or 'light' may, however, replace respectively the terms 'three-quarter-fat' or 'half-fat' used in the Annex. Within five years of the date of entry into force of this Regulation the Council shall review the application of this paragraph on the basis of a report by the Commission. 3. By way of derogation from paragraph 1 and for a transitional period of five years after the publication of this Regulation the terms referred to in paragraph 1 may continue to appear on products which already display them on 31 December 1993 and which are legally marketed on the market of a Member State. Article 6 1. Subject to the provisions of this Regulation, Member States may adopt or maintain national regulations laying down different quality levels. Such regulations must allow those quality levels to be assessed on the basis of criteria relating in particular to the raw materials used, the organoleptic, characteristics of the products and their physical and microbiological stability. Member States making use of this option shall ensure that other Member States' products which comply with the criteria laid down by those regulations may, under non-discriminatory conditions, use terms which, by virtue of those regulations, state that those criteria are complied with. 2. The sales descriptions referred to in Article 3 (1) (a) may be supplemented by a reference to the quality level peculiar to the product concerned. 3. Member States shall take the measures necessary to ensure that checks are conducted on the application of all the criteria referred to in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1 for determining the quality levels. Regular and frequent checks shall extend up to the end product and must be made by one or more bodies governed by public law and designated by the Member State, or by an approved body supervised by the latter. Member States shall give the Commission a list of the bodies they have designated. Article 7 Products imported into the Community must comply with this Regulation in the cases referred to in Article 2 (1). Article 8 Detailed rules for the application of this Regulation shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 9, and may in particular include: - the list of the products referred to in Article 2 (2), third subparagraph, first indent, on the basis of the lists sent to the Commission by the Member States, - the methods of analysis needed to check the composition and manufacturing characteristics of the products referred to in Article 1, - detailed rules for the taking of samples, - detailed rules for obtaining statistical information on the markets in the products referred to in Article 1. Article 9 In cases where reference is made to this Article, the measures in question shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 30 of Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 and Article 38 of Regulation No 136/66/EEC. Article 10 Member States shall specify the effective penalties to be imposed in the case of breach of the provisions of this Regulation and, where appropriate, the national measures relevant to its enforcement. Member States shall inform the Commission of the penalties by 1 January 1997. Article 11 1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1996. 2. Notwithstanding Article 2 (1), products on the market of a Member State on 31 December 1995 which do not meet the requirements specified in the Annex may be supplied or transferred until 31 December 1997. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 5 December 1994. For the Council The President Th. WAIGEL (1) OJ No C 36, 14. 2. 1992, p. 12 and OJ No C 62, 4. 3. 1993, p. 10. (2) OJ No C 337, 21. 12. 1992, p. 236. (3) OJ No C 223, 31. 8. 1992, p. 64. (4) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2807/94 (OJ No L 298, 19. 11. 1994, p. 1). (5) OJ No 172, 30. 9. 1966, p. 3025/66. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3179/93 (OJ No L 285, 20. 11. 1993, p. 9). (6) OJ No L 182, 3. 7. 1987, p. 36. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 222/88 (OJ No L 28, 1. 2. 1988, p. 1). (7) OJ No L 33, 8. 2. 1979, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 91/72/EEC (OJ No L 42, 15. 2. 1991, p. 27). (8) OJ No L 208, 24. 7. 1992, p. 9. (9) OJ No L 208, 24. 7. 1992, p. 1.
