Working Group 6: Prepackages
Terms of Reference
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
Convenor
Maria Loy
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, BMWi (Germany)
Deputy Convenor
Stefaan Lezy
SPF Economie - Ministére des Affaires économiques (Belgium)
Secretary
Jeroen Rommerts
NMi Certin BV (The Netherlands)