WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2497/98 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. Phthalates in baby toys
5. 2. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 31/147 (1999/C 31/210) WRITTEN QUESTION E-2511/98 by Jean-Yves Le Gallou (NI) to the Commission (30 July 1998) Subject: Actions envisaged against France for failure to comply with competition rules In view of the large number of actions currently being initiated against France for failure to comply with European legislation on compliance with the rules of competition, could the Commission list the actions it intends to initiate against France for failure to comply with the Community competition rules? Joint answer to Written Questions P-2478/98, E-2505/98, E-2506/98, E-2507/98, E-2508/98, E-2509/98, E-2510/98 and E-2511/98 given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission (14 September 1998) The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to the 15th report on the monitoring of the application of Community law (1) which describes its activities in this area. (1) ,COM(98) 317 final. (1999/C 31/211) WRITTEN QUESTION E-2495/98 by Graham Watson (ELDR) to the Commission (30 July 1998) Subject: Article 169 How many registered complaints are there under Article 169 on: (a) no decision to act has been taken, (b) a reasoned opinion has been issued but the matter remains unresolved and (c) are current before the Court? Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission (11 September 1998) The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to the 15th Annual report on monitoring the application of Community law (1) (1). COM(98) 317 final. (1999/C 31/212) WRITTEN QUESTION E-2497/98 by Anita Pollack (PSE) to the Commission (30 July 1998) Subject: Phthalates in baby toys When does the Commission think scientists will have available a standard, verified method for testing for the leaking of phthalates in baby toys and does it not believe that, in the view of the risk, it ought to be employing the precautionary principle and banning these products now?