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EU: From 1 July 2010, EU citizens benefit from new roaming rules when they surf the internet with their mobile phones or laptops, when abroad in the EU and there is a default cut-off mechanism once the bill reaches €50 (excl. VAT).
EU: New EU rules on organic food labelling, including the requirement to display the new EU organic logo, entered into force on 1 July, 2010. The so-called ‘Euro-Leaf’ will now be obligatory on pre-packaged organic food products that have been produced in any of EU Member States and meet the necessary standards. Other private, regional or national logos will continue to appear alongside the EU label.
The logo stays optional for non-packed & imported organic products. In addition to the logo, the new labelling rules also include the compulsory indications of place of farming of the products' ingredients and code number of the body that had been in charge of the controls.
Operators have a 2-year transition period to comply with these new labelling rules. Another change is the introduction of EU rules for organic aquaculture for the first time.
EU: Passengers will enjoy easier access to information about their rights when travelling by rail or air thanks to an EU-wide publicity campaign in 23 languages launched by the European Commission last week.
Travellers will be able to consult free leaflets and a specially designed website in all of the European Union's official languages.
Travellers will be able to consult free leaflets and a specially designed website in all of the European Union's official languages.
The Commission is working on extending passenger rights to other transport modes. In particular, it has launched proposals for passengers travelling by sea or inland waterways and for those travelling by bus or coach.
Depending on legislative developments at European Parliament & Council, such proposals might be adopted as early as this year. As soon as this happens, passengers will be updated through the campaign, which will run over 2 years.
Depending on legislative developments at European Parliament & Council, such proposals might be adopted as early as this year. As soon as this happens, passengers will be updated through the campaign, which will run over 2 years.
EU: A consultation on key questions arising from the issue of net neutrality has been launched by the European Commission – See ‘Consultations’ section for more information.
EU: MEPs are not trying to ban the sale of eggs by the dozen. Reports that claim the new rules will not allow both the weight & the quantity to be displayed are also wrong. The new food labelling regulation does not affect existing EU rules on the size of eggs – See ‘In the News’ section for more information.