Article 2 
1. The products referred to in Article 1 may not be supplied or transferred without processing to the ultimate consumer either directly or through restaurants, hospitals, canteens or similar establishments, unless they meet the requirements set out in the Annex. 2. The sales descriptions of these products shall be those specified in the Annex, without prejudice to Article 3 (2) or Article 5. The sales descriptions in the Annex shall be reserved for the products defined therein. However, this paragraph shall not apply to: - the designation of products the exact nature of which is clear from traditional usage and/or when the designations are clearly used to describe a characteristic quality of the product, - concentrated products (butter, margarine, blends) with a fat content of 90 % or more. Article 3 1. In addition to the rules laid down in Directive 79/112/EEC, the following information must be indicated in the labelling and presentation of the products referred to in Article 2 (1): (a) the sales description as defined in the Annex; (b) the total percentage fat content by weight at the time of production for products referred to in the Annex; (c) the vegetable, milk or other animal fat content in decreasing order of weighted importance as a percentage by total weight at the time of production for compound fats referred to in the Annex, Part C; (d) the percentage salt content must be indicated in a particularly legible manner in the list of ingredients for products referred to in the Annex. 2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1 (a) the sales descriptions 'minarine' or 'halvarine' may be used for products referred to in the Annex, Part B, point 3. 3. The sales description referred to in paragraph 1 (a) may be used together with one or more terms to define the plant and/or animal species from which the products originate, or the intended use of the products as well as with other terms concerning the production methods in so far as such terms are not in contradiction with other Community provisions, in particular with Council Regulation (EEC) No 2082/92 of 14 July 1992 on certificates of specific character for agricultural products and foodstuffs (8). Indications of geographical origin may also be used subject to the provisions of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 of 14 July 1992 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (9). 4. The term 'vegetable' may be used together with the sales descriptions in the Annex, Part B, provided that the product contains only fat of vegetable origin with a tolerance of 2 % of the fat content for animal fats. This tolerance shall also apply where reference is made to a vegetable species. 5. The information referred to in paragraph 1, 2 and 3 must be easy to understand and marked in a conspicuous place in such a way as to be easily visible, clearly legible and indelible. 6. Special measures regarding the information referred to in paragraph 1 (a) and (b) may be introduced for certain forms of advertising in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 9. Article 4 The term 'traditional' may be used together with the name 'butter' provided for in the Annex, Part A (1), where the product is obtained directly from milk or cream. For the purposes of this Article, 'cream' means the product obtained from milk in the form of an emulsion of the oil-in-water type with a milk-fat content of at least 10 %. Article 5 1. Terms for products referred to in the Annex which state, imply or suggest fat content other than those referred to in that Annex shall be prohibited. 2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1 and in addition: (a) the term 'reduced-fat' may be used for products referred to in the Annex with a fat content of more than 41 % but not more than 62 %; (b) the terms 'low-fat' or 'light' may be used for products referred to in the Annex with a fat content of 41 % or less. The term 'reduced-fat' and the terms 'low-fat' or 'light' may, however, replace respectively the terms 'three-quarter-fat' or 'half-fat' used in the Annex. Within five years of the date of entry into force of this Regulation the Council shall review the application of this paragraph on the basis of a report by the Commission. 3. By way of derogation from paragraph 1 and for a transitional period of five years after the publication of this Regulation the terms referred to in paragraph 1 may continue to appear on products which already display them on 31 December 1993 and which are legally marketed on the market of a Member State. Article 6 1. Subject to the provisions of this Regulation, Member States may adopt or maintain national regulations laying down different quality levels. Such regulations must allow those quality levels to be assessed on the basis of criteria relating in particular to the raw materials used, the organoleptic, characteristics of the products and their physical and microbiological stability. Member States making use of this option shall ensure that other Member States' products which comply with the criteria laid down by those regulations may, under non-discriminatory conditions, use terms which, by virtue of those regulations, state that those criteria are complied with. 2. The sales descriptions referred to in Article 3 (1) (a) may be supplemented by a reference to the quality level peculiar to the product concerned. 3. Member States shall take the measures necessary to ensure that checks are conducted on the application of all the criteria referred to in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1 for determining the quality levels. Regular and frequent checks shall extend up to the end product and must be made by one or more bodies governed by public law and designated by the Member State, or by an approved body supervised by the latter. Member States shall give the Commission a list of the bodies they have designated. Article 7 Products imported into the Community must comply with this Regulation in the cases referred to in Article 2 (1). Article 8 Detailed rules for the application of this Regulation shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 9, and may in particular include: - the list of the products referred to in Article 2 (2), third subparagraph, first indent, on the basis of the lists sent to the Commission by the Member States, - the methods of analysis needed to check the composition and manufacturing characteristics of the products referred to in Article 1, - detailed rules for the taking of samples, - detailed rules for obtaining statistical information on the markets in the products referred to in Article 1. Article 9 In cases where reference is made to this Article, the measures in question shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 30 of Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 and Article 38 of Regulation No 136/66/EEC. Article 10 Member States shall specify the effective penalties to be imposed in the case of breach of the provisions of this Regulation and, where appropriate, the national measures relevant to its enforcement. Member States shall inform the Commission of the penalties by 1 January 1997. Article 11 1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1996. 2. Notwithstanding Article 2 (1), products on the market of a Member State on 31 December 1995 which do not meet the requirements specified in the Annex may be supplied or transferred until 31 December 1997. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 5 December 1994. For the Council The President Th. WAIGEL (1) OJ No C 36, 14. 2. 1992, p. 12 and OJ No C 62, 4. 3. 1993, p. 10. (2) OJ No C 337, 21. 12. 1992, p. 236. (3) OJ No C 223, 31. 8. 1992, p. 64. (4) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2807/94 (OJ No L 298, 19. 11. 1994, p. 1). (5) OJ No 172, 30. 9. 1966, p. 3025/66. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3179/93 (OJ No L 285, 20. 11. 1993, p. 9). (6) OJ No L 182, 3. 7. 1987, p. 36. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 222/88 (OJ No L 28, 1. 2. 1988, p. 1). (7) OJ No L 33, 8. 2. 1979, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 91/72/EEC (OJ No L 42, 15. 2. 1991, p. 27). (8) OJ No L 208, 24. 7. 1992, p. 9. (9) OJ No L 208, 24. 7. 1992, p. 1.
