Peter Barry
Question:301 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the EC legislation in his Department which has not been implemented; when he intends to implement this legislation; and whether it must be in place before 1993.
Written Answers. - EC Legislation.
The following is the information requested by the Deputy:
1. The revised guidelines to give effect to the Commission Directive (91/507/EEC) of 19 July 1991 modifying the Annex to Council Directive 75/318/EEC on the approximation of the laws of member states relating to analytical, pharmacotoxicological and clinical standards and protocols in respect of the testing of medicinal products are being finalised by the National Drugs Advisory Board and will be in place in the course of 1992.
2. The Commission Directive 91/321/EEC on Infant Formula and Follow-on Formulae is due to come into effect on 1 December 1992 and the necessary regulations will be in force before that date.
3. The Council Directive 90/496/EEC on Nutrition Labelling for foodstuffs is due to come into effect on 1 April 1992 and the necessary regulations will be in force before that date.