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Commission Directive 2005/79/EC

of 18 November 2005

amending Directive 2002/72/EC relating to plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food and repealing Directives 80/590/EEC and 89/109/EEC(1), and in particular Article 5(2) thereof,

After consulting the European Food Safety Authority,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Directive 2002/72/EC(2) establishes a list of monomers and other starting substances, which may be used for the manufacture of plastic materials and articles. On the basis of new information related to the risk assessment of such substances, certain monomers provisionally admitted at national level as well as new monomers should be included in the Community list of permitted substances in that Directive.

(2) Directive 2002/72/EC also contains an incomplete list of additives which may be used in the manufacture of plastic materials and articles. That list should be amended so as to include other additives evaluated by the European Food Safety Authority (the Authority).

(3) For certain substances, the restrictions already established at Community level should be amended on the basis of the new information available. In particular for epoxidised soybean oil (ESBO) the Authority recommended to decrease its specific migration limit (SML) for PVC gaskets containing that substance which are used to seal glass jars containing infant formulae and follow-on formulae or containing processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children. In fact the Authority noted that the exposure of infants who regularly eat such foods may exceed the TDI. Therefore the SML for ESBO is decreased for these particular applications from 60 to 30 mg/kg of food or food simulant while it remains unchanged for all other applications.

(4) A transitional period should be provided for in respect of PVC gaskets containing epoxidised soybean oil, used to seal glass jars, which are brought into contact with food before the 19 November 2006.

(5) Directive 2002/72/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

(6) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

Article 1U.K.

Annexes II, III, V and VI of Directive 2002/72/EC are amended in accordance with Annexes I to IV to this Directive.

Article 2U.K.

PVC gaskets containing epoxidised soybean oil, with reference number 88640 in section A of Annex III to Directive 2002/72/EC, which are used to seal glass jars containing infant formulae and follow-on formulae as defined by Commission Directive 91/321/EEC(3) or containing processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Commission Directive 96/5/EC(4), filled before 19 November 2006 and which comply with the restrictions and/or specifications provided for in Section A of Annex III to Directive 2002/72/EC as amended by Directive 2004/19/EC, may continue to be placed on the market provided that the date of filling appears on the materials and articles.

The date of filling may be replaced by another indication, provided that that indication permits the identification of the date of filling. Upon request the date of filling shall be made available to the competent authorities and any person enforcing the requirements of this Directive.

The first and second subparagraphs shall apply without prejudice to Directive 2000/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council(5).

Article 3U.K.

1.Member States shall adopt and publish, by 19 November 2006 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.

They shall apply those provisions in such a way as to:

(a)permit the trade in and use of plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food and complying with this Directive, from 19 November 2006;

(b)prohibit the manufacture and importation into the Community of plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food and which do not comply with this Directive, from 19 November 2007.

When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.

2.Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.

Article 4U.K.

This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Article 5U.K.

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 18 November 2005.

For the Commission

Markos Kyprianou

Member of the Commission

ANNEX IU.K.

Annex II to Directive 2002/72/EC is amended as follows:

1.

point 2 of the general introduction is replaced by the following:

2.The following substances are not included even if they are intentionally used and are authorised:

(a)

salts (including double salts and acid salts) of aluminium, ammonium, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and sodium of authorised acids, phenols or alcohols. However, names containing “… acid(s), salts” appear in the lists, if the corresponding free acid(s) is (are) not mentioned;

(b)

salts (including double salts and acid salts) of zinc of authorised acids, phenols or alcohols. For these salts a Group SML = 25 mg/kg (expressed as Zn) apply. The same restriction for Zn applies to:

(i)

substances whose name contains “… acid(s), salts” which appear in the lists, if the corresponding free acid(s) is (are) not mentioned,

(ii)

substances referred to in note 38 of Annex VI.;

2.

section A is amended as follows:

(a)

the following lines are inserted in the table in numerical order:

