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Until the moment the donated or cells are actually used, donors shall have the right to withdraw their consent without having to face any negative consequences.
Until the moment the donated or cells are actually used, donors shall have the right to withdraw their consent without having to face any negative consequences.
The donor must be informed about this right and must have had the opportunity, in a prior interview with a doctor, to understand the objectives, risks and inconveniences of retrieval, and the conditions under which it is to be conducted (am 82).
The donor must be informed about this right and must have had the opportunity, in a prior interview with a doctor, to understand the objectives, risks and inconveniences of retrieval, and the conditions under which it is to be conducted (am 82).
In the case of procurement of tissues and cells from deceased persons, donors must not have expressly refused their consent during their lifetime.
In the case of procurement of tissues and cells from deceased persons, donors must not have expressly refused their consent during their lifetime.
In the absence of any declaration by donors during their lifetime, tissues or cells may only be procured if the relatives of the deceased has given prior and express consent.
In the absence of any declaration by donors during their lifetime, tissues or cells may only be procured if the relatives of the deceased has given prior and express consent.
Cells and tissues may not be retrieved for the purpose of allogeneic donation from individuals who are not in a position to give informed legal consent .
Cells and tissues may not be retrieved for the purpose of allogeneic donation from individuals who are not in a position to give informed legal consent .
Exceptionally regenerative tissue and regenerative cells may be retrieved under strict conditions, e.g. if the recipient is a brother or sister of a donor, the donation is potentially lifesaving for the recipient and the potential donor does not refuse.
Exceptionally regenerative tissue and regenerative cells may be retrieved under strict conditions, e.g. if the recipient is a brother or sister of a donor, the donation is potentially lifesaving for the recipient and the potential donor does not refuse.
Clarification of scope of the directive The Commission proposal excludes blood and blood products, human organs as well as organs tissues or cells of animal origin from the scope of the directive.
Clarification of scope of the directive The Commission proposal excludes blood and blood products, human organs as well as organs tissues or cells of animal origin from the scope of the directive.
The Parliament clarifies the directive's scope even further by including the research use of tissues, haematopoietic peripheral blood, placenta and bone marrow stem cells, reproductive cells (eggs, sperm), foetal tissues and cells, adult and embryonic stem cells.
The Parliament clarifies the directive's scope even further by including the research use of tissues, haematopoietic peripheral blood, placenta and bone marrow stem cells, reproductive cells (eggs, sperm), foetal tissues and cells, adult and embryonic stem cells.
On the other hand, the Parliament excluded hair, nails and body waste products form the directive.
On the other hand, the Parliament excluded hair, nails and body waste products form the directive.
Although MEPs rejected amendments calling for organs to be covered by the directive, they urged the Commission to bring forward before July 2003 a separate legislative proposal on human organ transplants, saying that the Commission should take into account the severe shortages that result in many patients going untreated.
Although MEPs rejected amendments calling for organs to be covered by the directive, they urged the Commission to bring forward before July 2003 a separate legislative proposal on human organ transplants, saying that the Commission should take into account the severe shortages that result in many patients going untreated.
The Parliament also adopted an amendment saying that reprogrammed differentiated cells, and genetically modified cells or tissues for human therapy are still in the research phase, but nevertheless pose different regulatory problems that will need to be addressed in due course (am 83).
The Parliament also adopted an amendment saying that reprogrammed differentiated cells, and genetically modified cells or tissues for human therapy are still in the research phase, but nevertheless pose different regulatory problems that will need to be addressed in due course (am 83).
