Pending: 32000D0275

January 15, 2026
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/439/EEC of 29 July 1991 on driving licences(1), as last amended by Directive 97/26/EC(2), and in particular

Article 1
This Decision shall apply to all valid driving licences issued in Member States which are still in circulation.

Article 2
Tables of equivalences between categories of driving licences, which have been issued in Member States before the implementation of Directive 91/439/EEC and the harmonised categories as defined in Article 3 of Directive 91/439/EEC are laid down in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 3
1. Categories of driving licences which have been issued prior to the implementation of Directive 91/439/EEC entitle the holder to drive vehicles of the corresponding categories as described in the tables in the Annex to this Decision without restrictions, save as stated otherwise for the relevant entitlement.
2. Codes which indicate the restriction of corresponding entitlements in the tables are harmonised Community codes as defined by Article 7(a) of Directive 91/439/EEC.
3. On exchange of a driving licence to a Community model driving licence as described in Annexes I and I(a) to Directive 91/439/EEC in accordance with Article 8(1) of that Directive, the equivalent entitlements shall be granted as described in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 4
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 21 March 2000.
For the Commission
Loyola de Palacio
Vice-President
(1) OJ L 237, 24.8.1991, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 150, 7.6.1997, p. 41.

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/439/EEC of 29 July 1991 on driving licences(1), as last amended by Directive 97/26/EC(2), and in particular
This Decision shall apply to all valid driving licences issued in Member States which are still in circulation.
Tables of equivalences between categories of driving licences, which have been issued in Member States before the implementation of Directive 91/439/EEC and the harmonised categories as defined in Article 3 of Directive 91/439/EEC are laid down in the Annex to this Decision.
1. Categories of driving licences which have been issued prior to the implementation of Directive 91/439/EEC entitle the holder to drive vehicles of the corresponding categories as described in the tables in the Annex to this Decision without restrictions, save as stated otherwise for the relevant entitlement.
2. Codes which indicate the restriction of corresponding entitlements in the tables are harmonised Community codes as defined by Article 7(a) of Directive 91/439/EEC.
3. On exchange of a driving licence to a Community model driving licence as described in Annexes I and I(a) to Directive 91/439/EEC in accordance with Article 8(1) of that Directive, the equivalent entitlements shall be granted as described in the Annex to this Decision.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 21 March 2000.
For the Commission
Loyola de Palacio
Vice-President
(1) OJ L 237, 24.8.1991, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 150, 7.6.1997, p. 41.
MODELS ISSUED IN BELGIUM
Model Belgium 1 (B1)
Issued in Belgium from 1.1.1967 to 31.12.1988
Description: The model appears in one of the following languages: Dutch, French and German. Differences as regards colour and printing of the model exist. Generally it is a pink paper model with six pages.
Table of equivalences
Additional information:
To be entitled to drive vehicles of category AF and/or BF, the validation of category A and/or B was required, as well as of category F.
Model Belgium 2 (B2)
Issued in Belgium from 1.1.1989 to 30.9.1998
Description: The model appears in one of the following languages: Dutch, French and German. Differences as regards colour and printing of the model exist. Generally it is a pink paper model with six pages.
Table of equivalences
Model Belgium 3 (B3)
Issued in Belgium from 1.1.1989 to 30.9.1998
Description: The model is blue and consists of four pages.
Equivalences
The equivalences of model B3 follow those either of model B or of B2, depending on which of those two models model B3 is combined with. Hence see either model B1 or B2 for the equivalences.
Model Belgium 4 (B4)
Issued in Belgium since 1.1.1998
Description: Model in conformity with Annex I of Directive 91/439/EEC.
Table of equivalences
MODELS ISSUED IN DENMARK
Model Denmark 1 (DK1)
Issued in Denmark until 30.4.1986
Description: The model is pink, with four pages.
Table of equivalences
Additional information:
This model is valid until 30.4.2038 at the latest. However, this model is no longer valid for driving in Denmark, since a mandatory exchange of all licences was imposed in the years 1991 to 1993. Nevertheless, the licence can be exchanged for a new driving licence issued by Denmark and has to be recognised by other Member States until the above date.
Model Denmark 2 (DK2)
Issued in Denmark from 1.5.1986 to 30.6.1996
Description: the model contains pink and beige lines, 4 pages.
Table of equivalences
Model Denmark 3 (DK3)
Issued in Denmark from 1.7.1996 to 13.4.1997
Description: Model with pink and beige lines, four pages.
Table of equivalences
Model Denmark 4 (DK4)
Issued in Denmark since 14.4.1997
Description: Plastic card model in compliance with Annex Ia of Directive 91/439/EEC.
Table of equivalences
Additional information:
The date of first issue of driving licences categories that were issued before 1.5.1986 cannot be traced back. In such cases, the symbol “< ” or “<=” may appear in column 10 on the licence, accompanied by a certain year, indicating that the category was issued before or in that year.
MODELS ISSUED IN GERMANY
General remark: For all German models issued before 1.1.1999, further entitlements of a very specific and limited kind, which are not displayed in the tables, may emerge. In the rare circumstance that such a case does occur, German issuing authorities will have to be contacted in case of doubt about the scope of a particular entitlement.
Model Germany 1 (D1)
Issued in the Federal Republic of Germany until 1.4.1986 (in particular cases the date of issue may be after 1.4.1986)
Description: Grey, four pages. A variety of differences as regards colour and form of the model may occur in practice, since this model has been issued for over 40 years. Models issued in the Land of Saarland may have a different size and are bilingual (German and French).
Table of equivalences
Additional information:
1. If a “Klasse 1” licence was obtained before 1.12.1954 (before 1.10.1960 in the Land of Saarland), the holder is entitled to drive category B 79 (<= 700 cm3) in addition, without having to exchange the licence. In case of exchange of such a licence, the holder is granted a full category B licence.
2. If the holder of a “Klasse 2” entitlement has his 50th birthday before 31.12.1999, his entitlement ceases to be valid on 31.12.2000. Until 31.12.2000 this licence holder has to exchange his licence for a new model and the period of validity and the periodicity of medical examination for the new model applies. If a holder turns 50 after 31.12.1999, he has to exchange his licence for a new model on his 50th birthday and thereafter a period of validity of five years applies.

Pending: 32000D0185

January 15, 2026
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Sixth Council Directive 77/388/EEC of 17 May 1977 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes – common system of value added tax: uniform basis of assessment(1), and in particular Article 28(6) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Under Article 28(6) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, may authorise any Member State that has submitted an application in accordance with the procedure and conditions provided for in that Article, to apply a reduced rate of VAT to certain labour-intensive services.(2) The services concerned must meet the conditions provided for in the Directive and be included in the list in Annex K to the Directive.(3) This is an experiment limited to a maximum period of three years running from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2002.(4) However, the introduction of such a targeted reduction in the VAT rate entails some risk to the proper operation of the internal market and tax neutrality; provision should therefore be made for an authorisation period for a full and clearly defined three-year period, for the measure to be on an optional basis for Member States, and for its scope to be made subject to strict conditions so that it remains verifiable and limited.(5) In view of the experimental nature of the measure, a detailed assessment of its impact in terms of job creation and efficiency should be carried out by the Member States which implement it and by the Commission.(6) The Member States that have submitted an application have complied with the procedure and conditions set out in Directive 77/388/EEC.(7) Three Member States, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands have applied for authorisation to apply a reduced rated of VAT exceptionally to a third category of the services listed in Annex K; in each case the reduction in rate in the third of the sectors selected can have only an insignificant economic impact.(8) The United Kingdom has applied for authorisation to apply a reduced rate of VAT to dwelling-related services only in the Isle of Man; in the light of the specific territorial rules governing the status of the Isle of Man, including Article 299(6)(c) of the Treaty, the Treaty on the accession of the United Kingdom and Article 3(4) of Directive 77/388/EEC, and in the light of the fact that the rules on the location of such services will ensure that they are taxed where the dwelling is located, applying a reduced rate of VAT carries no risk of distortion of competition; however, restricting the reduced rate to the Isle of Man is something which can be authorised only as an exceptional measure. In relation to other territories of Member States where the Treaty and Directive 77/388/EEC are fully applicable, such a step could not be taken without jeopardising the principle of applying uniform rates in a single Member State.(9) The other Member States have been informed about the applications for authorisation.(10) This Decision will have no impact on the Communities’ own resources derived from VAT,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1In accordance with Article 28(6) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the following Member States are hereby authorised to apply the reduced rates provided for in the third subparagraph of Article 12(3)(a) for a maximum of three years running from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2002 to the services for which they have submitted applications in accordance with the required procedure, and which are listed under their names below:1. the Kingdom of Belgium for the sectors listed at points 1 and 2 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:- small services for repairing:(a) bicycles;(b) shoes and leather goods;(c) clothing and household linen (including mending and alteration),- renovation and repairing of private dwellings more than five years old, excluding materials which form a significant part of the value of the supply;2. the Hellenic Republic for the sectors listed at point 1, last indent, and point 4 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:- repairing of clothing and household linen (including mending and alteration),- domestic care services;3. the Kingdom of Spain for the sectors listed at points 2 and 5 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:- bricklaying for the repair of private dwellings excluding materials which form a significant part of the value of the supply,- hairdressing;4. the French Republic for the sectors listed at points 2, 3 and 4 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:- renovation and repairing of private dwellings completed more than two years ago, excluding materials which form a significant part of the value of the supply,- domestic care services,- window cleaning and cleaning in private households;5. the Italian Republic for the sectors listed at points 2 and 4 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:- renovation and repairing of private dwellings excluding materials which form a significant part of the value of the supply,- domestic care services;6. the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg for the sectors listed at points 1, 3 and 5 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:- small services for repairing:(a) bicycles;(b) shoes and leather goods;(c) clothing and household linen (including mending and alteration),- hairdressing,- window cleaning and cleaning in private households;7. the Kingdom of the Netherlands for the sectors listed at points 1, 2 and 5 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:- small services for repairing:(a) bicycles;(b) shoes and leather goods;(c) clothing and household linen (including mending and alteration),- hairdressing,- painting and plastering services for the renovation and repairing of private dwellings more than 15 years old, excluding materials which form a significant part of the value of the supply;8. the Portuguese Republic for the sectors listed at points 2 and 4 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:- renovation and repairing of private dwellings, excluding materials which form a significant part of the value of the supply,- domestic care services;9. the United Kingdom for one sector, referred to in point 2 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC, but for the Isle of Man only:- renovation and repairing of private dwellings, excluding materials which form a significant part of the value of the supply.Article 2Before 1 October 2002 each of the Member States listed in