Reference NoCAS NoNameRestrictions and/or specifications
(1)(2)(3)(4)
‘11005012542-30-2Acrylic acid, dicyclopentenyl esterQMA = 0,05 mg/6 dm2
11500000103-11-7Acrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl esterSML = 0,05 mg/kg
12786000919-30-23-AminopropyltriethoxysilaneResidual extractable content of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane to be less than 3 mg/kg filler. To be used only for the reactive surface treatment of inorganic fillers
13317132459-54-2N,N′-Bis[4-(ethoxycarbonyl)phenyl]-1,4,5,8-naphthalenetetracarboxydiimideSML = 0,05 mg/kg. Purity > 98,1 % (w/w). To be used only as co-monomer (max 4 %) for polyesters (PET, PBT)
14260000502-44-3CaprolactoneSML = 0,05 mg/kg (expressed as the sum of caprolactone and 6-hydroxyhexanoic acid)
16955000096-49-1Ethylene carbonateResidual content = 5 mg/kg of hydrogel at a maximum ratio of 10 g of hydrogel to 1 kg of food. The hydrolysate contains ethyleneglycol having an SML = 30 mg/kg
21370010595-80-9Methacrylic acid, 2-sulphoethyl esterQMA = ND (DL = 0,02 mg/6 dm2)
22210000098-83-9alpha-MethylstyreneSML = 0,05 mg/kg
22932001187-93-5Perfluoromethyl perfluorovinyl etherSML = 0,05 mg/kg. Only to be used for anti-stick coatings
24903068425-17-2Syrups, hydrolysed starch, hydrogenatedIn compliance with the specifications laid down in Annex V
25540000528-44-9Trimellitic acidSML(T) = 5 mg/kg (35)
25550000552-30-7Trimellitic anhydrideSML(T) = 5 mg/kg (35) (expressed as trimellitic acid)’
(b)

in the following lines the content of the columns ‘CAS No’ or ‘Restrictions and/or specifications’ is replaced by the following:

Reference NoCAS NoNameRestrictions and/or specifications
(1)(2)(3)(4)
‘10690000079-10-7Acrylic acidSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (36)
10750002495-35-4Acrylic acid, benzyl esterSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (36)
10780000141-32-2Acrylic acid, n-butyl esterSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (36)
10810002998-08-5Acrylic acid, sec-butyl esterSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (36)
10840001663-39-4Acrylic acid, tert-butyl esterSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (36)
11470000140-88-5Acrylic acid, ethyl esterSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (36)
11590000106-63-8Acrylic acid, isobutyl esterSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (36)
11680000689-12-3Acrylic acid, isopropyl esterSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (36)
11710000096-33-3Acrylic acid, methyl esterSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (36)
11830000818-61-1Acrylic acid, monoester with ethyleneglycolSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (36)
11890002499-59-4Acrylic acid, n-octyl esterSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (36)
11980000925-60-0Acrylic acid, propyl esterSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (36)
13720000110-63-41,4-ButanediolSML(T) = 5 mg/kg (24)
20020000079-41-4Methacrylic acidSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (37)
20080002495-37-6Methacrylic acid, benzyl esterSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (37)
20110000097-88-1Methacrylic acid, butyl esterSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (37)
20140002998-18-7Methacrylic acid, sec-butyl esterSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (37)
20170000585-07-9Methacrylic acid, tert-butyl esterSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (37)
20890000097-63-2Methacrylic acid, ethyl esterSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (37)
21010000097-86-9Methacrylic acid, isobutyl esterSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (37)
21100004655-34-9Methacrylic acid, isopropyl esterSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (37)
21130000080-62-6Methacrylic acid, methyl esterSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (37)
21190000868-77-9Methacrylic acid, monoester with ethyleneglycolSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (37)
21280002177-70-0Methacrylic acid, phenyl esterSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (37)
21340002210-28-8Methacrylic acid, propyl esterSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (37)
21460000760-93-0Methacrylic anhydrideSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (37)
24190008050-09-7Rosin woodSee “Rosin” (Reference No 24100)’
(c)

the following line is deleted:

