This feature in the FOI column in The Sunday Times lists all the areas and issues on which the federation was recently asked to forward feedback.
As the respective consultation processes often have deadlines for the submission of feedback, any FOI member wishing to have more information, or wishing to incorporate the company's comments in the FOI position on these issues, is to contact the FOI Secretariat as soon as possible on tel: 2122-2074 or 2123-4428.
These issues were received by the FOI in past weeks for consultation:
¤ Proposed restrictions on mercury-containing measuring instruments;
¤ The applicability of the Measuring Instrument Directive;
¤ Consultation process on amendments of existing lifting equipment regulations;
¤ Commission's proposal for a Directive amending Council Directives on Active Implantable Medical Devices and on Medical Devices;
¤ EU Directive relating to the placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles;
¤ Introduction of marketing limitations to some ingredients used in paints;
¤ EU proposals on designations of origin, geographical indications, traditional specialities guaranteed and spirit drinks;
¤ Reclassification of Avian Influenza; and
¤ Consultation on the R.O.H.S. Directive to technical progress.