Article 1
In accordance with Article 28(6) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the following Member States are hereby authorised to apply the reduced rates provided for in the third subparagraph of Article 12(3)(a) for a maximum of three years running from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2002 to the services for which they have submitted applications in accordance with the required procedure, and which are listed under their names below:
1. the Kingdom of Belgium for the sectors listed at points 1 and 2 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:
– small services for repairing:
(a) bicycles;
(b) shoes and leather goods;
(c) clothing and household linen (including mending and alteration),
– renovation and repairing of private dwellings more than five years old, excluding materials which form a significant part of the value of the supply;
2. the Hellenic Republic for the sectors listed at point 1, last indent, and point 4 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:
– repairing of clothing and household linen (including mending and alteration),
– domestic care services;
3. the Kingdom of Spain for the sectors listed at points 2 and 5 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:
– bricklaying for the repair of private dwellings excluding materials which form a significant part of the value of the supply,
– hairdressing;
4. the French Republic for the sectors listed at points 2, 3 and 4 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:
– renovation and repairing of private dwellings completed more than two years ago, excluding materials which form a significant part of the value of the supply,
– domestic care services,
– window cleaning and cleaning in private households;
5. the Italian Republic for the sectors listed at points 2 and 4 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:
– renovation and repairing of private dwellings excluding materials which form a significant part of the value of the supply,

Article 2
Before 1 October 2002 each of the Member States listed in Article 1 shall draw up a detailed report containing an overall assessment of the measure’s effectiveness in terms of job creation and efficiency and forward it to the Commission.

Article 3
This Decision shall take effect on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
It shall apply from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2002.

Article 4
This Decision is addressed to the Member States referred to in Article 1.
Done at Brussels, 28 February 2000.
For the Council
The President
J. PINA MOURA
(1) OJ L 145, 13.6.1977, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 1999/85/EEC (OJ L 277, 28.10.1999, p. 34).

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Sixth Council Directive 77/388/EEC of 17 May 1977 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes – common system of value added tax: uniform basis of assessment(1), and in particular Article 28(6) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Under Article 28(6) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, may authorise any Member State that has submitted an application in accordance with the procedure and conditions provided for in that Article, to apply a reduced rate of VAT to certain labour-intensive services.(2) The services concerned must meet the conditions provided for in the Directive and be included in the list in Annex K to the Directive.(3) This is an experiment limited to a maximum period of three years running from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2002.(4) However, the introduction of such a targeted reduction in the VAT rate entails some risk to the proper operation of the internal market and tax neutrality; provision should therefore be made for an authorisation period for a full and clearly defined three-year period, for the measure to be on an optional basis for Member States, and for its scope to be made subject to strict conditions so that it remains verifiable and limited.(5) In view of the experimental nature of the measure, a detailed assessment of its impact in terms of job creation and efficiency should be carried out by the Member States which implement it and by the Commission.(6) The Member States that have submitted an application have complied with the procedure and conditions set out in Directive 77/388/EEC.(7) Three Member States, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands have applied for authorisation to apply a reduced rated of VAT exceptionally to a third category of the services listed in Annex K; in each case the reduction in rate in the third of the sectors selected can have only an insignificant economic impact.(8) The United Kingdom has applied for authorisation to apply a reduced rate of VAT to dwelling-related services only in the Isle of Man; in the light of the specific territorial rules governing the status of the Isle of Man, including Article 299(6)(c) of the Treaty, the Treaty on the accession of the United Kingdom and Article 3(4) of Directive 77/388/EEC, and in the light of the fact that the rules on the location of such services will ensure that they are taxed where the dwelling is located, applying a reduced rate of VAT carries no risk of distortion of competition; however, restricting the reduced rate to the Isle of Man is something which can be authorised only as an exceptional measure. In relation to other territories of Member States where the Treaty and Directive 77/388/EEC are fully applicable, such a step could not be taken without jeopardising the principle of applying uniform rates in a single Member State.(9) The other Member States have been informed about the applications for authorisation.(10) This Decision will have no impact on the Communities’ own resources derived from VAT,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1In accordance with Article 28(6) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the following Member States are hereby authorised to apply the reduced rates provided for in the third subparagraph of Article 12(3)(a) for a maximum of three years running from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2002 to the services for which they have submitted applications in accordance with the required procedure, and which are listed under their names below:1. the Kingdom of Belgium for the sectors listed at points 1 and 2 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:- small services for repairing:(a) bicycles;(b) shoes and leather goods;(c) clothing and household linen (including mending and alteration),- renovation and repairing of private dwellings more than five years old, excluding materials which form a significant part of the value of the supply;2. the Hellenic Republic for the sectors listed at point 1, last indent, and point 4 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:- repairing of clothing and household linen (including mending and alteration),- domestic care services;3. the Kingdom of Spain for the sectors listed at points 2 and 5 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:- bricklaying for the repair of private dwellings excluding materials which form a significant part of the value of the supply,- hairdressing;4. the French Republic for the sectors listed at points 2, 3 and 4 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:- renovation and repairing of private dwellings completed more than two years ago, excluding materials which form a significant part of the value of the supply,- domestic care services,- window cleaning and cleaning in private households;5. the Italian Republic for the sectors listed at points 2 and 4 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:- renovation and repairing of private dwellings excluding materials which form a significant part of the value of the supply,- domestic care services;6. the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg for the sectors listed at points 1, 3 and 5 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:- small services for repairing:(a) bicycles;(b) shoes and leather goods;(c) clothing and household linen (including mending and alteration),- hairdressing,- window cleaning and cleaning in private households;7. the Kingdom of the Netherlands for the sectors listed at points 1, 2 and 5 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:- small services for repairing:(a) bicycles;(b) shoes and leather goods;(c) clothing and household linen (including mending and alteration),- hairdressing,- painting and plastering services for the renovation and repairing of private dwellings more than 15 years old, excluding materials which form a significant part of the value of the supply;8. the Portuguese Republic for the sectors listed at points 2 and 4 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:- renovation and repairing of private dwellings, excluding materials which form a significant part of the value of the supply,- domestic care services;9. the United Kingdom for one sector, referred to in point 2 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC, but for the Isle of Man only:- renovation and repairing of private dwellings, excluding materials which form a significant part of the value of the supply.Article 2Before 1 October 2002 each of the Member States listed in
In accordance with Article 28(6) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the following Member States are hereby authorised to apply the reduced rates provided for in the third subparagraph of Article 12(3)(a) for a maximum of three years running from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2002 to the services for which they have submitted applications in accordance with the required procedure, and which are listed under their names below:
1. the Kingdom of Belgium for the sectors listed at points 1 and 2 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:
– small services for repairing:
(a) bicycles;
(b) shoes and leather goods;
(c) clothing and household linen (including mending and alteration),
– renovation and repairing of private dwellings more than five years old, excluding materials which form a significant part of the value of the supply;
2. the Hellenic Republic for the sectors listed at point 1, last indent, and point 4 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:
– repairing of clothing and household linen (including mending and alteration),
– domestic care services;
3. the Kingdom of Spain for the sectors listed at points 2 and 5 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:
– bricklaying for the repair of private dwellings excluding materials which form a significant part of the value of the supply,
– hairdressing;
4. the French Republic for the sectors listed at points 2, 3 and 4 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:
– renovation and repairing of private dwellings completed more than two years ago, excluding materials which form a significant part of the value of the supply,
– domestic care services,
– window cleaning and cleaning in private households;
5. the Italian Republic for the sectors listed at points 2 and 4 of Annex K to Directive 77/388/EEC:
– renovation and repairing of private dwellings excluding materials which form a significant part of the value of the supply,
Before 1 October 2002 each of the Member States listed in Article 1 shall draw up a detailed report containing an overall assessment of the measure’s effectiveness in terms of job creation and efficiency and forward it to the Commission.
This Decision shall take effect on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
It shall apply from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2002.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States referred to in Article 1.
Done at Brussels, 28 February 2000.
For the Council
The President
J. PINA MOURA
(1) OJ L 145, 13.6.1977, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 1999/85/EEC (OJ L 277, 28.10.1999, p. 34).

