Child health protection: phthalates, dangerous substances, safety of toys (amend. Directives 76/769/EEC, 88/378/EEC)

On the basis of a progress report presented by the Presidency, the Council held an exchange of views on a proposal for a directive amending for the 22nd time Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (phthalates) and amending Directive 88/378/EEC on the approximation of laws of the Member States concerning the safety of toys. In view of continued divergencies between delegations, the Council invited the Permanent Representatives Committee to pursue work on this dossier with a view to enabling the Council to reach an agreement, in light of the forthcoming Opinion of the European Parliament, on this proposal.