Press enquiries: Leena Maria Linnus (Strasbourg) tel.(33) 3 881 72421 (Brussels) tel.(32-2) 28 42825 e-mail : envi-press@europarl.eu.int
Press enquiries: Leena Maria Linnus (Strasbourg) tel.(33) 3 881 72421 (Brussels) tel.(32-2) 28 42825 e-mail : envi-press@europarl.eu.int
Movements of pets across borders
Movements of pets across borders
Jill EVANS (Greens/EFA, Wales)
Jill EVANS (Greens/EFA, Wales)
Report on the joint text approved by the Conciliation Committee for a European Parliament and Council regulation on the animal-health requirements applicable to the non-commercial movement of pet animals and amending Council Directive 92/65/EEC
Report on the joint text approved by the Conciliation Committee for a European Parliament and Council regulation on the animal-health requirements applicable to the non-commercial movement of pet animals and amending Council Directive 92/65/EEC
(PE-CONS 3610/2003 – C5-0061/2003 – 2000/0221(COD))
(PE-CONS 3610/2003 – C5-0061/2003 – 2000/0221(COD))
Procedure : Codecision procedure (3rd reading)
Procedure : Codecision procedure (3rd reading)
Parliament adopted a conciliation agreement with 270 votes in favour, 8 against, with 4 abstentions approving a regulation on the non-commercial movement of pets.
Parliament adopted a conciliation agreement with 270 votes in favour, 8 against, with 4 abstentions approving a regulation on the non-commercial movement of pets.
The main purpose of the regulation is to facilitate the free movement of pet animals while guaranteeing a high level of protection for human and animal health.
The main purpose of the regulation is to facilitate the free movement of pet animals while guaranteeing a high level of protection for human and animal health.
To that end, it seeks to harmonise animal-health measures and the controls on non-commercial movements of pet animals within the Community and from non-member countries.
To that end, it seeks to harmonise animal-health measures and the controls on non-commercial movements of pet animals within the Community and from non-member countries.
At the second October plenary the Parliament approved the common position with 14 amendments.
At the second October plenary the Parliament approved the common position with 14 amendments.
These amendments referred, in particular, to the following issues: electronic identification of pet animals after 8 years; removal of exemptions from rabies vaccination; institutional issues (e.g. comitology, involvement of the European Parliament in extending certain transitional periods).
These amendments referred, in particular, to the following issues: electronic identification of pet animals after 8 years; removal of exemptions from rabies vaccination; institutional issues (e.g. comitology, involvement of the European Parliament in extending certain transitional periods).
At the meeting of the Conciliation Committee of 18 February 2003 an agreement covering all the outstanding issues was reached.
At the meeting of the Conciliation Committee of 18 February 2003 an agreement covering all the outstanding issues was reached.
The following components of this agreement deserve particular mention: during a transitional period of eight years both identification systems for dogs and cats (tattooing and transponders) may be used.
The following components of this agreement deserve particular mention: during a transitional period of eight years both identification systems for dogs and cats (tattooing and transponders) may be used.
After this period tattooing will be phased out and replaced by an electronic identification system (transponders); the possible extension of the special status granted for a 5-year period to the United Kingdom, Ireland and Sweden will be adopted jointly by the European Parliament and the Council under the co-decision procedure; the scope of measures to be adopted by the Commission under the comitology procedure was limited to transitional implementing measures and measures of a technical nature.
After this period tattooing will be phased out and replaced by an electronic identification system (transponders); the possible extension of the special status granted for a 5-year period to the United Kingdom, Ireland and Sweden will be adopted jointly by the European Parliament and the Council under the co-decision procedure; the scope of measures to be adopted by the Commission under the comitology procedure was limited to transitional implementing measures and measures of a technical nature.
The directive includes passports for ferrets and proposes anti-rabies vaccinations as a general principle underlying all movements of those animals.
The directive includes passports for ferrets and proposes anti-rabies vaccinations as a general principle underlying all movements of those animals.
Press enquiries: Richard Freedman (Strasbourg) tel.(33) 3 881 73785 (Brussels) tel.(32-2) 28 41448 e-mail : rfreedman@europarl.eu.int
Press enquiries: Richard Freedman (Strasbourg) tel.(33) 3 881 73785 (Brussels) tel.(32-2) 28 41448 e-mail : rfreedman@europarl.eu.int
Sweeteners used in food
Sweeteners used in food
Anne FERREIRA (PES, F)
Anne FERREIRA (PES, F)
Report on the proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 94/35/EC on sweeteners for use in foodstuffs
Report on the proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 94/35/EC on sweeteners for use in foodstuffs
Procedure : Codecision procedure (1st reading)
Procedure : Codecision procedure (1st reading)
Parliament adopted a resolution today calling on the Commission to tighten up the new restrictions it is proposing on cyclamates in soft drinks in line with its consistent drive to make sure that foodstuffs and drinks consumed in the EU are safe.
