June 2010 © MMX H J Burnett FTSI MCQI CPD Nominal Quantities and the status of ℮

June 2010 © MMX H J Burnett FTSI MCQI CPD Member States may not, on grounds of nominal quantities, refuse, prohibit or restrict the placing on the market of prepacked products, Member States which currently prescribe mandatory nominal quantities for Milk, butter, dried pasta and coffee can continue until 11 October 2012 Sugar can continue until 11 October 2013 Specified Nominal Quantities

June 2010 © MMX H J Burnett FTSI MCQI CPD Mandatory Nominal Quantities ProductQuantity in ml Still wineOn interval 100 ml to ml only in the following: 100 – 187 – 250 – 375 – 500 – 750 – – Yellow wine On interval 100 ml to ml only in the nominal quantity 620 ml Sparkling wine On interval 125 ml to ml only in the following: 125 – 200 – 375 – 750 – Liqueur wine On the interval 100 ml to ml only in the following: 100 – 200 – 375 – 500 – 750 – – Aromatis ed wine On the interval 100 ml to ml only in the following: 100 – 200 – 375 – 500 – 750 – – Spirit drinks On the interval 100 ml to ml only in the following: 100 – 200 – 375 – 500 – 750 – – – – 2 000

June 2010 © MMX H J Burnett FTSI MCQI CPD Product Definitions ProductDefinitions Still wineWine as defined in Article 1(2)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 (CN code ex 2204). Yellow wine Wine as defined in Article 1(2)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 (CN code ex 2204) – certain French wines. Sparkling wine Wine as defined in Article 1(2)(b) and in Annex I, points 15, 16, 17 and 18 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 (CN code ). Liqueur wine Wine as defined in Article 1(2)(b) and in Annex I, point 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 (CN code — ). Aromatis ed wine Aromatised wine as defined in Article 2(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91 of 10 June 1991 (CN code 2205). Spirit drinks Spirit drinks as defined in Article 1(2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No l576/89 of 29 May 1989 (CN code 2208).

June 2010 © MMX H J Burnett FTSI MCQI CPD These mandatory nominal quantities apply, whether or not the prepackages are ℮ marked Outside the intervals for these products, any quantity can be prepackaged  The mandatory nominal quantities do not apply to which are sold in duty-free shops for consumption outside the European Union. Mandatory Nominal Quantities

June 2010 © MMX H J Burnett FTSI MCQI CPD  Where a multipack consists of two or more individual prepackages, the mandatory nominal quantities apply to each of the prepackages ◦ For example a box of 6 x 750 ml  Where a prepackage is made up of two or more individual packages which are not intended to be sold individually, the nominal quantities listed in section 1 of the Annex shall apply to the prepackage. ◦ For example (3 x 125 ml =) 375 ml still wine Multipacks of wines & spirits

June 2010 © MMX H J Burnett FTSI MCQI CPD  The Directive 75/324/EEC requires aerosol dispensers to be marked with both weight and volume of its contents,  Directive 2007/45/EC gives a derogation that they need not be marked with the nominal weight of their contents, but must also be marked with the capacity of the container.  These requirements apply, whether or not the prepackages are ℮ marked. Aerosol Dispensers

June 2010 © MMX H J Burnett FTSI MCQI CPD Aerosol Dispensers Label

June 2010 © MMX H J Burnett FTSI MCQI CPD  When applied in a country that has implemented Directive 76/211/EEC as amended ◦ Free movement of the prepackages within the EEA without further checking for quantity  When applied outside the EEA ◦ There is no non compliance, for example wine from South Africa bearing the ℮ mark ◦ When prepackages first enter the EEA the importer within the EEA has the responsibility to ensure the prepackages meet the requirements. Status of ℮

June 2010 © MMX H J Burnett FTSI MCQI CPD  What are the possibilities for exporting non “ ℮ ” marked prepackages on the EU market?  ‘ ℮ ’ and non ‘ ℮ ’ marked goods from candidate countries are treated the same on entering the EU. The importer is responsible for ensuring requirements are met.  Once inside the EU the ‘e’ marked goods will have free access to all the market.  Non ‘ ℮’ marked goods are treated as non- harmonised products within the EU. Questions on the status of ℮

June 2010 © MMX H J Burnett FTSI MCQI CPD  Are potential candidate countries and candidate countries entitled to use the “ ℮ ” mark on prepacked products for export on the EU market?  Yes, as any packer in a third country (a country outside the EU).  The importer within the EU will have to ensure that the prepackages meet the requirements of the Directives. Questions on the status of ℮

June 2010 © MMX H J Burnett FTSI MCQI CPD  ‘Importer’ is not defined in the Directive for ℮ marked goods.  WELMEC 6.5 states “ an importer is someone who brings prepackages into the EEA, therefore movement within the EEA does not involve import / export for the purposes of the Directive. “  Decision 768/2008 – for new legislation  ‘importer’ shall mean any natural or legal person established within the Community who places a product from a third country on the Community market Importer

June 2010 © MMX H J Burnett FTSI MCQI CPD  European Court judgements – generally what is legally produced and marketed in one country must be acceptable in other EU countries. ◦ Principle established in Case 120/78, ‘Cassis de Dijon’  Regulation (EC) 764/2008, Chapter 1 ◦ Improving free movement of goods  Procedure includes the competent authority communicating with the economic operator (importer) if there are objections. Non-harmonised requirements

June 2010 © MMX H J Burnett FTSI MCQI CPD  Useful for exporting to non-EU countries  International recommended requirements are the same for goods 5 g to 10 kg & 5 ml to 10 L.  Recommendations extend to include 0 to 50 kg and 0 to 50 L, length, area and number  Marking requirements (being reviewed) ◦ Principle display panel ◦ Aerosols weight of product & propellant expelled ◦ Packaging is all that is left over after used, except that naturally in the product (for example, skin on a banana) International recommendations for prepackages

June 2010 © MMX H J Burnett FTSI MCQI CPD No mandatory nominal quantities except as permitted for milk, butter, dried pasta, coffee & sugar for the specified periods Mandatory nominal quantities for wines and spirits Aerosol dispenser markings Status of ℮ mark International recommendations Any Questions?