Reference NoCAS NoNameRestrictions and/or specifications
(1)(2)(3)(4)
‘11000050976-02-8Acrylic acid, dicyclopentadienyl esterQMA = 0,05 mg/6 dm2
3.

in section B the following lines are deleted:

Reference NoCAS NoNameRestrictions and/or specifications
(1)(2)(3)(4)
‘11500000103-11-7Acrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester
14260000502-44-3Caprolactone
21370010595-80-9Methacrylic acid, 2-sulphoethyl ester
22210000098-83-9alpha-Methylstyrene
25540000528-44-9Trimellitic acidQM(T) = 5 mg/kg in FP
25550000552-30-7Trimellitic anhydrideQM(T) = 5 mg/kg in FP (expressed as trimellitic acid)’

ANNEX IIU.K.

Annex III to Directive 2002/72/EC is amended as follows:

1.

point 2 is replaced by the following:

2.The following substances are not included even if they are intentionally used and are authorised:

(a)

salts (including double salts and acid salts) of aluminium, ammonium, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and sodium of authorised acids, phenols or alcohols. However, names containing “… acid(s), salts” appear in the lists, if the corresponding free acid(s) is (are) not mentioned;

(b)

salts (including double salts and acid salts) of zinc of authorised acids, phenols or alcohols. For these salts a Group SML = 25 mg/kg (expressed as Zn) apply. The same restriction for Zn applies to:

(i)

substances whose name contains “… acid(s), salts” which appear in the lists, if the corresponding free acid(s) is (are) not mentioned,

(ii)

substances referred to in note 38 of Annex VI.;

2.

section A is amended as follows:

(a)

the following lines are inserted in numerical order:

Reference NoCAS NoNameRestrictions and/or specifications
(1)(2)(3)(4)
‘30340330198-91-912-(Acetoxy)stearic acid, 2,3-bis(acetoxy)propyl ester
30401Acetylated mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
31542174254-23-0Acrylic acid, methyl ester, telomer with 1-dodecanethiol, C16-C18 alkyl estersQM = 0,5 % (w/w) in FP
43480064365-11-3Charcoal, activatedIn compliance with the specifications laid down in Annex V, Part B
62245012751-22-3Iron phosphideFor PET polymers and copolymers only
64990025736-61-2Maleic anhydride-styrene, copolymer, sodium saltIn compliance with specifications laid down in Annex V
66905000872-50-4N-Methylpyrrolidone
66930068554-70-1MethylsilsesquioxaneResidual monomer in methylsilsesquioxane: < 1 mg methyltrimethoxysilane/kg of methylsilsesquioxane
67155Mixture of 4-(2-Benzoxazolyl)-4′-(5-methyl-2-benzoxazolyl)stilbene, 4,4′-bis(2-benzoxazolyl) stilbene and 4,4′-bis(5-methyl-2-benzoxazolyl)stilbene)Not more than 0,05 % w/w (quantity of substance used/quantity of the formulation). In compliance with the specifications laid down in Annex V
76415019455-79-9Pimelic acid, calcium salt
76815Polyester of adipic acid with glycerol or pentaerythritol, esters with even numbered, unbranched C12-C22 fatty acidsIn compliance with the specifications laid down in Annex V
76845031831-53-5Polyester of 1,4-butanediol with caprolactoneIn compliance with the specifications laid down in Annex V
77370070142-34-6Polyethyleneglycol-30 dipolyhydroxystearate
79600009046-01-9Polyethyleneglycol tridecyl ether phosphateSML = 5 mg/kg. For materials and articles intended for contact with aqueous foods only. In compliance with the specification laid down in Annex V
80000009002-88-4Polyethylene wax
81060009003-07-0Polypropylene wax’
(b)

in the following lines the content of the columns ‘Name’ and ‘Restrictions and/or specifications’ is replaced by the following:

Reference NoCAS NoNameRestrictions and/or specifications
(1)(2)(3)(4)
‘30080004180-12-5Acetic acid, copper saltSML(T) = 5 mg/kg (7) (expressed as Copper)
35760001309-64-4Antimony trioxideSML = 0,04 mg/kg (39) (expressed as Antimony)
40580000110-63-41,4-ButanediolSML(T) = 5 mg/kg (24)
42320007492-68-4Carbonic acid, copper saltSML(T) = 5 mg/kg (7) (expressed as Copper)
45195007787-70-4Copper bromideSML(T) = 5 mg/kg (7) (expressed as Copper)
45200001335-23-5Copper iodideSML(T) = 5 mg/kg (7) (expressed as Copper)
53610054453-03-1Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, copper saltSML(T) = 5 mg/kg (7) (expressed as Copper)
81515087189-25-1Poly(zinc glycerolate)SML(T) = 25 mg/kg (38) (as Zinc)
81760Powders, flakes and fibers of brass, bronze, copper, stainless steel, tin and alloys of copper, tin and ironSML(T) = 5 mg/kg (7) (expressed as Copper)
88640008013-07-08Soybean oil, epoxidisedSML = 60 mg/kg. However in the case of PVC gaskets used to seal glass jars containing infant formulae and follow-on formulae as defined by Commission Directive 91/321/EEC or containing processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Directive 96/5/EC, the SML is lowered to 30 mg/kg
89200007617-31-4Stearic acid, copper saltSML(T) = 5 mg/kg (7) (expressed as Copper)
92030010124-44-4Sulphuric acid, copper saltSML(T) = 5 mg/kg (7) (expressed as Copper)
96190020427-58-1Zinc hydroxideSML(T) = 25 mg/kg (38) (as Zinc)
96240001314-13-2Zinc oxideSML(T) = 25 mg/kg (38) (as Zinc)
96320001314-98-3Zinc sulphideSML(T) = 25 mg/kg (38) (as Zinc)’
(c)

the following lines are deleted:

Reference NoCAS NoNameRestrictions and/or specifications
(1)(2)(3)(4)
‘30400Acetylated glycerides
38320005242-49-94-(2-Benzoxazolyl)-4′-(5-methyl-2-benzoxazolyl)stilbeneIn compliance with the specifications laid down in Annex V’
3.

section B is amended as follows:

(a)

the following lines are inserted in numerical order:

Reference NoCAS NoNameRestrictions and/or specifications
(1)(2)(3)(4)
‘31500025134-51-4Acrylic acid, acrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester, copolymerSML(T) = 6 mg/kg (36) (expressed as acrylic acid) and SML = 0,05 mg/kg (expressed as acrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester)
38505351870-33-2cis-endo-Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, disodium saltSML = 5 mg/kg. Not to be used with polyethylene in contact with acidic foods. Purity ≥ 96 %
38940110675-26-82,4-Bis(dodecylthiomethyl)-6-methylphenolSML(T) = 5 mg/kg (40)
49595057583-35-4Dimethyltin bis(ethylhexyl mercaptoacetate)SML(T) = 0,18 mg/kg (16) (expressed as Tin)
63940008062-15-5Lignosulphonic acidSML = 0,24 mg/kg and to be used only as dispersant for plastics dispersions
66350085209-93-42,2′-Methylenebis(4,6-di-tert-butylphenyl) lithium phosphateSML = 5 mg/kg and SML(T) = 0,6 (8) (expressed as Lithium)
67515057583-34-3Monomethyltin tris(ethylhexyl mercaptoacetate)SML(T) = 0,18 mg/kg (16) (expressed as Tin)
69160014666-94-5Oleic acid, cobalt saltSML(T) = 0,05 mg/kg (14) (expressed as Cobalt)
76681Polycyclopentadiene, hydrogenatedSML = 5 mg/kg (1)
85950037296-97-2Silicic acid, magnesium-sodium-fluoride saltSML = 0,15 mg/kg (expressed as fluoride). Only to be used in layers of multilayers materials not coming into direct contact with food
95265227099-60-71,3,5-Tris(4-benzoylphenyl) benzeneSML = 0,05 mg/kg’
(b)

in the following lines the content of the columns ‘Name’ and ‘Restrictions and/or specifications’ is replaced by the following:

Reference NoCAS NoNameRestrictions and/or specifications
(1)(2)(3)(4)
‘40020110553-27-02,4-Bis(octylthiomethyl)-6-methylphenolSML(T) = 5 mg/kg (40)
50160Di-n-octyltin bis(n-alkyl(C10-C16) mercaptoacetate)SML(T) = 0,006 mg/kg (17) (expressed as Tin)
50240010039-33-5Di-n-octyltin bis(2-ethylhexyl maleate)SML(T) = 0,006 mg/kg (17) (expressed as Tin)
50320015571-58-1Di-n-octyltin bis(2-ethylhexyl mercaptoacetate)SML(T) = 0,006 mg/kg (17) (expressed as Tin)
50360Di-n-octyltin bis(ethyl maleate)SML(T) = 0,006 mg/kg (17) (expressed as Tin)
50400033568-99-9Di-n-octyltin bis(isooctyl maleate)SML(T) = 0,006 mg/kg (17) (expressed as Tin)
50480026401-97-8Di-n-octyltin bis(isooctyl mercaptoacetate)SML(T) = 0,006 mg/kg (17) (expressed as Tin)
50560Di-n-octyltin 1,4-butanediol bis(mercaptoacetate)SML(T) = 0,006 mg/kg (17) (expressed as Tin)
50640003648-18-8Di-n-octyltin dilaurateSML(T) = 0,006 mg/kg (17) (expressed as Tin)
50720015571-60-5Di-n-octyltin dimaleateSML(T) = 0,006 mg/kg (17) (expressed as Tin)
50800Di-n-octyltin dimaleate, esterifiedSML(T) = 0,006 mg/kg (17) (expressed as Tin)
50880Di-n-octyltin dimaleate, polymers (n = 2-4)SML(T) = 0,006 mg/kg (17) (expressed as Tin)
50960069226-44-4Di-n-octyltin ethyleneglycol bis(mercaptoacetate)SML(T) = 0,006 mg/kg (17) (expressed as Tin)
51040015535-79-2Di-n-octyltin mercaptoacetateSML(T) = 0,006 mg/kg (17) (expressed as Tin)
51120Di-n-octyltin thiobenzoate 2-ethylhexyl mercaptoacetateSML(T) = 0,006 mg/kg (17) (expressed as Tin)
67180Mixture of (50 % w/w) phthalic acid n-decyl n-octyl ester, (25 % w/w) phthalic acid di-n-decyl ester, (25 % w/w) phthalic acid di-n-octyl esterSML = 5 mg/kg (1)’
(c)

The following line is deleted:

Reference NoCAS NoNameRestrictions and/or specifications
(1)(2)(3)(4)
‘76680068132-00-3Polycyclopentadiene, hydrogenatedSML = 5 mg/kg (1)’

ANNEX IIIU.K.

In Part B of Annex V, the following lines are inserted in numerical order:

Reference NoOTHER SPECIFICATIONS
‘24903

Syrups, hydrolysed starch, hydrogenated

In compliance with the purity criteria for maltitol syrup E 965(ii) (Commission Directive 95/31/EC (OJ L 178, 28.7.1995, p. 1) as last amended by 2004/46/EC (OJ L 114, 21.04.2004, p. 15))

43480

Charcoal, activated

To be used only in PET at maximum 10 mg/kg of polymer. Same purity requirements as for Vegetable Carbon (E 153) set out by Commission Directive 95/45/EC ((OJ L 226, 22.9.1995, p. 1). Directive as last amended by Directive 2004/47/EC (OJ L 113, 20.4.2004, p. 24)) with exception of ash content which can be up to 10 % (w/w).

