Distribution date: 04 August 2006 | Final date for Comment: 22 April 2025

This draft technical regulation refers to construction materials and defines regulated fields, groups of products from regulated field subject to conformity assessment, groups of products from regulated field that are not subject to conformity assessment, essential requirements for these groups of products, procedures for conformity assessment, the presumption of conformity, criteria for conformity assessment bodies designated within this field, rules for applying the national conformity mark SM, specific rules for market surveillance.

Products Covered: HS 2505; 2507 00; 2508; 2517; 2518; 2520; 2522; 2523; 3208; 3209; 3210 00 100; 3214; 3824 50; 3917; 3918; 3921; 3922; 3925; 4009; 4410; 4411; 4412; 4418; 4814; 5904; 5905; 6803; 6806; 6807; 6810; 6901 00; 6902; 6904; 6905; 6906; 6907; 6908; 6910; 7005; 7324; 7610; 8311

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 04 August 2006 | Final date for Comment: 22 April 2025

This draft technical regulation refers to construction materials and defines regulated fields, groups of products from regulated field subject to conformity assessment, groups of products from regulated field that are not subject to conformity assessment, essential requirements for these groups of products, procedures for conformity assessment, the presumption of conformity, criteria for conformity assessment bodies designated within this field, rules for applying the national conformity mark SM, specific rules for market surveillance.

Products Covered: HS 2505; 2507 00; 2508; 2517; 2518; 2520; 2522; 2523; 3208; 3209; 3210 00 100; 3214; 3824 50; 3917; 3918; 3921; 3922; 3925; 4009; 4410; 4411; 4412; 4418; 4814; 5904; 5905; 6803; 6806; 6807; 6810; 6901 00; 6902; 6904; 6905; 6906; 6907; 6908; 6910; 7005; 7324; 7610; 8311

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 10 August 2006 | Final date for Comment: 22 April 2025

The Community legislation for food additives was created by Council Directive 89/107/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning food additives for use in foodstuffs intended for human consumption (Official Journal L 40 of 11.02.1989), seventeen years ago, before the creation of the WTO Agreement on the Application of SPS measures. Since then this legislation has been modified several times with the introduction of separate legislation on colours (European Parliament and Council Directive 94/36/EC), sweeteners (European Parliament and Council Directive 94/35/EC) and other food additives (European Parliament and Council Directive 95/2/EC). This proposal aims: To modernise and adapt the existing European legislation on food additives to technological and scientific developments. A single instrument for principles and approvals is proposed to update and simplify the legislation. To set up a re-evaluation programme for existing food additives permitted within the European Communities. To set provisions for the establishment of a community list of additives which are used in/added to food additives or food enzymes to facilitate their storage or integration into foods. Further Background The commission with a view to clarifying and updating this legislation to incorporate new scientific knowledge and with the ultimate aim of facilitating trade by setting clear rules, is presenting a package of four related proposals: of most relevance is the proposal notified under G/SPS/N/EEC/294 which includes the common procedure for the authorisation of food additives. The other proposals are notified in G/SPS/N/EEC/292Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on food enzymes and amending Council Directive 83/417/EEC, Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, Directive 2000/13/EC, and Council Directive 2001/112/EC [COM(2006) 425 final. 2006/0144(COD)] 37 pages. G/SPS/N/EEC/293Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods and amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89, Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91, Regulation (EC) No 2232/96 and Directive 2000/13/EC [COM(2006) 427 final 2006/0147 (COD)] 49 pages. G/SPS/N/EEC/294Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings [COM(2006) 423 final 2006/0143 (COD)] 21 pages.

Products Covered: Food additives. Numerous HS positions in Chapter 29 (Headings 2901 to 2940) and other headings such as 2106. ICS: 67.220 and the foods in which they are used.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 10 August 2006 | Final date for Comment: 22 April 2025

