Packaging: marking and establishment of a conformity assessment procedure

1996/0123(COD)
OBJECTIVE: to harmonize the marking of packaging in order to provide consumers with clear and precise information enabling them to contribute to the attainment of the objectives of Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste. SUBSTANCE: the proposal for a Directive introduces a conformity assessment procedure to ensure a coherent application of Directive 94/62/EC by manufacturers and to avoid internal market problems in the future. The marking system proposed will be applied on a voluntary basis. �