Article 3 
1. In addition to the rules laid down in Directive 79/112/EEC, the following information must be indicated in the labelling and presentation of the products referred to in Article 2 (1): (a) the sales description as defined in the Annex; (b) the total percentage fat content by weight at the time of production for products referred to in the Annex; (c) the vegetable, milk or other animal fat content in decreasing order of weighted importance as a percentage by total weight at the time of production for compound fats referred to in the Annex, Part C; (d) the percentage salt content must be indicated in a particularly legible manner in the list of ingredients for products referred to in the Annex. 2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1 (a) the sales descriptions 'minarine' or 'halvarine' may be used for products referred to in the Annex, Part B, point 3. 3. The sales description referred to in paragraph 1 (a) may be used together with one or more terms to define the plant and/or animal species from which the products originate, or the intended use of the products as well as with other terms concerning the production methods in so far as such terms are not in contradiction with other Community provisions, in particular with Council Regulation (EEC) No 2082/92 of 14 July 1992 on certificates of specific character for agricultural products and foodstuffs (8). Indications of geographical origin may also be used subject to the provisions of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 of 14 July 1992 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (9). 4. The term 'vegetable' may be used together with the sales descriptions in the Annex, Part B, provided that the product contains only fat of vegetable origin with a tolerance of 2 % of the fat content for animal fats. This tolerance shall also apply where reference is made to a vegetable species. 5. The information referred to in paragraph 1, 2 and 3 must be easy to understand and marked in a conspicuous place in such a way as to be easily visible, clearly legible and indelible. 6. Special measures regarding the information referred to in paragraph 1 (a) and (b) may be introduced for certain forms of advertising in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 9. Article 4 The term 'traditional' may be used together with the name 'butter' provided for in the Annex, Part A (1), where the product is obtained directly from milk or cream. For the purposes of this Article, 'cream' means the product obtained from milk in the form of an emulsion of the oil-in-water type with a milk-fat content of at least 10 %. Article 5 1. Terms for products referred to in the Annex which state, imply or suggest fat content other than those referred to in that Annex shall be prohibited. 2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1 and in addition: (a) the term 'reduced-fat' may be used for products referred to in the Annex with a fat content of more than 41 % but not more than 62 %; (b) the terms 'low-fat' or 'light' may be used for products referred to in the Annex with a fat content of 41 % or less. The term 'reduced-fat' and the terms 'low-fat' or 'light' may, however, replace respectively the terms 'three-quarter-fat' or 'half-fat' used in the Annex. Within five years of the date of entry into force of this Regulation the Council shall review the application of this paragraph on the basis of a report by the Commission. 3. By way of derogation from paragraph 1 and for a transitional period of five years after the publication of this Regulation the terms referred to in paragraph 1 may continue to appear on products which already display them on 31 December 1993 and which are legally marketed on the market of a Member State. Article 6 1. Subject to the provisions of this Regulation, Member States may adopt or maintain national regulations laying down different quality levels. Such regulations must allow those quality levels to be assessed on the basis of criteria relating in particular to the raw materials used, the organoleptic, characteristics of the products and their physical and microbiological stability. Member States making use of this option shall ensure that other Member States' products which comply with the criteria laid down by those regulations may, under non-discriminatory conditions, use terms which, by virtue of those regulations, state that those criteria are complied with. 2. The sales descriptions referred to in Article 3 (1) (a) may be supplemented by a reference to the quality level peculiar to the product concerned. 