Parliament adopted a resolution today calling on the Commission to tighten up the new restrictions it is proposing on cyclamates in soft drinks in line with its consistent drive to make sure that foodstuffs and drinks consumed in the EU are safe.
It is concerned at claims that cyclamates, used as low-calorie sweeteners in drinks consumed in large quantities by children and teenagers in particular, pose health hazards and may cause reduced testosterone levels in rats and are carcinogenic.
It is concerned at claims that cyclamates, used as low-calorie sweeteners in drinks consumed in large quantities by children and teenagers in particular, pose health hazards and may cause reduced testosterone levels in rats and are carcinogenic.
It believes that the Commission's plan to reduce the maximum levels of cyclamates from the current level of 400 mg/l to 350 mg/l. does not go far enough.
It believes that the Commission's plan to reduce the maximum levels of cyclamates from the current level of 400 mg/l to 350 mg/l. does not go far enough.
The full House passed a Green amendment at first reading today by 237 votes to 229, with 6 abstentions, which reduces the limit to 100 mg/l (and brings it down further from the limit of 250 mg/l previously demanded by the Environment Committee).
The full House passed a Green amendment at first reading today by 237 votes to 229, with 6 abstentions, which reduces the limit to 100 mg/l (and brings it down further from the limit of 250 mg/l previously demanded by the Environment Committee).
It also voted to extend the new limit to milk-based drinks in addition to water-based drinks.
It also voted to extend the new limit to milk-based drinks in addition to water-based drinks.
The resolution, which was adopted by 440 votes to 20, with 13 abstentions, accepts the Commission's proposal, in the same draft directive, to authorise two new sweeteners, sucralose and aspartame-acesulfame salt.
The resolution, which was adopted by 440 votes to 20, with 13 abstentions, accepts the Commission's proposal, in the same draft directive, to authorise two new sweeteners, sucralose and aspartame-acesulfame salt.
However, it calls for a review of their use within three years.
However, it calls for a review of their use within three years.
It also wants the use of two other sweeteners, aspartame and Stevia, to be re-examined and calls for proposals to improve the labelling of products containing aspartame.
It also wants the use of two other sweeteners, aspartame and Stevia, to be re-examined and calls for proposals to improve the labelling of products containing aspartame.
Parliament also wants the new directive to be implemented in the Member States within a year of its entry into force.
Parliament also wants the new directive to be implemented in the Member States within a year of its entry into force.
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Press enquiries: Mary Brazier (Strasbourg) tel.(33) 3 88 763969 (Brussels) tel.(32-2) 28 42672 e-mail : envi-press@europarl.eu.int
Call to phase out phosphates in detergents
Call to phase out phosphates in detergents
Mauro NOBILIA (UEN, I)
Mauro NOBILIA (UEN, I)
Report on environmental protection: free movement of detergents, biodegradability and labelling
Report on environmental protection: free movement of detergents, biodegradability and labelling
The Parliament today amended and tightened up the draft regulation from the Commission on detergents by including stricter conditions on derogations from biodegradability rules and clearer labelling for consumers.
The Parliament today amended and tightened up the draft regulation from the Commission on detergents by including stricter conditions on derogations from biodegradability rules and clearer labelling for consumers.
The MEPs also took a stand on the question of phosphates by urging the Commission to table a new legislative proposal with a view to phasing out phosphates, or restricting them to specific applications, three years after the regulation takes effect.
The MEPs also took a stand on the question of phosphates by urging the Commission to table a new legislative proposal with a view to phasing out phosphates, or restricting them to specific applications, three years after the regulation takes effect.