Pending: 32000D0137

January 15, 2026
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 905/98(2), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:(1) By Regulation (EC) No 1802/99(3), the Commission imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on imports into the Community of certain seamless pipes and tubes of iron or non-alloy steel originating in Croatia and Ukraine.(2) Following the adoption of the provisional anti-dumping measures, the Commission continued the investigation of dumping, injury and Community interest. The definitive findings and conclusions of the investigation are set out in Council Regulation (EC) No 348/2000(4) imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain seamless pipes and tubes originating in Croatia and Ukraine.(3) The investigation confirmed the provisional findings of injurious dumping relating to imports originating in Croatia and Ukraine.(4) Subsequent to the adoption of provisional anti-dumping measures, the exporting producer in Croatia and the exporting producers in the Ukraine in conjunction with the Ukrainian authorities, have offered price undertakings pursuant to Article 8(1) of the basic Regulation.(5) According to these undertakings, the exporting producers in question have offered to sell to their independent customers, up to a certain quantity of the product concerned for export to the Community at revised prices. In addition, they have offered to ensure that their prices per product group fall into line with the price structure in use in the Community.(6) To ensure that the quantity of imports at revised prices does not exceed the quantity offered by each undertaking, the exemption should be conditional on the presentation to the Community customs of a valid original production certificate issued in conformity with the specifications set out in the Council Regulation imposing definitive anti-dumping measures.(7) As regards Ukraine, the undertaking offered by the Ukrainian exporting producers is a joint one, reflecting Ukraine’s status as a non-market economy country, and is underpinned by guarantees given by the Ukrainian authorities to ensure adequate monitoring, particularly with regard to the anti-dumping duty-free threshold.(8) Having carefully examined the above mentioned proposals, the Commission is satisfied that the elimination of the injurious effects of dumping will be achieved, in case of acceptance, by two means: first, by means of a price undertaking up to an annual volume threshold, and then by means of an ad valorem duty for the remainder.(9) In addition, since the exporting producers and the Ukrainian authorities have undertaken to submit detailed and regular sales information to the Commission and not to enter into direct or indirect compensatory agreements with their customers in the Community, it has been concluded that the observance of the undertaking can be effectively monitored by the Commission.(10) In view of the above, the undertakings offered by the exporting producer in Croatia and by the exporting producers in Ukraine are considered acceptable and the investigation can, therefore, be terminated with respect to the exporting producers concerned.(11) In the event of a breach, or withdrawal of the undertaking, or if there reasons to believe that the undertaking has been breached, a provisional or definitive anti-dumping duty may be imposed pursuant to Article 8(9) and (10) of the basic Regulation,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1The undertakings offered by the producers mentioned below, in the framework of the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain seamless pipes and tubes, of iron or non-alloy steel, originating in Croatia and Ukraine are hereby accepted.>TABLE>Article 2The investigation in connection with the anti-dumping proceeding referred to in

Article 1
The undertakings offered by the producers mentioned below, in the framework of the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain seamless pipes and tubes, of iron or non-alloy steel, originating in Croatia and Ukraine are hereby accepted.

Article 2
The investigation in connection with the anti-dumping proceeding referred to in Article 1 is hereby terminated with regard to the parties named in that Article.
Done at Brussels, 17 February 2000.
For the Commission
Pascal LAMY
Member of the Commission
(1) OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 128, 30.4.1998, p. 18.
(3) OJ L 218, 18.8.1999, p. 3.
(4) OJ L 45, 17.2.2000, p. 1.

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 905/98(2), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:(1) By Regulation (EC) No 1802/99(3), the Commission imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on imports into the Community of certain seamless pipes and tubes of iron or non-alloy steel originating in Croatia and Ukraine.(2) Following the adoption of the provisional anti-dumping measures, the Commission continued the investigation of dumping, injury and Community interest. The definitive findings and conclusions of the investigation are set out in Council Regulation (EC) No 348/2000(4) imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain seamless pipes and tubes originating in Croatia and Ukraine.(3) The investigation confirmed the provisional findings of injurious dumping relating to imports originating in Croatia and Ukraine.(4) Subsequent to the adoption of provisional anti-dumping measures, the exporting producer in Croatia and the exporting producers in the Ukraine in conjunction with the Ukrainian authorities, have offered price undertakings pursuant to Article 8(1) of the basic Regulation.(5) According to these undertakings, the exporting producers in question have offered to sell to their independent customers, up to a certain quantity of the product concerned for export to the Community at revised prices. In addition, they have offered to ensure that their prices per product group fall into line with the price structure in use in the Community.(6) To ensure that the quantity of imports at revised prices does not exceed the quantity offered by each undertaking, the exemption should be conditional on the presentation to the Community customs of a valid original production certificate issued in conformity with the specifications set out in the Council Regulation imposing definitive anti-dumping measures.(7) As regards Ukraine, the undertaking offered by the Ukrainian exporting producers is a joint one, reflecting Ukraine’s status as a non-market economy country, and is underpinned by guarantees given by the Ukrainian authorities to ensure adequate monitoring, particularly with regard to the anti-dumping duty-free threshold.(8) Having carefully examined the above mentioned proposals, the Commission is satisfied that the elimination of the injurious effects of dumping will be achieved, in case of acceptance, by two means: first, by means of a price undertaking up to an annual volume threshold, and then by means of an ad valorem duty for the remainder.(9) In addition, since the exporting producers and the Ukrainian authorities have undertaken to submit detailed and regular sales information to the Commission and not to enter into direct or indirect compensatory agreements with their customers in the Community, it has been concluded that the observance of the undertaking can be effectively monitored by the Commission.(10) In view of the above, the undertakings offered by the exporting producer in Croatia and by the exporting producers in Ukraine are considered acceptable and the investigation can, therefore, be terminated with respect to the exporting producers concerned.(11) In the event of a breach, or withdrawal of the undertaking, or if there reasons to believe that the undertaking has been breached, a provisional or definitive anti-dumping duty may be imposed pursuant to Article 8(9) and (10) of the basic Regulation,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1The undertakings offered by the producers mentioned below, in the framework of the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain seamless pipes and tubes, of iron or non-alloy steel, originating in Croatia and Ukraine are hereby accepted.>TABLE>Article 2The investigation in connection with the anti-dumping proceeding referred to in
The undertakings offered by the producers mentioned below, in the framework of the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain seamless pipes and tubes, of iron or non-alloy steel, originating in Croatia and Ukraine are hereby accepted.
The investigation in connection with the anti-dumping proceeding referred to in Article 1 is hereby terminated with regard to the parties named in that Article.
Done at Brussels, 17 February 2000.
For the Commission
Pascal LAMY
Member of the Commission
(1) OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 128, 30.4.1998, p. 18.
(3) OJ L 218, 18.8.1999, p. 3.
(4) OJ L 45, 17.2.2000, p. 1.

Pending: 32000D0091

January 15, 2026
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Sixth Council Directive 77/388/EEC of 17 May 1997 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes – Common system of value added tax: uniform basis of assessment(1), and in particular Article 27 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) under Article 27(1) of Directive 77/388/EEC the Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, may authorise any Member State to introduce or extend special measures derogating from the provisions of the Directive to simplify the procedure for charging the tax or prevent certain types of tax evasion or avoidance;(2) the Governments of the Kingdom of Denmark and the Kingdom of Sweden have requested authorisation to apply a measure derogating from Article 17 of Directive 77/388/EEC;(3) the other Member States were informed of the requests from the Kingdom of Denmark and the Kingdom of Sweden on 3 September 1999;(4) these requests relate to the VAT arrangements applying to the operation of the Öresund fixed link between Denmark and Sweden, and in particular to the recovery of VAT paid on tolls for the use of the link. Under the rules of territoriality, part of the VAT on tolls is payable to the Kingdom of Denmark and part to the Kingdom of Sweden;(5) in derogation from the provisions of Article 17, as amended by Article 28f, requiring taxable persons to exercise their right to deduct or obtain a refund of VAT in the Member State where it was paid, the Swedish and Danish authorities intend to introduce a special measure enabling taxpayers to recover VAT from a single administration;(6) the intended measure fulfils the conditions laid down in Article 27 of Directive 77/388/EEC by virtue of its limited scope and the fact that it is intended to simplify matters;(7) on 17 June 1998 the Commission presented a proposal for a Council Directive(2) amending Directive 77/388/EEC as regards the rules governing the right to deduct value added tax, adoption of which would render the special measures unnecessary in the majority of cases, which involve taxable persons established in the Community;(8) authorisation should therefore be granted until the new Directive enters into force. However, the authorisation shall expire on 31 December 2002 at the latest if the Directive has not entered into force on that date, thereby enabling the need for the derogation to be reviewed at that time in the light of the Council’s discussions on the said proposal for a Directive;(9) the derogation does not adversely affect the own resources derived by the European Communities from value added tax,

Article 1
By way of derogation from Article 17(2), (3) and (4) of the Directive 77/388/EEC, as amended by Article 28f thereof, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Kingdom of Denmark are hereby authorised to apply the following procedure for the recovery of VAT on tolls paid for the use of the Öresund fixed link between the two countries:
– taxable persons established in Denmark may exercise their right to deduct that VAT paid when using the part of the link located on Swedish territory by entering it in the periodic returns to be lodged in Denmark;
– taxable persons established in Sweden may exercise their right to deduct the VAT paid when using the part of the link located on Danish territory by entring it in the periodic returns to be loged in Sweden;
– taxable persons who are not established in either of the above Member States must apply to the Swedish authorities to obtain refunds of the VAT on tolls, including that paid for using the section of the link located on Danish territory under the procedure laid down in Directive 79/1072/EEC or Directive 86/650/EEC.

Article 2
This authorisation shall expire on the date of entry into force of Community rules determining the expenditure not eligible for the deduction of value added tax, in accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 17(6) of Directive 77/388/EEC, and by 31 December 2002 at the latest.

Article 3
This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Sweden and the Kingdom of Denmark.
Done at Brussels, 24 January 2000.
For the Council
The President
(1) OJ L 145, 13.6.1997, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 99/59/EC (OJ L 162, 26.6.1999, p. 63).
(2) OJ C 219, 15.7.1998, p. 16.