The Community legislation for food additives was created by Council Directive 89/107/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning food additives for use in foodstuffs intended for human consumption (Official Journal L 40 of 11.02.1989), seventeen years ago, before the creation of the WTO Agreement on the Application of SPS measures. Since then this legislation has been modified several times with the introduction of separate legislation on colours (European Parliament and Council Directive 94/36/EC), sweeteners (European Parliament and Council Directive 94/35/EC) and other food additives (European Parliament and Council Directive 95/2/EC). This proposal aims: To modernise and adapt the existing European legislation on food additives to technological and scientific developments. A single instrument for principles and approvals is proposed to update and simplify the legislation. To set up a re-evaluation programme for existing food additives permitted within the European Communities. To set provisions for the establishment of a community list of additives which are used in/added to food additives or food enzymes to facilitate their storage or integration into foods. Further Background The commission with a view to clarifying and updating this legislation to incorporate new scientific knowledge and with the ultimate aim of facilitating trade by setting clear rules, is presenting a package of four related proposals: of most relevance is the proposal notified under G/SPS/N/EEC/294 which includes the common procedure for the authorisation of food additives. The other proposals are notified in G/SPS/N/EEC/292Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on food enzymes and amending Council Directive 83/417/EEC, Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, Directive 2000/13/EC, and Council Directive 2001/112/EC [COM(2006) 425 final. 2006/0144(COD)] 37 pages. G/SPS/N/EEC/293Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods and amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89, Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91, Regulation (EC) No 2232/96 and Directive 2000/13/EC [COM(2006) 427 final 2006/0147 (COD)] 49 pages. G/SPS/N/EEC/294Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings [COM(2006) 423 final 2006/0143 (COD)] 21 pages.

Products Covered: Food additives. Numerous HS positions in Chapter 29 (Headings 2901 to 2940) and other headings such as 2106. ICS: 67.220 and the foods in which they are used.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 10 August 2006 | Final date for Comment: 22 April 2025

This proposal aims to introduce common procedural aspects for the above substances. The procedures for the handling of applications, evaluations by the European Food Safety Authority and approval via inclusion in the appropriate positive lists. As such the proposal is closely related to the individual proposed legislation on food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings. Further Background Community harmonisation of national legislation relating to food additives and their conditions of use was created seventeen years ago by Council Directive 89/107/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning food additives for use in foodstuffs intended for human consumption, before the creation of the WTO Agreement on the Application of SPS measures. Since then this legislation has been modified several times. The community legislation on food flavourings was created in 1988, seventeen years ago, before the creation of the WTO agreement on the application of SPS measures. Since then the legislation has been further developed. The Community legislation on food enzymes falls within the scope of various pieces of EC legislation and also national legislation of member States of the European Communities. The commission with a view to clarifying the various legislative areas, incorporating new scientific knowledge and with the ultimate aim of facilitating trade by setting clear rules, is presenting a package of four related proposals. The other proposals are notified in G/SPS/N/EEC/291Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and Council on Food Additives [COM(2006) 428 final / 2006/0145 (COD)] 48 pages. G/SPS/N/EEC/292Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on food enzymes and amending Council Directive 83/417/EEC, Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, Directive 2000/13/EC, and Council Directive 2001/112/EC [COM(2006) 425 final. 2006/0144(COD)] 37 pages. G/SPS/N/EEC/293Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods and amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89, Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91, Regulation (EC) No 2232/96 and Directive 2000/13/EC [COM(2006) 427 final 2006/0147 (COD)] 49 pages

Products Covered: Food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings. Numerous positions HS Headings 0910, 2103, 2106, 2901 to 2940, 3302, 3507. ICS: 67.220 and foods in which they are used.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 10 August 2006 | Final date for Comment: 22 April 2025

This proposal aims to introduce common procedural aspects for the above substances. The procedures for the handling of applications, evaluations by the European Food Safety Authority and approval via inclusion in the appropriate positive lists. As such the proposal is closely related to the individual proposed legislation on food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings. Further Background Community harmonisation of national legislation relating to food additives and their conditions of use was created seventeen years ago by Council Directive 89/107/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning food additives for use in foodstuffs intended for human consumption, before the creation of the WTO Agreement on the Application of SPS measures. Since then this legislation has been modified several times. The community legislation on food flavourings was created in 1988, seventeen years ago, before the creation of the WTO agreement on the application of SPS measures. Since then the legislation has been further developed. The Community legislation on food enzymes falls within the scope of various pieces of EC legislation and also national legislation of member States of the European Communities. The commission with a view to clarifying the various legislative areas, incorporating new scientific knowledge and with the ultimate aim of facilitating trade by setting clear rules, is presenting a package of four related proposals. The other proposals are notified in G/SPS/N/EEC/291Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and Council on Food Additives [COM(2006) 428 final / 2006/0145 (COD)] 48 pages. G/SPS/N/EEC/292Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on food enzymes and amending Council Directive 83/417/EEC, Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, Directive 2000/13/EC, and Council Directive 2001/112/EC [COM(2006) 425 final. 2006/0144(COD)] 37 pages. G/SPS/N/EEC/293Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods and amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89, Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91, Regulation (EC) No 2232/96 and Directive 2000/13/EC [COM(2006) 427 final 2006/0147 (COD)] 49 pages