In addition, the Parliament called for new proposals on testing for anaerobic biodegradation and the biodegradation of the product as a whole, these being the two elements of testing neglected by the Commission in its current proposal.
In addition, the Parliament called for new proposals on testing for anaerobic biodegradation and the biodegradation of the product as a whole, these being the two elements of testing neglected by the Commission in its current proposal.
The Commission's stated aim is to remove barriers to the free movement of the detergents and surfactants covered by the regulation while also enhancing environmental and consumer protection.
The Commission's stated aim is to remove barriers to the free movement of the detergents and surfactants covered by the regulation while also enhancing environmental and consumer protection.
The new regulation replaces, updates and consolidates part of the existing legislation in this area.
The new regulation replaces, updates and consolidates part of the existing legislation in this area.
It would introduce a new method for measuring biodegradability and harmonising the system of biodegradability tests and complementary risk assessments.
It would introduce a new method for measuring biodegradability and harmonising the system of biodegradability tests and complementary risk assessments.
The Commission also wants to introduce the principle of authorisation for the marketing of surfactants and to establish a mandatory labelling system.
The Commission also wants to introduce the principle of authorisation for the marketing of surfactants and to establish a mandatory labelling system.
The Commission states that, as a precondition for the granting of a marketing derogation, surfactants that fail the ultimate biodegradability test must pass primary biodegradation tests and undergo a complementary risk assessment.
The Commission states that, as a precondition for the granting of a marketing derogation, surfactants that fail the ultimate biodegradability test must pass primary biodegradation tests and undergo a complementary risk assessment.
The Parliament insists furthermore that there must be only two conditions for granting a derogation.
The Parliament insists furthermore that there must be only two conditions for granting a derogation.
Firstly, specific industrial or institutional use, provided the volume of sales and use throughout the whole of EU territory is below that which would pose a threat to the environment and health.
Firstly, specific industrial or institutional use, provided the volume of sales and use throughout the whole of EU territory is below that which would pose a threat to the environment and health.
Secondly, an overall environmental benefit for the detergent’s use must have been shown, while social benefits such as food safety and hygiene standards are ensured (am 47 in stead of am 23).
Secondly, an overall environmental benefit for the detergent’s use must have been shown, while social benefits such as food safety and hygiene standards are ensured (am 47 in stead of am 23).
On labelling, the Parliament adopted an amendment which would group the list of other substances together into categories that are better known than the individual components, thus making them easier for consumers to recognise.
On labelling, the Parliament adopted an amendment which would group the list of other substances together into categories that are better known than the individual components, thus making them easier for consumers to recognise.
The Parliament supported the reporter's, Mauro NOBILIA 's (UEN, I), view that an excess of cryptic information on labels can lead to confusion, thus negating the original point of including it.
The Parliament supported the reporter's, Mauro NOBILIA 's (UEN, I), view that an excess of cryptic information on labels can lead to confusion, thus negating the original point of including it.
The MEPs also adopted an amendment saying that if a detergent product carries any claim to be 'green' and not the European Eco-label, then it must clearly indicate which of the European Eco-label criteria it does not fulfil.
The MEPs also adopted an amendment saying that if a detergent product carries any claim to be 'green' and not the European Eco-label, then it must clearly indicate which of the European Eco-label criteria it does not fulfil.
This must be indicated on the packaging next to and in same letter size as the 'green' claim (am 48).
This must be indicated on the packaging next to and in same letter size as the 'green' claim (am 48).