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Sixth Council Directive 77/388/EEC of 17 May 1997 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes – Common system of value added tax: uniform basis of assessment(1), and in particular Article 27 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) under Article 27(1) of Directive 77/388/EEC the Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, may authorise any Member State to introduce or extend special measures derogating from the provisions of the Directive to simplify the procedure for charging the tax or prevent certain types of tax evasion or avoidance;(2) the Governments of the Kingdom of Denmark and the Kingdom of Sweden have requested authorisation to apply a measure derogating from Article 17 of Directive 77/388/EEC;(3) the other Member States were informed of the requests from the Kingdom of Denmark and the Kingdom of Sweden on 3 September 1999;(4) these requests relate to the VAT arrangements applying to the operation of the Öresund fixed link between Denmark and Sweden, and in particular to the recovery of VAT paid on tolls for the use of the link. Under the rules of territoriality, part of the VAT on tolls is payable to the Kingdom of Denmark and part to the Kingdom of Sweden;(5) in derogation from the provisions of Article 17, as amended by Article 28f, requiring taxable persons to exercise their right to deduct or obtain a refund of VAT in the Member State where it was paid, the Swedish and Danish authorities intend to introduce a special measure enabling taxpayers to recover VAT from a single administration;(6) the intended measure fulfils the conditions laid down in Article 27 of Directive 77/388/EEC by virtue of its limited scope and the fact that it is intended to simplify matters;(7) on 17 June 1998 the Commission presented a proposal for a Council Directive(2) amending Directive 77/388/EEC as regards the rules governing the right to deduct value added tax, adoption of which would render the special measures unnecessary in the majority of cases, which involve taxable persons established in the Community;(8) authorisation should therefore be granted until the new Directive enters into force. However, the authorisation shall expire on 31 December 2002 at the latest if the Directive has not entered into force on that date, thereby enabling the need for the derogation to be reviewed at that time in the light of the Council’s discussions on the said proposal for a Directive;(9) the derogation does not adversely affect the own resources derived by the European Communities from value added tax,
By way of derogation from Article 17(2), (3) and (4) of the Directive 77/388/EEC, as amended by Article 28f thereof, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Kingdom of Denmark are hereby authorised to apply the following procedure for the recovery of VAT on tolls paid for the use of the Öresund fixed link between the two countries:
– taxable persons established in Denmark may exercise their right to deduct that VAT paid when using the part of the link located on Swedish territory by entering it in the periodic returns to be lodged in Denmark;
– taxable persons established in Sweden may exercise their right to deduct the VAT paid when using the part of the link located on Danish territory by entring it in the periodic returns to be loged in Sweden;
– taxable persons who are not established in either of the above Member States must apply to the Swedish authorities to obtain refunds of the VAT on tolls, including that paid for using the section of the link located on Danish territory under the procedure laid down in Directive 79/1072/EEC or Directive 86/650/EEC.
This authorisation shall expire on the date of entry into force of Community rules determining the expenditure not eligible for the deduction of value added tax, in accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 17(6) of Directive 77/388/EEC, and by 31 December 2002 at the latest.
This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Sweden and the Kingdom of Denmark.
Done at Brussels, 24 January 2000.
For the Council
The President
(1) OJ L 145, 13.6.1997, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 99/59/EC (OJ L 162, 26.6.1999, p. 63).
(2) OJ C 219, 15.7.1998, p. 16.

Pending: 32000D0063

January 15, 2026
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 77/311/EEC of 29 March 1977 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the driver-perceived noise level of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors(1), as last amended by Directive 97/54/EC(2) of the European Parliament and of the Council, and in particular Article 2 thereof,Whereas:(1) It has proved technically impossible in the case of virtually all tractors without cabs to meet the expiry date for the transitional period laid down by Commission Decision 96/627/EC(3). It is necessary in those circumstances to postpone the end of the transitional period laid down by that Decision for those vehicles.(2) The mesures provided for in this Decision are in conformity with the opinion delivered by the Committee on the Adaptation to Technical Progress of the Directives on the removal of technical barriers to trade in agricultural or forestry tractors,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1

Article 1
of Decision 96/627/EC is replaced by the following:
The transitional period referred to in Article 2(2) of Directive 77/311/EEC shall expire on:
– 1 October 2001 for all new types of tractor,
– 1 October 2003 for all new tractors.”

Article 2
Member States shall adopt the provisions necessary to comply with this Decision by 30 September 2001 at the latest. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.

Article 3
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 18 January 2000.
For the Commission
Erkki LIIKANEN
Member of the Commission
(1) OJ L 105, 28.4.1977, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 277, 10.10.1997, p. 24.
(3) OJ L 282, 1.11.1996, p. 72.

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 77/311/EEC of 29 March 1977 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the driver-perceived noise level of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors(1), as last amended by Directive 97/54/EC(2) of the European Parliament and of the Council, and in particular Article 2 thereof,Whereas:(1) It has proved technically impossible in the case of virtually all tractors without cabs to meet the expiry date for the transitional period laid down by Commission Decision 96/627/EC(3). It is necessary in those circumstances to postpone the end of the transitional period laid down by that Decision for those vehicles.(2) The mesures provided for in this Decision are in conformity with the opinion delivered by the Committee on the Adaptation to Technical Progress of the Directives on the removal of technical barriers to trade in agricultural or forestry tractors,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1
of Decision 96/627/EC is replaced by the following:
The transitional period referred to in Article 2(2) of Directive 77/311/EEC shall expire on:
– 1 October 2001 for all new types of tractor,
– 1 October 2003 for all new tractors.”
Member States shall adopt the provisions necessary to comply with this Decision by 30 September 2001 at the latest. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 18 January 2000.
For the Commission
Erkki LIIKANEN
Member of the Commission
(1) OJ L 105, 28.4.1977, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 277, 10.10.1997, p. 24.
(3) OJ L 282, 1.11.1996, p. 72.

Pending: 32000D0025

January 15, 2026
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries(1), and particularly Article 9(2), thereof,(1) Whereas it is important that the official veterinarian responsible at a border inspection post receives appropriate information in the case of consignments of products that are transhipped before being introduced into the EU at another border inspection post;(2) Whereas it is appropriate to define the time periods which specify the veterinary checks required to be carried out;(3) Whereas it is important to specify that the consignments of products must be submitted to the full range of veterinary checks laid down after the end of the maximum period envisaged;(4) Whereas the existing rules for transhipment of consignments at a border inspection post are laid down in Article 4 of Commission Decision 93/14/EEC(2) and must be repealed and replaced by this Decision;(5) Whereas the measures provided for in this decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,

Article 1
When consignments of products are presented at a border inspection post for subsequent transhipment, the person responsible for the load must notify the official veterinarian responsible at the border inspection post, at the time of arrival and by a means fixed by the competent authority, of the estimated time of unloading of the consignment, the border inspection post of destination, and if necessary the exact location of the consignment.

Article 2
In order to apply Article 9(1)(b)(i) of Directive 97/78/EC:
– for an airport the minimum period shall be 12 hours and the maximum period shall be 48 hours;
– for a seaport the minimum period shall be seven days and the maximum period shall be 20 days.

Article 3
In cases where the maximum period defined in Article 2 has elapsed the consignment must be submitted to the checks laid down in Article 4 of Directive 97/78/EC, at the border inspection post of introduction.

Article 4
of Decision 93/14/EEC is hereby repealed.

Article 5
The present decision shall apply from 1 January 2000.

Article 6
This Decision is addressed to Member States.
Done at Brussels, 16 December 1999.
For the Commission
David BYRNE
Member of the Commission
(1) OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 3.
(2) OJ L 9, 15.1.1993, p. 42.

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries(1), and particularly Article 9(2), thereof,(1) Whereas it is important that the official veterinarian responsible at a border inspection post receives appropriate information in the case of consignments of products that are transhipped before being introduced into the EU at another border inspection post;(2) Whereas it is appropriate to define the time periods which specify the veterinary checks required to be carried out;(3) Whereas it is important to specify that the consignments of products must be submitted to the full range of veterinary checks laid down after the end of the maximum period envisaged;(4) Whereas the existing rules for transhipment of consignments at a border inspection post are laid down in Article 4 of Commission Decision 93/14/EEC(2) and must be repealed and replaced by this Decision;(5) Whereas the measures provided for in this decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
When consignments of products are presented at a border inspection post for subsequent transhipment, the person responsible for the load must notify the official veterinarian responsible at the border inspection post, at the time of arrival and by a means fixed by the competent authority, of the estimated time of unloading of the consignment, the border inspection post of destination, and if necessary the exact location of the consignment.
In order to apply Article 9(1)(b)(i) of Directive 97/78/EC:
– for an airport the minimum period shall be 12 hours and the maximum period shall be 48 hours;
– for a seaport the minimum period shall be seven days and the maximum period shall be 20 days.
In cases where the maximum period defined in Article 2 has elapsed the consignment must be submitted to the checks laid down in Article 4 of Directive 97/78/EC, at the border inspection post of introduction.
of Decision 93/14/EEC is hereby repealed.
The present decision shall apply from 1 January 2000.
This Decision is addressed to Member States.
Done at Brussels, 16 December 1999.
For the Commission
David BYRNE
Member of the Commission
(1) OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 3.
(2) OJ L 9, 15.1.1993, p. 42.

Pending: 32000D0023

January 15, 2026
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to its Rules of Procedure, and in particular Article 8 thereof,Whereas:(1) Openness is vital for democracy and accountability within the European Union and information to the public is one of the instruments to enhance such openness;(2) Without prejudice to Council Decision 93/731/EC of 20 December 1993 on public access to Council documents(1) and to the principles and limits governing the right of access to documents to be adopted under Article 255 of the Treaty establishing the European Community:- further efforts should be made to improve information on the Council’s legislative activities as defined in Article 6 of its Rules of Procedure,- measures should be taken to enhance further the performance of the public register of Council documents accessible on the Internet (http://ue.eu.int) since 1 January 1999,- the Council’s internal procedures for public access to its documents should be further rationalised by using information technologies and avoiding excessive bureaucracy,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The General Secretariat of the Council shall make accessible to the public a list of the items on the provisional agendas of meetings of the Council and its preparatory bodies referring to cases where the Council acts in its legislative capacity, as defined in Article 6 of its Rules of Procedure.This list shall include references to the documents considered in respect of those items. It shall be available in advance of the respective meeting and be updated in case of any changes.Article 2The public register of Council documents shall also include references to the document number and the subject matter of classified documents. No reference shall be made to the subject matter if disclosure of this information could undermine:- the protection of the public interest (public security, international relations, monetary stability, court proceedings, inspections and investigations),- the protection of the individual and of privacy,- the protection of commercial and industrial secrecy,- the protection of the Community’s financial interests,- the protection of confidentiality as requested by the natural or legal person who supplied any of the information contained in the document or as required by the legislation of the Member State which supplied any of that information.Article 3As soon as the necessary technical preparations have been made and at the latest by 1 July 2000, it shall be indicated in the register which documents have already been released to the public, and their content shall be made available on the Internet.Article 4This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.It shall take effect as from 1 January 2000.Done at Brussels, 6 December 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentT. HALONEN(1) OJ L 340, 31.12.1993, p. 43. Decision as amended by Decision 96/705/EC, ECSC, Euratom (OJ L 325, 14.12.1996, p. 19).

