The following Terms of Reference have been adopted for WELMEC Working Group 6:

• Come to a uniform application of the directives and regulations relating to:
  • prepackaged products
  • nominal quantities
  • packaging
  • sampling
• Establish a platform for exchange of information on all matters relating to the sale of prepacked¹ products sold by quantity (either under European or national legislation);
• As experts, give advice to the Commission on aspects to be considered in new and existing legislation relating to prepackages
• Give opinions to Competent Departments; Packers and Importers on various practical issues relating to prepackages and other prepacked products
• Produce practical guidance on checking products in the marketplace for compliance to European legislation on prepacked product

¹'Prepacked' means made up in advance, in or on a container

August 2014