3. Member States shall take the measures necessary to ensure that checks are conducted on the application of all the criteria referred to in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1 for determining the quality levels. Regular and frequent checks shall extend up to the end product and must be made by one or more bodies governed by public law and designated by the Member State, or by an approved body supervised by the latter. Member States shall give the Commission a list of the bodies they have designated. Article 7 Products imported into the Community must comply with this Regulation in the cases referred to in Article 2 (1). Article 8 Detailed rules for the application of this Regulation shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 9, and may in particular include: - the list of the products referred to in Article 2 (2), third subparagraph, first indent, on the basis of the lists sent to the Commission by the Member States, - the methods of analysis needed to check the composition and manufacturing characteristics of the products referred to in Article 1, - detailed rules for the taking of samples, - detailed rules for obtaining statistical information on the markets in the products referred to in Article 1. Article 9 In cases where reference is made to this Article, the measures in question shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 30 of Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 and Article 38 of Regulation No 136/66/EEC. Article 10 Member States shall specify the effective penalties to be imposed in the case of breach of the provisions of this Regulation and, where appropriate, the national measures relevant to its enforcement. Member States shall inform the Commission of the penalties by 1 January 1997. Article 11 1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1996. 2. Notwithstanding Article 2 (1), products on the market of a Member State on 31 December 1995 which do not meet the requirements specified in the Annex may be supplied or transferred until 31 December 1997. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 5 December 1994. For the Council The President Th. WAIGEL (1) OJ No C 36, 14. 2. 1992, p. 12 and OJ No C 62, 4. 3. 1993, p. 10. (2) OJ No C 337, 21. 12. 1992, p. 236. (3) OJ No C 223, 31. 8. 1992, p. 64. (4) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2807/94 (OJ No L 298, 19. 11. 1994, p. 1). (5) OJ No 172, 30. 9. 1966, p. 3025/66. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3179/93 (OJ No L 285, 20. 11. 1993, p. 9). (6) OJ No L 182, 3. 7. 1987, p. 36. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 222/88 (OJ No L 28, 1. 2. 1988, p. 1). (7) OJ No L 33, 8. 2. 1979, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 91/72/EEC (OJ No L 42, 15. 2. 1991, p. 27). (8) OJ No L 208, 24. 7. 1992, p. 9. (9) OJ No L 208, 24. 7. 1992, p. 1.
Article 4 
The term 'traditional' may be used together with the name 'butter' provided for in the Annex, Part A (1), where the product is obtained directly from milk or cream. For the purposes of this Article, 'cream' means the product obtained from milk in the form of an emulsion of the oil-in-water type with a milk-fat content of at least 10 %. Article 5 1. Terms for products referred to in the Annex which state, imply or suggest fat content other than those referred to in that Annex shall be prohibited. 2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1 and in addition: (a) the term 'reduced-fat' may be used for products referred to in the Annex with a fat content of more than 41 % but not more than 62 %; (b) the terms 'low-fat' or 'light' may be used for products referred to in the Annex with a fat content of 41 % or less. The term 'reduced-fat' and the terms 'low-fat' or 'light' may, however, replace respectively the terms 'three-quarter-fat' or 'half-fat' used in the Annex. Within five years of the date of entry into force of this Regulation the Council shall review the application of this paragraph on the basis of a report by the Commission. 3. By way of derogation from paragraph 1 and for a transitional period of five years after the publication of this Regulation the terms referred to in paragraph 1 may continue to appear on products which already display them on 31 December 1993 and which are legally marketed on the market of a Member State. Article 6 1. Subject to the provisions of this Regulation, Member States may adopt or maintain national regulations laying down different quality levels. Such regulations must allow those quality levels to be assessed on the basis of criteria relating in particular to the raw materials used, the organoleptic, characteristics of the products and their physical and microbiological stability. Member States making use of this option shall ensure that other Member States' products which comply with the criteria laid down by those regulations may, under non-discriminatory conditions, use terms which, by virtue of those regulations, state that those criteria are complied with. 2. The sales descriptions referred to in Article 3 (1) (a) may be supplemented by a reference to the quality level peculiar to the product concerned. 3. Member States shall take the measures necessary to ensure that checks are conducted on the application of all the criteria referred to in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1 for determining the quality levels. Regular and frequent checks shall extend up to the end product and must be made by one or more bodies governed by public law and designated by the Member State, or by an approved body supervised by the latter. Member States shall give the Commission a list of the bodies they have designated. Article 7 Products imported into the Community must comply with this Regulation in the cases referred to in Article 2 (1). Article 8 Detailed rules for the application of this Regulation shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 9, and may in particular include: - the list of the