Article 1
The General Secretariat of the Council shall make accessible to the public a list of the items on the provisional agendas of meetings of the Council and its preparatory bodies referring to cases where the Council acts in its legislative capacity, as defined in Article 6 of its Rules of Procedure.
This list shall include references to the documents considered in respect of those items. It shall be available in advance of the respective meeting and be updated in case of any changes.

Article 2
The public register of Council documents shall also include references to the document number and the subject matter of classified documents. No reference shall be made to the subject matter if disclosure of this information could undermine:
– the protection of the public interest (public security, international relations, monetary stability, court proceedings, inspections and investigations),
– the protection of the individual and of privacy,
– the protection of commercial and industrial secrecy,
– the protection of the Community’s financial interests,
– the protection of confidentiality as requested by the natural or legal person who supplied any of the information contained in the document or as required by the legislation of the Member State which supplied any of that information.

Article 3
As soon as the necessary technical preparations have been made and at the latest by 1 July 2000, it shall be indicated in the register which documents have already been released to the public, and their content shall be made available on the Internet.

Article 4
This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.
It shall take effect as from 1 January 2000.
Done at Brussels, 6 December 1999.
For the Council
The President
(1) OJ L 340, 31.12.1993, p. 43. Decision as amended by Decision 96/705/EC, ECSC, Euratom (OJ L 325, 14.12.1996, p. 19).

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to its Rules of Procedure, and in particular Article 8 thereof,Whereas:(1) Openness is vital for democracy and accountability within the European Union and information to the public is one of the instruments to enhance such openness;(2) Without prejudice to Council Decision 93/731/EC of 20 December 1993 on public access to Council documents(1) and to the principles and limits governing the right of access to documents to be adopted under Article 255 of the Treaty establishing the European Community:- further efforts should be made to improve information on the Council’s legislative activities as defined in Article 6 of its Rules of Procedure,- measures should be taken to enhance further the performance of the public register of Council documents accessible on the Internet (http://ue.eu.int) since 1 January 1999,- the Council’s internal procedures for public access to its documents should be further rationalised by using information technologies and avoiding excessive bureaucracy,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The General Secretariat of the Council shall make accessible to the public a list of the items on the provisional agendas of meetings of the Council and its preparatory bodies referring to cases where the Council acts in its legislative capacity, as defined in Article 6 of its Rules of Procedure.This list shall include references to the documents considered in respect of those items. It shall be available in advance of the respective meeting and be updated in case of any changes.Article 2The public register of Council documents shall also include references to the document number and the subject matter of classified documents. No reference shall be made to the subject matter if disclosure of this information could undermine:- the protection of the public interest (public security, international relations, monetary stability, court proceedings, inspections and investigations),- the protection of the individual and of privacy,- the protection of commercial and industrial secrecy,- the protection of the Community’s financial interests,- the protection of confidentiality as requested by the natural or legal person who supplied any of the information contained in the document or as required by the legislation of the Member State which supplied any of that information.Article 3As soon as the necessary technical preparations have been made and at the latest by 1 July 2000, it shall be indicated in the register which documents have already been released to the public, and their content shall be made available on the Internet.Article 4This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.It shall take effect as from 1 January 2000.Done at Brussels, 6 December 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentT. HALONEN(1) OJ L 340, 31.12.1993, p. 43. Decision as amended by Decision 96/705/EC, ECSC, Euratom (OJ L 325, 14.12.1996, p. 19).
The General Secretariat of the Council shall make accessible to the public a list of the items on the provisional agendas of meetings of the Council and its preparatory bodies referring to cases where the Council acts in its legislative capacity, as defined in Article 6 of its Rules of Procedure.
This list shall include references to the documents considered in respect of those items. It shall be available in advance of the respective meeting and be updated in case of any changes.
The public register of Council documents shall also include references to the document number and the subject matter of classified documents. No reference shall be made to the subject matter if disclosure of this information could undermine:
– the protection of the public interest (public security, international relations, monetary stability, court proceedings, inspections and investigations),
– the protection of the individual and of privacy,
– the protection of commercial and industrial secrecy,
– the protection of the Community’s financial interests,
– the protection of confidentiality as requested by the natural or legal person who supplied any of the information contained in the document or as required by the legislation of the Member State which supplied any of that information.
As soon as the necessary technical preparations have been made and at the latest by 1 July 2000, it shall be indicated in the register which documents have already been released to the public, and their content shall be made available on the Internet.
This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.
It shall take effect as from 1 January 2000.
Done at Brussels, 6 December 1999.
For the Council
The President
(1) OJ L 340, 31.12.1993, p. 43. Decision as amended by Decision 96/705/EC, ECSC, Euratom (OJ L 325, 14.12.1996, p. 19).

Pending: 31999D0816

January 15, 2026
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 of 1 February 1993 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2408/98(2), and in particular Article 16(1) and Article 42(3) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 75/442/EEC of 15 July 1975(3) on waste, as last amended by Commission Decision 96/350/EC(4), and in particular Article 18 thereof,(1) Whereas in accordance with Article 42(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 Annexes II, III and IV have to be adapted to reflect only those changes already agreed under the review mechanism of the OECD,(2) Whereas the Council of the OECD(5) has decided in the framework of the review mechanism to modify the green, amber and red lists of wastes,(3) Whereas it is necessary to modify Annexes II, III and IV to the Regulation to reflect these modifications,(4) Whereas Annex V to the Regulation comprises in its part 3 wastes from Annexes III and IV,(5) Whereas in accordance with Article 16(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 259/93, as amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 120/97(6), Annex V shall be reviewed and further amended as appropriate,(6) Whereas it is necessary also to modify Annex V, part 3 to reflect the modifications decided in the framework of the OECD review mechanism to modify the amber and red lists of wastes,(7) Whereas the Commission, in order to adapt Annexes II, III, IV and V to the Regulation is assisted in this task by the Committee established pursuant to Article 18 of Council Directive 75/442/EEC of 15 July 1975 on waste, as amended,(8) Whereas the measures envisaged by this Decision are in accordance with the opinion expressed by the aforementioned Committee,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1Annexes II, III, IV and V to Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 are hereby replaced by the Annex to the present Decision.Article 2This Decision is addressed to the Member States.Done at Brussels, 24 November 1999.For the CommissionMargot WALLSTRÖMMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 30, 6.2.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 298, 7.11.1998, p. 19.(3) OJ L 78, 26.3.1991, p. 32.(4) OJ L 135, 6.6.1996, p. 32.(5) OECD Council, 23 December 1998, Doc. Ref. C(98)202 final.(6) OJ L 22, 24.1.1997, p. 14.ANNEX”ANNEX IIGREEN LIST OF WASTES ((Whenever possible, the code number of the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System, established by the Brussels Convention of 14 June 1983 under the auspices of the Customs Cooperation Council (Harmonised System) is listed opposite an entry. This code may apply to both wastes and products. This Regulation does not include items which are not wastes. Therefore, the code – used by customs officials in order to facilitate their procedures as well as by others – is only provided here to help in identifying wastes that are listed and subject to this Regulation. However, corresponding official Explanatory Notes as issued by the Customs Cooperation Council should be used a interpretative guidance to identify wastes covered by generic headings.The indicative “ex” identifies a specific item contained within a heading of the Harmonised System code.The code in bold in the first column is the OECD code: it consists of two letters (one for the list: Green, Amber or Red and one for the category of waste: A, B, C,…) followed by a number.))>TABLE>ANNEX IIIAMBER LIST OF WASTES ((Whenever possible, the code number of the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System, established by the Brussels Convention of 14 June 1983 under the auspices of the Customs Cooperation Council (Harmonised System) is listed opposite an entry. This code may apply to both wastes and products. This Regulation does not include items which are not wastes. Therefore, the code – used by customs officials in order to facilitate their procedures as well as by others – is only provided here to help in identifying wastes that are listed and subject to this Regulation. However, corresponding official Explanatory Notes as issued by the Customs Cooperation Council should be used as interpretative guidance to identify wastes covered by generic headings.The indicative “ex” identifies a specific item contained within a heading of the Harmonised System code.The code in bold in the first column is the OECD code: it consists of two letters (one for the list: Green, Amber or Red, and one for the category of waste A, B, C, … ) followed by a number.))>TABLE>ANNEX IVRED LIST OF WASTES>TABLE>ANNEX VINTRODUCTORY NOTES1. Annex V shall apply without prejudice to Directive 75/442/EEC, as amended by Directive 91/156/EEC, and Directive 91/689/EEC.2. This Annex consists of three parts, whereby Parts 2 and 3 only apply when Part 1 is not applicable. Consequently, to determine if a specific waste is covered by Annex V to Regulation (EEC) No 259/93, one has to first check whether the waste features in Part 1 of Annex V, if this is not the case whether it features in Part 2, and if this is not the case whether it features in Part 3.Part 1 is divided into two sub-sections: List A enumerating wastes which are classified as hazadous for the purposes of the Basel Convention and therefore are covered by the export ban and List B enumerating wastes which are not covered by the export ban.Thus, if a waste features in Part 1, one has to check if it is enumerated in List A or in List B. Only if a waste does not feature in either List A or List B of Part 1, one has to check if it features in Part 2 or 3 and if this is the case it is covered by the export ban.3. Member States may make provisions, in exceptional cases, to determine, om the basis of documentary evidence provided in an appropriate way by the holder, that a specific waste on this Annex is excluded from the export ban referred to in Article 16(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 as amended, if it does not display any of the properties listed in Annex III to Directive 91/689/EEC, taking into account, as regards H3 to H8 of the said Annex, the limit values laid down in Council Decision 94/904/EC(1).In such a case, the Member State concerned shall inform the envisaged importing country prior to taking a decision. Member States shall notify such cases to the Commission before the end of each calendar year. The Commission shall forward the information to all Member States and to the Secretariat of the Basel Convention. On the basis of the information provided, the Commission may make comments and, where appropriate, submit proposals to the Committee established pursuant to Article 18 of Directive 75/442/EEC with a view to adapting Annex V to Regulation (EEC) No 259/93.4. The fact a waste is not listed in this Annex, or that it is listed in Part 1, List B, does not preclude, in exceptional cases, characterisation of such a waste as hazardous and therefore subject to the export ban referred to in Article 16(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 as amended, if it displays any of the properties listed in Annex III to Directive 91/689/EEC, taking into account, as regards H3 to H8 of the said Annex, the limit values laid down in Decision 94/904/EC, as provided for in