64990

Maleic anhydride-styrene, copolymer, sodium salt

MW fraction < 1 000 is less than 0,05 % (w/w)

67155

Mixture of 4-(2-Benzoxazolyl)-4'-(5-methyl-2-benzoxazolyl)stilbene, 4,4'-bis(2-benzoxazolyl) stilbene and 4,4'-bis(5-methyl-2-benzoxazolyl)stilbene

Mixture obtained from the manufacturing process in the typical ratio of (58-62 %):(23-27 %): (13-17 %).

76845

Polyester of 1,4-butanediol with caprolactone

MW fraction < 1 000 is less than 0,05 % (w/w)

76815

Polyester of adipic acid with glycerol or pentaerythritol, esters with even numbered, unbranched C12-C22 fatty acids

MW fraction < 1 000 is less than 5 % (w/w)

79600

Polyethyleneglycol tridecyl ether phosphate

Polyethyleneglycol (EO ≤ 11) tridecyl ether phosphate (mono-and dialkyl ester) with a maximum 10 % content of polyethyleneglycol (EO ≤ 11) tridecylether’

ANNEX IVU.K.

Annex VI is amended as follows:

1.

the notes (8), (14) and (16) are replaced by the following:

(8)SML(T) in this specific case means that the restriction shall not be exceeded by the sum of the migration levels of the following substances mentioned as Reference Nos 38000, 42400, 64320, 66350, 67896, 73040, 85760, 85840, 85920 and 95725.

(14)SML(T) in this specific case means that the restriction shall not be exceeded by the sum of the migration levels of the following substances mentioned as Reference Nos 44960, 68078, 69160, 82020 and 89170.

(16)SML(T) in this specific case means that the restriction shall not be exceeded by the sum of the migration levels of the following substances mentioned as Reference Nos 49595, 49600, 67520, 67515 and 83599.;

2.

the following notes are added:

(35)SML(T) in this specific case means that the restriction shall not be exceeded by the sum of the migration levels of the following substances mentioned as Reference Nos 25540 and 25550.

(36)SML(T) in this specific case means that the restriction shall not be exceeded by the sum of the migration levels of the following substances mentioned as Reference Nos 10690, 10750, 10780, 10810, 10840, 11470, 11590, 11680, 11710, 11830, 11890, 11980 and 31500.

(37)SML(T) in this specific case means that the restriction shall not be exceeded by the sum of the migration levels of the following substances mentioned as Reference Nos 20020, 20080, 20110, 20140, 20170, 20890, 21010, 21100, 21130, 21190, 21280, 21340 and 21460.

(38)SML(T) in this specific case means that the restriction shall not be exceeded by the sum of the migration levels of the following substances mentioned as Reference Nos 81515, 96190, 96240 and 96320 as well as of salts (including double salts and acid salts) of zinc of authorised acids, phenols or alcohols. The same restriction for Zn applies to the names containing “… acid(s), salts” which appear in the lists, if the corresponding free acid(s) is (are) not mentioned.

(39)Migration limit might be exceeded at very high temperature.

(40)SML(T) in this specific case means that the restriction shall not be exceeded by the sum of the migration levels of the following substances mentioned as Reference Nos 38940 and 40020.

(2)

OJ L 220, 15.8.2002, p. 18. Directive as last amended by Directive 2004/19/EC (OJ L 71, 10.3.2004, p. 8).

(3)

OJ L 175, 4.7.1991, p. 35. Directive as last amended by Directive 2003/14/EC (OJ L 41, 14.2.2003, p. 37).

(4)

OJ L 49, 28.2.1996, p. 17. Directive as last amended by Directive 2003/13/EC (OJ L 41, 14.2.2003, p. 33).

(5)

OJ L 109, 6.5.2000, p. 29. Directive as last amended by Directive 2003/89/EC (OJ L 308, 25.11.2003, p. 15).