products referred to in Article 2 (2), third subparagraph, first indent, on the basis of the lists sent to the Commission by the Member States, - the methods of analysis needed to check the composition and manufacturing characteristics of the products referred to in Article 1, - detailed rules for the taking of samples, - detailed rules for obtaining statistical information on the markets in the products referred to in Article 1. Article 9 In cases where reference is made to this Article, the measures in question shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 30 of Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 and Article 38 of Regulation No 136/66/EEC. Article 10 Member States shall specify the effective penalties to be imposed in the case of breach of the provisions of this Regulation and, where appropriate, the national measures relevant to its enforcement. Member States shall inform the Commission of the penalties by 1 January 1997. Article 11 1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1996. 2. Notwithstanding Article 2 (1), products on the market of a Member State on 31 December 1995 which do not meet the requirements specified in the Annex may be supplied or transferred until 31 December 1997. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 5 December 1994. For the Council The President Th. WAIGEL (1) OJ No C 36, 14. 2. 1992, p. 12 and OJ No C 62, 4. 3. 1993, p. 10. (2) OJ No C 337, 21. 12. 1992, p. 236. (3) OJ No C 223, 31. 8. 1992, p. 64. (4) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2807/94 (OJ No L 298, 19. 11. 1994, p. 1). (5) OJ No 172, 30. 9. 1966, p. 3025/66. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3179/93 (OJ No L 285, 20. 11. 1993, p. 9). (6) OJ No L 182, 3. 7. 1987, p. 36. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 222/88 (OJ No L 28, 1. 2. 1988, p. 1). (7) OJ No L 33, 8. 2. 1979, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 91/72/EEC (OJ No L 42, 15. 2. 1991, p. 27). (8) OJ No L 208, 24. 7. 1992, p. 9. (9) OJ No L 208, 24. 7. 1992, p. 1.
Article 5 
1. Terms for products referred to in the Annex which state, imply or suggest fat content other than those referred to in that Annex shall be prohibited. 2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1 and in addition: (a) the term 'reduced-fat' may be used for products referred to in the Annex with a fat content of more than 41 % but not more than 62 %; (b) the terms 'low-fat' or 'light' may be used for products referred to in the Annex with a fat content of 41 % or less. The term 'reduced-fat' and the terms 'low-fat' or 'light' may, however, replace respectively the terms 'three-quarter-fat' or 'half-fat' used in the Annex. Within five years of the date of entry into force of this Regulation the Council shall review the application of this paragraph on the basis of a report by the Commission. 3. By way of derogation from paragraph 1 and for a transitional period of five years after the publication of this Regulation the terms referred to in paragraph 1 may continue to appear on products which already display them on 31 December 1993 and which are legally marketed on the market of a Member State. Article 6 1. Subject to the provisions of this Regulation, Member States may adopt or maintain national regulations laying down different quality levels. Such regulations must allow those quality levels to be assessed on the basis of criteria relating in particular to the raw materials used, the organoleptic, characteristics of the products and their physical and microbiological stability. Member States making use of this option shall ensure that other Member States' products which comply with the criteria laid down by those regulations may, under non-discriminatory conditions, use terms which, by virtue of those regulations, state that those criteria are complied with. 2. The sales descriptions referred to in Article 3 (1) (a) may be supplemented by a reference to the quality level peculiar to the product concerned. 3. Member States shall take the measures necessary to ensure that checks are conducted on the application of all the criteria referred to in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1 for determining the quality levels. Regular and frequent checks shall extend up to the end product and must be made by one or more bodies governed by public law and designated by the Member State, or by an approved body supervised by the latter. Member States shall give the Commission a list of the bodies they have designated. Article 7 Products imported into the Community must comply with this Regulation in the cases referred to in Article 2 (1). Article 8 Detailed rules for the application of this Regulation shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 9, and may in particular include: - the list of the products referred to in Article 2 (2), third subparagraph, first indent, on the basis of the lists sent to the Commission by the Member States, - the methods of analysis needed to check the composition and manufacturing characteristics of the products referred to in Article 1, - detailed rules for the taking of samples, - detailed rules for obtaining statistical information on the markets in the products referred to in Article 1. Article 9 In cases where reference is made to this Article, the measures in question shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 30 of Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 and Article 38 of Regulation No 136/66/EEC. Article 10 Member States shall specify the effective penalties to be imposed in the case of breach of the provisions of this Regulation and, where appropriate, the national measures relevant to its enforcement. Member States shall inform the Commission of the penalties by 1 January 1997. Article 11 1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1996. 