Article 2
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 24 November 1999.
For the Commission
Margot WALLSTRÖM
Member of the Commission
(1) OJ L 30, 6.2.1993, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 298, 7.11.1998, p. 19.
(3) OJ L 78, 26.3.1991, p. 32.
(4) OJ L 135, 6.6.1996, p. 32.
(5) OECD Council, 23 December 1998, Doc. Ref. C(98)202 final.
(6) OJ L 22, 24.1.1997, p. 14.

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 of 1 February 1993 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2408/98(2), and in particular Article 16(1) and Article 42(3) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 75/442/EEC of 15 July 1975(3) on waste, as last amended by Commission Decision 96/350/EC(4), and in particular Article 18 thereof,(1) Whereas in accordance with Article 42(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 Annexes II, III and IV have to be adapted to reflect only those changes already agreed under the review mechanism of the OECD,(2) Whereas the Council of the OECD(5) has decided in the framework of the review mechanism to modify the green, amber and red lists of wastes,(3) Whereas it is necessary to modify Annexes II, III and IV to the Regulation to reflect these modifications,(4) Whereas Annex V to the Regulation comprises in its part 3 wastes from Annexes III and IV,(5) Whereas in accordance with Article 16(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 259/93, as amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 120/97(6), Annex V shall be reviewed and further amended as appropriate,(6) Whereas it is necessary also to modify Annex V, part 3 to reflect the modifications decided in the framework of the OECD review mechanism to modify the amber and red lists of wastes,(7) Whereas the Commission, in order to adapt Annexes II, III, IV and V to the Regulation is assisted in this task by the Committee established pursuant to Article 18 of Council Directive 75/442/EEC of 15 July 1975 on waste, as amended,(8) Whereas the measures envisaged by this Decision are in accordance with the opinion expressed by the aforementioned Committee,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1Annexes II, III, IV and V to Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 are hereby replaced by the Annex to the present Decision.Article 2This Decision is addressed to the Member States.Done at Brussels, 24 November 1999.For the CommissionMargot WALLSTRÖMMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 30, 6.2.1993, p. 1.(2) OJ L 298, 7.11.1998, p. 19.(3) OJ L 78, 26.3.1991, p. 32.(4) OJ L 135, 6.6.1996, p. 32.(5) OECD Council, 23 December 1998, Doc. Ref. C(98)202 final.(6) OJ L 22, 24.1.1997, p. 14.ANNEX”ANNEX IIGREEN LIST OF WASTES ((Whenever possible, the code number of the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System, established by the Brussels Convention of 14 June 1983 under the auspices of the Customs Cooperation Council (Harmonised System) is listed opposite an entry. This code may apply to both wastes and products. This Regulation does not include items which are not wastes. Therefore, the code – used by customs officials in order to facilitate their procedures as well as by others – is only provided here to help in identifying wastes that are listed and subject to this Regulation. However, corresponding official Explanatory Notes as issued by the Customs Cooperation Council should be used a interpretative guidance to identify wastes covered by generic headings.The indicative “ex” identifies a specific item contained within a heading of the Harmonised System code.The code in bold in the first column is the OECD code: it consists of two letters (one for the list: Green, Amber or Red and one for the category of waste: A, B, C,…) followed by a number.))>TABLE>ANNEX IIIAMBER LIST OF WASTES ((Whenever possible, the code number of the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System, established by the Brussels Convention of 14 June 1983 under the auspices of the Customs Cooperation Council (Harmonised System) is listed opposite an entry. This code may apply to both wastes and products. This Regulation does not include items which are not wastes. Therefore, the code – used by customs officials in order to facilitate their procedures as well as by others – is only provided here to help in identifying wastes that are listed and subject to this Regulation. However, corresponding official Explanatory Notes as issued by the Customs Cooperation Council should be used as interpretative guidance to identify wastes covered by generic headings.The indicative “ex” identifies a specific item contained within a heading of the Harmonised System code.The code in bold in the first column is the OECD code: it consists of two letters (one for the list: Green, Amber or Red, and one for the category of waste A, B, C, … ) followed by a number.))>TABLE>ANNEX IVRED LIST OF WASTES>TABLE>ANNEX VINTRODUCTORY NOTES1. Annex V shall apply without prejudice to Directive 75/442/EEC, as amended by Directive 91/156/EEC, and Directive 91/689/EEC.2. This Annex consists of three parts, whereby Parts 2 and 3 only apply when Part 1 is not applicable. Consequently, to determine if a specific waste is covered by Annex V to Regulation (EEC) No 259/93, one has to first check whether the waste features in Part 1 of Annex V, if this is not the case whether it features in Part 2, and if this is not the case whether it features in Part 3.Part 1 is divided into two sub-sections: List A enumerating wastes which are classified as hazadous for the purposes of the Basel Convention and therefore are covered by the export ban and List B enumerating wastes which are not covered by the export ban.Thus, if a waste features in Part 1, one has to check if it is enumerated in List A or in List B. Only if a waste does not feature in either List A or List B of Part 1, one has to check if it features in Part 2 or 3 and if this is the case it is covered by the export ban.3. Member States may make provisions, in exceptional cases, to determine, om the basis of documentary evidence provided in an appropriate way by the holder, that a specific waste on this Annex is excluded from the export ban referred to in Article 16(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 as amended, if it does not display any of the properties listed in Annex III to Directive 91/689/EEC, taking into account, as regards H3 to H8 of the said Annex, the limit values laid down in Council Decision 94/904/EC(1).In such a case, the Member State concerned shall inform the envisaged importing country prior to taking a decision. Member States shall notify such cases to the Commission before the end of each calendar year. The Commission shall forward the information to all Member States and to the Secretariat of the Basel Convention. On the basis of the information provided, the Commission may make comments and, where appropriate, submit proposals to the Committee established pursuant to Article 18 of Directive 75/442/EEC with a view to adapting Annex V to Regulation (EEC) No 259/93.4. The fact a waste is not listed in this Annex, or that it is listed in Part 1, List B, does not preclude, in exceptional cases, characterisation of such a waste as hazardous and therefore subject to the export ban referred to in Article 16(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 as amended, if it displays any of the properties listed in Annex III to Directive 91/689/EEC, taking into account, as regards H3 to H8 of the said Annex, the limit values laid down in Decision 94/904/EC, as provided for in
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 24 November 1999.
For the Commission
Margot WALLSTRÖM
Member of the Commission
(1) OJ L 30, 6.2.1993, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 298, 7.11.1998, p. 19.
(3) OJ L 78, 26.3.1991, p. 32.
(4) OJ L 135, 6.6.1996, p. 32.
(5) OECD Council, 23 December 1998, Doc. Ref. C(98)202 final.
(6) OJ L 22, 24.1.1997, p. 14.
GREEN LIST OF WASTES ((Whenever possible, the code number of the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System, established by the Brussels Convention of 14 June 1983 under the auspices of the Customs Cooperation Council (Harmonised System) is listed opposite an entry. This code may apply to both wastes and products. This Regulation does not include items which are not wastes. Therefore, the code – used by customs officials in order to facilitate their procedures as well as by others – is only provided here to help in identifying wastes that are listed and subject to this Regulation. However, corresponding official Explanatory Notes as issued by the Customs Cooperation Council should be used a interpretative guidance to identify wastes covered by generic headings.
The indicative “ex” identifies a specific item contained within a heading of the Harmonised System code.
The code in bold in the first column is the OECD code: it consists of two letters (one for the list: Green, Amber or Red and one for the category of waste: A, B, C,…) followed by a number.))
AMBER LIST OF WASTES ((Whenever possible, the code number of the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System, established by the Brussels Convention of 14 June 1983 under the auspices of the Customs Cooperation Council (Harmonised System) is listed opposite an entry. This code may apply to both wastes and products. This Regulation does not include items which are not wastes. Therefore, the code – used by customs officials in order to facilitate their procedures as well as by others – is only provided here to help in identifying wastes that are listed and subject to this Regulation. However, corresponding official Explanatory Notes as issued by the Customs Cooperation Council should be used as interpretative guidance to identify wastes covered by generic headings.
The indicative “ex” identifies a specific item contained within a heading of the Harmonised System code.
The code in bold in the first column is the OECD code: it consists of two letters (one for the list: Green, Amber or Red, and one for the category of waste A, B, C, … ) followed by a number.))
INTRODUCTORY NOTES
1. Annex V shall apply without prejudice to Directive 75/442/EEC, as amended by Directive 91/156/EEC, and Directive 91/689/EEC.
2. This Annex consists of three parts, whereby Parts 2 and 3 only apply when Part 1 is not applicable. Consequently, to determine if a specific waste is covered by Annex V to Regulation (EEC) No 259/93, one has to first check whether the waste features in Part 1 of Annex V, if this is not the case whether it features in Part 2, and if this is not the case whether it features in Part 3.
Part 1 is divided into two sub-sections: List A enumerating wastes which are classified as hazadous for the purposes of the Basel Convention and therefore are covered by the export ban and List B enumerating wastes which are not covered by the export ban.
Thus, if a waste features in Part 1, one has to check if it is enumerated in List A or in List B. Only if a waste does not feature in either List A or List B of Part 1, one has to check if it features in Part 2 or 3 and if this is the case it is covered by the export ban.
3. Member States may make provisions, in exceptional cases, to determine, om the basis of documentary evidence provided in an appropriate way by the holder, that a specific waste on this Annex is excluded from the export ban referred to in Article 16(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 as amended, if it does not display any of the properties listed in Annex III to Directive 91/689/EEC, taking into account, as regards H3 to H8 of the said Annex, the limit values laid down in Council Decision 94/904/EC(1).
In such a case, the Member State concerned shall inform the envisaged importing country prior to taking a decision. Member States shall notify such cases to the Commission before the end of each calendar year. The Commission shall forward the information to all Member States and to the Secretariat of the Basel Convention. On the basis of the information provided, the Commission may make comments and, where appropriate, submit proposals to the Committee established pursuant to Article 18 of Directive 75/442/EEC with a view to adapting Annex V to Regulation (EEC) No 259/93.
4. The fact a waste is not listed in this Annex, or that it is listed in Part 1, List B, does not preclude, in exceptional cases, characterisation of such a waste as hazardous and therefore subject to the export ban referred to in Article 16(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 as amended, if it displays any of the properties listed in Annex III to Directive 91/689/EEC, taking into account, as regards H3 to H8 of the said Annex, the limit values laid down in Decision 94/904/EC, as provided for in Article 1(4), second indent, of Directive 91/689/EEC and in the Header of Annex II to Regulation (EEC) No 259/93.
In such a case, the Member State concerned shall inform the envisaged importing country prior to taking a decision. Member States shall notifiy such cases to the Commission before the end of each calendar year. The Commission shall forward the information to all Member States and to the Secretariat of the Basel Convention. On the basis of the information provided, the Commission may make comments and, where appropriate, submit proposals to the Committee established pursuant to Article 18 of Directive 75/442/EEC with a view to adapting Annex V to Regulation (EEC) No 259/93;
Wastes listed in Decision 94/904/EC establishing a list of hazardous waste pursuant to Article 1(4) of Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous waste
Waste from Annexes III and IV to Regulation (EEC) No 259/93. The wastes numbered AB 130, AC 020, AC 250, AC 260, AC 270 and AD 160 have been deleted since they have been considered, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18 of Directive 75/442/EEC, to be clearly non-hazardous and therfore shall not be subjected to the export ban.
AMBER LIST OF WASTES ((Wherever possible, the code number of the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System, established by the Brussels Convention on 14 June 1983 under the auspices of the Customs Cooperation Council (harmonised System) is listed opposite an entry. This code may apply to both wastes and products. This Regulation does not include items which are not wastes. Therefore, the code – used by customs officials in order to facilitate their procedures as well as by others – is only provided here to help in identifying wastes that are listed and subject to this Regulation. However, corresponding official Explanatory Notes as issued by the Customs Cooperation Council should be used as interpretative guidance to identify wastes covered by generic headings.
The indicative “ex” identifies a specific item contained within a heading of the Harmonised System code.
The code in bold in the first column is the OECD code: it consists of two letters (one for the list: Amber or Red, and one for the category of waste: A, B, C, (…) followed by a number.))
RED LIST OF WASTE
(1) OJ L 356, 31.12.1994, p. 14.”.