Products Covered: Food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings. Numerous positions HS Headings 0910, 2103, 2106, 2901 to 2940, 3302, 3507. ICS: 67.220 and foods in which they are used.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 10 August 2006 | Final date for Comment: 22 April 2025

The community rule for the use of enzymes fall into the scope of several legislative frames such as Council Directive 83/417/EEC of 25 July 1983 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to certain lactoproteins (caseins and caseinates) intended for human consumption (Official Journal L 237 , 26/08/1983 P. 0025 – 0031) Council Directive 89/107/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning food additives authorised for use in foodstuffs intended for human consumption (Official Journal L 40, 11/02/1989 P. 27) Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine (Official Journal L 179 , 14/07/1999 P. 0001 – 0084) Council Directive 2001/112/EC of 20 December 2001 relating to fruit juices and certain similar products intended for human consumption (Official Journal L 010 , 12/01/2002 P. 0058 – 0066) National legislation of the member States of the EC. As a consequence there are different rules for the authorisation and use of food enzymes, which leads to confusion and therefore would benefit from some clarification. This proposal aims: To harmonise the area of food enzymes within the European Community through new proposed rules for the authorisation and use of all food enzymes To set provisions for the establishment of a Community list of permitted food enzymes with transition measures. To provide labelling requirements for food enzymes. Food enzymes used as processing aids (i.e. which there are present in food in the form of residues and no longer exert a technological function in the final food) will not be labelled. On the other hand, food enzymes used to exert a technological function in the final food will be labelled with their function (e.g. stabiliser) and specific name. When adopted this legislation will abrogate the corresponding provisions for the use of enzymes in other legislation Further Background The commission with a view to clarifying this legislation by incorporating new scientific knowledge and the ultimate aim of facilitating trade by setting clear rules, is presenting a package of four related proposals. Of most relevance is the proposal notified under G/SPS/N/EEC/294 which includes the common procedure for the authorisation of food enzymes. The other proposals are G/SPS/N/EEC/291Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and Council on Food Additives [COM(2006) 428 final / 2006/0145 (COD)] 48 pages. G/SPS/N/EEC/293Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods and amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89, Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91, Regulation (EC) No 2232/96 and Directive 2000/13/EC [COM(2006) 427 final 2006/0147 (COD)] 49 pages. G/SPS/N/EEC/294Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings [COM(2006) 423 final 2006/0143 (COD)] 21 pages.

Products Covered: Food enzymes. HS 3527, ICS: 67:220 and the foods in which they are used.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 10 August 2006 | Final date for Comment: 22 April 2025

The community rule for the use of enzymes fall into the scope of several legislative frames such as Council Directive 83/417/EEC of 25 July 1983 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to certain lactoproteins (caseins and caseinates) intended for human consumption (Official Journal L 237 , 26/08/1983 P. 0025 – 0031) Council Directive 89/107/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning food additives authorised for use in foodstuffs intended for human consumption (Official Journal L 40, 11/02/1989 P. 27) Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine (Official Journal L 179 , 14/07/1999 P. 0001 – 0084) Council Directive 2001/112/EC of 20 December 2001 relating to fruit juices and certain similar products intended for human consumption (Official Journal L 010 , 12/01/2002 P. 0058 – 0066) National legislation of the member States of the EC. As a consequence there are different rules for the authorisation and use of food enzymes, which leads to confusion and therefore would benefit from some clarification. This proposal aims: To harmonise the area of food enzymes within the European Community through new proposed rules for the authorisation and use of all food enzymes To set provisions for the establishment of a Community list of permitted food enzymes with transition measures. To provide labelling requirements for food enzymes. Food enzymes used as processing aids (i.e. which there are present in food in the form of residues and no longer exert a technological function in the final food) will not be labelled. On the other hand, food enzymes used to exert a technological function in the final food will be labelled with their function (e.g. stabiliser) and specific name. When adopted this legislation will abrogate the corresponding provisions for the use of enzymes in other legislation Further Background The commission with a view to clarifying this legislation by incorporating new scientific knowledge and the ultimate aim of facilitating trade by setting clear rules, is presenting a package of four related proposals. Of most relevance is the proposal notified under G/SPS/N/EEC/294 which includes the common procedure for the authorisation of food enzymes. The other proposals are G/SPS/N/EEC/291Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and Council on Food Additives [COM(2006) 428 final / 2006/0145 (COD)] 48 pages. G/SPS/N/EEC/293Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods and amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89, Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91, Regulation (EC) No 2232/96 and Directive 2000/13/EC [COM(2006) 427 final 2006/0147 (COD)] 49 pages. G/SPS/N/EEC/294Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings [COM(2006) 423 final 2006/0143 (COD)] 21 pages.