2. Notwithstanding Article 2 (1), products on the market of a Member State on 31 December 1995 which do not meet the requirements specified in the Annex may be supplied or transferred until 31 December 1997. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 5 December 1994. For the Council The President Th. WAIGEL (1) OJ No C 36, 14. 2. 1992, p. 12 and OJ No C 62, 4. 3. 1993, p. 10. (2) OJ No C 337, 21. 12. 1992, p. 236. (3) OJ No C 223, 31. 8. 1992, p. 64. (4) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2807/94 (OJ No L 298, 19. 11. 1994, p. 1). (5) OJ No 172, 30. 9. 1966, p. 3025/66. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3179/93 (OJ No L 285, 20. 11. 1993, p. 9). (6) OJ No L 182, 3. 7. 1987, p. 36. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 222/88 (OJ No L 28, 1. 2. 1988, p. 1). (7) OJ No L 33, 8. 2. 1979, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 91/72/EEC (OJ No L 42, 15. 2. 1991, p. 27). (8) OJ No L 208, 24. 7. 1992, p. 9. (9) OJ No L 208, 24. 7. 1992, p. 1.
Article 6 
1. Subject to the provisions of this Regulation, Member States may adopt or maintain national regulations laying down different quality levels. Such regulations must allow those quality levels to be assessed on the basis of criteria relating in particular to the raw materials used, the organoleptic, characteristics of the products and their physical and microbiological stability. Member States making use of this option shall ensure that other Member States' products which comply with the criteria laid down by those regulations may, under non-discriminatory conditions, use terms which, by virtue of those regulations, state that those criteria are complied with. 2. The sales descriptions referred to in Article 3 (1) (a) may be supplemented by a reference to the quality level peculiar to the product concerned. 3. Member States shall take the measures necessary to ensure that checks are conducted on the application of all the criteria referred to in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1 for determining the quality levels. Regular and frequent checks shall extend up to the end product and must be made by one or more bodies governed by public law and designated by the Member State, or by an approved body supervised by the latter. Member States shall give the Commission a list of the bodies they have designated. Article 7 Products imported into the Community must comply with this Regulation in the cases referred to in Article 2 (1). Article 8 Detailed rules for the application of this Regulation shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 9, and may in particular include: - the list of the products referred to in Article 2 (2), third subparagraph, first indent, on the basis of the lists sent to the Commission by the Member States, - the methods of analysis needed to check the composition and manufacturing characteristics of the products referred to in Article 1, - detailed rules for the taking of samples, - detailed rules for obtaining statistical information on the markets in the products referred to in Article 1. Article 9 In cases where reference is made to this Article, the measures in question shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 30 of Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 and Article 38 of Regulation No 136/66/EEC. Article 10 Member States shall specify the effective penalties to be imposed in the case of breach of the provisions of this Regulation and, where appropriate, the national measures relevant to its enforcement. Member States shall inform the Commission of the penalties by 1 January 1997. Article 11 1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1996. 2. Notwithstanding Article 2 (1), products on the market of a Member State on 31 December 1995 which do not meet the requirements specified in the Annex may be supplied or transferred until 31 December 1997. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 5 December 1994. For the Council The President Th. WAIGEL (1) OJ No C 36, 14. 2. 1992, p. 12 and OJ No C 62, 4. 3. 1993, p. 10. (2) OJ No C 337, 21. 12. 1992, p. 236. (3) OJ No C 223, 31. 8. 1992, p. 64. (4) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2807/94 (OJ No L 298, 19. 11. 1994, p. 1). (5) OJ No 172, 30. 9. 1966, p. 3025/66. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3179/93 (OJ No L 285, 20. 11. 1993, p. 9). (6) OJ No L 182, 3. 7. 1987, p. 36. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 222/88 (OJ No L 28, 1. 2. 1988, p. 1). (7) OJ No L 33, 8. 2. 1979, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 91/72/EEC (OJ No L 42, 15. 2. 1991, p. 27). (8) OJ No L 208, 24. 7. 1992, p. 9. (9) OJ No L 208, 24. 7. 1992, p. 1.