Comparative Tests and Trials for Seeds
Comparative Tests and Trials for Seeds
Danielle AUROI (Greens/EFA, F)
Danielle AUROI (Greens/EFA, F)
Report n the proposal for a Council directive amending Directives 66/401/EEC on the marketing of fodder plant seed, 66/402/EEC on the marketing of cereal seed, 68/193/EEC on the marketing of material for the vegetative propagation of the vine, 92/33/EEC on the marketing of vegetable propagating and planting material, other than seed, 92/34/EEC on the marketing of propagating and planting material of fruit plants, 98/56/EC on the marketing of propagating material of ornamental plants, 2002/54/EC on the marketing of beet seed, 2002/55/EC on the marketing of vegetable seed, 2002/56/EC on the marketing of seed potatoes and 2002/57/EC on the marketing of seed of oil and fibre plants as regards Community comparative tests and trials
Report n the proposal for a Council directive amending Directives 66/401/EEC on the marketing of fodder plant seed, 66/402/EEC on the marketing of cereal seed, 68/193/EEC on the marketing of material for the vegetative propagation of the vine, 92/33/EEC on the marketing of vegetable propagating and planting material, other than seed, 92/34/EEC on the marketing of propagating and planting material of fruit plants, 98/56/EC on the marketing of propagating material of ornamental plants, 2002/54/EC on the marketing of beet seed, 2002/55/EC on the marketing of vegetable seed, 2002/56/EC on the marketing of seed potatoes and 2002/57/EC on the marketing of seed of oil and fibre plants as regards Community comparative tests and trials
Parliament adopted a non-binding resolution with most of the committee amendments and also a series of EPP-ED amendments slightly weakening the reporter's position.
Parliament adopted a non-binding resolution with most of the committee amendments and also a series of EPP-ED amendments slightly weakening the reporter's position.
Parliament has voted to amend the directive so that it states that Member States must stipulate that non-genetically modified varieties of seed which contain GMOs may not be placed on the market, or must remain below as low a threshold as possible where traces authorised under Community law are unavoidable in seed.
Parliament has voted to amend the directive so that it states that Member States must stipulate that non-genetically modified varieties of seed which contain GMOs may not be placed on the market, or must remain below as low a threshold as possible where traces authorised under Community law are unavoidable in seed.
The reporter wanted evidence to be required under the directive that measures had been taken to prevent the presence of GMOs.
The reporter wanted evidence to be required under the directive that measures had been taken to prevent the presence of GMOs.
The EPP amendments adopted today instead call for "a clear and workable traceability" to establish that the presence of traces of GMOs is adventitious or technically unavoidable."
The EPP amendments adopted today instead call for "a clear and workable traceability" to establish that the presence of traces of GMOs is adventitious or technically unavoidable."
Expulsion orders by air transit - back to committee
Expulsion orders by air transit - back to committee
Timothy KIRKHOPE (EPP-ED, Yorkshire and the Humber)
Timothy KIRKHOPE (EPP-ED, Yorkshire and the Humber)
Report on the initiative by the Federal Republic of Germany with a view to adopting a Council Directive on assistance in cases of transit for the purposes of removal by air
Report on the initiative by the Federal Republic of Germany with a view to adopting a Council Directive on assistance in cases of transit for the purposes of removal by air
The report was referred back to the Citizens' Freedoms Committee.
The report was referred back to the Citizens' Freedoms Committee.
The modified proposal was rejected by 189 votes in favour, 266 against and 7 abstentions.
The modified proposal was rejected by 189 votes in favour, 266 against and 7 abstentions.
Parliament adopted, by 364 votes in favour, 80 against and 7 abstentions, a recommendation to the Council on the future development of Europol after it rejected yesterday the initiatives by Denmark and Greece as suggested by reporters Maurizio TURCO (IND, I) and Christian Ulrik von BOETTICHER (EPP-ED, D).
Parliament adopted, by 364 votes in favour, 80 against and 7 abstentions, a recommendation to the Council on the future development of Europol after it rejected yesterday the initiatives by Denmark and Greece as suggested by reporters Maurizio TURCO (IND, I) and Christian Ulrik von BOETTICHER (EPP-ED, D).
As regards the question of legal basis the Parliament argues that the Council should freeze the procedure regarding the Danish initiative on a Protocol amending the Europol Convention (B).
As regards the question of legal basis the Parliament argues that the Council should freeze the procedure regarding the Danish initiative on a Protocol amending the Europol Convention (B).