Products Covered: Food enzymes. HS 3527, ICS: 67:220 and the foods in which they are used.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 10 August 2006 | Final date for Comment: 22 April 2025

The community legislation on food flavourings was created in 1988, 17 years ago, before the creation of the WTO agreement on the application of SPS measures. Since then the legislation has been further developed and amended and includes: Council Directive 88/388/EEC of 22 June 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to flavourings for use in foodstuffs and to source materials for their production. (OJ L 184, 15.7.1988 p.61) Regulation (EC) No 2232/96 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 October 1996 laying down a Community procedure for flavouring substances used or intended for use in or on foodstuffs (OJ L 299, 23.11.1996, p. 1–4) It is therefore appropriate to replace the existing legislation with a new updated legal act. This proposal aims: To modernise and adapt the existing legislation on flavourings to technological and scientific developments; to establish clear evaluation and authorisation procedures; to better inform the consumer about the use of natural flavourings. Further Background The Commission with a view to clarifying the legislation, incorporating new scientific knowledge and the ultimate aim of facilitating trade by setting clear rules, is presenting a package of four related proposals. Of most relevance is the proposal notified under G/SPS/N/EEC/294 which includes the common procedure for the authorisation of food flavourings. The other proposals are notified in G/SPS/N/EEC/291Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and Council on Food Additives [COM(2006) 428 final / 2006/0145 (COD)] 48 pages. G/SPS/N/EEC/292Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on food enzymes and amending Council Directive 83/417/EEC, Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, Directive 2000/13/EC, and Council Directive 2001/112/EC [COM(2006) 425 final. 2006/0144(COD)] 37 pages. G/SPS/N/EEC/294Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings [COM(2006) 423 final 2006/0143 (COD)] 21 pages.

Products Covered: Flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties. HS 0910, 2103, 3302.10 and other headings, when circulating for use in food. ICS: 67.220 and the foods in which they are used.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 10 August 2006 | Final date for Comment: 22 April 2025

The community legislation on food flavourings was created in 1988, 17 years ago, before the creation of the WTO agreement on the application of SPS measures. Since then the legislation has been further developed and amended and includes: Council Directive 88/388/EEC of 22 June 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to flavourings for use in foodstuffs and to source materials for their production. (OJ L 184, 15.7.1988 p.61) Regulation (EC) No 2232/96 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 October 1996 laying down a Community procedure for flavouring substances used or intended for use in or on foodstuffs (OJ L 299, 23.11.1996, p. 1–4) It is therefore appropriate to replace the existing legislation with a new updated legal act. This proposal aims: To modernise and adapt the existing legislation on flavourings to technological and scientific developments; to establish clear evaluation and authorisation procedures; to better inform the consumer about the use of natural flavourings. Further Background The Commission with a view to clarifying the legislation, incorporating new scientific knowledge and the ultimate aim of facilitating trade by setting clear rules, is presenting a package of four related proposals. Of most relevance is the proposal notified under G/SPS/N/EEC/294 which includes the common procedure for the authorisation of food flavourings. The other proposals are notified in G/SPS/N/EEC/291Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and Council on Food Additives [COM(2006) 428 final / 2006/0145 (COD)] 48 pages. G/SPS/N/EEC/292Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on food enzymes and amending Council Directive 83/417/EEC, Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, Directive 2000/13/EC, and Council Directive 2001/112/EC [COM(2006) 425 final. 2006/0144(COD)] 37 pages. G/SPS/N/EEC/294Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings [COM(2006) 423 final 2006/0143 (COD)] 21 pages.

Products Covered: Flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties. HS 0910, 2103, 3302.10 and other headings, when circulating for use in food. ICS: 67.220 and the foods in which they are used.

Regulation Type: Regular notification