EUROPEAN COMMUNITY: COCOA AND CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6. G/TBT/Notif.96.402. 1. Member to Agreement notifying: European Community. If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2): 2. Agency responsible: European Commission. Agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification can be indicated if different from above: 3. Notified under Article 2.9.2. 4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Cocoa and chocolate products intended for human consumption. 5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive - Relating to Cocoa and Chocolate Products (6 pages, 11 languages). 6. Description of content: The seven proposal is based on a structure, consisting of an operative part followed by an Annex. The operative part contains, inter alia, provisions on the scope of the proposal and labelling requirements. The Annex contains the definitions and designations of the products in question and details of their composition. 7. Objective and rationale: The objective of this proposal for a directive is to define certain products, to provide for appropriate designations and to lay down common rules on composition, manufacturing methods, and labelling so that these products can move freely within the European Community. This proposal simplifies the existing Directives applicable to the products in question. 8. Relevant documents: OJEC C 231 of 9 August 1996. 9. Proposed date of adoption: Proposed date of entry into force: June 1998. 10. Final date for comments: 22 January 1997. 11. Texts available from: National enquiry point or address and telefax number of other body: DG III-A-1. (331)

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