Pending: 31999D0710

January 15, 2026
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 95/408/EC of 22 June 1995 on the conditions for drawing up, for an interim period, provisional lists of third country establishments from which Member States are authorised to import certain products of animal origin, fishery products or live bivalve molluscs(1), as amended by Decision 98/603/EC(2), and in particular Article 2(1) thereof,(1) Whereas Council Decision 79/542/EEC(3), as last amended by Commission Decision 1999/417/EC(4), draws up a list of third countries from which the Member States authorise imports of fresh meat and meat products;(2) Whereas Council Directive 94/65/EEC(5) lays down the requirements for the production, placing on the market and import of minced meat and meat preparations;(3) Whereas the Commission has received from certain third countries lists of establishments, with guarantees that they fully meet the appropriate Community health requirements and that should an establishment fail to do so its export activities to the European Community will be suspended;(4) Whereas the Commission has been unable to ascertain in all the third countries concerned the compliance of their establishments with the Community requirements and the validity of the guarantees provided by the competent authorities;(5) Whereas, to make trade in minced meat and meat preparations from those countries possible, it is necessary to establish a list of the abovementioned establishments;(6) Whereas provisional lists of establishments producing minced meat and meat preparations can thus be drawn up in accordance with the procedure laid down in Decision 95/408/EEC in respect of certain countries;(7) Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,

Article 1
1. The Member States shall authorise imports of minced meat and meat preparations from the establishments listed in the Annex hereto.
2. Imports of minced meat and meat preparations shall remain subject to the Community veterinary provisions adopted elsewhere.

Article 2
This Decision shall apply with effect from 20 October 1999.

Article 3
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 15 October 1999.
For the Commission
David BYRNE
Member of the Commission
(1) OJ L 243, 11.10.1995, p. 17.
(2) OJ L 289, 28.10.1998, p. 36.
(3) OJ L 146, 14.6.1979, p. 15.
(4) OJ L 159, 25.6.1999, p. 56.
(5) OJ L 368, 31.12.1994, p. 10.
ANEXO/BILAG/ANHANG/ΠΑΡΑΡΤΗΜΑ/ANNEX/ANNEXE/ALLEGATO/BIJLAGE/ANEXO/LIITE/BILAGA
LISTA DE LOS ESTABLECIMIENTOS/LISTE OVER VIRKSOMHEDER/VERZEICHNIS DER BETRIEBE/ΠΙΝΑΚΑΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΓΚΑΤΑΣΤΑΣΕΩΝ/LIST OF ESTABLISHMENTS/LISTE DES ÉTABLISSEMENTS/ELENCO DEGLI STABILIMENTI/LIJST VAN BEDRIJVEN/LISTA DOS ESTABELECIMENTOS/LUETTELO LAITOKSISTA/FÖRTECKNING ÖVER ANLÄGGNINGAR

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Decision 95/408/EC of 22 June 1995 on the conditions for drawing up, for an interim period, provisional lists of third country establishments from which Member States are authorised to import certain products of animal origin, fishery products or live bivalve molluscs(1), as amended by Decision 98/603/EC(2), and in particular Article 2(1) thereof,(1) Whereas Council Decision 79/542/EEC(3), as last amended by Commission Decision 1999/417/EC(4), draws up a list of third countries from which the Member States authorise imports of fresh meat and meat products;(2) Whereas Council Directive 94/65/EEC(5) lays down the requirements for the production, placing on the market and import of minced meat and meat preparations;(3) Whereas the Commission has received from certain third countries lists of establishments, with guarantees that they fully meet the appropriate Community health requirements and that should an establishment fail to do so its export activities to the European Community will be suspended;(4) Whereas the Commission has been unable to ascertain in all the third countries concerned the compliance of their establishments with the Community requirements and the validity of the guarantees provided by the competent authorities;(5) Whereas, to make trade in minced meat and meat preparations from those countries possible, it is necessary to establish a list of the abovementioned establishments;(6) Whereas provisional lists of establishments producing minced meat and meat preparations can thus be drawn up in accordance with the procedure laid down in Decision 95/408/EEC in respect of certain countries;(7) Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
1. The Member States shall authorise imports of minced meat and meat preparations from the establishments listed in the Annex hereto.
2. Imports of minced meat and meat preparations shall remain subject to the Community veterinary provisions adopted elsewhere.
This Decision shall apply with effect from 20 October 1999.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 15 October 1999.
For the Commission
David BYRNE
Member of the Commission
(1) OJ L 243, 11.10.1995, p. 17.
(2) OJ L 289, 28.10.1998, p. 36.
(3) OJ L 146, 14.6.1979, p. 15.
(4) OJ L 159, 25.6.1999, p. 56.
(5) OJ L 368, 31.12.1994, p. 10.
ANEXO/BILAG/ANHANG/ΠΑΡΑΡΤΗΜΑ/ANNEX/ANNEXE/ALLEGATO/BIJLAGE/ANEXO/LIITE/BILAGA
LISTA DE LOS ESTABLECIMIENTOS/LISTE OVER VIRKSOMHEDER/VERZEICHNIS DER BETRIEBE/ΠΙΝΑΚΑΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΓΚΑΤΑΣΤΑΣΕΩΝ/LIST OF ESTABLISHMENTS/LISTE DES ÉTABLISSEMENTS/ELENCO DEGLI STABILIMENTI/LIJST VAN BEDRIJVEN/LISTA DOS ESTABELECIMENTOS/LUETTELO LAITOKSISTA/FÖRTECKNING ÖVER ANLÄGGNINGAR