Article 7 
Products imported into the Community must comply with this Regulation in the cases referred to in Article 2 (1). Article 8 Detailed rules for the application of this Regulation shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 9, and may in particular include: - the list of the products referred to in Article 2 (2), third subparagraph, first indent, on the basis of the lists sent to the Commission by the Member States, - the methods of analysis needed to check the composition and manufacturing characteristics of the products referred to in Article 1, - detailed rules for the taking of samples, - detailed rules for obtaining statistical information on the markets in the products referred to in Article 1. Article 9 In cases where reference is made to this Article, the measures in question shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 30 of Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 and Article 38 of Regulation No 136/66/EEC. Article 10 Member States shall specify the effective penalties to be imposed in the case of breach of the provisions of this Regulation and, where appropriate, the national measures relevant to its enforcement. Member States shall inform the Commission of the penalties by 1 January 1997. Article 11 1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1996. 2. Notwithstanding Article 2 (1), products on the market of a Member State on 31 December 1995 which do not meet the requirements specified in the Annex may be supplied or transferred until 31 December 1997. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 5 December 1994. For the Council The President Th. WAIGEL (1) OJ No C 36, 14. 2. 1992, p. 12 and OJ No C 62, 4. 3. 1993, p. 10. (2) OJ No C 337, 21. 12. 1992, p. 236. (3) OJ No C 223, 31. 8. 1992, p. 64. (4) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2807/94 (OJ No L 298, 19. 11. 1994, p. 1). (5) OJ No 172, 30. 9. 1966, p. 3025/66. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3179/93 (OJ No L 285, 20. 11. 1993, p. 9). (6) OJ No L 182, 3. 7. 1987, p. 36. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 222/88 (OJ No L 28, 1. 2. 1988, p. 1). (7) OJ No L 33, 8. 2. 1979, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 91/72/EEC (OJ No L 42, 15. 2. 1991, p. 27). (8) OJ No L 208, 24. 7. 1992, p. 9. (9) OJ No L 208, 24. 7. 1992, p. 1.
Article 8 
Detailed rules for the application of this Regulation shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 9, and may in particular include: - the list of the products referred to in Article 2 (2), third subparagraph, first indent, on the basis of the lists sent to the Commission by the Member States, - the methods of analysis needed to check the composition and manufacturing characteristics of the products referred to in Article 1, - detailed rules for the taking of samples, - detailed rules for obtaining statistical information on the markets in the products referred to in Article 1. Article 9 In cases where reference is made to this Article, the measures in question shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 30 of Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 and Article 38 of Regulation No 136/66/EEC. Article 10 Member States shall specify the effective penalties to be imposed in the case of breach of the provisions of this Regulation and, where appropriate, the national measures relevant to its enforcement. Member States shall inform the Commission of the penalties by 1 January 1997. Article 11 1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1996. 2. Notwithstanding Article 2 (1), products on the market of a Member State on 31 December 1995 which do not meet the requirements specified in the Annex may be supplied or transferred until 31 December 1997. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 5 December 1994. For the Council The President Th. WAIGEL (1) OJ No C 36, 14. 2. 1992, p. 12 and OJ No C 62, 4. 3. 1993, p. 10. (2) OJ No C 337, 21. 12. 1992, p. 236. (3) OJ No C 223, 31. 8. 1992, p. 64. (4) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2807/94 (OJ No L 298, 19. 11. 1994, p. 1). (5) OJ No 172, 30. 9. 1966, p. 3025/66. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3179/93 (OJ No L 285, 20. 11. 1993, p. 9). (6) OJ No L 182, 3. 7. 1987, p. 36. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 222/88 (OJ No L 28, 1. 2. 1988, p. 1). (7) OJ No L 33, 8. 2. 1979, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 91/72/EEC (OJ No L 42, 15. 2. 1991, p. 27). (8) OJ No L 208, 24. 7. 1992, p. 9. (9) OJ No L 208, 24. 7. 1992, p. 1.
Article 9 
In cases where reference is made to this Article, the measures in question shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 30 of Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 and Article 38 of Regulation No 136/66/EEC. Article 10 Member States shall specify the effective penalties to be imposed in the case of breach of the provisions of this Regulation and, where appropriate, the national measures relevant to its enforcement. Member States shall inform the Commission of the penalties by 1 January 1997. Article 11 1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1996. 2. Notwithstanding Article 2 (1), products on the market of a Member State on 31 December 1995 which do not meet the requirements specified in the Annex may be supplied or transferred until 31 December 1997. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 5 December 1994. For the Council The President Th. WAIGEL (1) OJ No C 36, 14. 2. 1992, p. 12 and OJ No C 62, 4. 3. 1993, p. 10. (2) OJ No C 337, 21. 12. 1992, p. 236. (3) OJ No C 223, 31. 8. 1992, p. 64. (4) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2807/94 (OJ No L 298, 19. 11. 1994, p. 1). (5) OJ No 172, 30. 9. 1966, p. 3025/66. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3179/93 (OJ No L 285, 20. 11. 1993, p. 9). (6) OJ No L 182, 3. 7. 1987, p. 36. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 222/88 (OJ No L 28, 1. 2. 1988, p. 1). (7) OJ No L 33, 8. 2. 1979, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 91/72/EEC (OJ No L 42, 15. 2. 1991, p. 27). (8) OJ No L 208, 24. 7. 1992, p. 9. (9) OJ No L 208, 24. 7. 1992, p. 1.
Article 10 
Member States shall specify the effective penalties to be imposed in the case of breach of the provisions of this Regulation and, where appropriate, the national measures relevant to its enforcement. Member States shall inform the Commission of the penalties by 1 January 1997. Article 11 1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1996. 2. Notwithstanding Article 2 (1), products on the market of a Member State on 31 December 1995 which do not meet the requirements specified in the Annex may be supplied or transferred until 31 December 1997. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 5 December 1994. For the Council The President Th. WAIGEL (1) OJ No C 36, 14. 2. 1992, p. 12 and OJ No C 62, 4. 3. 1993, p. 10. (2) OJ No C 337, 21. 12. 1992, p. 236. (3) OJ No C 223, 31. 8. 1992, p. 64. (4) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2807/94 (OJ No L 298, 19. 11. 1994, p. 1). (5) OJ No 172, 30. 9. 1966, p. 3025/66. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3179/93 (OJ No L 285, 20. 11. 1993, p. 9). (6) OJ No L 182, 3. 7. 1987, p. 36. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 222/88 (OJ No L 28, 1. 2. 1988, p. 1). (7) OJ No L 33, 8. 2. 1979, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 91/72/EEC (OJ No L 42, 15. 2. 1991, p. 27). (8) OJ No L 208, 24. 7. 1992, p. 9. (9) OJ No L 208, 24. 7. 1992, p. 1.
Article 11 
1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1996. 2. Notwithstanding Article 2 (1), products on the market of a Member State on 31 December 1995 which do not meet the requirements specified in the Annex may be supplied or transferred until 31 December 1997. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 5 December 1994. For the Council The President Th. WAIGEL (1) OJ No C 36, 14. 2. 1992, p. 12 and OJ No C 62, 4. 3. 1993, p. 10. (2) OJ No C 337, 21. 12. 1992, p. 236. (3) OJ No C 223, 31. 8. 1992, p. 64. (4) OJ No L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2807/94 (OJ No L 298, 19. 11. 1994, p. 1). (5) OJ No 172, 30. 9. 1966, p. 3025/66. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3179/93 (OJ No L 285, 20. 11. 1993, p. 9). (6) OJ No L 182, 3. 7. 1987, p. 36. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 222/88 (OJ No L 28, 1. 2. 1988, p. 1). (7) OJ No L 33, 8. 2. 1979, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 91/72/EEC (OJ No L 42, 15. 2. 1991, p. 27). (8) OJ No L 208, 24. 7. 1992, p. 9. (9) OJ No L 208, 24. 7. 1992, p. 1.