Pending: 31999D0568

January 15, 2026
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 of 23 March 1992 on a Community eco-label award scheme(1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 5(1) thereof,(1) Whereas the first subparagraph of Article 5(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 provides that the conditions for the award of the Community eco-label shall be defined by product groups;(2) Whereas Article 10(2) of Regulation (ECC) No 880/92 states that the environmental performance of a product shall be assessed by reference to the specific critera for product groups;(3) Whereas by Decision 95/533/EC(2), the Commission established ecological critera for the award of the Community eco-label to single-ended light bulbs, which, according to Article 3 thereof, expired on 30 November 1998;(4) Whereas, by Decision 96/337/EC(3), the Commission established ecological critera for the award of the Community eco-label to double-ended light bulbs, which, according to Article 3 thereof, expired on 7 May 1999;(5) Whereas it is deemed appropriate to establish one product group replacing the separate product groups single-ended light bulbs and double-ended light bulbs;(6) Whereas it is appropriate to adopt a new decision establishing ecological critera for this product group, in order to allow for the participation in the Community eco-label award scheme of manufacturers and importers of light bulbs;(7) Whereas it is appropriate to revise the criteria which were established by Decisions 95/533/EC and 96/337/EC in order for the energy classification to be expressed in a manner consistent with Commission Directive 98/11/EC(4) implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC(5) with regard to energy labelling of household lamps and in order to adapt the energy, average life and mercury content requirements to technological innovation and market developments;(8) Whereas in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 the Commission has consulted the principal interest groups within a consultation forum;(9) Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 880/92,

Article 1
The product group “light bulbs” (hereinafter referred to as “the product group”) shall comprise:
– “single-ended light bulbs”, meaning all light bulbs which provide general purpose lighting and have single-ended, bayonet, screw or pin fittings. The light bulbs must be connectable to the public electricity supply, and must be available for sale to the public,
– “double-ended light bulbs”, meaning all light bulbs which provide general purpose lighting and have fitting at both ends. This includes, principally, all linear fluorescent tubes. The tubes must be connectable to the public electricity supply.

Article 2
The environmental performance and the fitness for use of the product group shall be assessed by reference to the specific ecological critera set out in the Annex.

Article 3
The product group definition and the critera for the product group shall be valid from 1 July 1999 until 1 July 2002. If, however, on 1 July 2002 a new Decision establishing the ecological critera for this product group has not yet been adopted, this period of validity shall instead end either on 1 July 2003 or on the date of adoption of the new Decision, whichever is sooner.

Article 4
The code number assigned for administrative purposes to the products group shall be “008”.

Article 5
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 27 July 1999.
For the Commission
Ritt BJERREGAARD
Member of the Commission
(1) OJ L 99, 11.4.1992, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 302, 15.12.1995, p. 42.
(3) OJ L 128, 29.5.1996, p. 24.
(4) OJ L 71, 10.3.1998, p. 1.
(5) OJ L 297, 13.10.1992, p. 16.

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 of 23 March 1992 on a Community eco-label award scheme(1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 5(1) thereof,(1) Whereas the first subparagraph of Article 5(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 provides that the conditions for the award of the Community eco-label shall be defined by product groups;(2) Whereas Article 10(2) of Regulation (ECC) No 880/92 states that the environmental performance of a product shall be assessed by reference to the specific critera for product groups;(3) Whereas by Decision 95/533/EC(2), the Commission established ecological critera for the award of the Community eco-label to single-ended light bulbs, which, according to Article 3 thereof, expired on 30 November 1998;(4) Whereas, by Decision 96/337/EC(3), the Commission established ecological critera for the award of the Community eco-label to double-ended light bulbs, which, according to Article 3 thereof, expired on 7 May 1999;(5) Whereas it is deemed appropriate to establish one product group replacing the separate product groups single-ended light bulbs and double-ended light bulbs;(6) Whereas it is appropriate to adopt a new decision establishing ecological critera for this product group, in order to allow for the participation in the Community eco-label award scheme of manufacturers and importers of light bulbs;(7) Whereas it is appropriate to revise the criteria which were established by Decisions 95/533/EC and 96/337/EC in order for the energy classification to be expressed in a manner consistent with Commission Directive 98/11/EC(4) implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC(5) with regard to energy labelling of household lamps and in order to adapt the energy, average life and mercury content requirements to technological innovation and market developments;(8) Whereas in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 the Commission has consulted the principal interest groups within a consultation forum;(9) Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 880/92,
The product group “light bulbs” (hereinafter referred to as “the product group”) shall comprise:
– “single-ended light bulbs”, meaning all light bulbs which provide general purpose lighting and have single-ended, bayonet, screw or pin fittings. The light bulbs must be connectable to the public electricity supply, and must be available for sale to the public,
– “double-ended light bulbs”, meaning all light bulbs which provide general purpose lighting and have fitting at both ends. This includes, principally, all linear fluorescent tubes. The tubes must be connectable to the public electricity supply.
The environmental performance and the fitness for use of the product group shall be assessed by reference to the specific ecological critera set out in the Annex.
The product group definition and the critera for the product group shall be valid from 1 July 1999 until 1 July 2002. If, however, on 1 July 2002 a new Decision establishing the ecological critera for this product group has not yet been adopted, this period of validity shall instead end either on 1 July 2003 or on the date of adoption of the new Decision, whichever is sooner.
The code number assigned for administrative purposes to the products group shall be “008”.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 27 July 1999.
For the Commission
Ritt BJERREGAARD
Member of the Commission
(1) OJ L 99, 11.4.1992, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 302, 15.12.1995, p. 42.
(3) OJ L 128, 29.5.1996, p. 24.
(4) OJ L 71, 10.3.1998, p. 1.
(5) OJ L 297, 13.10.1992, p. 16.
A. FRAMEWORK
In order to be awarded an eco-label the light bulbs shall comply with the criteria of this Annex, with tests carried out on application as indicated in the criteria. Where appropriate, other test methods may be used if the competent body assessing the application accepts their equivalence.
The criteria are aimed at promoting:
– reduction of environmental damage or risks related to the use of energy (global warming, acidification, depletion of non-renewable resources) by reducing energy consumption
– reduction of environmental damage or risks related to the use of mercury, by reducing the mercury content of a light bulb and by extending its average life
– minimising the environmental damage related to waste by promoting the use of recycled material in packaging and by extending its average life.
The competent bodies are recommended to take into account the implementation of recognised environmental management schemes, such as EMAS or ISO 14001, when assessing applications and monitoring compliance with the criteria in this Annex (note: it is not required to implement such management schemes).
B. KEY CRITERIA
1. Energy efficiency
Single-ended light bulbs must qualify either as class A or a class B under the energy label, as defined in Commission Directive 98/11/EC of 27 January 1998, Annex IV. Compact fluorescent lamps with a magnetic ballast are however not eligible for an eco-label.
Double-ended light bulbs must qualify as class A under the energy label, as defined in Commission Directive 98/11/EC of 27 January 1998, Annex IV.
2. Average life and lumen maintenance
Both single-ended light bulbs and double-ended light bulbs must achieve an average life of more than 10000 hours.
Single-ended light bulbs shall have an average(1) mercury content lower than 6 mg.
Double-ended light bulbs with an average life of less than 20000 hours, but greater than 10000 hours shall have an average mercury content lower than 7,5 mg.
Double-ended light bulbs with an average life that is equal to or greater than 20000 hours shall have an average mercury content lower than 10 mg.
Mercury content shall be tested by the method described in the Appendix to this Decision.
4. Packaging
Laminates and composite plastics must not be used.
For single-ended light bulbs, all cardboard packaging must contain a minimum of 65 % recycled material (by weight).
For double-ended light bulbs, all cardboard packaging must contain a minimum of 80 % recycled material (by weight).
For single-ended and double-ended light bulbs, EN standard 50285 shall apply. Lamps shall be tested using EN 60064, EN 60901, EN 60969, EN 60081 and CIE 84 as appropriate for the type of lamp. If the appropriate average life test has not been completed, operational average life as stated on the packaging is acceptable pending the result of the test. The result of the test must be communicated to the competent body as soon as it is available, and in any case no later than 18 months after the date of application for the label.
C. FITNESS FOR USE CRITERIA
5. Product information
The following information shall be provided with the product:
For single-ended light bulbs:
(i) Dimmer switches
Light bulbs which do not operate on dimmer switches shall be labelled.
(ii) Size and shape
The relative size and shape of a compact fluorescent light bulb compared to a conventional incandescent lamp shall be indicated.
(iii) Disposal
Information (pictogram or otherwise) to consumers on the packaging shall draw attention to the appropriate disposal conditions, including regulatory requirements.
For double-ended light bulbs:
(i) The environmental performance of the light bulb is improved when it is used with high frequency electronic gear as per EN 60929.
(ii) Information (pictogram or otherwise) to consumers on the packaging shall draw attention to the appropriate disposal conditions, including regulatory requirements.
(1) The average figure relates to the average tested mercury content in a test performed on 10 light bulbs, removing the light bulbs with the highest and lowest measured content from the sample.
METHOD TO TEST MERCURY CONTENT
The arc tube is first separated from its plastic surrounds and associated electronics. The associated leadwires are cut as close to the glass seal as possible. The arc tube is taken to a fume cupboard and is cut into segments. The segments are placed in a suitably sized robust screw-capped plastic bottle to which is added a 1 inch (approximately 2.5 cm) diameter porcelain ball and 25 ml of high purity concentrated nitric acid (70 %). The bottle is sealed and shaken for a few minutes to reduce the arc tube to fine particle size, the stopper is periodically loosened to eliminate any possibility of pressure build-up. The contents of the bottle are allowed to react for 30 minutes during which time the contents are periodically agitated.
The contents of the bottle are then filtered through an acid resistant filter paper and collected in a 100 ml graduated volumetric flask. Potassium dichromate is then added to the flask so that the final concentration is 1000 ppm with respect to chromium. The flask is then made up to volume with pure water.
Matched standards are made up on a concentration range up to 200 ppm mercury. The solutions are analysed using flame atomic absorption at a wavelength of 253,7 nm with background correction on. From the results obtained and knowledge of the solution volume, the original mercury content of the light bulb can be computed.
The competent body may agree adaptations to the details of the test method if they are necessary for technical reasons, and shall be applied in a consistent manner.